Post by The Sandmen on Oct 4, 2015 17:41:54 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Lawler while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Chris Weidman glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Weidman.
Robbie Lawler leans forwards and tries to grapple with Weidman
Weidman wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Chris Weidman looks to counter!
Nice punch by Chris Weidman
that nearly tags Lawler.
Lawler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Weidman sprawls and remains on his feet.
Lawler decides to launch some tentative punches
Robbie Lawler takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Robbie Lawler launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Weidman blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Chris Weidman's cheek! Weidman stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Weidman has a small cut in his Right cheek
That punishment by Robbie Lawler has left Weidman staggered! Robbie Lawler should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Lawler is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Chris Weidman kicks his legs trying to keep Robbie Lawler away.
Robbie Lawler takes a kick to the body.
Lawler is standing while Weidman is on the ground on his back
Robbie Lawler creates space and allows Chris Weidman to stand up.
Weidman climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Robbie Lawler seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Chris Weidman throws a combo
Robbie Lawler ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Weidman swings again, only to get countered once more! Weidman is looking bad here!
Weidman hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Robbie Lawler knocks Weidman out cold in a stunning fashion!
Weidman's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Weidman has a small cut in his Left eye
Winner is Robbie Lawler by KO (Punches) at 1:37 Round 1
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 0/2 (0%)
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 22 s
Chris Lawler vs. Robbie Weidman!
Weidman got no takedowns. Robbie beat him like a bloody, ketchup-y loaf of bread.