Post by The Sandmen on Mar 23, 2015 21:00:50 GMT -5
Robbie Lawler glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Royce Gracie is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Robbie Lawler and Royce Gracie touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Nice punches from Robbie Lawler.
Royce staggers backwards. Lawler wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Lawler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce sprawls and remains on his feet.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Middle kick from Royce.
Lawler receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Robbie Lawler paws at Royce.
Royce answers with solid punches!
Royce looks to be in very good shape.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Robbie Lawler and Royce engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Robbie Lawler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Lawler
Royce Gracie pushes Lawler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Royce who is in full mount! Lawler is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Royce Gracie seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Robbie Lawler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Robbie Lawler creates enough space to control Royce Gracie's leg.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Lawler
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Lawler breaks free.
Lawler is trying to counter now!
Robbie Lawler attempts to move to full guard
Robbie Lawler manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Hard blow to Royce's mid-section, he seems hurt
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Royce is in closed guard... Lawler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Robbie Lawler doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Robbie Lawler tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Royce is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Lawler
He is not able to do it
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Royce
Royce moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Robbie Lawler breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good front kick from Royce!
Lawler stumbles backwards after that one!
Hard blow to Lawler's mid-section, he seems hurt
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Robbie Lawler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Robbie Lawler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler attempts to move to full guard
Robbie Lawler manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Royce is in closed guard... Lawler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Royce
Robbie Lawler storms over Royce with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Royce Gracie blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Lawler spins out, but Royce Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Lawler struggles to free himself
Lawler is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Robbie Lawler. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lawler
Royce tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler tries to close the guard.
Lawler put Royce Gracie in closed guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Robbie Lawler manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce moves on the ground
Royce Gracie moves to side mount
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler tries to show some ground skills
Robbie Lawler put Royce in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Lawler
Royce tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Lawler breaks free.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Royce Gracie isolates Robbie Lawler's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Robbie Lawler is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Robbie Lawler.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler tries to roll on the ground...
Royce knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Robbie Lawler tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Royce is in rear mount over Lawler
Lawler has given his back to Royce Gracie who is trying to get one hook in!
Lawler struggles in the ground trying to break Royce's control
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce follows Robbie Lawler
Lawler fakes a move.
Lawler misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce showing excellent timing, blasts Robbie Lawler with a right hand.
Great hook by Royce Gracie! Robbie Lawler is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Lawler has a small cut in his Left cheek
Royce is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Robbie Lawler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
Royce is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Robbie Lawler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
Royce is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Royce Gracie creates space and allows Robbie Lawler to stand up.
Robbie Lawler is on his feet again.
Tremendous strikes from Lawler!
Royce blocks with confidence
Royce launches a furious low kick!
Lawler receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Lawler pushes Royce Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Robbie Lawler launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Royce blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Royce Gracie!
Lawler is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lawler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Robbie Lawler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lawler
Royce is in open guard over Lawler... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Lawler rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Royce Gracie throws a combo
Robbie Lawler ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Royce swings again, only to get countered once more! Royce is looking bad here!
Royce Gracie tries a middle kick
Lawler blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Royce launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lawler's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie swings...
hard impact to Lawler's face!
Royce is holding Robbie Lawler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robbie Lawler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Robbie Lawler.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Royce Gracie pushes Robbie Lawler down and prevents his attempts to escape
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Robbie Lawler can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Deep breaths from Robbie Lawler who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Lawler misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Royce is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Lawler's Right eye is beginning to swell
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Robbie Lawler.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Royce goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Royce is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Royce secures the lock while Robbie Lawler refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Armbar) at 2:27 Round 3
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 9/20 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/29 (14%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 512 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 10/11 (91%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 479 s
Gracie by submission, or Lawler by KO. It was the former.
Royce Gracie is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Robbie Lawler and Royce Gracie touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Nice punches from Robbie Lawler.
Royce staggers backwards. Lawler wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Lawler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce sprawls and remains on his feet.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Middle kick from Royce.
Lawler receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Robbie Lawler paws at Royce.
Royce answers with solid punches!
Royce looks to be in very good shape.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Robbie Lawler and Royce engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Robbie Lawler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Lawler
Royce Gracie pushes Lawler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Royce who is in full mount! Lawler is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Royce Gracie seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Robbie Lawler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Robbie Lawler creates enough space to control Royce Gracie's leg.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Lawler
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Lawler breaks free.
Lawler is trying to counter now!
Robbie Lawler attempts to move to full guard
Robbie Lawler manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Hard blow to Royce's mid-section, he seems hurt
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Royce is in closed guard... Lawler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Robbie Lawler doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Robbie Lawler tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Royce is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Lawler
He is not able to do it
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over Royce
Royce moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Robbie Lawler breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good front kick from Royce!
Lawler stumbles backwards after that one!
Hard blow to Lawler's mid-section, he seems hurt
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Robbie Lawler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Robbie Lawler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler attempts to move to full guard
Robbie Lawler manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Royce is in closed guard... Lawler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Robbie Lawler is in half guard over Royce
Robbie Lawler storms over Royce with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Royce Gracie blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Lawler spins out, but Royce Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Lawler struggles to free himself
Lawler is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Robbie Lawler. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lawler
Royce tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler tries to close the guard.
Lawler put Royce Gracie in closed guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Robbie Lawler manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce moves on the ground
Royce Gracie moves to side mount
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler tries to show some ground skills
Robbie Lawler put Royce in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Lawler
Royce tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Lawler breaks free.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Royce Gracie isolates Robbie Lawler's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Robbie Lawler is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Robbie Lawler.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler tries to roll on the ground...
Royce knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Robbie Lawler tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Royce is in rear mount over Lawler
Lawler has given his back to Royce Gracie who is trying to get one hook in!
Lawler struggles in the ground trying to break Royce's control
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce follows Robbie Lawler
Lawler fakes a move.
Lawler misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce showing excellent timing, blasts Robbie Lawler with a right hand.
Great hook by Royce Gracie! Robbie Lawler is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Lawler has a small cut in his Left cheek
Royce is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Robbie Lawler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
Royce is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Robbie Lawler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
Royce is standing while Lawler is on the ground on his back
Royce Gracie creates space and allows Robbie Lawler to stand up.
Robbie Lawler is on his feet again.
Tremendous strikes from Lawler!
Royce blocks with confidence
Royce launches a furious low kick!
Lawler receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Lawler pushes Royce Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Robbie Lawler launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Royce blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Royce Gracie!
Lawler is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lawler's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Robbie Lawler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lawler
Royce tries to escape from the closed guard
Royce succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lawler
Lawler tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lawler
Royce is in open guard over Lawler... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Lawler rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Royce Gracie throws a combo
Robbie Lawler ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Royce swings again, only to get countered once more! Royce is looking bad here!
Royce Gracie tries a middle kick
Lawler blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Royce launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lawler's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie swings...
hard impact to Lawler's face!
Royce is holding Robbie Lawler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Robbie Lawler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Robbie Lawler.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Royce Gracie pushes Robbie Lawler down and prevents his attempts to escape
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Robbie Lawler can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Deep breaths from Robbie Lawler who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Lawler misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Lawler tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Royce is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Lawler's Right eye is beginning to swell
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Robbie Lawler
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Robbie Lawler.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Royce goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Royce is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Royce secures the lock while Robbie Lawler refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Armbar) at 2:27 Round 3
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 9/20 (45%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/29 (14%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 512 s
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 10/11 (91%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 479 s
Gracie by submission, or Lawler by KO. It was the former.