Post by The Sandmen on Aug 15, 2016 13:48:41 GMT -5
ManMMA Middleweight Championship
Robbie Lawler glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Michael Bisping doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Michael Bisping comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
A right hand from Robbie Lawler
misses its target.
Robbie Lawler launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Bisping blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Michael Bisping's cheek! Bisping stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Bisping's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Bisping seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Robbie Lawler!
Lawler is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping launches an up-kick intended for Robbie Lawler's head...
Lawler leans out of the way.
Lawler is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Lawler launches a kick to Bisping's thigh
Loud pop!
Lawler is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Lawler launches a kick to Bisping's thigh
Bisping checks that kick!
Bisping is trying to counter now!
Michael Bisping kicks his legs trying to keep Robbie Lawler away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Lawler is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Michael Bisping launches an up-kick intended for Robbie Lawler's head...
It lands flush with Robbie Lawler's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Lawler is standing while Bisping is on the ground on his back
Robbie Lawler creates space and allows Michael Bisping to stand up.
Michael Bisping is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Robbie Lawler who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Robbie Lawler postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Bisping hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The fighters are clinching.
Lawler gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lawler gets hold of a leg and trips Bisping to the mat!
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over Bisping
Bisping tries to move on the ground and shows Robbie Lawler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bisping uses his forearms to block the impact!
Lawler misses a step and Michael Bisping sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lawler is in closed guard... Bisping tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Robbie Lawler!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
Bisping's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Michael Bisping keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Not a desiderable position that Bisping is in now. Robbie Lawler is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Michael Bisping's Left cheek
Michael Bisping is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Robbie Lawler tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Bisping in his guard...
Robbie Lawler moves to half guard.
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to Bisping's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Bisping tries to cover his face,
Michael Bisping is in half guard over Lawler
Robbie Lawler tries to close the guard.
Lawler put Michael Bisping in closed guard.
Michael Bisping is in closed guard over Lawler
Bisping is in closed guard... Lawler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Bisping!
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Lawler's cheek from the guard.
Robbie Lawler uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lawler is trying to counter now!
Lawler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Bisping struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Robbie Lawler isolates Michael Bisping's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Michael Bisping is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Bisping to fight back!
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Lawler's cheek from the guard.
Robbie Lawler uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Bisping tries to stand up!
Lawler doesn't allow him!
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping launches a few punches to Lawler's cheek from the guard.
Robbie Lawler uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Lawler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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 Bisping's moves.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Robbie Lawler tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Robbie Lawler who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Michael Bisping's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Lawler is throwing a flurry of punches!
Michael Bisping just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Lawler takes a break to breathe while holding Michael Bisping.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Bisping launches a kick
but Robbie Lawler avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Lawler looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Michael Bisping's punches
Bisping is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lawler.
Bisping tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Lawler moves backwards and circles around Michael Bisping.
Robbie Lawler suddenly spins around...
and he connects with a spinning back fist just on Bisping's chin!
Bisping's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Robbie Lawler.
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Round 2
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Lawler dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Bisping from the ground!
Robbie Lawler landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Bisping is down! Bisping has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Robbie Lawler!
Bisping's Mouth is beginning to swell
Winner is Robbie Lawler by KO (Hook) at 0:18 Round 2
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 114 s
Statistics: Michael Bisping
Punches 0/1 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 170 s
Robbie Lawler defends the Middleweight title!
Lawler ate Bisping alive. Like Turkish Delight.