KimboByGhettoplex - Lindland wasn't taking down Robbie no matter what, and pressing him against the cage wasn't going to nullify Robbie's power enough to make a difference either, nor was he going to wear Robbie out. The bad strategy was him taking the fight in the first place. I think Coker put that fight together for the sole purpose of giving Robbie another highlight reel KO to use for advertisement purposes. Coker probably watched Lindland's last fight and figured that would be the only way he could extract value out of Lindland's contract. Matt has had a great career but he's done.
Stu Cazzo - Robbie couldn't take down what kickboxer?
Melvin Manhoef
And no Lindland did not make a serious take down attempt, he never once tried to drive Lawler to the fence. I am not saying that would have worked for certain, but it definitely had a higher percentage than standing and trading with a guy known as a power puncher.
I figured with Linland training with Chael his southpaw defense would improve over the years. The dude got fucking wrecked by Lawler, Vitor and Terrell in a manner where it looked like he never sparred with a southpaw in his life.
orcus - I guess Lawler is better at fighting off Lindland's clinch than Fedor is.
I think this also proves Fedor doesn't have any punching power, just like Sylvia/Fedor did.
Well, I just meant that obviously Lindland did not make any real clinch attempts, unless one is willing to believe that Lawler is better at fighting him off then guys like Fedor and Rampage are. You might have had a good point except I don't think Fedor ever actually hit Matt.
