Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler in work

québecwarrior · 02-14-2009, 04:07 PM

Woah, it could be a real WAR.

I take Robbie by TKO 3rd, after 2 rounds of GnP to tire Melvin and softening him up.
IF Robbie fight smart.
If he bang toe to toe, well, Melvin by quick knock out.

But I do think Robbie will prevail. That would make him, one of the most legit MW outside of the UFC if he wins, if not the most legit, since Mousasi is going to HW.

Wige247 · 02-14-2009, 04:22 PM

Manhandle by KO1

elixirvtec · 02-14-2009, 10:04 PM

I dunno, manhoef is a very heavy hitter and extremely quick with his hands. Only person to ever knock out the most solid chin in mma.

sugarngold · 02-14-2009, 11:35 PM

Manhoef KO 1. Too much speed and power for Lawler.

02-15-2009, 01:21 AM

Manhoef has good wrestling and can scramble very well,add the world class kick boxing.

While lawler is a "Jack of all trades" fighter..

The Man ko1

scurlaruntings · 02-15-2009, 06:18 AM

Forget about it. Lawler isnt going to KO Manhoef. Manhoef actually has a very good takedown defense and has only ever been submitted by some of the best Judoka`s in the world. Manhoef wins this by KO and early. Which banner is it under? Sengoku?

québecwarrior · 02-15-2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by scurlaruntings

Forget about it. Lawler isnt going to KO Manhoef. Manhoef actually has a very good takedown defense and has only ever been submitted by some of the best Judoka`s in the world. Manhoef wins this by KO and early. Which banner is it under? Sengoku?

I don't know for that.

But if Lawler can make Manhoef gass, he has a very good chance of pulling this off. Lawler is a good wrestler, he can take Manhoef down. But, it's sure that the power of Manhoef, is crazy.

scurlaruntings · 02-15-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by québecwarrior

I don't know for that.

But if Lawler can make Manhoef gass, he has a very good chance of pulling this off. Lawler is a good wrestler, he can take Manhoef down. But, it's sure that the power of Manhoef, is crazy.

Not going to happen. Manhoef is a VERY good quick and precise counter puncher who is great offensivly as well as countering off the back foot. The guy is too devastating in the pocket. Lawlers getting KO`ed.

Grievesy · 02-15-2009, 11:49 AM

I seriously hope Manhoef comes back. Easily top 10 middleweight material.

HomicideHenry · 02-15-2009, 03:20 PM

Melvin kicks his ass....

Tko4 · 02-15-2009, 09:44 PM

Melvin's got way more power, and I've never been impressed with Lawler on the ground. So, a stand up war between a monster puncher and a guy that eats sloppy punches from Scott Smith. Melvin knocks him out in the first, as far as I'm concerned.

boxingcar · 02-15-2009, 10:11 PM

Manhoef by KO or TKO either in the 1rst or 2nd round. Manhoef's striking happens to be one of the best in mma (i would've mentioned crocop instead but we're not in 2002 anymore , gotta live with the present..)...

but anyway for now , Manhoef along with maybe , Arlovski & Anderson have the best striking. Only Manhoef is usually extremely aggressive in the 1rst...Lawler's chance is to find a way to submit Manhoef asap. But good luck with that...Last time the guy got subbed was against two judoka elites. It's not like he's getting subbed left and right...

Lawler also has the potential to ko him but it's not likely to happen...Manhoef is very fast too...so he needs to protect his face at all time...

LB3000 · 02-16-2009, 06:49 AM

Bad match up for Lawler, I think Melvin would make quick work of him.

Grievesy · 02-16-2009, 06:52 AM

If Manhoef is serious about competing in MMA he should talk to Affliction or Strikeforce (which it looks like he has). Bring him to the US, give him some competitive fights and exposure. And he will still be able to compete in Muay Thai and K-1.

MaliSlamusrex · 02-16-2009, 07:09 AM

Manheof has very powerful punches and his stand up is very good, i am not saying it's great but it's very good, Lawler is the same but he hasn't Ko'd Mark hunt, this fight would end with a KO

against a good bjj guy or a good judo guy both would be submitted if they don't KO their opponent.

02-14-2009, 04:07 PM	#1
québecwarrior Georges 'Rush' St-Pierre ESB Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,849 vCash: 1000	Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler in work Woah, it could be a real WAR. I take Robbie by TKO 3rd, after 2 rounds of GnP to tire Melvin and softening him up. IF Robbie fight smart. If he bang toe to toe, well, Melvin by quick knock out. But I do think Robbie will prevail. That would make him, one of the most legit MW outside of the UFC if he wins, if not the most legit, since Mousasi is going to HW.
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02-14-2009, 04:22 PM	#2
Wige247 Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 8,154 vCash: 1014	Re: Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler in work Manhandle by KO1
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elixirvtec Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 320 vCash: 1000	Re: Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler in work I dunno, manhoef is a very heavy hitter and extremely quick with his hands. Only person to ever knock out the most solid chin in mma.
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02-14-2009, 11:35 PM	#4
sugarngold RIDDUM East Side Guru Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mutantville, North Carolina Posts: 9,360 vCash: 200	Re: Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler in work Manhoef KO 1. Too much speed and power for Lawler.
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OuterDrake Guest Posts: n/a vCash:	Re: Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler in work Manhoef has good wrestling and can scramble very well,add the world class kick boxing. While lawler is a "Jack of all trades" fighter.. The Man ko1
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02-15-2009, 06:18 AM	#6
scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club East Side VIP Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By any means necessary Posts: 43,277 vCash: 1000	Re: Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler in work Forget about it. Lawler isnt going to KO Manhoef. Manhoef actually has a very good takedown defense and has only ever been submitted by some of the best Judoka`s in the world. Manhoef wins this by KO and early. Which banner is it under? Sengoku?
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Grievesy Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,063 vCash: 309	Re: Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler in work I seriously hope Manhoef comes back. Easily top 10 middleweight material.
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HomicideHenry Bareknuckle Brawler ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Buckeye State Posts: 3,854 vCash: 1061	Re: Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler in work Melvin kicks his ass....
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02-15-2009, 09:44 PM	#11
Tko4 Left high kick ESB Addict Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NY Posts: 3,009 vCash: 1000	Re: Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler in work Melvin's got way more power, and I've never been impressed with Lawler on the ground. So, a stand up war between a monster puncher and a guy that eats sloppy punches from Scott Smith. Melvin knocks him out in the first, as far as I'm concerned.
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02-15-2009, 10:11 PM	#12
boxingcar Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 10,579 vCash: 1000	Re: Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler in work Manhoef by KO or TKO either in the 1rst or 2nd round. Manhoef's striking happens to be one of the best in mma (i would've mentioned crocop instead but we're not in 2002 anymore , gotta live with the present..)... but anyway for now , Manhoef along with maybe , Arlovski & Anderson have the best striking. Only Manhoef is usually extremely aggressive in the 1rst...Lawler's chance is to find a way to submit Manhoef asap. But good luck with that...Last time the guy got subbed was against two judoka elites. It's not like he's getting subbed left and right... Lawler also has the potential to ko him but it's not likely to happen...Manhoef is very fast too...so he needs to protect his face at all time...
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02-16-2009, 06:49 AM	#13
LB3000 Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,393 vCash: 1000	Re: Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler in work Bad match up for Lawler, I think Melvin would make quick work of him.
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02-16-2009, 06:52 AM	#14
Grievesy Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,063 vCash: 309	Re: Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler in work If Manhoef is serious about competing in MMA he should talk to Affliction or Strikeforce (which it looks like he has). Bring him to the US, give him some competitive fights and exposure. And he will still be able to compete in Muay Thai and K-1.
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02-16-2009, 07:09 AM	#15
MaliSlamusrex Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,256 vCash: 1000	Re: Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler in work Manheof has very powerful punches and his stand up is very good, i am not saying it's great but it's very good, Lawler is the same but he hasn't Ko'd Mark hunt, this fight would end with a KO against a good bjj guy or a good judo guy both would be submitted if they don't KO their opponent.
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