Post by The Sandmen on May 5, 2015 22:04:21 GMT -5
Mac Danzig is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Joe Lauzon glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Danzig and Lauzon move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mac Danzig didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Lauzon moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Danzig
Danzig measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Danzig
Stand up! This is what Danzig's cornermen are shouting. Joe Lauzon is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Mac Danzig's guard...
Joe Lauzon manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Mac Danzig manages to switch to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig tries to close the guard.
Danzig put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Danzig
Lauzon is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Danzig tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Danzig throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Blocked by Lauzon.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Danzig struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Mac Danzig to fight back!
Mac Danzig tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Mac Danzig manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Danzig's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Danzig blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is moving on the ground...
Danzig tries to counter Lauzon's moves on the ground.
Lauzon misses a step and Mac Danzig sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mac Danzig looks to pass to mount...
Danzig slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joe Lauzon.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig moves forward looking for some grappling action
Danzig has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Joe Lauzon pushes away Danzig trying to keep the fight at striking range
Danzig doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Joe Lauzon
The fighters are clinching.
Danzig grab one of Joe Lauzon's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Joe Lauzon landed hard on his back
Danzig is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Mac Danzig decides to jump inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Danzig launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lauzon doesn't fight back!
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Mac Danzig throws a flurry of punches at Lauzon...
A lot of them are hitting Lauzon's face
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Danzig
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
Danzig delivers a few accurate elbows!
Joe Lauzon blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mac Danzig gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Danzig is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mac Danzig!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Joe Lauzon tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Danzig is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Joe Lauzon doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Lauzon works on the ground with his fingers over Danzig's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon rolls him over and takes his back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Danzig seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mac Danzig tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Lauzon tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Danzig tries to stand up!
Lauzon doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Danzig won't budge, forcing Lauzon to pull guard.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
Danzig tries to escape from the closed guard
Danzig succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Mac Danzig tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon can't prevent his opponent from passing. Danzig looks to work from half guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Danzig's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Danzig blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Danzig launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Joe Lauzon blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Danzig tries to jump to side mount.
Joe Lauzon closed his guard around Mac Danzig.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Mac Danzig work his BJJ game.
Mac Danzig looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joe Lauzon sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Lauzon
Danzig sits over his knees and pushes away Lauzon's leg!
Mac Danzig is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Mac Danzig looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Mac Danzig sits high on Joe Lauzon's chest and pulls his leg underneath Lauzon's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Lauzon tries to roll out. He's too quick for Mac Danzig and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Danzig and it cost him top position.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Danzig
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Mac Danzig's guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to move to full guard
Mac Danzig manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Left cheek
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Danzig works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
Lauzon shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Danzig doesn't allow him!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Danzig
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Mac Danzig's guard...
Joe Lauzon manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to move to full guard
Mac Danzig manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Danzig rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Danzig is trying to counter now!
Danzig switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lauzon struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Danzig
Lauzon is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mac Danzig gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon breaks the closed guard of Mac Danzig and moves to half guard
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Deep breaths from Mac Danzig who tries a hammer punch to Lauzon's ribs.
That hit Lauzon who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Lauzon's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Mac Danzig...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Joe Lauzon pushes Mac Danzig down and prevents his attempts to escape
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lauzon.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts Danzig in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mac Danzig tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Joe Lauzon
Mac Danzig fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Danzig is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Danzig decides to launch some tentative punches
Lauzon launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Danzig with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Inside leg kick from Danzig
that lands on Joe Lauzon's leg.
Lauzon hyper-extended his leg
Danzig is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Mac Danzig looks to pass to mount...
Lauzon creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Mac Danzig jumps back and jabs
Lauzon only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Danzig goes to the body...
He punishes Lauzon's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Danzig throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Joe Lauzon launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Lauzon misses a step and Mac Danzig sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulverizing punch to Lauzon's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Lauzon's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Right eye
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Danzig looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Danzig is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Danzig.
Joe Lauzon's reflexes save him!
Danzig wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lauzon wants nothing of that and pushes Danzig.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punches from Joe Lauzon.
Even nicer blocks from Danzig.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Danzig is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon shows great balance while pushing away Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
A solid combination from Joe Lauzon
mostly hits air.
Mac Danzig tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Danzig tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lauzon's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Danzig
Mac Danzig is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
Danzig use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Joe Lauzon holds Mac Danzig and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Mac Danzig slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mac Danzig slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Mac Danzig. 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Danzig wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Danzig moves forward and holds Lauzon
The fighters are clinching.
Mac Danzig shoots and grab both of Joe Lauzon's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Danzig lifted Lauzon's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Danzig delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lauzon is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Danzig is in rear mount over Lauzon
Lauzon has Danzig controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Mac Danzig looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Danzig.
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Round 4
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Joe Lauzon attempts to cut off Danzig with punches
Danzig reels from the strikes.
Superb haymaker by Danzig
that lands on Lauzon's face like a cannon ball!
Mac Danzig shoots for a double leg takedown!
Joe Lauzon sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Mac Danzig slips his head out and ends up in Joe Lauzon's guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
Danzig positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lauzon's being punished here!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Danzig blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Mac Danzig looks to counter!
Mac Danzig aggressively and repeatedly punches Lauzon.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lauzon's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Mac Danzig a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lauzon's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Danzig doesn't allow him!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
Danzig tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mac Danzig fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Lauzon
Danzig tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Danzig launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lauzon doesn't fight back!
Lauzon's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Mouth
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Danzig uses his strength to keep Danzig at a disadvantage
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Danzig launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lauzon doesn't fight back!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Danzig launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lauzon doesn't fight back!
Joe Lauzon seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mac Danzig!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Mac Danzig Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Joe Lauzon!
Joe Lauzon is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Lauzon seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Mac Danzig Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Joe Lauzon!
Joe Lauzon is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Right eye
Joe Lauzon seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mac Danzig!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Mac Danzig looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Mac Danzig rolls him over and takes his back!
Danzig is in rear mount over Lauzon
Danzig throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Solid shots!
Lauzon's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Danzig is in rear mount over Lauzon
Mac Danzig slides his arm under Joe Lauzon's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Danzig is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Lauzon's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Danzig is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Danzig is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Joe Lauzon pulls down on Mac Danzig's hand and staves off danger
Danzig is in rear mount over Lauzon
Danzig tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lauzon! Danzig has one hook in and keeps working!
Danzig is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mac Danzig slides his arm under Joe Lauzon's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Joe Lauzon's face turns completely red before he taps out!
Winner is Mac Danzig by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:38 Round 4
Statistics: Mac Danzig
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 53/91 (58%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 786 s
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 14/28 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 794 s
Complete fight from Mac. Okay fight from Joe. Just okay.
Joe Lauzon glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Danzig and Lauzon move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mac Danzig didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Lauzon moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Danzig
Danzig measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Danzig
Stand up! This is what Danzig's cornermen are shouting. Joe Lauzon is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Mac Danzig's guard...
Joe Lauzon manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Mac Danzig manages to switch to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig tries to close the guard.
Danzig put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Danzig
Lauzon is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Danzig tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Danzig throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Blocked by Lauzon.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Danzig struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Mac Danzig to fight back!
Mac Danzig tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Mac Danzig manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Danzig's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Danzig blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is moving on the ground...
Danzig tries to counter Lauzon's moves on the ground.
Lauzon misses a step and Mac Danzig sees an opportunity to counter him!
Mac Danzig looks to pass to mount...
Danzig slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joe Lauzon.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Danzig
He is not able to do it
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig moves forward looking for some grappling action
Danzig has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Joe Lauzon pushes away Danzig trying to keep the fight at striking range
Danzig doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Joe Lauzon
The fighters are clinching.
Danzig grab one of Joe Lauzon's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Joe Lauzon landed hard on his back
Danzig is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Mac Danzig decides to jump inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Danzig launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lauzon doesn't fight back!
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Mac Danzig throws a flurry of punches at Lauzon...
A lot of them are hitting Lauzon's face
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Danzig
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
Danzig delivers a few accurate elbows!
Joe Lauzon blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Mac Danzig gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Danzig is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mac Danzig!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Joe Lauzon tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Danzig is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Joe Lauzon doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Lauzon works on the ground with his fingers over Danzig's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon rolls him over and takes his back!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Danzig seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Mac Danzig tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Lauzon tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Danzig tries to stand up!
Lauzon doesn't allow him!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Danzig won't budge, forcing Lauzon to pull guard.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
Danzig tries to escape from the closed guard
Danzig succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Mac Danzig tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon can't prevent his opponent from passing. Danzig looks to work from half guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Danzig's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Danzig blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Danzig launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Joe Lauzon blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Danzig tries to jump to side mount.
Joe Lauzon closed his guard around Mac Danzig.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Mac Danzig work his BJJ game.
Mac Danzig looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joe Lauzon sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Lauzon
Danzig sits over his knees and pushes away Lauzon's leg!
Mac Danzig is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Mac Danzig looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Mac Danzig sits high on Joe Lauzon's chest and pulls his leg underneath Lauzon's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Lauzon tries to roll out. He's too quick for Mac Danzig and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Danzig and it cost him top position.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Danzig
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Mac Danzig's guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to move to full guard
Mac Danzig manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Left cheek
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Danzig works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
Lauzon shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Danzig doesn't allow him!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Danzig
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Mac Danzig's guard...
Joe Lauzon manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Danzig
Mac Danzig attempts to move to full guard
Mac Danzig manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Danzig rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Danzig is trying to counter now!
Danzig switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lauzon struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Danzig
Danzig tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Danzig
Lauzon is in closed guard... Danzig tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mac Danzig gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon breaks the closed guard of Mac Danzig and moves to half guard
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Deep breaths from Mac Danzig who tries a hammer punch to Lauzon's ribs.
That hit Lauzon who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Lauzon's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Mac Danzig
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Mac Danzig...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Mac Danzig
Danzig is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Joe Lauzon pushes Mac Danzig down and prevents his attempts to escape
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Lauzon.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts Danzig in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mac Danzig tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Joe Lauzon
Mac Danzig fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
Danzig is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Danzig decides to launch some tentative punches
Lauzon launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Danzig with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Inside leg kick from Danzig
that lands on Joe Lauzon's leg.
Lauzon hyper-extended his leg
Danzig is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Mac Danzig looks to pass to mount...
Lauzon creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Mac Danzig jumps back and jabs
Lauzon only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Danzig goes to the body...
He punishes Lauzon's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Danzig throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Joe Lauzon launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Lauzon misses a step and Mac Danzig sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulverizing punch to Lauzon's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Lauzon's Right eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Right eye
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Danzig looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Danzig is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Surprise roundhouse punch by Danzig.
Joe Lauzon's reflexes save him!
Danzig wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lauzon wants nothing of that and pushes Danzig.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punches from Joe Lauzon.
Even nicer blocks from Danzig.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Danzig is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon shows great balance while pushing away Mac Danzig
Mac Danzig gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
A solid combination from Joe Lauzon
mostly hits air.
Mac Danzig tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Danzig tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lauzon's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Danzig
Mac Danzig is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
Danzig use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Joe Lauzon holds Mac Danzig and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Mac Danzig slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Mac Danzig slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Mac Danzig. 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Danzig wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Danzig moves forward and holds Lauzon
The fighters are clinching.
Mac Danzig shoots and grab both of Joe Lauzon's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Danzig lifted Lauzon's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Mac Danzig is in open guard over Lauzon
Danzig delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lauzon is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Danzig is in rear mount over Lauzon
Lauzon has Danzig controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Mac Danzig looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Danzig.
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Round 4
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Joe Lauzon attempts to cut off Danzig with punches
Danzig reels from the strikes.
Superb haymaker by Danzig
that lands on Lauzon's face like a cannon ball!
Mac Danzig shoots for a double leg takedown!
Joe Lauzon sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Mac Danzig slips his head out and ends up in Joe Lauzon's guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
Danzig positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lauzon's being punished here!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Danzig blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Mac Danzig looks to counter!
Mac Danzig aggressively and repeatedly punches Lauzon.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lauzon's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Mac Danzig a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lauzon's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Danzig doesn't allow him!
Mac Danzig is in closed guard over Lauzon
Danzig tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Mac Danzig fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Mac Danzig is in half guard over Lauzon
Danzig tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Danzig launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lauzon doesn't fight back!
Lauzon's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Mouth
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Danzig uses his strength to keep Danzig at a disadvantage
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Danzig launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lauzon doesn't fight back!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Danzig launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lauzon doesn't fight back!
Joe Lauzon seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mac Danzig!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Mac Danzig Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Joe Lauzon!
Joe Lauzon is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Lauzon seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Mac Danzig Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Joe Lauzon!
Joe Lauzon is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Right eye
Joe Lauzon seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Mac Danzig!
Mac Danzig is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Mac Danzig looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Mac Danzig slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Mac Danzig is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Mac Danzig in his guard...
Mac Danzig rolls him over and takes his back!
Danzig is in rear mount over Lauzon
Danzig throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Solid shots!
Lauzon's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Danzig is in rear mount over Lauzon
Mac Danzig slides his arm under Joe Lauzon's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Danzig is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Lauzon's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Danzig is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Danzig is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Joe Lauzon pulls down on Mac Danzig's hand and staves off danger
Danzig is in rear mount over Lauzon
Danzig tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lauzon! Danzig has one hook in and keeps working!
Danzig is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mac Danzig slides his arm under Joe Lauzon's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Joe Lauzon's face turns completely red before he taps out!
Winner is Mac Danzig by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:38 Round 4
Statistics: Mac Danzig
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 53/91 (58%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 786 s
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 14/28 (50%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 794 s
Complete fight from Mac. Okay fight from Joe. Just okay.