Post by The Sandmen on Sept 28, 2012 12:40:34 GMT -5
Joe Lauzon looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Evan Dunham doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Joe Lauzon and Evan Dunham touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Lauzon jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Joe Lauzon pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon tries to take Evan Dunham down... Dunham stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Dunham's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Dunham takes a break to breathe while holding Joe Lauzon.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The two exchange wildly
Lauzon is connecting with a few punches
Dunham fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lauzon sprawls and remains on his feet.
Joe Lauzon and Dunham engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Dunham launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lauzon stops that one with his ribs!
Dunham looks to be in very good shape.
Dunham moves forward looking for some action
Evan Dunham shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Dunham pushes off of Joe Lauzon and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lauzon holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Dunham seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Evan Dunham grapple with Joe Lauzon and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Lauzon manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Dunham postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Lauzon hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dunham is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Dunham tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dunham circles out and slips free of Joe Lauzon's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Joe Lauzon charges at Dunham throwing flurries left and right.
Evan Dunham gets out of the way.
Shovel hook by Joe Lauzon
tags Dunham.
Dunham's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dunham showing excellent timing, blasts Joe Lauzon with a right hand.
Great hook by Evan Dunham! Joe Lauzon is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Dunham is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Evan Dunham steps back and allows Lauzon to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Joe Lauzon is standing now.
Joe Lauzon fakes a punch and launches himself over Evan Dunham
Great move by Lauzon who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Once Lauzon is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Joe Lauzon shoots and grab both of Evan Dunham's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Lauzon lifted Dunham's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dunham
Dunham is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Dunham tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dunham
Lauzon is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Lauzon gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Evan Dunham! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Evan Dunham doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Evan Dunham's Nose
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dunham
Evan Dunham is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dunham
Lauzon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Evan Dunham holds Joe Lauzon and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Evan Dunham looks to counter!
Dunham throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evan Dunham jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Dunham to fight back!
Dunham wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Dunham moves forward and holds Lauzon
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon pushes away Dunham trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dunham doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Joe Lauzon
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon shoots and grab one of Evan Dunham's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Evan Dunham sprawls and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon grapple with Evan Dunham and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Evan Dunham managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Lauzon misses a step and Evan Dunham sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Dunham tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Lauzon ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Lauzon pushes Evan Dunham and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Lauzon, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Dunham steps forward
Lauzon feints.
Dunham is trying to counter now!
Joe Lauzon paws at Dunham.
Dunham swings ineffectively.
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Dunham didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dunham
Dunham tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dunham
Lauzon tries to move to full mount
Lauzon succeeds
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Evan Dunham
Lauzon fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Evan Dunham's arm and tries an armbar!
Dunham holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Dunham's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Joe Lauzon.
Evan Dunham is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Evan Dunham in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
Dunham shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dunham moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Evan Dunham is in half guard over Lauzon
Evan Dunham pushes Lauzon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Dunham who is in full mount! Lauzon is in trouble now!
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Evan Dunham tries to open Lauzon's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Evan Dunham. Lauzon is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Forehead
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Evan Dunham pushes Joe Lauzon down and prevents his attempts to escape
Lauzon misses a step and Evan Dunham sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Dunham throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lauzon breaks the lock showing some skills...
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Evan Dunham throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lauzon breaks the lock showing some skills...
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Evan Dunham doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Dunham catch Joe Lauzon's left arm and tries a kimura
Joe Lauzon holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Dunham in his guard...
Evan Dunham keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Dunham avoids a dangerous strike from Lauzon
and counters with a solid straight!
Evan Dunham takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Joe Lauzon fakes a punch and launches himself over Evan Dunham
Great move by Lauzon who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Dunham doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Joe Lauzon pushes Dunham forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Dunham postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Lauzon hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon shoots and grab both of Evan Dunham's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Lauzon lifted Dunham's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dunham
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Dunham's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dunham
Dunham tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dunham
Dunham 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 Dunham
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dunham tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Dunham throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Solid shots!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Mouth
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Evan Dunham is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Dunham in his guard...
Evan Dunham rolls him over and takes his back!
Dunham is in rear mount over Lauzon
Evan Dunham tries to get his arm under Joe Lauzon's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Joe Lauzon's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Joe Lauzon easily defends the attempt.
Dunham is in rear mount over Lauzon
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Dunham's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Lauzon
Lauzon has Dunham controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Dunham is unable to move under Lauzon control.
Dunham tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Dunham slides his arm under Joe Lauzon's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Joe Lauzon pulls down on Evan Dunham's hand and staves off danger
Dunham is in rear mount over Lauzon
Lauzon has Dunham controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Evan Dunham is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Dunham positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lauzon's being punished here!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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A shot seen throughout the arena!
Dunham stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Joe Lauzon is coming in again!
Evan Dunham launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Lauzon's arms.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Dunham's arms.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Dunham grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Evan Dunham
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
Evan Dunham aggressively and repeatedly punches Lauzon.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
Dunham tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Evan Dunham is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Evan Dunham tries a middle kick
Joe Lauzon blocks and steps away.
Evan Dunham and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joe Lauzon is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lauzon throws a lazy kick
Dunham dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Incredible haymaker from Joe Lauzon!
You can see Evan Dunham's head being snapped backwards!
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Evan Dunham is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lauzon into his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dunham
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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Evan Dunham
Joe Lauzon looks to pass to mount...
Lauzon slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Evan Dunham.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Evan Dunham
Dunham 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 full mount over Evan Dunham
Dunham works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
Lauzon shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Evan Dunham
Evan Dunham tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon rolls him over and takes his back!
Lauzon is in rear mount over Dunham
Dunham has Lauzon controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Evan Dunham
Dunham tries to show some ground skills
Lauzon uses his strength to keep Lauzon at a disadvantage
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Evan Dunham
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Evan Dunham...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Evan Dunham
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Evan Dunham
Joe Lauzon throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Dunham breaks the lock showing some skills...
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Evan Dunham
Evan Dunham tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Evan Dunham gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dunham
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Evan Dunham's guard...
Evan Dunham has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dunham
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dunham tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll on the ground...
Dunham knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dunham tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dunham gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Joe Lauzon! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Joe Lauzon doesn't defend himself!
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Evan Dunham takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Joe Lauzon shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Joe Lauzon breaks that americana attempt!
Dan Miragliotta 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
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Crisp uppercut by Lauzon followed by a hard jab
Dunham deflects the blows.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Evan Dunham tries to take advantage...
Evan Dunham tries a middle kick
Joe Lauzon blocks and steps away.
Nice beating Joe Lauzon has received.
Joe Lauzon launches a rapid series of punches
taking Dunham from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Evan Dunham throws a combo
Joe Lauzon ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Dunham swings again, only to get countered once more! Dunham is looking bad here!
Dunham's Right eye is beginning to swell
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Joe Lauzon.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon and Dunham engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Evan Dunham is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Evan Dunham goes with a looping right hand while Joe Lauzon jumps back and jabs
Dunham seems staggered and Joe Lauzon runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lauzon tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lauzon is clinching with Dunham.
Evan Dunham pushes away Lauzon trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lauzon doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Evan Dunham
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon struggles and launches a few punches to Dunham's head
Those punches are hitting! Dunham covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon struggles and launches a few punches to Dunham's head
Those punches are hitting! Dunham covers his head!
Dunham doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Dunham who put distance between them
Joe Lauzon launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Dunham blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Dunham cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lauzon can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Joe Lauzon and Dunham engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Dunham's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Lauzon dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Dunham to fight back!
Evan Dunham shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dunham into his guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Evan Dunham is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is cooling the fight on the ground
Evan Dunham is in closed guard over Lauzon
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Evan Dunham tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Evan Dunham manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Evan Dunham is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Evan Dunham keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Dunham is in half guard over Lauzon
Evan Dunham pushes Lauzon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Dunham who is in full mount! Lauzon is in trouble now!
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Evan Dunham a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lauzon's Forehead is beginning to swell
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to escape from the full mount...
Evan Dunham is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Evan Dunham is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Evan Dunham in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Dunham
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Evan Dunham is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dunham gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Joe Lauzon! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Joe Lauzon doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Evan Dunham is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dunham is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Dunham!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Evan Dunham
Joe Lauzon isolates Evan Dunham's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Evan Dunham is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Dunham to fight back!
Dunham tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Dunham
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Evan Dunham's guard...
Joe Lauzon passes momentarily but Evan Dunham sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dunham
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Dunham can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lauzon looks to work from half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Dunham
Lauzon launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Evan Dunham is not able to stop Dunham ground skills and Joe Lauzon moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Evan Dunham
Joe Lauzon is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Dunham jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Evan Dunham pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Dunham fakes a punch to Joe Lauzon ribs and the tries to trip him
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground
Lauzon has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Evan Dunham is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dunham tries to escape from the closed guard
Dunham succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Evan Dunham a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
Dunham is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dunham moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Dunham
He succeeds!
Evan Dunham is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dunham is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Dunham!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Joe Lauzon.
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Round 5
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Lauzon is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Joe Lauzon is opening up on Dunham and raining down combinations!
Dunham doesn't look worried as he defends.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Lauzon dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Dunham from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Evan Dunham's Mouth
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Crisp uppercut by Lauzon followed by a hard jab
Dunham deflects the blows.
Dunham is trying to counter now!
Evan Dunham leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lauzon
Dunham shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dunham 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 shoots and grab both of Evan Dunham's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Evan Dunham managed to pull back his leg from Joe Lauzon's grip and move away from him
The fighters are clinching.
Dunham pushes off of Joe Lauzon and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lauzon stumbles backwards but Evan Dunham chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Lauzon's Right eye is beginning to swell
Lauzon has a small cut in his Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dunham is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Dunham to fight back!
Evan Dunham locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Joe Lauzon slips his head out and ends up in Evan Dunham's guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dunham
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dunham tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Dunham's cheek from the guard.
Evan Dunham uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Dunham in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon has seen better days.
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Lauzon is taking this opportunity to rest.
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lauzon's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Dunham
Dunham gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Joe Lauzon! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Joe Lauzon doesn't defend himself!
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evan Dunham tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Evan Dunham is in closed guard over Lauzon
Good looking punches from Evan Dunham on the ground
They could take their toll on Lauzon.
Evan Dunham is in closed guard over Lauzon
Evan Dunham tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Evan Dunham manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Evan Dunham is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon leads with a punch
Evan Dunham avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Lauzon decides to launch some tentative punches
Dunham launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lauzon with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Dunham grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lauzon struggles... Evan Dunham is unable to take him down
Dunham misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Joe Lauzon
that stun Dunham.
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Dunham launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lauzon stops that one with his ribs!
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Nice punches from Evan Dunham.
Lauzon staggers backwards. Dunham wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Dunham cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lauzon can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Joe Lauzon takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Dunham steps backwards away from Joe Lauzon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joe Lauzon takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Some nice shots from Evan Dunham
that stun Lauzon.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Dunham looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Dunham is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon and Dunham engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Evan Dunham is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Good front kick from Dunham!
Lauzon stumbles backwards after that one!
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
A left hook from Dunham
grazes the chin of Lauzon.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Evan Dunham by Split decision
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 41/80 (51%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/9 (56%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 731 s
Statistics: Evan Dunham
Punches 28/53 (53%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 10/23 (43%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 39/42 (93%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 718 s
Two tough cookies doing beefy damage to each other. A good fight. Dunham has very solid recovery (between rounds).
Evan Dunham doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Joe Lauzon and Evan Dunham touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Lauzon jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Joe Lauzon pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon tries to take Evan Dunham down... Dunham stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Dunham's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Dunham takes a break to breathe while holding Joe Lauzon.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The two exchange wildly
Lauzon is connecting with a few punches
Dunham fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lauzon sprawls and remains on his feet.
Joe Lauzon and Dunham engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Dunham launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lauzon stops that one with his ribs!
Dunham looks to be in very good shape.
Dunham moves forward looking for some action
Evan Dunham shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Dunham pushes off of Joe Lauzon and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lauzon holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Dunham seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Evan Dunham grapple with Joe Lauzon and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Lauzon manage to maintain his balances and avoid going down
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Dunham postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Lauzon hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dunham is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Dunham tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dunham circles out and slips free of Joe Lauzon's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Joe Lauzon charges at Dunham throwing flurries left and right.
Evan Dunham gets out of the way.
Shovel hook by Joe Lauzon
tags Dunham.
Dunham's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dunham showing excellent timing, blasts Joe Lauzon with a right hand.
Great hook by Evan Dunham! Joe Lauzon is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Dunham is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Evan Dunham steps back and allows Lauzon to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Joe Lauzon is standing now.
Joe Lauzon fakes a punch and launches himself over Evan Dunham
Great move by Lauzon who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Once Lauzon is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Joe Lauzon shoots and grab both of Evan Dunham's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Lauzon lifted Dunham's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dunham
Dunham is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Dunham tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dunham
Lauzon is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Lauzon gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Evan Dunham! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Evan Dunham doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Evan Dunham's Nose
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dunham
Evan Dunham is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dunham
Lauzon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Evan Dunham holds Joe Lauzon and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Evan Dunham looks to counter!
Dunham throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Evan Dunham jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Dunham to fight back!
Dunham wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Dunham moves forward and holds Lauzon
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon pushes away Dunham trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dunham doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Joe Lauzon
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon shoots and grab one of Evan Dunham's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Evan Dunham sprawls and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon grapple with Evan Dunham and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Evan Dunham managed to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Lauzon misses a step and Evan Dunham sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Dunham tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Lauzon ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Lauzon pushes Evan Dunham and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Lauzon, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Dunham steps forward
Lauzon feints.
Dunham is trying to counter now!
Joe Lauzon paws at Dunham.
Dunham swings ineffectively.
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Evan Dunham didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dunham
Dunham tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dunham
Lauzon tries to move to full mount
Lauzon succeeds
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Evan Dunham
Lauzon fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Evan Dunham's arm and tries an armbar!
Dunham holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Dunham's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Joe Lauzon.
Evan Dunham is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Evan Dunham in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
Dunham shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dunham moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Evan Dunham is in half guard over Lauzon
Evan Dunham pushes Lauzon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Dunham who is in full mount! Lauzon is in trouble now!
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Evan Dunham tries to open Lauzon's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Evan Dunham. Lauzon is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Forehead
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Evan Dunham pushes Joe Lauzon down and prevents his attempts to escape
Lauzon misses a step and Evan Dunham sees an opportunity to counter him!
Evan Dunham throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lauzon breaks the lock showing some skills...
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Evan Dunham throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lauzon breaks the lock showing some skills...
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Evan Dunham doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Dunham catch Joe Lauzon's left arm and tries a kimura
Joe Lauzon holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Dunham in his guard...
Evan Dunham keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Dunham avoids a dangerous strike from Lauzon
and counters with a solid straight!
Evan Dunham takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Joe Lauzon fakes a punch and launches himself over Evan Dunham
Great move by Lauzon who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Dunham doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Joe Lauzon pushes Dunham forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Evan Dunham postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Lauzon hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon shoots and grab both of Evan Dunham's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Lauzon lifted Dunham's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dunham
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Dunham's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dunham
Dunham tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dunham
Dunham 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 Dunham
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dunham tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Dunham throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Solid shots!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Mouth
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Evan Dunham is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Dunham in his guard...
Evan Dunham rolls him over and takes his back!
Dunham is in rear mount over Lauzon
Evan Dunham tries to get his arm under Joe Lauzon's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Joe Lauzon's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Joe Lauzon easily defends the attempt.
Dunham is in rear mount over Lauzon
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Dunham's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Lauzon
Lauzon has Dunham controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Dunham is unable to move under Lauzon control.
Dunham tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Evan Dunham slides his arm under Joe Lauzon's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Joe Lauzon pulls down on Evan Dunham's hand and staves off danger
Dunham is in rear mount over Lauzon
Lauzon has Dunham controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Evan Dunham is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Dunham positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lauzon's being punished here!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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A shot seen throughout the arena!
Dunham stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Joe Lauzon is coming in again!
Evan Dunham launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Lauzon's arms.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Dunham's arms.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Dunham grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Evan Dunham
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
Evan Dunham aggressively and repeatedly punches Lauzon.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
Dunham tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Evan Dunham is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Evan Dunham tries a middle kick
Joe Lauzon blocks and steps away.
Evan Dunham and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joe Lauzon is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lauzon throws a lazy kick
Dunham dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Incredible haymaker from Joe Lauzon!
You can see Evan Dunham's head being snapped backwards!
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Evan Dunham is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lauzon into his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dunham
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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Evan Dunham
Joe Lauzon looks to pass to mount...
Lauzon slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Evan Dunham.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Evan Dunham
Dunham 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 full mount over Evan Dunham
Dunham works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
Lauzon shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Evan Dunham
Evan Dunham tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon rolls him over and takes his back!
Lauzon is in rear mount over Dunham
Dunham has Lauzon controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Evan Dunham
Dunham tries to show some ground skills
Lauzon uses his strength to keep Lauzon at a disadvantage
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Evan Dunham
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Evan Dunham...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Evan Dunham
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Evan Dunham
Joe Lauzon throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Dunham breaks the lock showing some skills...
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Evan Dunham
Evan Dunham tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Evan Dunham gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dunham
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Evan Dunham's guard...
Evan Dunham has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dunham
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dunham tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll on the ground...
Dunham knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Dunham tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dunham gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Joe Lauzon! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Joe Lauzon doesn't defend himself!
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Evan Dunham takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Joe Lauzon shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Joe Lauzon breaks that americana attempt!
Dan Miragliotta 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
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Crisp uppercut by Lauzon followed by a hard jab
Dunham deflects the blows.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Evan Dunham tries to take advantage...
Evan Dunham tries a middle kick
Joe Lauzon blocks and steps away.
Nice beating Joe Lauzon has received.
Joe Lauzon launches a rapid series of punches
taking Dunham from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Evan Dunham throws a combo
Joe Lauzon ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Dunham swings again, only to get countered once more! Dunham is looking bad here!
Dunham's Right eye is beginning to swell
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Joe Lauzon.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon and Dunham engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Evan Dunham is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Evan Dunham goes with a looping right hand while Joe Lauzon jumps back and jabs
Dunham seems staggered and Joe Lauzon runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Lauzon tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lauzon is clinching with Dunham.
Evan Dunham pushes away Lauzon trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lauzon doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Evan Dunham
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon struggles and launches a few punches to Dunham's head
Those punches are hitting! Dunham covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon struggles and launches a few punches to Dunham's head
Those punches are hitting! Dunham covers his head!
Dunham doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Dunham who put distance between them
Joe Lauzon launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Dunham blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Dunham cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lauzon can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Joe Lauzon and Dunham engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Dunham's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Lauzon dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Dunham to fight back!
Evan Dunham shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dunham into his guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Evan Dunham is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is cooling the fight on the ground
Evan Dunham is in closed guard over Lauzon
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Evan Dunham tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Evan Dunham manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Evan Dunham is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Evan Dunham keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Evan Dunham is in half guard over Lauzon
Evan Dunham pushes Lauzon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Dunham who is in full mount! Lauzon is in trouble now!
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Evan Dunham a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lauzon's Forehead is beginning to swell
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to escape from the full mount...
Evan Dunham is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Evan Dunham is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Evan Dunham in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Dunham
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Evan Dunham is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dunham gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Joe Lauzon! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Joe Lauzon doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Evan Dunham is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dunham is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Dunham!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Evan Dunham
Joe Lauzon isolates Evan Dunham's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Evan Dunham is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Dunham to fight back!
Dunham tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Dunham
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Evan Dunham's guard...
Joe Lauzon passes momentarily but Evan Dunham sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dunham
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Evan Dunham can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lauzon looks to work from half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Dunham
Lauzon launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Evan Dunham is not able to stop Dunham ground skills and Joe Lauzon moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Evan Dunham
Joe Lauzon is cooling the fight on the ground
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Dunham jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Evan Dunham pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Evan Dunham fakes a punch to Joe Lauzon ribs and the tries to trip him
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground
Lauzon has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Evan Dunham is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dunham tries to escape from the closed guard
Dunham succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Evan Dunham a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
Dunham is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dunham moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Dunham
He succeeds!
Evan Dunham is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dunham is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Evan Dunham!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Joe Lauzon.
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Round 5
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Lauzon is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Joe Lauzon is opening up on Dunham and raining down combinations!
Dunham doesn't look worried as he defends.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Lauzon dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Dunham from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Evan Dunham's Mouth
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Crisp uppercut by Lauzon followed by a hard jab
Dunham deflects the blows.
Dunham is trying to counter now!
Evan Dunham leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lauzon
Dunham shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dunham 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 shoots and grab both of Evan Dunham's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Evan Dunham managed to pull back his leg from Joe Lauzon's grip and move away from him
The fighters are clinching.
Dunham pushes off of Joe Lauzon and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lauzon stumbles backwards but Evan Dunham chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Lauzon's Right eye is beginning to swell
Lauzon has a small cut in his Right eye
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dunham is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Evan Dunham to fight back!
Evan Dunham locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Joe Lauzon slips his head out and ends up in Evan Dunham's guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dunham
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dunham tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Dunham's cheek from the guard.
Evan Dunham uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Evan Dunham is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Evan Dunham in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon has seen better days.
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Lauzon is taking this opportunity to rest.
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lauzon's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Dunham
Dunham gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Joe Lauzon! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Joe Lauzon doesn't defend himself!
Evan Dunham is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Evan Dunham tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Evan Dunham is in closed guard over Lauzon
Good looking punches from Evan Dunham on the ground
They could take their toll on Lauzon.
Evan Dunham is in closed guard over Lauzon
Evan Dunham tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Evan Dunham manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Evan Dunham is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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 ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon leads with a punch
Evan Dunham avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Lauzon decides to launch some tentative punches
Dunham launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lauzon with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Dunham grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lauzon struggles... Evan Dunham is unable to take him down
Dunham misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Some nice shots from Joe Lauzon
that stun Dunham.
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Dunham launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lauzon stops that one with his ribs!
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Nice punches from Evan Dunham.
Lauzon staggers backwards. Dunham wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Dunham cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lauzon can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Joe Lauzon takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Dunham steps backwards away from Joe Lauzon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joe Lauzon takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Some nice shots from Evan Dunham
that stun Lauzon.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Dunham looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Dunham is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon and Dunham engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Evan Dunham is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Good front kick from Dunham!
Lauzon stumbles backwards after that one!
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
A left hook from Dunham
grazes the chin of Lauzon.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Evan Dunham by Split decision
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 41/80 (51%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/9 (56%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 731 s
Statistics: Evan Dunham
Punches 28/53 (53%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 10/23 (43%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 39/42 (93%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 718 s
Two tough cookies doing beefy damage to each other. A good fight. Dunham has very solid recovery (between rounds).