· “King Mo” Lawal Tests Positive For Steroids

Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal has tested positive for drostanolone according to a release received by MMA Spot from Nevada Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer.

The testing was undertaken as required for Lawal’s bout against Lorenz Larkin at “Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine” on January 7. “King Mo” was victorious, knocking out Larkin at 1:32 of the second round. 

According to Kizer, the following athletes were tested:  Luke Rockhold, Keith Jardine, Robbie Lawler, Muhammed Lawal, Tyron Woodley, Tarec Saffiedine, Tyler Stinson, Nah-Shon Burrell, James Terry, Gian Villante, Trevor Smith, Ricky Legere, Chris Spang, Estevan Payan and Alonzo Martinez. All athletes tested negative for prohibited substances, except Lawal who tested positive for drostanolone.

Drostanolone is an anabolic steroid used mainly in "cutting cycles," that is, keeping muscle gain while reducing or cutting body fat.

The commission’s disciplinary action has yet to be announced.