Strikeforce Miami Showtime Play-by-Play: Robbie Lawler (16-5, 1NC) vs. Melvin Manhoef (24-6-1)

1st round – Both fighters are careful of their opponents power.  Lawler fakes a kick and takes a kick by Manhoef.  A full minute has run off and not much action.  Lawler hits with a kick and then checks another.  Manhoef misses with a knee and kick.  Lawler gets tagged with an inside thigh kick.  Manhoef tags Lawler with a right hand and a body kick.  Lawler takes another inside leg kick.  Manhoef opens up with a combination and attacks the lead leg again.  Lawler is showing no offense.  Lawler begins to take damage with more punches and leg kicks.  Lawler throws a desperation right hand and connects on Manhoef who had his hands down to his side.  He follows it up with a left hand and finishes off Manhoef, who is now limp on the canvas.  OFFICIAL DECISION – Lawler over Manhoef via 1st round KO (3:33)



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