Bryan Barberena

Follow the UFC 276 live blog for the welterweight main card fight between Robbie Lawler and Bryan Barberena on Saturday in Las Vegas.

- UFC 276 Event T-Shirt Unlike Lawler, Barberena is an unsung hero of the welterweight division. Lawler is a former welterweight champion and one of the most accomplished fighters in MMA history.

On the main card of UFC 276, we saw a fun matchup where a former champion will made his return. "Ruthless" Robbie Lawler (29-15) was back...

Big left from Barberena and Lawler is rocked. Big left just misses from Lawler. Barberena comes in but Lawler catches him with a big combination. Big combination from Lawler and a jab from Lawler rocks Barberena. Another big jab and these are really hurting Barberena. However, Barberena throwing heat back. Big uppercut from Lawler and Barberena circles away. Huge body shot from Barberena lands and that backs up Lawler. Another big combination from Barberena and Lawler answers with huge shots. Barberena now turning up the pressure but Lawler keeps popping him with huge power. Lawler stalking him here and lands another big shot. Now Barberena is picking things up and Lawler lands a big shot to answer back. Lawler smiles and eats a nice elbow from Barberena. Barberena gets rocked with a big 1-2 but he’s throwing right back. Big shots from Lawler and Barberena is backing up here and is looking to reset. Check right hook for Barberena and these two wing big power shots at each other in the pocket. Big left straight lands for Lawler. Nice right hand for Lawler who is opening up here.

Bryan Barberena just defeated Robbie Lawler with a standing TKO on the UFC 276 PPV main card.

Escuchan estos golpes— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) #UFC276 pic.twitter.com/F1RJbZayjS July 3, 2022 Sigue la salvajada!!!— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) #UFC276 pic.twitter.com/x6SU7zjkUP July 3, 2022 Qué es esto???— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) #UFC276 pic.twitter.com/yUMUkbPLSw July 3, 2022 Lawler started to pop his jab in the second round, and one of them seemed to really sting Barberena. Bryan started to throw more volume as the round grew on, but Lawler was doing a good job of rolling with the punches and countering back. He was attacking the body with punches, while Barberena was utilizing leg kicks. The UFC 276 PPV main card got its first finish when Bryan Barberena stopped former welterweight champion, Robbie Lawler, with a standing TKO in the second round.

LAS VEGAS – Bryan Barberena picked up a big win, and he did it in thrilling fashion. Barberena (17-8 MMA, 8-6 UFC) stopped former welterweight champion ...

Jessica Eye via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) Lawler fell out of the win column once again. Barberena has three consecutive wins under his belt. Barberena continued to attack and landed clean shots until Lawler clearly was out of the fight. He pressed Lawler and began connecting with shots that seemed to stun Lawler. Barberena constantly threw combinations, but the majority were blocked by Lawler. It was a striking battle for the entirety of the round.

Analyzing Saturday's UFC 276 bout odds and lines between Robbie Lawler vs. Bryan Barberena, with MMA picks, tips and predictions.

Lawler (-110) is in the twilight of his illustrious career. Barberena is looking for his first 3-fight win streak since arriving at the UFC level. These are 2 veteran fighters who are likely to go the distance, without much flair and dramatics. Four of his past 6 fights have ended up going the distance, with 3 resulting in unanimous-decision setbacks. Barberena odds and lines, with picks and predictions. It was also his first knockout win since July 2015 against Rory MacDonald way back at UFC 189.

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The pair exchange in a flurry, with Barberena landing a hard overhand then a left, as Lawler tried to trap him in the corner. Barberena kept touching him, with Lawler scoring with a hard left hook. He trapped Barberena along the fence and stung him with a hard jab, but he fired back like a wounded animal. Barberena charged forward with a hard elbow, wobbling Lawler, who was now on the defensive. Rare body kick from Lawler landed, with Barberena countering with a left hand. Barberena with a calf kick to keep him at bay, with Lawler responding with a hard body shot moments later.

Bryan Barberena picked up one of the biggest wins of his career with a savage second-round stoppage over Robbie Lawler at UFC 276.

The offense from Barberena was relentless but particularly in the finishing sequence as he seized on the opening and put Lawler away. In return, Lawler was putting pressure on Barberena with non-stop aggression while also unleashing some serious heavy leather with every shot thrown. Barberena was very active with his hands but Lawler’s power was the ultimate equalizer as he uncorked a beautiful uppercut that landed flush.

Check out the best photos from Bryan Barberena's TKO win over Robbie Lawler at UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photos by Stephen R. Sylvanie, ...