Post by The Sandmen on Aug 15, 2019 23:35:56 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Miller while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Joe Lauzon glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Miller launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lauzon's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miller goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to move on the ground and shows Joe Lauzon a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miller's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Lauzon is in open guard over Miller... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Miller rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Miller tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Miller is clinching with Lauzon.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lauzon takes a break to breathe while holding Jim Miller.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Jim Miller circles around Lauzon
Miller fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Jim Miller pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Joe Lauzon struggles not allowing Jim Miller improve his position.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Miller gets a good position on the ground. ..
Lauzon holds Jim Miller arms and counters his opponent punches.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Miller is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Lauzon tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joe Lauzon controls the situation despite Jim Miller efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Jim Miller gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Jim Miller 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 open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Miller 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.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon tries to move to full mount
Lauzon succeeds
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Lauzon tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joe Lauzon controls the situation despite Jim Miller efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Joe Lauzon seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Lauzon catch Jim Miller's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Jim Miller holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Lauzon fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jim Miller's arm and tries an armbar!
Miller hold his own hand and breaks Lauzon's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Joe Lauzon.
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Miller tries to move to full mount!
Lauzon won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Joe Lauzon put Miller in half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Jim Miller pushes Lauzon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Lauzon rolls and he's now on half guard over Jim Miller. Nice reversal.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Joe Lauzon pushes Miller's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lauzon who is in full mount! Miller is in trouble now!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon and Miller circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miller goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Lauzon moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Miller
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller 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.
Miller misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jim Miller is not able to stop Miller ground skills and Joe Lauzon moves to side mount!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Lauzon tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lauzon is clinching with Miller.
The fighters are clinching.
Miller pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Lauzon easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Miller wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Miller moves forward and holds Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lauzon circles out and slips free of Jim Miller's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Jim Miller circles around Lauzon
Jim Miller tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jim Miller who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jim Miller grapple with Joe Lauzon and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Miller's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miller's side.
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Lauzon put Jim Miller in closed guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Miller's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Lauzon
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Miller struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Jim Miller fakes some punches
Lauzon ties him up.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Miller struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Miller tries to escape from closed guard...
Miller struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Lauzon put Jim Miller in closed guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Miller tries to escape from closed guard...
Lauzon waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jim Miller! He is reversed and nor Joe Lauzon is on half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Joe Lauzon tries to free his leg
Joe Lauzon uses some of his skill by jumping out of Miller's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Joe Lauzon tries a kimura
That kimura from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
That kimura looks tight...
That kimura looks tight...
Miller breaks the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to show some ground skills
Lauzon uses his strength to keep Lauzon at a disadvantage
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Jim Miller...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to stand up!
Lauzon doesn't allow him!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Joe Lauzon rolls Jim Miller to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Lauzon is in rear mount over Miller
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Miller locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Joe Lauzon unil he can pull his arm free! Lauzon lost his dominant position.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Miller is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Joe Lauzon doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jim Miller's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
Miller hold his own hand and breaks Lauzon's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Joe Lauzon.
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Miller tries to open up Joe Lauzon's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lauzon in the side of the head
Lauzon has a small cut in his Forehead
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Jim Miller pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Miller jumps and tries to free his leg! Lauzon doesn't allow this but Jim Miller is able to get half guard here.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Miller is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Miller gets a good position on the ground. ..
Lauzon holds Jim Miller arms and counters his opponent punches.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Jim Miller tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon holds Jim Miller's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Miller blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Joe Lauzon, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Miller moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Joe Lauzon checks the kick.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Nice punches from Joe Lauzon.
Miller staggers backwards. Lauzon wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Lauzon is holding Jim Miller's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jim Miller loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Jim Miller manages to switch to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
Miller breaks free.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lauzon's moves.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Joe Lauzon isolates Jim Miller's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jim Miller is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Jim Miller looks to counter!
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Miller
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Joe Lauzon manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Miller breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Lauzon tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Miller moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lauzon with a double overhooks!
Middle kick from Miller.
The kick just misses.
Miller clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Crisp uppercut by Lauzon followed by a hard jab
Jim Miller stumbles back.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Jim Miller jumps back and jabs
Miller seems staggered and Joe Lauzon runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Miller's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lauzon moves forward looking for some action
Joe Lauzon shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Lauzon blocks Jim Miller's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Miller
Lauzon is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Miller
Lauzon is in closed guard... Miller 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...
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Jim Miller's guard...
Joe Lauzon is in Miller open guard now
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Miller
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Jim Miller's guard...
Joe Lauzon is in Miller open guard now
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Miller measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Hard blow to Lauzon's mid-section, he seems hurt
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Jim Miller 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 Miller
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Miller is able to break the lock.
Miller is trying to counter now!
Miller tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Lauzon moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Miller with a double overhooks!
Lauzon moves forward looking for some action
Joe Lauzon shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Joe Lauzon, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Jim Miller tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lauzon is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Miller moves on the ground
Miller cannot take advantage in the ground
Miller clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jim Miller can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miller is moving on the ground...
Lauzon tries to counter Miller's moves on the ground.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Miller tries to open up Joe Lauzon's defense faking a few punches.
Joe Lauzon wraps his arms around Miller's arms and counters the punches.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Miller blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Jim Miller tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Jim Miller manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Joe Lauzon put Miller in half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Jim Miller tries to free his leg...
Jim Miller uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lauzon's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Jim Miller looks to pass to mount...
Miller slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joe Lauzon.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Miller's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Lauzon gets a good position on the ground. ..
Miller holds Joe Lauzon arms and counters his opponent punches.
Lauzon misses a step and Jim Miller sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Lauzon is in open guard over Miller... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Miller rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Jim Miller's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Miller
Miller 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 Miller
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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) is cheering him!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Joe Lauzon tries a kimura
Miller breaks the lock.
Lauzon misses a step and Jim Miller sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jim Miller attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Miller
Lauzon is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Miller blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Jim Miller slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
Miller tries to break the lock slamming Joe Lauzon against the mat!
Joe Lauzon doesn't allow Jim Miller to escape. He is tightening the Triangle to Armbar
Jim Miller slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jim Miller realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Jim Miller tries to take advantage...
Miller opts to jump inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon fights back with his feet, forcing Miller to try something else.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jim Miller breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Lauzon misses a step and Jim Miller sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miller launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joe Lauzon rolls over himself and stands up while Jim Miller rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Lauzon is holding Jim Miller's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jim Miller loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Joe Lauzon tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
That kimura looks tight...
Lauzon is locking that kimura...
Miller breaks the lock.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Lauzon throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jim Miller
Solid shots!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
Miller breaks free.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Jim Miller tries to take advantage...
Jim Miller attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Miller is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miller tries to show some ground skills
Lauzon uses his strength to keep Lauzon at a disadvantage
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Joe Lauzon doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Jim Miller fakes a punch and launches himself over Lauzon!
Nice move by Miller who clinches and pushes Lauzon against the cage
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miller and Joe Lauzon are cliched up against the cage. Miller hammers Lauzon face and hooks Lauzon leg
Lauzon stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Lauzon followed by a hard jab
Jim Miller stumbles back.
Jim Miller is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
A wicked punch by Jim Miller
rocks Lauzon!
Jim Miller shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Miller into his guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Miller tries to escape from closed guard...
Miller struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Miller launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joe Lauzon is not able to stop Lauzon ground skills and Jim Miller moves to side mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Jim Miller keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Jim Miller keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Jim Miller looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Jim Miller slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Jim Miller has seen better days.
Jim Miller fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lauzon's face!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Jim Miller is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Joe Lauzon moves to half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Miller tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Lauzon from the side mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Jim Miller looks to pass to mount...
Miller slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joe Lauzon.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Miller spins out, but Joe Lauzon was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Miller is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Miller is trying to counter now!
Miller decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon did not see that coming! Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Miller pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Miller blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Jim Miller tries to take advantage...
Miller 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) is cheering him!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Miller uses his strength to keep Miller at a disadvantage
Dan Miragliotta 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Miller pushes Joe Lauzon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Jim Miller leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lauzon
Miller shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Miller tries to take Joe Lauzon down... Lauzon stumbles backwards and Jim Miller launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lauzon's jaw!
Lauzon's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon tries to take Jim Miller down... Miller stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon launches a few punches...
Jim Miller dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Lauzon misses a step and Jim Miller sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miller tries to take Joe Lauzon down... Lauzon stumbles backwards and Jim Miller launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lauzon's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Miller is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Miller is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Miller is trying to counter now!
Jim Miller tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lauzon is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miller takes a break to breathe while holding Joe Lauzon.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon launches a few hard punches to Jim Miller's ribs!
Miller struggles and protects himself.
Poorly executed technique. Jim Miller looks to counter!
Miller tries to take Joe Lauzon to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Lauzon is with is back on the ground now.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Miller's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miller blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Miller moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Jim Miller tries to free his leg...
Jim Miller uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lauzon's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Jim Miller keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Lauzon is the winner of this round.
Winner is Joe Lauzon by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 1/2 (50%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 11/35 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 1113 s
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/14 (50%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1113 s
Miller tried to try, then didn't. So Lauzon did things. All the things. Other than finish the fight.
Joe Lauzon glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Miller launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lauzon's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miller goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to move on the ground and shows Joe Lauzon a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Miller's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Lauzon is in open guard over Miller... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Miller rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Miller tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Miller is clinching with Lauzon.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lauzon takes a break to breathe while holding Jim Miller.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Jim Miller circles around Lauzon
Miller fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Jim Miller pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Joe Lauzon struggles not allowing Jim Miller improve his position.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Miller gets a good position on the ground. ..
Lauzon holds Jim Miller arms and counters his opponent punches.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Miller is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Lauzon tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joe Lauzon controls the situation despite Jim Miller efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Jim Miller gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Jim Miller 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 open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Miller 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.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon tries to move to full mount
Lauzon succeeds
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Lauzon tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joe Lauzon controls the situation despite Jim Miller efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Joe Lauzon seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Lauzon catch Jim Miller's left arm and tries a kimura
That kimura from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Jim Miller holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Lauzon fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jim Miller's arm and tries an armbar!
Miller hold his own hand and breaks Lauzon's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Joe Lauzon.
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Miller tries to move to full mount!
Lauzon won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Joe Lauzon put Miller in half guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Jim Miller pushes Lauzon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Lauzon rolls and he's now on half guard over Jim Miller. Nice reversal.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Joe Lauzon pushes Miller's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lauzon who is in full mount! Miller is in trouble now!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon and Miller circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Miller goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Lauzon moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Miller
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller 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.
Miller misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jim Miller is not able to stop Miller ground skills and Joe Lauzon moves to side mount!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Lauzon tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lauzon is clinching with Miller.
The fighters are clinching.
Miller pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Lauzon easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Miller wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Miller moves forward and holds Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lauzon circles out and slips free of Jim Miller's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Jim Miller circles around Lauzon
Jim Miller tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jim Miller who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jim Miller grapple with Joe Lauzon and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Miller's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Miller's side.
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Lauzon put Jim Miller in closed guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Miller's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Lauzon
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Miller struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Jim Miller fakes some punches
Lauzon ties him up.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Miller struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Miller tries to escape from closed guard...
Miller struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Lauzon put Jim Miller in closed guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Miller tries to escape from closed guard...
Lauzon waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jim Miller! He is reversed and nor Joe Lauzon is on half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Joe Lauzon tries to free his leg
Joe Lauzon uses some of his skill by jumping out of Miller's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Joe Lauzon tries a kimura
That kimura from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
That kimura looks tight...
That kimura looks tight...
Miller breaks the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to show some ground skills
Lauzon uses his strength to keep Lauzon at a disadvantage
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Jim Miller...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to stand up!
Lauzon doesn't allow him!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Joe Lauzon rolls Jim Miller to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Lauzon is in rear mount over Miller
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Miller locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Joe Lauzon unil he can pull his arm free! Lauzon lost his dominant position.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Miller is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Joe Lauzon doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jim Miller's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
Miller hold his own hand and breaks Lauzon's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Joe Lauzon.
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Miller tries to open up Joe Lauzon's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lauzon in the side of the head
Lauzon has a small cut in his Forehead
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Jim Miller pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Miller jumps and tries to free his leg! Lauzon doesn't allow this but Jim Miller is able to get half guard here.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Miller is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Miller gets a good position on the ground. ..
Lauzon holds Jim Miller arms and counters his opponent punches.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Jim Miller tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon holds Jim Miller's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Miller blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Joe Lauzon, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Miller moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Joe Lauzon checks the kick.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Nice punches from Joe Lauzon.
Miller staggers backwards. Lauzon wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Lauzon is holding Jim Miller's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jim Miller loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Jim Miller manages to switch to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
Miller breaks free.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lauzon's moves.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Joe Lauzon isolates Jim Miller's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jim Miller is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Jim Miller looks to counter!
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Miller
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Joe Lauzon manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Miller breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Lauzon tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Miller moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lauzon with a double overhooks!
Middle kick from Miller.
The kick just misses.
Miller clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Crisp uppercut by Lauzon followed by a hard jab
Jim Miller stumbles back.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Jim Miller jumps back and jabs
Miller seems staggered and Joe Lauzon runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Miller's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lauzon moves forward looking for some action
Joe Lauzon shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Lauzon blocks Jim Miller's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Miller
Lauzon is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Miller
Lauzon is in closed guard... Miller 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...
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Jim Miller's guard...
Joe Lauzon is in Miller open guard now
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Miller
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Jim Miller's guard...
Joe Lauzon is in Miller open guard now
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Miller measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Hard blow to Lauzon's mid-section, he seems hurt
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Jim Miller 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 Miller
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Miller is able to break the lock.
Miller is trying to counter now!
Miller tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Lauzon moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Miller with a double overhooks!
Lauzon moves forward looking for some action
Joe Lauzon shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Joe Lauzon, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Jim Miller tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lauzon is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Miller moves on the ground
Miller cannot take advantage in the ground
Miller clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jim Miller can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Miller is moving on the ground...
Lauzon tries to counter Miller's moves on the ground.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Miller tries to open up Joe Lauzon's defense faking a few punches.
Joe Lauzon wraps his arms around Miller's arms and counters the punches.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Miller blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Jim Miller tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Jim Miller manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Joe Lauzon put Miller in half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Jim Miller tries to free his leg...
Jim Miller uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lauzon's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Jim Miller looks to pass to mount...
Miller slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joe Lauzon.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Miller's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Miller
Lauzon gets a good position on the ground. ..
Miller holds Joe Lauzon arms and counters his opponent punches.
Lauzon misses a step and Jim Miller sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Miller
Lauzon is in open guard over Miller... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Miller rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Jim Miller's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Miller
Miller 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 Miller
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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) is cheering him!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Joe Lauzon tries a kimura
Miller breaks the lock.
Lauzon misses a step and Jim Miller sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jim Miller attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Miller
Lauzon is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Miller blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Jim Miller slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
You can see the pain reflected in Miller's eyes...
Miller tries to break the lock slamming Joe Lauzon against the mat!
Joe Lauzon doesn't allow Jim Miller to escape. He is tightening the Triangle to Armbar
Jim Miller slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jim Miller realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Jim Miller tries to take advantage...
Miller opts to jump inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon fights back with his feet, forcing Miller to try something else.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Jim Miller breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Lauzon misses a step and Jim Miller sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miller launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joe Lauzon rolls over himself and stands up while Jim Miller rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Lauzon is holding Jim Miller's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jim Miller loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Joe Lauzon tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
That kimura looks tight...
Lauzon is locking that kimura...
Miller breaks the lock.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Lauzon throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jim Miller
Solid shots!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
Miller breaks free.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Jim Miller tries to take advantage...
Jim Miller attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jim Miller
Miller is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Miller tries to show some ground skills
Lauzon uses his strength to keep Lauzon at a disadvantage
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Joe Lauzon doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Jim Miller fakes a punch and launches himself over Lauzon!
Nice move by Miller who clinches and pushes Lauzon against the cage
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Miller and Joe Lauzon are cliched up against the cage. Miller hammers Lauzon face and hooks Lauzon leg
Lauzon stays on his feet and fights off the trip
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Lauzon followed by a hard jab
Jim Miller stumbles back.
Jim Miller is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
A wicked punch by Jim Miller
rocks Lauzon!
Jim Miller shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Miller into his guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Miller tries to escape from closed guard...
Miller struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Miller launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joe Lauzon is not able to stop Lauzon ground skills and Jim Miller moves to side mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Jim Miller keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Jim Miller keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Jim Miller looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Jim Miller slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Jim Miller has seen better days.
Jim Miller fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lauzon's face!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Jim Miller is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Joe Lauzon moves to half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Miller tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Lauzon from the side mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Jim Miller looks to pass to mount...
Miller slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joe Lauzon.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Miller spins out, but Joe Lauzon was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Miller is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Miller is trying to counter now!
Miller decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon did not see that coming! Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon now.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Miller pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Miller blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Jim Miller tries to take advantage...
Miller 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) is cheering him!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Miller uses his strength to keep Miller at a disadvantage
Dan Miragliotta 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 Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Miller pushes Joe Lauzon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
Jim Miller leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lauzon
Miller shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Miller tries to take Joe Lauzon down... Lauzon stumbles backwards and Jim Miller launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lauzon's jaw!
Lauzon's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon tries to take Jim Miller down... Miller stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon launches a few punches...
Jim Miller dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Lauzon misses a step and Jim Miller sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miller tries to take Joe Lauzon down... Lauzon stumbles backwards and Jim Miller launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lauzon's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Miller is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Miller is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Miller is trying to counter now!
Jim Miller tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lauzon is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miller takes a break to breathe while holding Joe Lauzon.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon launches a few hard punches to Jim Miller's ribs!
Miller struggles and protects himself.
Poorly executed technique. Jim Miller looks to counter!
Miller tries to take Joe Lauzon to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Lauzon is with is back on the ground now.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Miller's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Miller blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Lauzon
Miller moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Lauzon
Jim Miller tries to free his leg...
Jim Miller uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lauzon's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Jim Miller keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Lauzon is the winner of this round.
Winner is Joe Lauzon by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 1/2 (50%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 11/35 (31%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 1113 s
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/7 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/14 (50%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1113 s
Miller tried to try, then didn't. So Lauzon did things. All the things. Other than finish the fight.