Post by The Sandmen on Jan 14, 2016 17:08:16 GMT -5
ManMMA Middleweight Championship
Robbie Lawler looks very relaxed.
Ferocious staredown by Wanderlei while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Wanderlei Silva is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
Wanderlei Silva comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Lawler and Wanderlei move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Wanderlei follows Robbie Lawler
only to get counter punched in a big way! Wanderlei needs to stop playing Robbie Lawler's game or he'll get knocked out!
Wanderlei has a small cut in his Right cheek
Robbie Lawler attempts to cut off Wanderlei with punches
Wanderlei avoids getting cornered.
Wanderlei tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Wanderlei feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Lawler moves aside and dodges.
Robbie Lawler put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That's just incredible! That punch hits Wanderlei Silva's face like a wrecking ball!
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
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 clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Lawler's face while in the clinch!
Lawler can't take many more shots like those!
Lawler has a small cut in his Left cheek
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lawler takes a break to breathe while holding Wanderlei Silva.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Lawler followed by a hard jab
Wanderlei deflects the blows.
Lawler misses a step and Wanderlei Silva sees an opportunity to counter him!
Wanderlei Silva wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Lawler!
Lawler's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Robbie Lawler's Right cheek
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Lawler decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lawler moves back and takes a deep breath.
Brutal combination from Wanderlei Silva!
Lawler is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
A right hand from Robbie Lawler
surprises Wanderlei!
Robbie Lawler launches a rapid series of punches
taking Wanderlei from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Wanderlei's Right cheek is beginning to swell
That punishment by Robbie Lawler has left Wanderlei staggered! Robbie Lawler should try push forward now and finish this!
Robbie Lawler runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Wanderlei Silva who almost cannot stand!
One after another Robbie Lawler is punishing Wanderlei! Wow! Josh Rosenthal should be doing something soon!
Robbie Lawler landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Wanderlei is down! Wanderlei has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Robbie Lawler!
Wanderlei's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Robbie Lawler by KO (Punches) at 2:11 Round 1
Statistics: Robbie Lawler
Punches 16/27 (59%)
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 0 s
Statistics: Wanderlei Silva
Punches 7/8 (88%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s
What a huge upset! Robbie Lawler is the winner!
Robbie Lawler defends the Middleweight title!
HUGE defence from Lawler. Not Wanderlei's best fight, but a good fight none the less.
(Not a flash KO)
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!