Post by The Sandmen on Nov 19, 2019 12:19:31 GMT -5
Joe Lauzon looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Demian Maia looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Demian Maia tries a hook to the body
but Lauzon manages to dodge it
Demian Maia moves forward and launches a low kick.
Lauzon blocks that.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Some counter punches against Demian Maia
almost hit him as he moves away.
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Joe Lauzon's guard...
Lauzon doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Maia is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia breaks the closed guard of Joe Lauzon and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Joe Lauzon regains full guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Maia is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) is cheering him!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia hooks Lauzon's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joe Lauzon manages to kick Maia away and scrambles on top!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon launches a stiff jab!
Maia ducks that one.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Good movement from Maia
who is bobbing and weaving.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Demian Maia gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia tries to free his leg
Joe Lauzon moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Joe Lauzon's guard...
Lauzon doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon sits up and gets an arm around Maia's neck!
Maia pushes Joe Lauzon back to the ground.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Joe Lauzon's guard...
Demian Maia is in Lauzon open guard now
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Maia tries to jump to side mount.
Joe Lauzon closed his guard around Demian Maia.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joe Lauzon sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
Lauzon breaks free.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Demian Maia postures up and breaks the triangle.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Demian Maia manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia tries a kimura
Lauzon breaks the lock.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joe Lauzon sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Maia moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Demian Maia's guard...
Joe Lauzon forces Demian Maia to open his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Joe Lauzon is taking the best of the fight.
Lauzon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Joe Lauzon a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Maia's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Lauzon is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia struggles to free himself
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia isolates Joe Lauzon's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Joe Lauzon is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Joe Lauzon put Maia in half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia hooks Lauzon's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joe Lauzon manages to kick Maia away and scrambles on top!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
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 Maia
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lauzon pulls his arm out of danger.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Lauzon moves on the ground
Lauzon cannot take advantage in the ground
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Lauzon is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia fakes a move and moves laterally.
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Demian Maia realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon fights back with his feet, forcing Maia to try something else.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Demian Maia cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Joe Lauzon regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lauzon pushes Demian Maia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Lauzon moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Lauzon is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Maia.
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Round 3
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Maia is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Joe Lauzon moves to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Stand up! This is what Maia's cornermen are shouting. Joe Lauzon is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia tries to get a side mount...
Lauzon wraps his leg around Demian Maia leg and prevents him from moving.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon sits up and gets an arm around Maia's neck!
Maia pushes Joe Lauzon back to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia tries to free his leg...
Lauzon doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia tries to free his leg...
Lauzon rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Demian Maia
Joe Lauzon hooks Maia's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Demian Maia manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Maia struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Demian Maia pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Joe Lauzon struggles not allowing Demian Maia improve his position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 2:05 in the 3 round
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Maia sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Maia works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
Lauzon shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Joe Lauzon struggles not allowing Demian Maia improve his position.
Maia misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia breaks the closed guard of Joe Lauzon and moves to half guard
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn in and scramble out. Demian Maia timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Joe Lauzon slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Stand up! This is what Lauzon's cornermen are shouting. Demian Maia is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lauzon struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon tries to improve position.
Maia adjusts and closes his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
Maia throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Maia's guard.
Maia did not see that coming! Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia now.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lauzon pulls his arm out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Maia is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joe Lauzon takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Maia is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Demian Maia any adventage in the ground.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon launches a few weak punches
Maia blocks them effectively.
Lauzon misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Demian Maia manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Maia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Maia is countered by Joe Lauzon.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Maia is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon fakes a move and moves laterally.
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
Demian Maia sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Demian Maia any adventage in the ground.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Maia use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Joe Lauzon holds Demian Maia and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Maia struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Maia.
Lauzon misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
0:26 Round 4 and Maia is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Maia is in open guard over Lauzon... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Lauzon rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Lauzon climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Lauzon is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Lauzon moves backwards and gestures for Demian Maia to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Demian Maia is standing now.
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Maia is in open guard over Lauzon... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Lauzon rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon is holding Demian Maia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Maia
Lauzon launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lauzon is countered by Demian Maia.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia cartwheels towards Lauzon!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Joe Lauzon.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses his strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
That Americana from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Lauzon breaks free.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Maia suddenly holds Joe Lauzon's arm and tries an armbar!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Lauzon Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
Lauzon can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Demian Maia!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
Lauzon is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maia misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Joe Lauzon passes momentarily but Demian Maia regains full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lauzon blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Maia
Lauzon shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Maia pushes Joe Lauzon forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lauzon into his guard.
Maia ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
Lauzon tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Maia leans and gets Joe Lauzon's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
Maia is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Lauzon is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia isolates Joe Lauzon's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Lauzon's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Joe Lauzon is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maia blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll on the ground...
Maia knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Maia catch Joe Lauzon's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
That kimura from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
That kimura looks tight...
Joe Lauzon holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Demian Maia is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia sits high on Joe Lauzon's chest and pulls his leg underneath Lauzon's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Lauzon tries to roll out. He's too quick for Demian Maia and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Maia and it cost him top position.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Joe Lauzon cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Joe Lauzon 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 Maia's moves.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Lauzon is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Demian Maia and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Demian Maia is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demian Maia
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Maia moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia isolates Joe Lauzon's right arm looking for an armbar...
Joe Lauzon manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Demian Maia lost his dominant position.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maia blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia pushes Lauzon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Maia who is in full mount! Lauzon is in trouble now!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Maia fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Joe Lauzon's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Lauzon struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Lauzon struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
Lauzon hold his own hand and breaks Maia's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Demian Maia.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Maia looks to be in very good shape.
Maia tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Deep breaths from Demian Maia who tries a hammer punch to Lauzon's ribs.
That hit Lauzon who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Joe Lauzon 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 Maia's moves.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lauzon's Nose is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Lauzon tries to break the lock slamming Demian Maia against the mat!
Demian Maia doesn't allow Joe Lauzon to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Choke
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Crippling lock!
After a couple of slams, Lauzon loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Winner is Demian Maia by Submission (Triangle Choke) at 2:47 Round 5
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 7/1 (700%)
GnP strikes 3/8 (38%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1052 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1062 s
Even early, then Maia was all, "Nah, I dont want to suck anymore."
Demian Maia looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Demian Maia tries a hook to the body
but Lauzon manages to dodge it
Demian Maia moves forward and launches a low kick.
Lauzon blocks that.
Maia clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Some counter punches against Demian Maia
almost hit him as he moves away.
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Joe Lauzon's guard...
Lauzon doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Maia is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia breaks the closed guard of Joe Lauzon and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Joe Lauzon regains full guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Maia is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maia is trying to counter now!
Maia 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) is cheering him!
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia hooks Lauzon's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joe Lauzon manages to kick Maia away and scrambles on top!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon launches a stiff jab!
Maia ducks that one.
Maia is trying to counter now!
Good movement from Maia
who is bobbing and weaving.
Demian Maia shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maia into his guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Demian Maia gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia tries to free his leg
Joe Lauzon moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Demian Maia attempts a sweep single...
Demian Maia catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Maia.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Joe Lauzon's guard...
Lauzon doesn't want to free his opponent and Maia continues in closed guard
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon sits up and gets an arm around Maia's neck!
Maia pushes Joe Lauzon back to the ground.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Maia struggles on the ground and tries to break Joe Lauzon's guard...
Demian Maia is in Lauzon open guard now
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Maia pulls his arm out of danger.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Maia tries to jump to side mount.
Joe Lauzon closed his guard around Demian Maia.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joe Lauzon sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
Lauzon breaks free.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Demian Maia postures up and breaks the triangle.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Demian Maia manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia tries a kimura
Lauzon breaks the lock.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joe Lauzon sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Maia moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Demian Maia's guard...
Joe Lauzon forces Demian Maia to open his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Maia throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
As the fight continues it seems that Joe Lauzon is taking the best of the fight.
Lauzon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to move on the ground and shows Joe Lauzon a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Maia's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Lauzon is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia struggles to free himself
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Maia is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Demian Maia in his guard.
Demian Maia keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia isolates Joe Lauzon's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Joe Lauzon is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Demian Maia gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Joe Lauzon put Maia in half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia hooks Lauzon's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joe Lauzon manages to kick Maia away and scrambles on top!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maia is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Demian Maia's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
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 Maia
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lauzon pulls his arm out of danger.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Lauzon moves on the ground
Lauzon cannot take advantage in the ground
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Lauzon is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Demian Maia fakes a move and moves laterally.
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia is cooling the fight on the ground
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Demian Maia realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Demian Maia opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon fights back with his feet, forcing Maia to try something else.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Maia
He is not able to do it
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Demian Maia cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Poorly executed technique. Demian Maia looks to counter!
Demian Maia tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Demian Maia passes momentarily but Joe Lauzon regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lauzon pushes Demian Maia and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Lauzon moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Lauzon is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maia is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Maia.
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Round 3
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Maia is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Demian Maia in his guard...
Joe Lauzon moves to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Stand up! This is what Maia's cornermen are shouting. Joe Lauzon is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia tries to get a side mount...
Lauzon wraps his leg around Demian Maia leg and prevents him from moving.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon sits up and gets an arm around Maia's neck!
Maia pushes Joe Lauzon back to the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maia blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia tries to free his leg...
Lauzon doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia tries to free his leg...
Lauzon rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Demian Maia
Joe Lauzon hooks Maia's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Demian Maia manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Maia struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Demian Maia pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Joe Lauzon struggles not allowing Demian Maia improve his position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 2:05 in the 3 round
Maia fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Maia sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Maia works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
Lauzon shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Joe Lauzon struggles not allowing Demian Maia improve his position.
Maia misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Maia
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia breaks the closed guard of Joe Lauzon and moves to half guard
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn in and scramble out. Demian Maia timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Joe Lauzon slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Stand up! This is what Lauzon's cornermen are shouting. Demian Maia is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lauzon struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon tries to improve position.
Maia adjusts and closes his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
Maia throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Maia's guard.
Maia did not see that coming! Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia now.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Demian Maia overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lauzon pulls his arm out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Maia is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joe Lauzon takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Maia is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Demian Maia uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Demian Maia to fight back!
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Demian Maia any adventage in the ground.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon launches a few weak punches
Maia blocks them effectively.
Lauzon misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Demian Maia manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Maia launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Maia is countered by Joe Lauzon.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Maia is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Demian Maia tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon fakes a move and moves laterally.
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
Demian Maia sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Demian Maia tries to take advantage...
Maia tries to escape from the closed guard
Demian Maia any adventage in the ground.
Demian Maia is in closed guard over Lauzon
Maia use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Joe Lauzon holds Demian Maia and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Maia struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Maia.
Lauzon misses a step and Demian Maia sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
0:26 Round 4 and Maia is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Maia is in open guard over Lauzon... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Lauzon rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Lauzon climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Lauzon is standing while Maia is on the ground on his back
Lauzon moves backwards and gestures for Demian Maia to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Demian Maia is standing now.
Demian Maia tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Maia is in open guard over Lauzon... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Lauzon rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Demian Maia. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon is holding Demian Maia's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Demian Maia loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Maia
Lauzon launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lauzon is countered by Demian Maia.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maia cartwheels towards Lauzon!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Joe Lauzon.
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Maia uses his strength to keep Maia at a disadvantage
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia goes for an americana!
That Americana from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Lauzon breaks free.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Demian Maia slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Maia suddenly holds Joe Lauzon's arm and tries an armbar!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Lauzon Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
Lauzon can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Demian Maia!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
Lauzon is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maia misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Demian Maia's guard...
Joe Lauzon passes momentarily but Demian Maia regains full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
Maia reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lauzon blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Maia
Lauzon shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Maia pushes Joe Lauzon forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Demian Maia is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lauzon into his guard.
Maia ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
Lauzon tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Maia leans and gets Joe Lauzon's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
Maia is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Lauzon is in closed guard... Maia tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia isolates Joe Lauzon's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Lauzon's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Joe Lauzon is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Demian Maia is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maia blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Demian Maia is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll on the ground...
Maia knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Maia tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demian Maia tries to better his position on the ground...
Maia is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Maia catch Joe Lauzon's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
That kimura from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
That kimura looks tight...
Joe Lauzon holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Demian Maia is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Demian Maia sits high on Joe Lauzon's chest and pulls his leg underneath Lauzon's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
That Triangle from Mount looks tight...
Lauzon tries to roll out. He's too quick for Demian Maia and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Maia and it cost him top position.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
Demian Maia slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Joe Lauzon cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Joe Lauzon 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 Maia's moves.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Lauzon is in open guard over Maia... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maia rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Demian Maia and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Demian Maia is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Maia grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demian Maia
Demian Maia is in open guard over Lauzon
Maia moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia isolates Joe Lauzon's right arm looking for an armbar...
Joe Lauzon manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Demian Maia lost his dominant position.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon measures the resilience of Maia's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maia's side.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Demian Maia keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maia blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Demian Maia is in half guard over Lauzon
Demian Maia pushes Lauzon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Maia who is in full mount! Lauzon is in trouble now!
Demian Maia is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Maia fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Joe Lauzon's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Demian Maia appears to be unbreakable
Lauzon struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Lauzon struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
Lauzon hold his own hand and breaks Maia's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Demian Maia.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Demian Maia
Demian Maia attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Demian Maia manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Maia looks to be in very good shape.
Maia tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Deep breaths from Demian Maia who tries a hammer punch to Lauzon's ribs.
That hit Lauzon who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Joe Lauzon 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 Maia's moves.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Maia
Maia tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Maia
Maia switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lauzon's Nose is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Lauzon tries to break the lock slamming Demian Maia against the mat!
Demian Maia doesn't allow Joe Lauzon to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Choke
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Crippling lock!
After a couple of slams, Lauzon loses the lock! What an impressive power demonstration!
Winner is Demian Maia by Submission (Triangle Choke) at 2:47 Round 5
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 0/8 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 7/1 (700%)
GnP strikes 3/8 (38%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1052 s
Statistics: Demian Maia
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 12/12 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1062 s
Even early, then Maia was all, "Nah, I dont want to suck anymore."