A massive favorite, Lawal improved to 5-0 with the TKO victory and should face a step-up in competition in his next fight, while Kerr falls to 15-11 and has now lost 5-straight and 10 of his last 12.

In a special sparring exhibition featured on the main card, top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko made easy work of Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi, following up a series of seemingly-easy takedowns with a fight-ending armbar.

In other notable action, Karl Amoussou submitted John Doyle in the opening round and said he hopes to next fight in Strikeforce, while Lucio Linhares and Jesse Gibbs also picked up victories.

The complete results for M-1 Global: Breakthrough were:

• Muhammed Lawal def. Mark Kerr via TKO (strikes) — Round 1, 0:25
• Fedor Emelianenko def. Gegard Mousasi via submission (armbar)
  Special Sparring Exhibition
• Karl Amoussou def. John Doyle via submission (rear naked choke) — Round 1, 3:15
• Lucio Linhares def. Mikhail Zayats via submission (rear naked choke) — Round 1, 1:00
• Jessie Gibbs def. Rob Broughton via unanimous decision
• Michael Kita def. Lloyd Marshbanks via submission (strikes) — Round 1, 1:50
• Daisuke Nakamura def. Ferrid Kheder via unanimous decision
• Alexey Oleinik vs. Rogent Lloret — unanimous draw
• Eric Marriott vs. Tim Bazer via unanimous decision
• Sean Wilson vs. Josh Arocho via KO — Round 1, 3:05
• Rudy Bears def. Brendan Seguin via TKO (strikes) — Round 2, 1:01
• Mollie Ahlers-Estes def. Andria Caplan via TKO (doctor stoppage) — Round 1, 3:00

Pictured: Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal

The HDNet-televised event also features a special sparring exhibition between top-ranked heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko and Strikeforce light heavyweight champion Gegard Mousasi.

The event’s recently-finalized 12-bout card features:

MAIN CARD

• Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal vs. Mark Kerr
• Fedor Emelianenko vs. Gegard Mousasi
  Special Sparring Exhibition
• Lucio Linhares vs. Mikhail Zayats
• Jessie Gibbs vs. Rob Broughton
• Karl Amoussou vs. John Doyle
• Lloyd Marshbanks vs. Michael Kita
• Daisuke Nakamura vs. Ferrid Kheder

PRELIMINARY CARD

• Rogent Lloret vs. Alexey Oleinik
• Eric Marriott vs. Tim Bazer
• Sean Wilson vs. Josh Orocho
• Rudy Bears vs. Brendan Seguin
• Andria Caplan vs. Mollie Ahlers-Estes

Kerr is a 40 year old fighter that started his career with a 12-0 run including appearances at UFC 14 and UFC 15. However since December of 2000 he has managed two victories in eleven outings, including a current four fight losing streak.

Lawal is a young fighter with a strong collegiate wrestling background that is thus far undefeated in his four fight MMA career. All of his bouts have previously taken place under World Victory Road banner, in the Sengoku events taking place in Japan. Lawal’s bout with Kerr will make his pro US debut.

Also added to the August 28th card is a special exhibition match between Fedor Emelianenko and Gegard Mousasi. The match is expected to be similar to the exhibition match held at an April M-1 Challenge/Deep event between Emelianenko and lightweight Shinya Aoki.

Though the event has been confirmed for Kansas City, there are still no reports of a confirmed venue.

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• Oleg Taktarov (221.2) vs. Mark Kerr (266.2)
• Patrick Smith (240) vs. Eric ” Butterbean” Esch (416.2)

HEAVYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT

• Ricco Rodriguez (264.6) vs. George Bush (231.6)
• Travis Wiuff (242.8) vs. Marcelo Pereira (219.4)
• Chris Tuscherer (264) vs. Tony Sylvester (262.8)
• Sherman Pendergarst (264.6) vs. Alexey Oleinik (220.2)

ALTERNATE TOURNAMENT BOUTS

• Antwain Britt (228.2) vs. Bryan Vetell (266)
• Lamont Lister (212.6) vs. Oleg Savitsky (199.4)

ALTERNATE

• Ron Waterman (264.4)

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