Post by The Sandmen on Apr 3, 2015 14:50:36 GMT -5
Joe Lauzon glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Jens Pulver doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Joe Lauzon moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lauzon has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver launches a few hard punches to Joe Lauzon's ribs!
Joe Lauzon's ribs shows the damage! Jens Pulver is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jens Pulver can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Jens Pulver tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Joe Lauzon
well done Lauzon falls hard on the mat
Pulver is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Jens Pulver opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Pulver breaths deeply while on the ground
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Pulver
He is not able to do it
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Pulver
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Pulver is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Jens Pulver uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Jens Pulver manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Lauzon
Pulver tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn in and scramble out. Jens Pulver timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Joe Lauzon slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pulver misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon tries to move to full mount
Lauzon succeeds
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
A furious flurry of punches from Jens Pulver
just misses Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon has found an opening in the defense of Pulver, launching a big uppercut
Jens Pulver is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pulver is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pulver hyper-extended his leg
Lauzon is locking that leglock...
Pulver struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Pulver is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pulver rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver attempts a triangle from bottom! Joe Lauzon slips out. Pulver quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Joe Lauzon slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon throws a combo
Pulver punches back but nobody connects.
Pulver misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jens Pulver throws a combo
Joe Lauzon ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Pulver swings again, only to get countered once more! Pulver is looking bad here!
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Lauzon's ribs.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pulver is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Jens Pulver can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lauzon looks to work from half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Jens Pulver can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lauzon looks to work from half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Pulver's face!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to close the guard.
Pulver put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to close the guard.
Pulver put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Not a desiderable position that Lauzon is in now. Jens Pulver is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Lauzon is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jens Pulver didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to free his leg
Jens Pulver moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon leads with a punch
Jens Pulver avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jens Pulver attempts a sweep single...
Jens Pulver catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Pulver.
That punishment by Jens Pulver has left Lauzon staggered! Jens Pulver should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Jens Pulver is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Jens Pulver gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Lauzon
Jens Pulver tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Jens Pulver passes momentarily but Joe Lauzon sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Pulver tries to escape from closed guard...
Lauzon waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jens Pulver! He is reversed and nor Joe Lauzon is on half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to close the guard.
Pulver put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Not a desiderable position that Lauzon is in now. Jens Pulver is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lauzon tries to escape from the full mount...
Lauzon struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Pulver
He is not able to do it
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Jens Pulver hovers above Lauzon
Good punches to Lauzon's body.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Jens Pulver tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pulver looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Lauzon put Jens Pulver in closed guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Pulver is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jens Pulver!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Joe Lauzon isolates Jens Pulver's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jens Pulver is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulver tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to turn in and scramble out. Joe Lauzon timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jens Pulver slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon has seen better days.
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Jens Pulver slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jens Pulver slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pulver is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Lauzon is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Lauzon throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jens Pulver
Blocked by Pulver.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Lauzon moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon hooks Pulver's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jens Pulver manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
Pulver is trying to counter now!
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Pulver
Pulver covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Pulver struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lauzon tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lauzon is clinching with Pulver.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon struggles and launches a few punches to Pulver's head
Those punches are hitting! Pulver covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon tries to take Jens Pulver down... Pulver stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Pulver's jaw!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Pulver jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jens Pulver pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lauzon gets hold of a leg and trips Pulver to the mat!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Jens Pulver has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Joe Lauzon fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lauzon blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pulver misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon tries to get a side mount...
Pulver wraps his leg around Joe Lauzon leg and prevents him from moving.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Pulver is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jens Pulver tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jens Pulver gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauzon succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jens Pulver! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jens Pulver doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Nose
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon tries to escape from closed guard...
Lauzon struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver has seen better days.
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon fakes some punches
Pulver ties him up.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulver attempts a triangle from bottom! Joe Lauzon slips out. Pulver quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Joe Lauzon slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lauzon feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Pulver moves aside and dodges.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jens Pulver is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lauzon into his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pulver misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
Pulver breaks free.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jens Pulver
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jens Pulver can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pulver measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lauzon blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Jens Pulver...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to open Pulver's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joe Lauzon. Pulver is unable to cover himself now!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Lauzon fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jens Pulver's arm and tries an armbar!
Pulver hold his own hand and breaks Lauzon's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Joe Lauzon.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Jens Pulver tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Jens Pulver manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Lauzon
Jens Pulver tries a kimura
Lauzon breaks the lock.
Pulver clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Joe Lauzon gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Pulver spins out, but Joe Lauzon was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Pulver is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jens Pulver. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lauzon with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Jens Pulver attempts a sweep single...
Jens Pulver catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Pulver.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Pulver tries to escape from closed guard...
Lauzon waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jens Pulver! He is reversed and nor Joe Lauzon is on half guard!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon isolates Jens Pulver's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jens Pulver manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Joe Lauzon lost his dominant position.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Joe Lauzon tries to free his leg...
Joe Lauzon uses some of his skill by jumping out of Pulver's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Nice punch by Jens Pulver
that nearly tags Lauzon.
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and launches himself over Joe Lauzon
Great move by Pulver who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lauzon gets hold of a leg and trips Pulver to the mat!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Pulver measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon works on the ground with his fingers over Pulver's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Jens Pulver's guard...
Pulver doesn't want to free his opponent and Lauzon continues in closed guard
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Jens Pulver's guard...
Joe Lauzon is in Pulver open guard now
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Lauzon tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon pushes Pulver's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lauzon who is in full mount! Pulver is in trouble now!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Pulver is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Pulver measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lauzon blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Joe Lauzon rolls Jens Pulver to his stomach and takes his back!
Lauzon is in rear mount over Pulver
Joe Lauzon throws his leg over Jens Pulver's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Joe Lauzon's rear naked choke attempt!
Jens Pulver frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Joe Lauzon and ends up on top!
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver has Lauzon controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Joe Lauzon isolates Jens Pulver's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jens Pulver manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Joe Lauzon lost his dominant position.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Jens Pulver slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jens Pulver slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Lauzon misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulver decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon tries to fight back with his feet and Pulver just needs another plan now.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Joe Lauzon pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Joe Lauzon.
Lauzon struggles and launches a few punches to Pulver's head
Those punches are hitting! Pulver covers his head!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon slightly pushes Pulver into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Pulver cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lauzon can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lauzon is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Pulver tries to show some ground skills
Lauzon uses his strength to keep Lauzon at a disadvantage
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Lauzon shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Pulver pushes Joe Lauzon forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Pulver tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lauzon leans and gets Jens Pulver's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Pulver is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jens Pulver!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Lauzon suddenly holds Jens Pulver's arm and tries an armbar!
Pulver can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Joe Lauzon!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Jens Pulver slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jens Pulver slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Pulver is trying to counter now!
Pulver cartwheels towards Lauzon!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Joe Lauzon.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jens Pulver breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts Pulver in a double underhook!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Lauzon launches a knee!
Joe Lauzon hits Pulver's hard just below the ribs!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Lauzon blocks Jens Pulver's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Lauzon, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Lauzon is holding Jens Pulver's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Joe Lauzon
Pulver is trying to counter now!
Joe Lauzon launches a body shot
Pulver dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Lauzon's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Pulver follows Joe Lauzon
Lauzon fakes a move.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
A furious flurry of punches from Joe Lauzon
just misses Pulver.
Lauzon wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lauzon moves forward and holds Pulver
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pulver pushes off of Joe Lauzon and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lauzon stumbles backwards but Jens Pulver chases him and continues the rain of blows!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Right eye
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon launches a furious knee!
Jens Pulver blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Lauzon's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Lauzon's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Lauzon is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Lauzon takes a break to breathe while holding Jens Pulver.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lauzon launches a furious low kick!
Jens Pulver blocks
Lauzon is holding Jens Pulver's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Crisp uppercut by Pulver followed by a hard jab
Joe Lauzon stumbles back.
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver won't budge, forcing Lauzon to pull guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Pulver tries to escape from closed guard...
Pulver struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Lauzon
Pulver tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Pulver uses his strength to keep Pulver at a disadvantage
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jens Pulver pushes Joe Lauzon down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Pulver tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jens Pulver controls the situation despite Joe Lauzon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Deep breaths from Joe Lauzon who tries a hammer punch to Pulver's ribs.
Pulver blocks those punches
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Jens Pulver takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Joe Lauzon shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Joe Lauzon breaks that americana attempt!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jens Pulver doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Jens Pulver tries to better his position on the ground...
Joe Lauzon tries to roll on the ground...
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jens Pulver sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver tries to grapple
He puts Lauzon in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon launches a few hard punches to Jens Pulver's ribs!
Pulver struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jens Pulver grapple with Joe Lauzon and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jens Pulver is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Jens Pulver looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Pulver fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Joe Lauzon's arm and tries an armbar!
Lauzon hold his own hand and breaks Pulver's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jens Pulver.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Joe Lauzon positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Pulver covers himself well
Lauzon misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulver tries to show some ground skills
Jens Pulver put Lauzon in half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Joe Lauzon passes momentarily but Jens Pulver sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Lauzon misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulver tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Pulver holds Joe Lauzon's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver looks rather shattered.
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pulver misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Joe Lauzon by Split decision
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 4/14 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/16 (44%)
Takedowns 9/13 (69%)
GnP strikes 10/26 (38%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1033 s
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 4/18 (22%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/13 (69%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/39 (38%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1021 s
Ooooo, good fight. Both did damage, both received damage, and both tried to finish. But they were too evenly matched, and this was the result.
Jens Pulver doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Joe Lauzon moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lauzon has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver launches a few hard punches to Joe Lauzon's ribs!
Joe Lauzon's ribs shows the damage! Jens Pulver is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jens Pulver can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Jens Pulver tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Joe Lauzon
well done Lauzon falls hard on the mat
Pulver is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Jens Pulver opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Pulver breaths deeply while on the ground
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Pulver
He is not able to do it
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Pulver
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Pulver is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Jens Pulver uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Jens Pulver manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Lauzon
Pulver tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn in and scramble out. Jens Pulver timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Joe Lauzon slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pulver misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon tries to move to full mount
Lauzon succeeds
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
A furious flurry of punches from Jens Pulver
just misses Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon has found an opening in the defense of Pulver, launching a big uppercut
Jens Pulver is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pulver is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pulver hyper-extended his leg
Lauzon is locking that leglock...
Pulver struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Pulver is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pulver rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver attempts a triangle from bottom! Joe Lauzon slips out. Pulver quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Joe Lauzon slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon throws a combo
Pulver punches back but nobody connects.
Pulver misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jens Pulver throws a combo
Joe Lauzon ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Pulver swings again, only to get countered once more! Pulver is looking bad here!
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Lauzon's ribs.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pulver is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Jens Pulver can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lauzon looks to work from half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Jens Pulver can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lauzon looks to work from half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Pulver's face!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to close the guard.
Pulver put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to close the guard.
Pulver put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Not a desiderable position that Lauzon is in now. Jens Pulver is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Lauzon is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jens Pulver didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to free his leg
Jens Pulver moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon leads with a punch
Jens Pulver avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jens Pulver attempts a sweep single...
Jens Pulver catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Pulver.
That punishment by Jens Pulver has left Lauzon staggered! Jens Pulver should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Jens Pulver is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Jens Pulver gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Lauzon
Jens Pulver tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Jens Pulver passes momentarily but Joe Lauzon sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Pulver tries to escape from closed guard...
Lauzon waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jens Pulver! He is reversed and nor Joe Lauzon is on half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to close the guard.
Pulver put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Not a desiderable position that Lauzon is in now. Jens Pulver is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lauzon tries to escape from the full mount...
Lauzon struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Pulver
He is not able to do it
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Jens Pulver hovers above Lauzon
Good punches to Lauzon's body.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Jens Pulver tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pulver looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Lauzon put Jens Pulver in closed guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Pulver is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jens Pulver!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Joe Lauzon isolates Jens Pulver's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jens Pulver is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulver tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to turn in and scramble out. Joe Lauzon timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jens Pulver slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon has seen better days.
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Jens Pulver slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jens Pulver slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Pulver is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Lauzon is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Lauzon throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jens Pulver
Blocked by Pulver.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Lauzon moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon hooks Pulver's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jens Pulver manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
Pulver is trying to counter now!
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Pulver
Pulver covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Pulver struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lauzon tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lauzon is clinching with Pulver.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon struggles and launches a few punches to Pulver's head
Those punches are hitting! Pulver covers his head!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon tries to take Jens Pulver down... Pulver stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Pulver's jaw!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Pulver jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jens Pulver pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lauzon gets hold of a leg and trips Pulver to the mat!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Jens Pulver has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Joe Lauzon fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lauzon blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Pulver misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon tries to get a side mount...
Pulver wraps his leg around Joe Lauzon leg and prevents him from moving.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Pulver is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jens Pulver tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jens Pulver gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauzon succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jens Pulver! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jens Pulver doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Nose
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon tries to escape from closed guard...
Lauzon struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver has seen better days.
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon fakes some punches
Pulver ties him up.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulver attempts a triangle from bottom! Joe Lauzon slips out. Pulver quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Joe Lauzon slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lauzon feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Pulver moves aside and dodges.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jens Pulver is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lauzon into his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Pulver misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
Pulver breaks free.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jens Pulver
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jens Pulver can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Pulver measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lauzon blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Jens Pulver...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to open Pulver's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joe Lauzon. Pulver is unable to cover himself now!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Lauzon fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jens Pulver's arm and tries an armbar!
Pulver hold his own hand and breaks Lauzon's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Joe Lauzon.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Jens Pulver tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Jens Pulver manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Lauzon
Jens Pulver tries a kimura
Lauzon breaks the lock.
Pulver clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Joe Lauzon gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Pulver spins out, but Joe Lauzon was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Pulver is too good and managed to back out of danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jens Pulver. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lauzon with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Jens Pulver attempts a sweep single...
Jens Pulver catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Pulver.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Pulver tries to escape from closed guard...
Lauzon waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jens Pulver! He is reversed and nor Joe Lauzon is on half guard!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon isolates Jens Pulver's left arm looking for an armbar...
Jens Pulver manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Joe Lauzon lost his dominant position.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Joe Lauzon tries to free his leg...
Joe Lauzon uses some of his skill by jumping out of Pulver's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Nice punch by Jens Pulver
that nearly tags Lauzon.
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and launches himself over Joe Lauzon
Great move by Pulver who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lauzon gets hold of a leg and trips Pulver to the mat!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Pulver measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon works on the ground with his fingers over Pulver's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Jens Pulver's guard...
Pulver doesn't want to free his opponent and Lauzon continues in closed guard
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Jens Pulver's guard...
Joe Lauzon is in Pulver open guard now
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Lauzon tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon pushes Pulver's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lauzon who is in full mount! Pulver is in trouble now!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Pulver is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Pulver measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lauzon blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Joe Lauzon rolls Jens Pulver to his stomach and takes his back!
Lauzon is in rear mount over Pulver
Joe Lauzon throws his leg over Jens Pulver's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Joe Lauzon's rear naked choke attempt!
Jens Pulver frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Joe Lauzon and ends up on top!
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver has Lauzon controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Joe Lauzon isolates Jens Pulver's right arm looking for an armbar...
Jens Pulver manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Joe Lauzon lost his dominant position.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Jens Pulver slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jens Pulver slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Lauzon misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulver decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon tries to fight back with his feet and Pulver just needs another plan now.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Joe Lauzon pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Joe Lauzon.
Lauzon struggles and launches a few punches to Pulver's head
Those punches are hitting! Pulver covers his head!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon slightly pushes Pulver into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Pulver cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lauzon can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lauzon is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Pulver tries to show some ground skills
Lauzon uses his strength to keep Lauzon at a disadvantage
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Lauzon shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Pulver pushes Joe Lauzon forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Pulver tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Lauzon leans and gets Jens Pulver's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Pulver is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jens Pulver!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Lauzon suddenly holds Jens Pulver's arm and tries an armbar!
Pulver can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Joe Lauzon!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Jens Pulver slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jens Pulver slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Pulver is trying to counter now!
Pulver cartwheels towards Lauzon!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Joe Lauzon.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jens Pulver breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts Pulver in a double underhook!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Lauzon launches a knee!
Joe Lauzon hits Pulver's hard just below the ribs!
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Lauzon blocks Jens Pulver's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Lauzon, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Lauzon is holding Jens Pulver's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Joe Lauzon
Pulver is trying to counter now!
Joe Lauzon launches a body shot
Pulver dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Lauzon's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Pulver follows Joe Lauzon
Lauzon fakes a move.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
A furious flurry of punches from Joe Lauzon
just misses Pulver.
Lauzon wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lauzon moves forward and holds Pulver
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pulver pushes off of Joe Lauzon and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lauzon stumbles backwards but Jens Pulver chases him and continues the rain of blows!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Right eye
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon launches a furious knee!
Jens Pulver blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Lauzon's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Lauzon's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Lauzon is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Lauzon takes a break to breathe while holding Jens Pulver.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lauzon launches a furious low kick!
Jens Pulver blocks
Lauzon is holding Jens Pulver's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Crisp uppercut by Pulver followed by a hard jab
Joe Lauzon stumbles back.
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver won't budge, forcing Lauzon to pull guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Lauzon
Pulver tries to escape from closed guard...
Pulver struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Lauzon
Pulver tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Pulver uses his strength to keep Pulver at a disadvantage
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jens Pulver pushes Joe Lauzon down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Pulver tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jens Pulver controls the situation despite Joe Lauzon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Deep breaths from Joe Lauzon who tries a hammer punch to Pulver's ribs.
Pulver blocks those punches
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Jens Pulver takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Joe Lauzon shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Joe Lauzon breaks that americana attempt!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jens Pulver doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Jens Pulver tries to better his position on the ground...
Joe Lauzon tries to roll on the ground...
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jens Pulver sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver tries to grapple
He puts Lauzon in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon launches a few hard punches to Jens Pulver's ribs!
Pulver struggles and protects himself.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jens Pulver grapple with Joe Lauzon and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jens Pulver is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Jens Pulver looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Pulver fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Joe Lauzon's arm and tries an armbar!
Lauzon hold his own hand and breaks Pulver's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jens Pulver.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Joe Lauzon positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Pulver covers himself well
Lauzon misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulver tries to show some ground skills
Jens Pulver put Lauzon in half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Joe Lauzon passes momentarily but Jens Pulver sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Lauzon misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulver tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Pulver holds Joe Lauzon's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver looks rather shattered.
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pulver misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in United Center (Chicago, Illinois) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Joe Lauzon by Split decision
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 4/14 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/16 (44%)
Takedowns 9/13 (69%)
GnP strikes 10/26 (38%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 1033 s
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 4/18 (22%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 9/13 (69%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 15/39 (38%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1021 s
Ooooo, good fight. Both did damage, both received damage, and both tried to finish. But they were too evenly matched, and this was the result.