Post by The Sandmen on Oct 28, 2013 22:43:09 GMT -5
Robbie Lawler vs. Shogun Rua
Robbie Lawler raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Shogun Rua looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Shogun Rua is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Lawler and Shogun move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shogun Rua wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Lawler!
Brutal-looking high kick from Shogun Rua!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
There is a small laceration on Robbie Lawler's Chin
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Robbie Lawler.
Nice punches.
Robbie Lawler swings...
hard impact to Shogun's face!
Shogun's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lawler moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Shogun with a double overhooks!
Not a desiderable position that Lawler is in now. Shogun Rua is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shogun feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Shogun is holding Robbie Lawler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robbie Lawler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shogun Rua is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Shogun Rua looks to mount Robbie Lawler...
Shogun Rua slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Shogun Rua tries to better his position on the ground...
Shogun is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Shogun is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Robbie Lawler, who is barely covering up!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Shogun Rua tries to better his position on the ground...
Shogun is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Shogun Rua is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Stand up! This is what Lawler's cornermen are shouting. Shogun Rua is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Robbie Lawler tries to roll to his side and trap Shogun Rua in his guard...
Shogun Rua rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Shogun is in rear mount over Lawler
Shogun fires a barrage of punches at Lawler's head!
This is bad! Shogun is just pounding on Robbie Lawler's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Shogun is in rear mount over Lawler
Shogun Rua wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Shogun drills Robbie Lawler's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Lawler to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lawler.
There is a small laceration on Robbie Lawler's Nose
Winner is Shogun Rua by TKO (GnP) at 2:30 Round 1
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 66 s
Statistics: Shogun Rua
Punches 1/1 (100%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/11 (82%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 66 s
We're still waiting for Lawler to show up to the Grand Prix. Shogun is kinda here, and fights when he wants, I guess. Meh well.