Post by The Sandmen on Feb 7, 2017 17:23:06 GMT -5
ManMMA Middleweight Championship
Nick Diaz glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Lawler while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Now Nick Diaz put his title in contention against Lawler.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Diaz is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
Nick Diaz comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Robbie Lawler chases Diaz and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Diaz steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler and Diaz engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Diaz decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Diaz moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:45 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.
The fighters are clinching.
Lawler looks to be in very good shape.
Lawler pushes Nick Diaz againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Diaz tries to block Robbie Lawler punches...
Poorly executed technique. Nick Diaz looks to counter!
Nick Diaz locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
That Standing Guillotine looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Robbie Lawler slips his head out and ends up in Nick Diaz's guard.
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over Diaz
Lawler use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Nick Diaz holds Robbie Lawler and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over Diaz
Lawler is in closed guard... Diaz tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Robbie Lawler!
Nick Diaz is in full mount over Robbie Lawler
Diaz fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Robbie Lawler's arm and tries an armbar!
Lawler struggles to free himself
Lawler holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Lawler's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Nick Diaz.
Robbie Lawler is in side mount over Nick Diaz
Robbie Lawler looks to pass to mount...
Lawler slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Nick Diaz.
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Diaz tries to move on the ground and shows Robbie Lawler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Diaz's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Lawler launches a barrage of elbows over Diaz's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Diaz doesn't fight back!
Diaz's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Nick Diaz seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Robbie Lawler!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler is in full mount over Nick Diaz
Lawler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Diaz's being punished here!
John McCarthy is asking Diaz to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Diaz.
Winner is Robbie Lawler by TKO (Elbows) at 2:19 Round 1
Statistics: Nick Diaz
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 72 s
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 9/11 (82%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/9 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 72 s
Robbie Lawler wins the Middleweight title!
Diaz started to put up a fight, but Lawler would have none of it.