Post by The Sandmen on Jan 28, 2013 18:15:27 GMT -5
Joe Lauzon is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Caol Uno glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Caol Uno
almost hit him as he moves away.
Caol throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Lauzon has a small cut in his Forehead
0:32 Round 1 and Caol is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Caol and Lauzon circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Caol launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lauzon stops that one with his ribs!
Caol Uno tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Joe Lauzon seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Joe Lauzon throws a looping left hand...
Caol moves aside and dodges.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Caol Uno to fight back!
Caol tries to grapple
He puts Lauzon in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon pushes away Caol trying to keep the fight at striking range
Caol stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon circles to get the center of the cage
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Caol sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
1:30 Round 1 and Lauzon is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Caol Uno jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Caol seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lauzon looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Caol Uno's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Caol Uno tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Caol Uno who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Caol and Joe Lauzon are cliched up against the cage. Caol steps for a throw
Joe Lauzon is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon tries to take Caol Uno down... Caol stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Caol's jaw!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lauzon gets hold of a leg and trips Caol to the mat!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Joe Lauzon is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Caol Uno's guard...
Joe Lauzon passes momentarily but Caol Uno regains full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
Lauzon misses a step and Caol Uno sees an opportunity to counter him!
Caol reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lauzon blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Joe Lauzon pushes Caol's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Caol wraps his legs while he holds Joe Lauzon's head... Tight guard!
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Caol Uno to fight back!
Caol Uno gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Lauzon spins out, but Caol Uno was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Lauzon is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Caol's chin
Joe Lauzon fakes a punch and launches himself over Caol!
Nice move by Lauzon who clinches and pushes Caol against the cage
Caol doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Joe Lauzon pushes Caol forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Caol goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Joe Lauzon is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Caol Uno gets the advantage
Caol Uno is in open guard over Lauzon
Caol tries to move to full mount
Caol succeeds
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Caol Uno in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Caol Uno is in closed guard over Lauzon
Caol struggles on the ground and tries to break Joe Lauzon's guard...
Lauzon doesn't want to free his opponent and Caol continues in closed guard
Caol Uno is in closed guard over Lauzon
Caol is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Caol Uno uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Caol Uno is in closed guard over Lauzon
Caol tries to escape from the closed guard
Caol Uno any adventage in the ground.
Caol Uno is in closed guard over Lauzon
Caol Uno tries to open Lauzon's guard...
Lauzon breaks the lock and covers himself from Caol's punches
Caol misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon sits up and gets an arm around Caol's neck!
Caol pushes Joe Lauzon back to the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Caol Uno swings and Lauzon has to retreat
Caol moves backwards and Joe Lauzon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Caol moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lauzon with a double overhooks!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Joe Lauzon, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Lauzon decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lauzon moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon's mind is definitely in the fight, Caol just got nailed! Joe Lauzon saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Caol moves aside and dodges.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Low kick by Joe Lauzon to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Caol goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Caol
Good looking punches from Joe Lauzon on the ground
They could take their toll on Caol.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Caol
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Caol Uno can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lauzon looks to work from half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Caol breaths deeply while on the ground
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Caol Uno's guard...
Joe Lauzon manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Caol Uno attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Caol Uno manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Caol Uno launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Lauzon has a small cut in his Left cheek
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon breaks the closed guard of Caol Uno and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Caol Uno attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Caol Uno manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Caol Uno attempts to move to full guard
Caol Uno manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon throws a few hammer fists to the face of Caol Uno
Blocked by Caol.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Caol leans and gets Joe Lauzon's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Caol Uno looks to counter!
Lauzon is in closed guard... Caol tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Caol tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Caol Uno controls the situation despite Joe Lauzon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Caol tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Caol Uno controls the situation despite Joe Lauzon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Caol Uno in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Caol Uno is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Caol
He succeeds!
Caol Uno is in closed guard over Lauzon
Caol is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Caol Uno!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Caol Uno
Lauzon tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Caol struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Caol Uno
Caol Uno tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Caol Uno gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Caol
Lauzon moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Caol Uno to fight back!
Caol tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon is in closed guard... Caol tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Caol Uno in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Caol's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Caol tries to cover his face,
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Caol Uno tries to better his position on the ground...
Joe Lauzon tries to roll on the ground...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Joe Lauzon.
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Round 3
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Caol Uno jabs at Lauzon
to no visible effect.
Inside leg kick from Caol
that lands on Joe Lauzon's leg.
Joe Lauzon paws at Caol.
Caol swings ineffectively.
Caol Uno gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Crisp uppercut by Lauzon followed by a hard jab
Caol deflects the blows.
Caol fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Caol Uno is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Caol
He is not able to do it
Caol Uno is in open guard over Lauzon
Caol Uno tries to open Lauzon's guard...
Lauzon breaks the lock and covers himself from Caol's punches
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon tries an armbar from the bottom!
Caol Uno breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Caol Uno is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Caol Uno in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Caol Uno is in half guard over Lauzon
Caol Uno tries to free his leg
Caol Uno uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lauzon's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Caol Uno is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Caol uses his strength to keep Caol at a disadvantage
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Caol Uno to fight back!
Caol Uno looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Caol Uno slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Caol tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lauzon struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Caol Uno is in half guard over Lauzon
Caol is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 2:05 in the 3 round
Lauzon and Caol are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Joe Lauzon throws a looping left hand...
Caol moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Caol Uno looks to counter!
Caol jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Caol Uno pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
a series of exchange forces Lauzon's back to the fence, without delay Caol charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Lauzon will be sent flying
Lauzon has a small cut in his Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
a series of exchange forces Lauzon's back to the fence, without delay Caol charge forward with a flying knee
Lauzon side step away confidently
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Lauzon doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Caol Uno embrace and tries to move away...
Caol Uno pushes Lauzon forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Caol Uno to fight back!
Caol doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Caol who put distance between them
Caol looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Lauzon is on the receiving end of a great combo by Caol.
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Caol fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lauzon sprawls and remains on his feet.
Caol jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Caol Uno pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Caol tries to take Joe Lauzon to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Lauzon is with his back on the ground now.
Caol Uno is in open guard over Lauzon
Caol tries to jump to side mount.
Joe Lauzon jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Caol Uno launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Caol misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon is in closed guard... Caol tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Caol Uno in his guard...
Caol Uno rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Caol is in rear mount over Lauzon
Lauzon has given his back to Caol Uno who is trying to get one hook in!
Caol Uno has one hook in!
Caol is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Lauzon is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Caol tries to use some of his tricky moves but Caol's is smart enough to counter him.
Caol is trying to counter now!
Caol Uno throws his leg over Joe Lauzon's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Caol Uno's rear naked choke attempt!
Joe Lauzon frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Caol Uno and ends up on top!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Lauzon tries to escape from closed guard...
Lauzon struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Caol Uno tries to close the guard.
Caol put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Caol Uno's guard...
Caol doesn't want to free his opponent and Lauzon continues in closed guard
Caol tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Caol throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Caol is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Caol Uno moves forward looking for some grappling action
Caol has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Caol is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
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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Good front kick from Lauzon!
Caol Uno blocks
Joe Lauzon paws at Caol.
Caol answers with solid punches!
Lauzon's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Joe Lauzon is opening up on Caol and raining down combinations!
Caol's corner looks worried!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Lauzon moves forward looking for some action
Joe Lauzon shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Caol Uno embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lauzon who put distance between them
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Superb haymaker by Lauzon
that lands on Caol's face like a cannon ball!
Caol's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Joe Lauzon leans forwards and tries to grapple with Caol
Lauzon shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Caol doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Joe Lauzon pushes Caol forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Caol is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Lauzon misses a step and Caol Uno sees an opportunity to counter him!
Caol Uno 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 continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Joe Lauzon is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Caol doesn't let Lauzon get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon tries to take Caol Uno down... Caol stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Caol's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Caol doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Joe Lauzon pushes Caol forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Caol Uno slightly pushes Lauzon into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Caol wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Caol moves forward and holds Lauzon
Joe Lauzon pushes away Caol trying to keep the fight at striking range
Caol doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Joe Lauzon
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
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 shoots and grab one of Caol Uno's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Caol lose his balance and falls to the mat
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Caol
Lauzon moves on the ground
Joe Lauzon moves to side mount
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Caol Uno attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Caol Uno manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Caol
Lauzon moves on the ground
Joe Lauzon moves to side mount
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Caol Uno is cooling the fight on the ground
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Caol Uno attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Caol Uno manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Caol
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lauzon tries to move to full mount
Lauzon's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Caol
Joe Lauzon pushes Caol Uno against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Lauzon jumps and tries to free his leg! Caol doesn't allow this but Joe Lauzon is able to get half guard here.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Lauzon sits over his knees and pushes away Caol's leg!
Joe Lauzon is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Lauzon is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Joe Lauzon looks to pass to mount...
Lauzon slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Caol Uno.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Caol Uno
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Caol measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lauzon blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Caol clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Lauzon tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Caol struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Caol Uno attempts to move to full guard
Caol Uno manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon is in closed guard... Caol tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Caol's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Caol Uno in his guard...
Caol Uno keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 4:50 in the 4 round
Caol Uno tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Caol Uno who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Caol is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Joe Lauzon.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Joe Lauzon.
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Round 5
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Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Some nice shots from Joe Lauzon
miss their mark.
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Caol Uno fakes a punch and launches himself over Joe Lauzon
Great move by Caol who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon shoots and grab one of Caol Uno's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Caol lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Caol
Caol tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon is in closed guard... Caol tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Caol fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Joe Lauzon's arm and tries an armbar!
Lauzon holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Lauzon's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Caol Uno.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Caol is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Caol Uno attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Caol is moving on the ground...
Lauzon tries to counter Caol's moves on the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Caol works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Caol Uno attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Caol Uno manages to switch to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Caol Uno's guard...
Joe Lauzon passes momentarily but Caol Uno sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
Lauzon misses a step and Caol Uno sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon is in closed guard... Caol tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Caol's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Caol Uno attempts to move to full guard
Caol Uno manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon is in closed guard... Caol tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Caol Uno doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Caol Uno in his guard...
Caol Uno keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Caol Uno rolls Joe Lauzon to his stomach and takes his back!
Caol is in rear mount over Lauzon
Caol Uno slides his arm under Joe Lauzon's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Joe Lauzon pulls down on Caol Uno's hand and staves off danger
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon has Caol controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Caol is unable to move under Lauzon control.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Joe Lauzon moves forward looking for some grappling action
Caol pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Lauzon launches a hook to the body
Bang! Caol stops that one with his ribs!
An overhand right from Joe Lauzon that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Caol moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Caol is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
land on Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Caol Uno jumps back and jabs
Lauzon only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Caol Uno is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
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 goes with a looping right hand while Caol Uno jumps back and jabs
Lauzon seems staggered and Caol Uno runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Caol Uno tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Caol moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lauzon with a double overhooks!
Caol Uno and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Caol Uno is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Caol Uno by Split decision
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 8/31 (26%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 783 s
Statistics: Caol Uno
Punches 35/49 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/9 (56%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 2/20 (10%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 783 s
Very good close fight. I actually drifted off to micronap land in the middle, since I got very little sleep last night, but I enjoyed the first 4 and a half rounds before dipping out. Good back and forth again, with Lauzon definite taking an early damage lead, but Uno always staying in the fight with just enough follow up damage to not get dominated. He came on stronger at the end and was able to pull out the victory. Early FotN contender.
Caol Uno glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Some counter punches against Caol Uno
almost hit him as he moves away.
Caol throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Lauzon has a small cut in his Forehead
0:32 Round 1 and Caol is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Caol and Lauzon circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Caol launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lauzon stops that one with his ribs!
Caol Uno tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Joe Lauzon seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Joe Lauzon throws a looping left hand...
Caol moves aside and dodges.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Caol Uno to fight back!
Caol tries to grapple
He puts Lauzon in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon pushes away Caol trying to keep the fight at striking range
Caol stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon circles to get the center of the cage
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Caol sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
1:30 Round 1 and Lauzon is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Caol Uno jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Caol seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lauzon looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Caol Uno's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Caol Uno tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Caol Uno who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Caol and Joe Lauzon are cliched up against the cage. Caol steps for a throw
Joe Lauzon is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon tries to take Caol Uno down... Caol stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Caol's jaw!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lauzon gets hold of a leg and trips Caol to the mat!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Joe Lauzon is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Caol Uno's guard...
Joe Lauzon passes momentarily but Caol Uno regains full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
Lauzon misses a step and Caol Uno sees an opportunity to counter him!
Caol reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lauzon blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Joe Lauzon pushes Caol's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Caol wraps his legs while he holds Joe Lauzon's head... Tight guard!
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Caol Uno to fight back!
Caol Uno gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Lauzon spins out, but Caol Uno was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Lauzon is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Caol's chin
Joe Lauzon fakes a punch and launches himself over Caol!
Nice move by Lauzon who clinches and pushes Caol against the cage
Caol doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Joe Lauzon pushes Caol forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Caol goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Joe Lauzon is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Caol Uno gets the advantage
Caol Uno is in open guard over Lauzon
Caol tries to move to full mount
Caol succeeds
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Caol Uno in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Caol Uno is in closed guard over Lauzon
Caol struggles on the ground and tries to break Joe Lauzon's guard...
Lauzon doesn't want to free his opponent and Caol continues in closed guard
Caol Uno is in closed guard over Lauzon
Caol is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Caol Uno uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Caol Uno is in closed guard over Lauzon
Caol tries to escape from the closed guard
Caol Uno any adventage in the ground.
Caol Uno is in closed guard over Lauzon
Caol Uno tries to open Lauzon's guard...
Lauzon breaks the lock and covers himself from Caol's punches
Caol misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon sits up and gets an arm around Caol's neck!
Caol pushes Joe Lauzon back to the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Caol Uno swings and Lauzon has to retreat
Caol moves backwards and Joe Lauzon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Caol moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lauzon with a double overhooks!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Joe Lauzon, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Lauzon decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Lauzon moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon's mind is definitely in the fight, Caol just got nailed! Joe Lauzon saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Caol moves aside and dodges.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Low kick by Joe Lauzon to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Caol goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Caol
Good looking punches from Joe Lauzon on the ground
They could take their toll on Caol.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Caol
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Caol Uno can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lauzon looks to work from half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Caol breaths deeply while on the ground
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Caol Uno's guard...
Joe Lauzon manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Caol Uno attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Caol Uno manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Caol Uno launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Lauzon has a small cut in his Left cheek
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon breaks the closed guard of Caol Uno and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Caol Uno attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Caol Uno manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Caol Uno attempts to move to full guard
Caol Uno manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon throws a few hammer fists to the face of Caol Uno
Blocked by Caol.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Caol leans and gets Joe Lauzon's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Caol Uno looks to counter!
Lauzon is in closed guard... Caol tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Caol tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Caol Uno controls the situation despite Joe Lauzon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Caol tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Caol Uno controls the situation despite Joe Lauzon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Caol Uno in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Caol Uno is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Caol
He succeeds!
Caol Uno is in closed guard over Lauzon
Caol is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Caol Uno!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Caol Uno
Lauzon tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Caol struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Caol Uno
Caol Uno tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Caol Uno gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Caol
Lauzon moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Caol Uno to fight back!
Caol tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon is in closed guard... Caol tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Caol Uno in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Caol's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Caol tries to cover his face,
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Caol Uno tries to better his position on the ground...
Joe Lauzon tries to roll on the ground...
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Joe Lauzon.
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Round 3
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Caol Uno jabs at Lauzon
to no visible effect.
Inside leg kick from Caol
that lands on Joe Lauzon's leg.
Joe Lauzon paws at Caol.
Caol swings ineffectively.
Caol Uno gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Crisp uppercut by Lauzon followed by a hard jab
Caol deflects the blows.
Caol fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Caol Uno is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Caol
He is not able to do it
Caol Uno is in open guard over Lauzon
Caol Uno tries to open Lauzon's guard...
Lauzon breaks the lock and covers himself from Caol's punches
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon tries an armbar from the bottom!
Caol Uno breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Caol Uno is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Caol Uno in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Caol Uno is in half guard over Lauzon
Caol Uno tries to free his leg
Caol Uno uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lauzon's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Caol Uno is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Caol uses his strength to keep Caol at a disadvantage
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Caol Uno to fight back!
Caol Uno looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Caol Uno slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Caol tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lauzon struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Caol Uno is in half guard over Lauzon
Caol is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 2:05 in the 3 round
Lauzon and Caol are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Joe Lauzon throws a looping left hand...
Caol moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Caol Uno looks to counter!
Caol jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Caol Uno pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
a series of exchange forces Lauzon's back to the fence, without delay Caol charge forward with a flying knee
knee VS face, what an impact!!! if not for the fence Lauzon will be sent flying
Lauzon has a small cut in his Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
a series of exchange forces Lauzon's back to the fence, without delay Caol charge forward with a flying knee
Lauzon side step away confidently
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Lauzon doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Caol Uno embrace and tries to move away...
Caol Uno pushes Lauzon forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Caol Uno to fight back!
Caol doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Caol who put distance between them
Caol looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Lauzon is on the receiving end of a great combo by Caol.
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Caol fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lauzon sprawls and remains on his feet.
Caol jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Caol Uno pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Caol tries to take Joe Lauzon to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Lauzon is with his back on the ground now.
Caol Uno is in open guard over Lauzon
Caol tries to jump to side mount.
Joe Lauzon jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Caol Uno launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Caol misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon is in closed guard... Caol tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Caol Uno in his guard...
Caol Uno rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Caol is in rear mount over Lauzon
Lauzon has given his back to Caol Uno who is trying to get one hook in!
Caol Uno has one hook in!
Caol is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Lauzon is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Caol tries to use some of his tricky moves but Caol's is smart enough to counter him.
Caol is trying to counter now!
Caol Uno throws his leg over Joe Lauzon's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Caol Uno's rear naked choke attempt!
Joe Lauzon frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Caol Uno and ends up on top!
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Lauzon tries to escape from closed guard...
Lauzon struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Caol Uno tries to close the guard.
Caol put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Caol Uno's guard...
Caol doesn't want to free his opponent and Lauzon continues in closed guard
Caol tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Caol throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Caol is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Caol Uno moves forward looking for some grappling action
Caol has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Caol is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
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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Good front kick from Lauzon!
Caol Uno blocks
Joe Lauzon paws at Caol.
Caol answers with solid punches!
Lauzon's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Joe Lauzon is opening up on Caol and raining down combinations!
Caol's corner looks worried!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Lauzon moves forward looking for some action
Joe Lauzon shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Caol Uno embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lauzon who put distance between them
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Superb haymaker by Lauzon
that lands on Caol's face like a cannon ball!
Caol's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Joe Lauzon leans forwards and tries to grapple with Caol
Lauzon shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Caol doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Joe Lauzon pushes Caol forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Caol is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Lauzon misses a step and Caol Uno sees an opportunity to counter him!
Caol Uno 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 continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Joe Lauzon is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Caol doesn't let Lauzon get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon tries to take Caol Uno down... Caol stumbles backwards and Joe Lauzon launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Caol's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Caol doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Joe Lauzon pushes Caol forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Caol Uno slightly pushes Lauzon into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Caol wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Caol moves forward and holds Lauzon
Joe Lauzon pushes away Caol trying to keep the fight at striking range
Caol doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Joe Lauzon
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
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 shoots and grab one of Caol Uno's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Caol lose his balance and falls to the mat
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Caol
Lauzon moves on the ground
Joe Lauzon moves to side mount
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Caol Uno attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Caol Uno manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Caol
Lauzon moves on the ground
Joe Lauzon moves to side mount
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Caol Uno is cooling the fight on the ground
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Caol Uno attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Caol Uno manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Caol
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lauzon tries to move to full mount
Lauzon's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Caol
Joe Lauzon pushes Caol Uno against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Lauzon jumps and tries to free his leg! Caol doesn't allow this but Joe Lauzon is able to get half guard here.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Lauzon sits over his knees and pushes away Caol's leg!
Joe Lauzon is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Lauzon is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Joe Lauzon looks to pass to mount...
Lauzon slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Caol Uno.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Caol Uno
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Caol measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lauzon blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Caol clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Lauzon tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Caol struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Caol Uno attempts to move to full guard
Caol Uno manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon is in closed guard... Caol tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Caol's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Caol Uno in his guard...
Caol Uno keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 4:50 in the 4 round
Caol Uno tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Caol Uno who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Caol is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Joe Lauzon.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Joe Lauzon.
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Round 5
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Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Some nice shots from Joe Lauzon
miss their mark.
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Caol Uno fakes a punch and launches himself over Joe Lauzon
Great move by Caol who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon shoots and grab one of Caol Uno's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Caol lose his balance and falls to the mat
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Caol
Caol tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon is in closed guard... Caol tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Caol fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Joe Lauzon's arm and tries an armbar!
Lauzon holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Lauzon's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Caol Uno.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Caol is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Caol Uno attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Caol is moving on the ground...
Lauzon tries to counter Caol's moves on the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Caol works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Caol Uno
Caol Uno attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Caol Uno manages to switch to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Caol Uno's guard...
Joe Lauzon passes momentarily but Caol Uno sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
Lauzon misses a step and Caol Uno sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon is in closed guard... Caol tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Caol's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Caol
Caol Uno attempts to move to full guard
Caol Uno manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Caol
Lauzon is in closed guard... Caol tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Caol Uno doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Caol Uno in his guard...
Caol Uno keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Caol Uno is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Caol Uno rolls Joe Lauzon to his stomach and takes his back!
Caol is in rear mount over Lauzon
Caol Uno slides his arm under Joe Lauzon's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Joe Lauzon pulls down on Caol Uno's hand and staves off danger
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon has Caol controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Caol is unable to move under Lauzon control.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Joe Lauzon moves forward looking for some grappling action
Caol pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Lauzon launches a hook to the body
Bang! Caol stops that one with his ribs!
An overhand right from Joe Lauzon that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Caol moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Caol is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
land on Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Caol Uno jumps back and jabs
Lauzon only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Caol Uno is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
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 goes with a looping right hand while Caol Uno jumps back and jabs
Lauzon seems staggered and Caol Uno runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Caol Uno tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Caol moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Lauzon with a double overhooks!
Caol Uno and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Caol Uno is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Caol Uno by Split decision
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 8/31 (26%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/10 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 783 s
Statistics: Caol Uno
Punches 35/49 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/9 (56%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 2/20 (10%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 783 s
Very good close fight. I actually drifted off to micronap land in the middle, since I got very little sleep last night, but I enjoyed the first 4 and a half rounds before dipping out. Good back and forth again, with Lauzon definite taking an early damage lead, but Uno always staying in the fight with just enough follow up damage to not get dominated. He came on stronger at the end and was able to pull out the victory. Early FotN contender.