Post by The Sandmen on Oct 25, 2012 14:53:21 GMT -5
The Phenom enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Vitor Belfort is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Robbie Lawler looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
0:13 Round 1 and Lawler is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lawler showing excellent timing, blasts Vitor Belfort with a right hand.
Great hook by Robbie Lawler! Vitor Belfort is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Mouth
Lawler is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Lawler opts to jump inside The Phenom's guard.
The Phenom fights back with his feet, forcing Lawler to try something else.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom tries to hit Robbie Lawler with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lawler steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Lawler hyper-extended his left leg
Lawler is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Robbie Lawler opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside The Phenom's guard.
The Phenom fights back with his feet, forcing Lawler to try something else.
Lawler is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Robbie Lawler steps back and allows The Phenom to get back to his feet.
Vitor Belfort is on his feet again.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Robbie Lawler!
The Phenom ducks under...
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Robbie Lawler attempts to cut off The Phenom with punches
The Phenom avoids getting cornered.
Lawler misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Robbie Lawler paws at The Phenom.
The Phenom answers with solid punches!
Solid kick to the leg from Robbie Lawler
The Phenom checks it.
Lawler wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Lawler tries to take Vitor Belfort to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! The Phenom is with his back on the ground now.
The Phenom's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Lawler
He is not able to do it
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over The Phenom
Robbie Lawler throws a flurry of punches at The Phenom...
A lot of them are hitting The Phenom's face
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over The Phenom
Lawler is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Phenom's ribs.
The Phenom blocks Robbie Lawler's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Lawler
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over The Phenom
Lawler delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Phenom is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has given his back to Robbie Lawler who is trying to get one hook in!
The Phenom struggles in the ground trying to break Lawler's control
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has Lawler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lawler is unable to move under The Phenom control.
The Phenom misses a step and Robbie Lawler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lawler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Lawler doesn't allow him!
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom
Lawler tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Phenom! Lawler has one hook in and keeps working!
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to The Phenom
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Lawler has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Phenom.
Nicely done! Lawler now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom with two hooks in
The Phenom has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The Phenom is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom with two hooks in
Lawler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
That punishment by Robbie Lawler has left The Phenom staggered! Robbie Lawler should try push forward now and finish this!
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom with two hooks in
Lawler launches a barrage of elbows over The Phenom's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Phenom doesn't fight back!
That brutal impact left The Phenom laid out on the mat! Robbie Lawler's corner come in to congratulate him!
The Phenom's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The Phenom has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Robbie Lawler by KO (Elbows) at 3:41 Round 1
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/1 (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 151 s
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 1/7 (14%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/29 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 127 s
Didn't see this domination coming.
Vitor Belfort is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Robbie Lawler looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
0:13 Round 1 and Lawler is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lawler showing excellent timing, blasts Vitor Belfort with a right hand.
Great hook by Robbie Lawler! Vitor Belfort is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Phenom has a small cut in his Mouth
Lawler is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Lawler opts to jump inside The Phenom's guard.
The Phenom fights back with his feet, forcing Lawler to try something else.
Poorly executed technique. Vitor Belfort looks to counter!
The Phenom tries to hit Robbie Lawler with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lawler steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Lawler hyper-extended his left leg
Lawler is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Robbie Lawler opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside The Phenom's guard.
The Phenom fights back with his feet, forcing Lawler to try something else.
Lawler is standing while The Phenom is on the ground on his back
Robbie Lawler steps back and allows The Phenom to get back to his feet.
Vitor Belfort is on his feet again.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Robbie Lawler!
The Phenom ducks under...
Robbie Lawler gets sloppy and Vitor Belfort tries to take advantage...
Vitor Belfort launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Robbie Lawler attempts to cut off The Phenom with punches
The Phenom avoids getting cornered.
Lawler misses a step and Vitor Belfort sees an opportunity to counter him!
Robbie Lawler paws at The Phenom.
The Phenom answers with solid punches!
Solid kick to the leg from Robbie Lawler
The Phenom checks it.
Lawler wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Lawler tries to take Vitor Belfort to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! The Phenom is with his back on the ground now.
The Phenom's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Lawler
He is not able to do it
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over The Phenom
Robbie Lawler throws a flurry of punches at The Phenom...
A lot of them are hitting The Phenom's face
Robbie Lawler is in open guard over The Phenom
Lawler is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against The Phenom's ribs.
The Phenom blocks Robbie Lawler's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Lawler clumsily fails here and it's time for Vitor Belfort to fight back!
The Phenom tries to close his guard around Lawler
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Robbie Lawler is in closed guard over The Phenom
Lawler delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Phenom is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has given his back to Robbie Lawler who is trying to get one hook in!
The Phenom struggles in the ground trying to break Lawler's control
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom has Lawler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lawler is unable to move under The Phenom control.
The Phenom misses a step and Robbie Lawler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lawler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Vitor Belfort
Solid shots!
The Phenom's Forehead is beginning to swell
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom
The Phenom tries to stand up!
Lawler doesn't allow him!
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom
Lawler tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Phenom! Lawler has one hook in and keeps working!
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Robbie Lawler launches a few punches to The Phenom
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom with one hook in
Lawler has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Phenom.
Nicely done! Lawler now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom with two hooks in
The Phenom has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
The Phenom is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom with two hooks in
Lawler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Phenom's being punished here!
That punishment by Robbie Lawler has left The Phenom staggered! Robbie Lawler should try push forward now and finish this!
Lawler is in rear mount over The Phenom with two hooks in
Lawler launches a barrage of elbows over The Phenom's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Phenom doesn't fight back!
That brutal impact left The Phenom laid out on the mat! Robbie Lawler's corner come in to congratulate him!
The Phenom's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The Phenom has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is Robbie Lawler by KO (Elbows) at 3:41 Round 1
Statistics: Vitor Belfort
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/1 (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 151 s
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 1/7 (14%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 20/29 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 127 s
Didn't see this domination coming.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!