Rampage Jackson won by unanimous decision in his bout against Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal on Saturday at the Bellator 120 at the Landers Center in Southhaven, Miss.

Rampage Jackson Beats King Mo

During the first round, it looked like Lawal was headed for a victory, as he managed to take Jackson down multiple times. However, in the second round, Jackson worked his boxing skills, landing some punches that got him back in the match. The third round was relatively even, with Lawal controlling Jackson for over a minute following a takedown and then Jackson rising up and going on the attack with punches.

Ultimately, the judges unanimously scored the bout 29-28 for Jackson.

Following the bout, both Jackson and Lawal expressed their displeasure with the result. Jackson wished that he’d had a more decisive victory, and hoped for a rematch where he’d win via knockout. Lawal, meanwhile, felt that he’d beaten Jackson.

"King Mo is a warrior. He came right out and tried to take me down, just like I thought he would,” said Jackson. “Rematch. I’m not happy with my victory tonight. I wanted to knock King Mo out. I won’t be satisfied until he’s down on this Bellator mat sleeping.”

“Rampage, nothing against you. I beat you, though,” said Lawal after the match, addressing Jackson. “You know it, and your corner knows it. I won that fight; and Bjorn, cut me if you don’t like me. You know I won that fight.”

With his win, Jackson earned a shot at the Bellator light heavyweight title with a fight against reigning champion Emanuel Newton.