Post by The Sandmen on Jul 28, 2017 14:41:52 GMT -5
Jeremy Stephens is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Joe Lauzon doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Jeremy Stephens and Joe Lauzon touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
Crushing shot to Stephens's body! He's holding his side
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Stephens
Lauzon is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Stephens has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jeremy Stephens throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Lauzon's face with those brutal elbows! Lauzon needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Jeremy Stephens fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lauzon's face!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Jeremy Stephens doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lauzon's moves.
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.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Joe Lauzon who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jeremy Stephens is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Lauzon doesn't let Stephens get in on his legs.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Stephens ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Jeremy Stephens launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lauzon blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Joe Lauzon's cheek! Lauzon stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Stephens is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Jeremy Stephens steps back and allows Lauzon to get back to his feet.
Joe Lauzon is on his feet again.
Jeremy Stephens moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Stephens steps backwards away from Joe Lauzon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jeremy Stephens didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Stephens
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Stephens is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens 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.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Stephens
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Stephens
Stephens is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Stephens measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Lauzon ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Stephens
Lauzon is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Jeremy Stephens tries to better his position on the ground...
Stephens is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Stephens
Lauzon is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Stephens throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Chin
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jeremy Stephens pushes Joe Lauzon down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Stephens is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Joe Lauzon, who is barely covering up!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Stephens tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lauzon struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Lauzon
Stephens launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lauzon is covering himself! Stephens tries to force the situation and Lauzon clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Stephens is in rear mount over Lauzon
Stephens tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lauzon! Stephens has one hook in and keeps working!
Stephens is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Jeremy Stephens throws a flurry of punches at Lauzon...
A lot of them are hitting Lauzon's face
Lauzon's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Jeremy Stephens.
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Round 2
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Jeremy Stephens goes with a looping right hand while Joe Lauzon jumps back and jabs
Lauzon seems staggered and Jeremy Stephens runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Stephens seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Jeremy Stephens and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lauzon goes to the body...
his punches graze Stephens's arm.
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephens tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Lauzon moves backwards and circles around Jeremy Stephens.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephens is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Stephens
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Stephens doesn't allow him!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Stephens
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 Stephens
Stephens 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 open guard over Stephens
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jeremy Stephens work his BJJ game.
Stephens 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Stephens
Lauzon is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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.
Stephens launches a furious low kick!
Lauzon blocks.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Stephens stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Joe Lauzon is coming in again!
A right hand from Jeremy Stephens
surprises Lauzon!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
A furious flurry of punches from Joe Lauzon
puts Stephens in a world of hurt!
Stephens looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Stephens measures the resilience of Lauzon's chin with an uppercut while Lauzon lands some great crosses.
Lauzon feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Stephens has a small cut in his Chin
Lauzon is holding Jeremy Stephens's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Jeremy Stephens takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Stephens
Lauzon is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens rolls him over and takes his back!
Stephens is in rear mount over Lauzon
Lauzon has Stephens controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Lauzon manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Stephens
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens circles around Lauzon
Stephens steps backwards away from Joe Lauzon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lauzon is holding Jeremy Stephens's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stephens's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Joe Lauzon looks to pass to mount...
Stephens 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon fakes a punch and launches himself over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Lauzon seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Lauzon is holding Jeremy Stephens's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Incredible haymaker from Jeremy Stephens!
You can see Joe Lauzon's head being snapped backwards!
Jeremy Stephens launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lauzon blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Joe Lauzon's cheek! Lauzon stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Stephens is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Lauzon tries to hit Jeremy Stephens with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Stephens steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Stephens is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Jeremy Stephens steps back and allows Lauzon to get back to his feet.
Joe Lauzon is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Jeremy Stephens jumps back and jabs
Lauzon seems staggered and Jeremy Stephens runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shovel hook by Jeremy Stephens
tags Lauzon.
Lauzon's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Lauzon launches a furious hook!
Stephens ducks under and pushes Joe Lauzon creating some space.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Brutal combination from Jeremy Stephens!
Lauzon is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Joe Lauzon tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Joe Lauzon who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon slightly pushes Stephens into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Stephens steps backwards away from Joe Lauzon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Stephens decides to launch some tentative punches
Lauzon launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Stephens with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Stephens is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Lauzon's jaw!
Stephens 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 Stephens.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens 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
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Lauzon
Stephens moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Lauzon
Jeremy Stephens fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lauzon's face!
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Lauzon
Stephens sits over his knees and pushes away Lauzon's leg!
Jeremy Stephens is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Jeremy Stephens moves to better his position on the ground...
Jeremy Stephens viciously slams hammer blows to Lauzon's face!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Forehead
Joe Lauzon seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jeremy Stephens!
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stephens knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Joe Lauzon is having a nightmare! Steve Mazzagatti watches for the moment he has to end this!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Lauzon to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lauzon.
Lauzon's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Jeremy Stephens by TKO (GnP) at 3:14 Round 3
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 24/38 (63%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 32/40 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 414 s
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 448 s
Joe Lauzon doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Jeremy Stephens and Joe Lauzon touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Jeremy Stephens's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
Crushing shot to Stephens's body! He's holding his side
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Stephens
Lauzon is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Stephens has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Jeremy Stephens throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Lauzon's face with those brutal elbows! Lauzon needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Jeremy Stephens fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lauzon's face!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Jeremy Stephens doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lauzon's moves.
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.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Joe Lauzon who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jeremy Stephens is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Lauzon doesn't let Stephens get in on his legs.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Stephens ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Jeremy Stephens launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lauzon blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Joe Lauzon's cheek! Lauzon stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Stephens is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Jeremy Stephens steps back and allows Lauzon to get back to his feet.
Joe Lauzon is on his feet again.
Jeremy Stephens moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Stephens steps backwards away from Joe Lauzon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jeremy Stephens didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Stephens
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Stephens is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens 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.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Stephens
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Jeremy Stephens's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Stephens
Stephens is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Stephens measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Lauzon ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Stephens
Lauzon is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Jeremy Stephens tries to better his position on the ground...
Stephens is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Stephens
Lauzon is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Stephens throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Chin
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jeremy Stephens pushes Joe Lauzon down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Stephens is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Joe Lauzon, who is barely covering up!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Stephens tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lauzon struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Lauzon
Stephens launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lauzon is covering himself! Stephens tries to force the situation and Lauzon clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Stephens is in rear mount over Lauzon
Stephens tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lauzon! Stephens has one hook in and keeps working!
Stephens is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Jeremy Stephens throws a flurry of punches at Lauzon...
A lot of them are hitting Lauzon's face
Lauzon's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Jeremy Stephens.
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Round 2
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Jeremy Stephens goes with a looping right hand while Joe Lauzon jumps back and jabs
Lauzon seems staggered and Jeremy Stephens runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Stephens seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Jeremy Stephens and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Lauzon goes to the body...
his punches graze Stephens's arm.
Stephens tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephens tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Lauzon moves backwards and circles around Jeremy Stephens.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephens is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Stephens
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Stephens doesn't allow him!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Stephens
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 Stephens
Stephens 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 open guard over Stephens
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jeremy Stephens work his BJJ game.
Stephens 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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Stephens
Stephens measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Stephens
Lauzon is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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.
Stephens launches a furious low kick!
Lauzon blocks.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Stephens stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Joe Lauzon is coming in again!
A right hand from Jeremy Stephens
surprises Lauzon!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
A furious flurry of punches from Joe Lauzon
puts Stephens in a world of hurt!
Stephens looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Stephens measures the resilience of Lauzon's chin with an uppercut while Lauzon lands some great crosses.
Lauzon feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Stephens has a small cut in his Chin
Lauzon is holding Jeremy Stephens's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Jeremy Stephens takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Stephens
Stephens tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Stephens
Lauzon is in closed guard... Stephens tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Jeremy Stephens in his guard...
Jeremy Stephens rolls him over and takes his back!
Stephens is in rear mount over Lauzon
Lauzon has Stephens controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Lauzon manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Stephens
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Jeremy Stephens circles around Lauzon
Stephens steps backwards away from Joe Lauzon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lauzon is holding Jeremy Stephens's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground.
Stephens's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Joe Lauzon looks to pass to mount...
Stephens 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon fakes a punch and launches himself over Jeremy Stephens
Stephens counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Lauzon seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Lauzon is holding Jeremy Stephens's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jeremy Stephens loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Jeremy Stephens
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Jeremy Stephens...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Incredible haymaker from Jeremy Stephens!
You can see Joe Lauzon's head being snapped backwards!
Jeremy Stephens launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Lauzon blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Joe Lauzon's cheek! Lauzon stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Stephens is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Lauzon tries to hit Jeremy Stephens with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Stephens steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Stephens is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Jeremy Stephens steps back and allows Lauzon to get back to his feet.
Joe Lauzon is on his feet again.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Jeremy Stephens jumps back and jabs
Lauzon seems staggered and Jeremy Stephens runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shovel hook by Jeremy Stephens
tags Lauzon.
Lauzon's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Lauzon launches a furious hook!
Stephens ducks under and pushes Joe Lauzon creating some space.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Jeremy Stephens tries to take advantage...
Brutal combination from Jeremy Stephens!
Lauzon is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Joe Lauzon tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Joe Lauzon who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon slightly pushes Stephens into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Stephens steps backwards away from Joe Lauzon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Stephens decides to launch some tentative punches
Lauzon launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Stephens with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Stephens is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Lauzon's jaw!
Stephens 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 Stephens.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Jeremy Stephens 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
Jeremy Stephens is in open guard over Lauzon
Stephens moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Lauzon
Jeremy Stephens fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lauzon's face!
Jeremy Stephens is in half guard over Lauzon
Stephens sits over his knees and pushes away Lauzon's leg!
Jeremy Stephens is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Jeremy Stephens moves to better his position on the ground...
Jeremy Stephens viciously slams hammer blows to Lauzon's face!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Forehead
Joe Lauzon seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jeremy Stephens!
Jeremy Stephens is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Stephens knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Joe Lauzon is having a nightmare! Steve Mazzagatti watches for the moment he has to end this!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Lauzon to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lauzon.
Lauzon's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Jeremy Stephens by TKO (GnP) at 3:14 Round 3
Statistics: Jeremy Stephens
Punches 24/38 (63%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 32/40 (80%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 414 s
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 448 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!