Post by The Sandmen on Sept 6, 2016 10:48:40 GMT -5
Joe Lauzon looks very relaxed.
Chad Mendes raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Joe Lauzon and Chad Mendes touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Chad Mendes swings...
hard impact to Lauzon's face!
Crisp uppercut by Mendes followed by a hard jab
Lauzon deflects the blows.
Mendes looks to be in very good shape.
Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lauzon is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Chad Mendes postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lauzon
Deep breaths from Joe Lauzon who tries a hammer punch to Mendes's ribs.
That hit Mendes who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Mendes
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lauzon
Mendes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lauzon's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Mendes clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Lauzon tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chad Mendes breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Chad Mendes slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chad Mendes slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mendes follows Joe Lauzon
Lauzon fakes a move.
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
Chad Mendes jabs at Lauzon
to no visible effect.
Mendes moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Lauzon's thigh!
Mendes wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lauzon doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Chad Mendes throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Chad Mendes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Crisp uppercut by Mendes followed by a hard jab
Joe Lauzon stumbles back.
Quick hook by Chad Mendes
Good shot! Lauzon has reasons to be worried.
Lauzon has a small cut in his Right eye
Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lauzon is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lauzon
Good looking punches from Chad Mendes on the ground
They could take their toll on Lauzon.
Lauzon's Left eye is beginning to swell
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lauzon
Mendes tries to move to full mount
Mendes succeeds
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lauzon
Chad Mendes tries to better his position on the ground...
Mendes breaks the closed guard of Joe Lauzon and moves to half guard
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Chad Mendes looks to pass to mount...
Mendes slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joe Lauzon.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes was tooling Joe Lauzon for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Joe Lauzon lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Chad Mendes 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 closed guard over Mendes
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Chad Mendes's guard...
Chad Mendes has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Mendes
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Chad Mendes's guard...
Chad Mendes has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Mendes
Lauzon tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Joe Lauzon fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes 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 Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Chad Mendes was tooling Joe Lauzon for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Joe Lauzon lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Chad Mendes launches a body shot
Lauzon evades.
As the fight continues it seems that Chad Mendes is taking the best of the fight.
Mendes goes to the body...
He punishes Lauzon's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Joe Lauzon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mendes goes to the body...
He punishes Lauzon's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Mendes wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mendes moves forward and holds Lauzon
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chad Mendes pushes away Lauzon trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lauzon doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chad Mendes
Joe Lauzon pushes away Mendes trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mendes doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Joe Lauzon
The fighters are clinching.
Mendes pushes Joe Lauzon againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Lauzon cannot escape Chad Mendes's clinch! Chad Mendes is just brutalizing Lauzon with punches time and time again!
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Chad Mendes doesn't let Joe Lauzon get in on his legs.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Mendes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lauzon
Mendes 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!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lauzon
Mendes delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lauzon is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Left cheek
Joe Lauzon seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chad Mendes!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Mendes is in rear mount over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Mendes doesn't allow him!
Mendes is in rear mount over Lauzon
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Chad Mendes hovers above Lauzon
Good punches to Lauzon's body.
Joe Lauzon seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chad Mendes!
Mendes is in rear mount over Lauzon
Chad Mendes tries to open Lauzon's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chad Mendes. Lauzon is unable to cover himself now!
Lauzon's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Forehead
Joe Lauzon seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chad Mendes!
Mendes is in rear mount over Lauzon
Mendes delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lauzon is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lauzon's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Left eye
Lauzon seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mendes is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Chad Mendes Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Joe Lauzon is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
The ref pulls off Chad Mendes! Lauzon seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Lauzon's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Nose
Winner is Chad Mendes by TKO (GnP) at 3:05 Round 2
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 253 s
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/44 (68%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 253 s
Chad is a douchey name, but Mendes kinda beat the hell out of J-Lau in this one.
Chad Mendes raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
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Joe Lauzon and Chad Mendes touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Chad Mendes swings...
hard impact to Lauzon's face!
Crisp uppercut by Mendes followed by a hard jab
Lauzon deflects the blows.
Mendes looks to be in very good shape.
Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lauzon is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Chad Mendes postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lauzon
Deep breaths from Joe Lauzon who tries a hammer punch to Mendes's ribs.
That hit Mendes who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Mendes
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lauzon
Mendes positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Lauzon's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Mendes clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Lauzon tries an armbar from the bottom!
Chad Mendes breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Chad Mendes in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Chad Mendes slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Chad Mendes slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mendes follows Joe Lauzon
Lauzon fakes a move.
Poorly executed technique. Chad Mendes looks to counter!
Chad Mendes jabs at Lauzon
to no visible effect.
Mendes moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Lauzon's thigh!
Mendes wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Lauzon doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Chad Mendes throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Chad Mendes takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Crisp uppercut by Mendes followed by a hard jab
Joe Lauzon stumbles back.
Quick hook by Chad Mendes
Good shot! Lauzon has reasons to be worried.
Lauzon has a small cut in his Right eye
Chad Mendes tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Lauzon is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lauzon
Good looking punches from Chad Mendes on the ground
They could take their toll on Lauzon.
Lauzon's Left eye is beginning to swell
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lauzon
Mendes tries to move to full mount
Mendes succeeds
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Chad Mendes in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Chad Mendes is in closed guard over Lauzon
Chad Mendes tries to better his position on the ground...
Mendes breaks the closed guard of Joe Lauzon and moves to half guard
Chad Mendes is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Chad Mendes looks to pass to mount...
Mendes slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joe Lauzon.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Chad Mendes is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes was tooling Joe Lauzon for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Joe Lauzon lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Chad Mendes 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 closed guard over Mendes
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Chad Mendes's guard...
Chad Mendes has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Mendes
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Chad Mendes's guard...
Chad Mendes has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Mendes
Lauzon tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Joe Lauzon fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes attempts to move to full guard
Chad Mendes manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Mendes
Chad Mendes 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 Mendes
Mendes measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
Chad Mendes was tooling Joe Lauzon for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Joe Lauzon lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Chad Mendes launches a body shot
Lauzon evades.
As the fight continues it seems that Chad Mendes is taking the best of the fight.
Mendes goes to the body...
He punishes Lauzon's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Joe Lauzon is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mendes goes to the body...
He punishes Lauzon's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Chad Mendes throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Chad Mendes was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Mendes wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mendes moves forward and holds Lauzon
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chad Mendes pushes away Lauzon trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lauzon doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chad Mendes
Joe Lauzon pushes away Mendes trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mendes doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Joe Lauzon
The fighters are clinching.
Mendes pushes Joe Lauzon againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Lauzon cannot escape Chad Mendes's clinch! Chad Mendes is just brutalizing Lauzon with punches time and time again!
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Chad Mendes doesn't let Joe Lauzon get in on his legs.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Chad Mendes to fight back!
Mendes grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Chad Mendes
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lauzon
Mendes 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!
Chad Mendes is in open guard over Lauzon
Mendes delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lauzon is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Left cheek
Joe Lauzon seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chad Mendes!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Mendes is in rear mount over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Mendes doesn't allow him!
Mendes is in rear mount over Lauzon
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Chad Mendes hovers above Lauzon
Good punches to Lauzon's body.
Joe Lauzon seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chad Mendes!
Mendes is in rear mount over Lauzon
Chad Mendes tries to open Lauzon's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Chad Mendes. Lauzon is unable to cover himself now!
Lauzon's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Forehead
Joe Lauzon seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chad Mendes!
Mendes is in rear mount over Lauzon
Mendes delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lauzon is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Lauzon's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Left eye
Lauzon seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Mendes is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Chad Mendes Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Joe Lauzon is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
The ref pulls off Chad Mendes! Lauzon seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Lauzon's Nose is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Nose
Winner is Chad Mendes by TKO (GnP) at 3:05 Round 2
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 253 s
Statistics: Chad Mendes
Punches 10/13 (77%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 30/44 (68%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 253 s
Chad is a douchey name, but Mendes kinda beat the hell out of J-Lau in this one.