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[Rise]

Originally Posted by Luc1an

Shows that the talent in other orgs isnt as far behind the UFC as people might think. imo

I've always kind of thought Mo was overrated his only decent win was against a guy who i a bit unproven himself.

[JPeezy]

Originally Posted by MIZjitsZOU

If you are a fan of finishes then that main card was the bomb. Who has two thumbs and enjoys seeing people get ko'd?

This guy.

Yes, and Douglas Lima's stand up game is no joke. That was a perfect main card if you like finishes.

[Eric T Smith]

I think Mo believed the hype. Possibly Babalu too. They thought they were brought into Bellator to run through the tournament field of no names. As somebody already mentioned, on any given night...especially when you keep your lead hand down by your waist.

[Dr. MMA]

Originally Posted by Eric T Smith

I think Mo believed the hype. Possibly Babalu too. They thought they were brought into Bellator to run through the tournament field of no names. As somebody already mentioned, on any given night...especially when you keep your lead hand down by your waist.

Mo definitely believed his hype. You can tell by the way that he was fighting in this fight and the last fight: chip on his shoulder, hands down, thinking he was able to dodge the punches with head movement. He decided to put his hands up at one point after he got clipped hard, but every time he threw or dodged one punch, he would have his hands back down. I heard he is training with some elite boxers, which is probably why he thought he was a world-class striker himself. Clearly he is not.

Babalu, on the other hand, didn't look like he believed his hype. It's just that his jaw is shot at this point in his career.

[optimusjoel]

Originally Posted by Dr. MMA

Mo definitely believed his hype. You can tell by the way that he was fighting in this fight and the last fight: chip on his shoulder, hands down, thinking he was able to dodge the punches with head movement. He decided to put his hands up at one point after he got clipped hard, but every time he threw or dodged one punch, he would have his hands back down. I heard he is training with some elite boxers, which is probably why he thought he was a world-class striker himself. Clearly he is not.

Babalu, on the other hand, didn't look like he believed his hype. It's just that his jaw is shot at this point in his career.

Mo always fought like that, his boxing is non existent. All he can throw are single shot looping hooks, which he doesn't set up, oh and lets not even talk about his footwork lol. I wasn't surprised that he lost, even as akward as it was.

[Smitts]

Loved the Saunders -knockout!

[goodtimes]

Originally Posted by optimusjoel

Mo always fought like that, his boxing is non existent. All he can throw are single shot looping hooks, which he doesn't set up, oh and lets not even talk about his footwork lol. I wasn't surprised that he lost, even as akward as it was.

His boxing is quite good, that's the problem. He's focusing so much on boxing that he got caught with an unorthodox spinning technique. He was definitely picking him apart before the KO.

[Cat--Smasher]

Muhammed 'King Mo' Lawal Responds To Bellator 90 Knockout Loss - FightLine.com

King Mo ✔ @KingMoFH

I got caught. Great job Emanuel. Anyone can be defeated. Back to the drawing board. Thanx 4 the support!!

[Masscore]

He fought so stupid and believed in his hands. I will never understand wrestlers who choose to stand and strike. Newton's only chance that fight was if King Mo kept it standing and guess what that is what he exactly did. If I am King Mo's coaches from here on out I hit him with a chair every time he stays standing longer then 1 minute.

It is good to have hands if you are King Mo, it is a nice back up plan. But every gameplan should just consist of "Hey lets put this guy on the mat as fast as possible then TKO him." And if you can't score a takedown at least you know he can staying standing long enough to try another takedown.

[lwbrewer]

Mo's not the only wrestler who thinks they should rely on there striking to win to only lose.