Post by The Sandmen on Oct 24, 2012 16:17:26 GMT -5
Dustin Poirier raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Lauzon while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Dustin Poirier and Joe Lauzon touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Lauzon and Poirier circle around the center of the cage.
Poirier is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Dustin Poirier in his guard.
Dustin Poirier keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon breaths deeply while on the ground
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Dustin Poirier in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Not a desiderable position that Lauzon is in now. Dustin Poirier is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Good looking punches from Dustin Poirier on the ground
deflected by Lauzon.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dustin Poirier realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Joe Lauzon swings...
hard impact to Poirier's face!
Lightning fast low kick from Poirier!
Lauzon blocks that kick with his leg.
Dustin Poirier gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
A furious flurry of punches from Joe Lauzon
puts Poirier in a world of hurt!
Poirier's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A left hook from Poirier
falls short.
Joe Lauzon launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Poirier's arms.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Poirier followed by a hard jab
Lauzon deflects the blows.
Lauzon decides to launch some tentative punches
Dustin Poirier takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lauzon tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lauzon is clinching with Poirier.
Poirier doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Poirier who put distance between them
Shovel hook by Dustin Poirier
goes nowhere.
Poirier tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Lauzon moves backwards and circles around Dustin Poirier.
Poirier misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Dustin Poirier slips his head out and ends up in Joe Lauzon's guard.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dustin Poirier looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Dustin Poirier forces Joe Lauzon to open his guard.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Lauzon
Poirier gets a good position on the ground. ..
Lauzon holds Dustin Poirier arms and counters his opponent punches.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Poirier
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Poirier is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dustin Poirier!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Lauzon fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dustin Poirier's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Poirier's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Poirier's eyes...
Poirier Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Poirier struggles to free himself
Poirier holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Poirier's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Joe Lauzon.
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Dustin Poirier in his guard.
Dustin Poirier keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Dustin Poirier 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Poirier steps backwards away from Joe Lauzon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Poirier decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Poirier moves back and takes a deep breath.
Poirier launches a furious low kick!
Lauzon receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Lauzon dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Poirier from the ground!
Dustin Poirier takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier fakes a punch and launches himself over Lauzon!
Nice move by Poirier who clinches and pushes Lauzon against the cage
Joe Lauzon pushes away Poirier trying to keep the fight at striking range
Poirier doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Joe Lauzon
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Lauzon launches a few hard punches to Dustin Poirier's ribs!
Dustin Poirier's ribs shows the damage! Joe Lauzon is working his opponent ribs!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Lauzon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Poirier struggles... Joe Lauzon is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Dustin Poirier
Lauzon is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Dustin Poirier launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Lauzon's knee!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dustin Poirier!
Lauzon ducks under...
Dustin Poirier gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dustin Poirier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Poirier
Lauzon moves on the ground
Joe Lauzon moves to side mount
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Dustin Poirier manages to switch to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Poirier
Joe Lauzon pushes Poirier's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lauzon who is in full mount! Poirier is in trouble now!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Lauzon goes for an armbar!
Dustin Poirier breaks the lock and pushes away Joe Lauzon, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Lauzon launches a furious low kick!
Poirier receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Dustin Poirier throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Dustin Poirier gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Joe Lauzon has found an opening in the defense of Poirier, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Poirier is wobbling!
Poirier pushes Joe Lauzon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Poirier throws a low kick
Joe Lauzon blocks.
Joe Lauzon leans forwards and tries to grapple with Poirier
Lauzon shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Dustin Poirier tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Poirier circles out and slips free of Joe Lauzon's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Lauzon wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lauzon moves forward and holds Poirier
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Lauzon shoots and grab one of Dustin Poirier's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Poirier lose his balance and falls to the mat
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Poirier
Joe Lauzon hovers above Poirier
Dustin Poirier stops him from throwing strikes.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Poirier
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Dustin Poirier's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Poirier
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Dustin Poirier's guard...
Joe Lauzon forces Dustin Poirier to open his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Poirier
Stand up! This is what Poirier's cornermen are shouting. Joe Lauzon is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Lauzon tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Poirier
Poirier throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Joe Lauzon decides to jump inside Poirier's guard.
Poirier fights back with his feet, forcing Lauzon to try something else.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Poirier
Poirier is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dustin Poirier attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Poirier
Poirier measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier attempts to move to full guard
Dustin Poirier manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Poirier
Not a desiderable position that Lauzon is in now. Dustin Poirier is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Poirier tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Poirier
Joe Lauzon is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean 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 4:30 in the 2 round
Lauzon wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon tries to take Dustin Poirier down... Poirier stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon launches a few punches...
Dustin Poirier dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poirier is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dustin Poirier!
Lauzon is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Right cheek
Joe Lauzon closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
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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Lauzon moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Poirier with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon and Poirier engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dustin Poirier is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lauzon has a small cut in his Right eye
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Poirier goes down.
Hard blow to Poirier's mid-section, he seems hurt
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Poirier
Lauzon gets a good position on the ground. ..
Poirier holds Joe Lauzon arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Poirier
Poirier shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Poirier attempts a triangle from bottom! Joe Lauzon slips out. Poirier quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Joe Lauzon slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. 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.
Inside leg kick from Poirier
that goes awry.
Poirier launches a furious low kick!
Lauzon receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Quick hook by Joe Lauzon
Good shot! Poirier has reasons to be worried.
Lauzon launches a stiff jab!
Poirier ducks that one.
Poirier is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dustin Poirier!
Lauzon is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Poirier throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Dustin Poirier attempts a sweep single...
Dustin Poirier catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Poirier.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Poirier is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dustin Poirier!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Poirier is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Dustin Poirier uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poirier is trying to counter now!
Dustin Poirier tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Dustin Poirier manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon breaths deeply while on the ground
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Lauzon put Dustin Poirier in closed guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Not a desiderable position that Lauzon is in now. Dustin Poirier is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dustin Poirier launches a few punches to Lauzon
Lauzon holds Dustin Poirier's arms and blocks the punches!
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean 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 3:20 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon leans forwards and tries to grapple with Poirier
Lauzon shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lauzon circles out and slips free of Dustin Poirier's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Joe Lauzon fakes a move and moves laterally.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Joe Lauzon who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Dustin Poirier 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!
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon struggles and launches a few punches to Poirier's head
Those punches are hitting! Poirier covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Lauzon pushes away Poirier trying to keep the fight at striking range
Poirier stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon circles to get the center of the cage
The two exchange wildly
Lauzon is connecting with a few punches
Dustin Poirier goes with a looping right hand while Joe Lauzon jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lauzon seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Dustin Poirier leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lauzon
Poirier shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Lauzon tries to take Dustin Poirier down... Poirier stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Poirier's jaw!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Joe Lauzon has found an opening in the defense of Poirier, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Poirier's ribs.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Dustin Poirier jumps back and jabs
Poirier seems staggered and Joe Lauzon runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon and Poirier engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joe Lauzon is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts Poirier in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Poirier is launching some bone breaking punches to Lauzon's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Joe Lauzon's eyes.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lauzon circles out and slips free of Dustin Poirier's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Incredible haymaker from Joe Lauzon!
It misses by a mile.
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Poirier won't budge, forcing Lauzon to pull guard.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Poirier's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dustin Poirier looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Poirier is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dustin Poirier!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Joe Lauzon throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Poirier struggles to free himself
Poirier breaks the lock showing some skills...
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier 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 Poirier
Joe Lauzon tries to open Poirier's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joe Lauzon. Poirier is unable to cover himself now!
Poirier's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Lauzon is in rear mount over Poirier
Poirier has given his back to Joe Lauzon who is trying to get one hook in!
Joe Lauzon has one hook in!
Lauzon is in rear mount over Poirier with one hook in
Lauzon throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dustin Poirier
Solid shots!
Lauzon is in rear mount over Poirier with one hook in
Joe Lauzon tries to open Poirier's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joe Lauzon. Poirier is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Lauzon is in rear mount over Poirier with one hook in
Joe Lauzon slides his arm under Dustin Poirier's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Poirier struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Poirier's eyes...
Lauzon secures the lock while Dustin Poirier refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Joe Lauzon by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:54 Round 4
Statistics: Dustin Poirier
Punches 12/34 (35%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/17 (24%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 29/52 (56%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/15 (47%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/24 (50%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Submission domination.
Ferocious staredown by Lauzon while Herb Dean recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Dustin Poirier and Joe Lauzon touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Lauzon and Poirier circle around the center of the cage.
Poirier is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Dustin Poirier in his guard.
Dustin Poirier keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon breaths deeply while on the ground
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Dustin Poirier in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Not a desiderable position that Lauzon is in now. Dustin Poirier is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Good looking punches from Dustin Poirier on the ground
deflected by Lauzon.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Dustin Poirier realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Joe Lauzon swings...
hard impact to Poirier's face!
Lightning fast low kick from Poirier!
Lauzon blocks that kick with his leg.
Dustin Poirier gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
A furious flurry of punches from Joe Lauzon
puts Poirier in a world of hurt!
Poirier's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A left hook from Poirier
falls short.
Joe Lauzon launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Poirier's arms.
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Crisp uppercut by Poirier followed by a hard jab
Lauzon deflects the blows.
Lauzon decides to launch some tentative punches
Dustin Poirier takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lauzon tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Lauzon is clinching with Poirier.
Poirier doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Poirier who put distance between them
Shovel hook by Dustin Poirier
goes nowhere.
Poirier tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Lauzon moves backwards and circles around Dustin Poirier.
Poirier misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Dustin Poirier slips his head out and ends up in Joe Lauzon's guard.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dustin Poirier looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Dustin Poirier forces Joe Lauzon to open his guard.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Lauzon
Poirier gets a good position on the ground. ..
Lauzon holds Dustin Poirier arms and counters his opponent punches.
Dustin Poirier is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Poirier
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Poirier is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dustin Poirier!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Lauzon fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Dustin Poirier's arm and tries an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Poirier's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
You can see the pain reflected in Poirier's eyes...
Poirier Hyper-extended his left arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Poirier struggles to free himself
Poirier holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Poirier's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Joe Lauzon.
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Dustin Poirier in his guard.
Dustin Poirier keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dustin Poirier is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Dustin Poirier 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
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Poirier steps backwards away from Joe Lauzon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Poirier decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Poirier moves back and takes a deep breath.
Poirier launches a furious low kick!
Lauzon receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Lauzon dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Poirier from the ground!
Dustin Poirier takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Dustin Poirier fakes a punch and launches himself over Lauzon!
Nice move by Poirier who clinches and pushes Lauzon against the cage
Joe Lauzon pushes away Poirier trying to keep the fight at striking range
Poirier doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Joe Lauzon
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Lauzon launches a few hard punches to Dustin Poirier's ribs!
Dustin Poirier's ribs shows the damage! Joe Lauzon is working his opponent ribs!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Lauzon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Poirier struggles... Joe Lauzon is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Dustin Poirier looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Dustin Poirier
Lauzon is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Dustin Poirier launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Lauzon's knee!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dustin Poirier!
Lauzon ducks under...
Dustin Poirier gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dustin Poirier didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Poirier
Lauzon moves on the ground
Joe Lauzon moves to side mount
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Dustin Poirier manages to switch to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Poirier
Joe Lauzon pushes Poirier's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lauzon who is in full mount! Poirier is in trouble now!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Lauzon goes for an armbar!
Dustin Poirier breaks the lock and pushes away Joe Lauzon, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Herb Dean 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 Saitama Super Arena (Saitama, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Lauzon launches a furious low kick!
Poirier receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Dustin Poirier throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Dustin Poirier gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Joe Lauzon has found an opening in the defense of Poirier, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Poirier is wobbling!
Poirier pushes Joe Lauzon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Poirier throws a low kick
Joe Lauzon blocks.
Joe Lauzon leans forwards and tries to grapple with Poirier
Lauzon shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Dustin Poirier tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Poirier circles out and slips free of Joe Lauzon's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Lauzon wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lauzon moves forward and holds Poirier
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Lauzon shoots and grab one of Dustin Poirier's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Poirier lose his balance and falls to the mat
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Poirier
Joe Lauzon hovers above Poirier
Dustin Poirier stops him from throwing strikes.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Poirier
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Dustin Poirier's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Poirier
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Dustin Poirier's guard...
Joe Lauzon forces Dustin Poirier to open his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Poirier
Stand up! This is what Poirier's cornermen are shouting. Joe Lauzon is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Lauzon tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Poirier
Poirier throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Joe Lauzon decides to jump inside Poirier's guard.
Poirier fights back with his feet, forcing Lauzon to try something else.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Poirier
Poirier is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Dustin Poirier attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Poirier
Poirier measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier attempts to move to full guard
Dustin Poirier manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Poirier
Not a desiderable position that Lauzon is in now. Dustin Poirier is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Poirier tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Poirier
Joe Lauzon is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Poirier
Dustin Poirier is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean 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 4:30 in the 2 round
Lauzon wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon tries to take Dustin Poirier down... Poirier stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon launches a few punches...
Dustin Poirier dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Poirier is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dustin Poirier!
Lauzon is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Right cheek
Joe Lauzon closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
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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Lauzon moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Poirier with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon and Poirier engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Dustin Poirier is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lauzon has a small cut in his Right eye
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Poirier goes down.
Hard blow to Poirier's mid-section, he seems hurt
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Poirier
Lauzon gets a good position on the ground. ..
Poirier holds Joe Lauzon arms and counters his opponent punches.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Poirier
Poirier shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Poirier attempts a triangle from bottom! Joe Lauzon slips out. Poirier quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Joe Lauzon slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Dustin Poirier. 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.
Inside leg kick from Poirier
that goes awry.
Poirier launches a furious low kick!
Lauzon receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Quick hook by Joe Lauzon
Good shot! Poirier has reasons to be worried.
Lauzon launches a stiff jab!
Poirier ducks that one.
Poirier is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Dustin Poirier!
Lauzon is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Poirier throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Dustin Poirier attempts a sweep single...
Dustin Poirier catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Poirier.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Poirier is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dustin Poirier!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Poirier is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Dustin Poirier uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poirier is trying to counter now!
Dustin Poirier tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Dustin Poirier manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon breaths deeply while on the ground
Dustin Poirier is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Lauzon put Dustin Poirier in closed guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Not a desiderable position that Lauzon is in now. Dustin Poirier is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Dustin Poirier launches a few punches to Lauzon
Lauzon holds Dustin Poirier's arms and blocks the punches!
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon breaths deeply while on the ground
Herb Dean 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 3:20 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon leans forwards and tries to grapple with Poirier
Lauzon shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lauzon circles out and slips free of Dustin Poirier's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Joe Lauzon fakes a move and moves laterally.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Joe Lauzon who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Dustin Poirier 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!
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon struggles and launches a few punches to Poirier's head
Those punches are hitting! Poirier covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Lauzon pushes away Poirier trying to keep the fight at striking range
Poirier stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon circles to get the center of the cage
The two exchange wildly
Lauzon is connecting with a few punches
Dustin Poirier goes with a looping right hand while Joe Lauzon jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lauzon seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Dustin Poirier leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lauzon
Poirier shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Lauzon tries to take Dustin Poirier down... Poirier stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Poirier's jaw!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Joe Lauzon has found an opening in the defense of Poirier, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Poirier's ribs.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Dustin Poirier jumps back and jabs
Poirier seems staggered and Joe Lauzon runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon and Poirier engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joe Lauzon is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts Poirier in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Poirier is launching some bone breaking punches to Lauzon's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Joe Lauzon's eyes.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lauzon circles out and slips free of Dustin Poirier's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Incredible haymaker from Joe Lauzon!
It misses by a mile.
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Poirier won't budge, forcing Lauzon to pull guard.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Poirier's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dustin Poirier looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Dustin Poirier is in closed guard over Lauzon
Poirier is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dustin Poirier!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Joe Lauzon throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Poirier struggles to free himself
Poirier breaks the lock showing some skills...
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Dustin Poirier
Dustin Poirier 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 Poirier
Joe Lauzon tries to open Poirier's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joe Lauzon. Poirier is unable to cover himself now!
Poirier's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Lauzon is in rear mount over Poirier
Poirier has given his back to Joe Lauzon who is trying to get one hook in!
Joe Lauzon has one hook in!
Lauzon is in rear mount over Poirier with one hook in
Lauzon throws a few hammer fists to the face of Dustin Poirier
Solid shots!
Lauzon is in rear mount over Poirier with one hook in
Joe Lauzon tries to open Poirier's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joe Lauzon. Poirier is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Lauzon is in rear mount over Poirier with one hook in
Joe Lauzon slides his arm under Dustin Poirier's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Poirier struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Poirier's eyes...
Lauzon secures the lock while Dustin Poirier refuses to tap... Herb Dean jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Joe Lauzon by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 2:54 Round 4
Statistics: Dustin Poirier
Punches 12/34 (35%)
Kicks 3/6 (50%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/17 (24%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/3 (67%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 29/52 (56%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/15 (47%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/24 (50%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 463 s
Submission domination.