Post by The Texas Rattlesnakes on Jan 24, 2018 20:53:33 GMT -5
Kenny Florian looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Joe Lauzon looks very relaxed.
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 Yuji Shimada.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lauzon wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Joe Lauzon's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! KenFlo is throwing a flurry of punches!
Lauzon ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Lauzon
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo breaks the closed guard of Joe Lauzon and moves to half guard
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo breaks the closed guard of Joe Lauzon and moves to half guard
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Kenny Florian looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joe Lauzon sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Lauzon
KenFlo tries to get a side mount...
Lauzon wraps his leg around Kenny Florian leg and prevents him from moving.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. KenFlo spins out, but Joe Lauzon was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
KenFlo is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
Kenny Florian fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Joe Lauzon! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Lauzon's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kenny Florian and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Lauzon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
KenFlo is able to break the lock.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
KenFlo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
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 KenFlo
Lauzon moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over KenFlo
Joe Lauzon isolates Kenny Florian's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Kenny Florian is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over KenFlo
Joe Lauzon tries to free his leg
Kenny Florian moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joe Lauzon and KenFlo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
KenFlo showing excellent timing, blasts Joe Lauzon with a right hand.
Lauzon steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon avoids a dangerous strike from KenFlo
and counters with a solid straight!
Lauzon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo
Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Kenny Florian is standing now.
KenFlo is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
KenFlo decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon did not see that coming! Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon sits up and gets an arm around KenFlo's neck!
KenFlo pushes Joe Lauzon back to the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Kenny Florian slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kenny Florian slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
KenFlo opts to jump inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He is not able to do it
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
KenFlo is in open guard over Lauzon... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Lauzon rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
Lauzon leads with a punch
Kenny Florian evades but whiffs with a counter.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts KenFlo in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Joe Lauzon is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Kenny Florian gets the advantage
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo 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 KenFlo
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
Lauzon is locking that leglock...
KenFlo is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo
Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Yuji Shimada 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 launches a body shot
KenFlo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
KenFlo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
KenFlo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lauzon.
KenFlo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
KenFlo 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 Kenny Florian to fight back!
Kenny Florian tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon can't prevent his opponent from passing. KenFlo looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Lauzon
Kenny Florian pushes Lauzon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by KenFlo who is in full mount! Lauzon is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kenny Florian can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kenny Florian tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Lauzon is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Kenny Florian in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
KenFlo is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Joe Lauzon, who is barely covering up!
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. KenFlo spins out, but Joe Lauzon was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
That Armbar to Triangle from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
KenFlo is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Yuji Shimada 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Kenny Florian and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joe Lauzon is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lauzon looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
KenFlo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
KenFlo moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Lauzon
KenFlo is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows Joe Lauzon a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! KenFlo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Yuji Shimada knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over KenFlo
Lauzon sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows Joe Lauzon a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! KenFlo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Yuji Shimada knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over KenFlo
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
KenFlo breaks free.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
KenFlo attempts a triangle from bottom! Joe Lauzon slips out. KenFlo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Joe Lauzon slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Yuji Shimada 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.
KenFlo decides to launch some tentative punches
Lauzon launches a couple of jabs that are answered by KenFlo with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kenny Florian sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Nice beating Joe Lauzon has received.
Lauzon is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Nice beating Joe Lauzon has received.
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
KenFlo breaks free.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Yuji Shimada separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
KenFlo is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon shows great balance while pushing away Kenny Florian
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon goes to the body...
He punishes KenFlo's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Lauzon launches a hook to the body
Bang! KenFlo stops that one with his ribs!
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo
Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Lauzon is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Yuji Shimada 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.
Lauzon showing excellent timing, blasts Kenny Florian with a right hand.
Great hook by Joe Lauzon! Kenny Florian is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Lauzon is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
KenFlo tries to hit Joe Lauzon with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Lauzon dodges that
Lauzon is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Kenny Florian launches an up-kick intended for Joe Lauzon's head...
It lands flush with Joe Lauzon's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Lauzon is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Lauzon cartwheels towards KenFlo!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Kenny Florian.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Lauzon tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll on the ground...
Lauzon knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo
Lauzon moves on the ground
Joe Lauzon moves to side mount
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Joe Lauzon isolates Kenny Florian's left arm looking for an armbar...
KenFlo struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Kenny Florian manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Joe Lauzon lost his dominant position.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
KenFlo moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kenny Florian is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
A right hand from Kenny Florian
gets deflected.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Joe Lauzon throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Lauzon
Kenny Florian is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Lauzon
KenFlo tries to escape from closed guard...
Lauzon waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kenny Florian! He is reversed and nor Joe Lauzon is on half guard!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lauzon blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling KenFlo from the side mount!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Joe Lauzon has seen better days.
Joe Lauzon isolates Kenny Florian's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
Crippling lock!
KenFlo struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
KenFlo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Kenny Florian is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian 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.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Joe Lauzon looks to pass to mount...
Lauzon slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kenny Florian.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Joe Lauzon rolls Kenny Florian to his stomach and takes his back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Joe Lauzon, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Kenny Florian fakes a move and moves laterally.
KenFlo is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon shows great balance while pushing away Kenny Florian
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Lauzon avoids a dangerous strike from KenFlo
and counters with a solid straight!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Joe Lauzon!
KenFlo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
KenFlo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Lauzon looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
KenFlo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon and KenFlo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joe Lauzon is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
KenFlo has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon won't budge, forcing KenFlo to pull guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over KenFlo
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Joe Lauzon manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over KenFlo
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
That Americana from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
KenFlo Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana looks tight...
KenFlo's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
He locks it in! Kenny Florian is forced to tap!
Winner is Joe Lauzon by Submission (Americana) at 1:19 Round 4
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 15/25 (60%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 6/7 (86%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 598 s
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 27/37 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 585 s
First two rounds were really even, with Florian doing some more damage, but Joe woke up and shut his offense down for rounds three and four. I'm serious... Kenny barely caused damage for those rounds.
Joe Lauzon looks very relaxed.
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 Yuji Shimada.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lauzon wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Joe Lauzon's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! KenFlo is throwing a flurry of punches!
Lauzon ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Kenny Florian attempts a sweep single...
Kenny Florian catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by KenFlo.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Lauzon
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo breaks the closed guard of Joe Lauzon and moves to half guard
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to KenFlo's cheek from the guard.
Kenny Florian uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
KenFlo breaks the closed guard of Joe Lauzon and moves to half guard
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Kenny Florian looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joe Lauzon sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Lauzon
KenFlo tries to get a side mount...
Lauzon wraps his leg around Kenny Florian leg and prevents him from moving.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. KenFlo spins out, but Joe Lauzon was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
KenFlo is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
Kenny Florian fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Joe Lauzon! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Hard blow to Lauzon's mid-section, he seems hurt
Kenny Florian and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Lauzon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
KenFlo is able to break the lock.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
KenFlo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
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 KenFlo
Lauzon moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over KenFlo
Joe Lauzon isolates Kenny Florian's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Kenny Florian is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over KenFlo
Joe Lauzon tries to free his leg
Kenny Florian moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joe Lauzon and KenFlo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
KenFlo showing excellent timing, blasts Joe Lauzon with a right hand.
Lauzon steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon avoids a dangerous strike from KenFlo
and counters with a solid straight!
Lauzon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo
Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Kenny Florian is standing now.
KenFlo is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
KenFlo decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon did not see that coming! Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon sits up and gets an arm around KenFlo's neck!
KenFlo pushes Joe Lauzon back to the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Kenny Florian slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kenny Florian slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
KenFlo opts to jump inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He is not able to do it
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
KenFlo is in open guard over Lauzon... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Lauzon rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Yuji Shimada halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
Lauzon leads with a punch
Kenny Florian evades but whiffs with a counter.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts KenFlo in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Joe Lauzon is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Kenny Florian gets the advantage
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo 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 KenFlo
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
Lauzon is locking that leglock...
KenFlo is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo
Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Yuji Shimada 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 launches a body shot
KenFlo dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
KenFlo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
KenFlo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lauzon.
KenFlo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
KenFlo 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 Kenny Florian to fight back!
Kenny Florian tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon can't prevent his opponent from passing. KenFlo looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Lauzon
Kenny Florian pushes Lauzon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by KenFlo who is in full mount! Lauzon is in trouble now!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Kenny Florian can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Kenny Florian tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Lauzon is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Kenny Florian in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
KenFlo is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Joe Lauzon, who is barely covering up!
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. KenFlo spins out, but Joe Lauzon was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
That Armbar to Triangle from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
KenFlo is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Yuji Shimada 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Kenny Florian and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joe Lauzon is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Lauzon looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
KenFlo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
KenFlo moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Lauzon
KenFlo is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows Joe Lauzon a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! KenFlo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Yuji Shimada knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over KenFlo
Lauzon sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
KenFlo tries to move on the ground and shows Joe Lauzon a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! KenFlo's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Yuji Shimada knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over KenFlo
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
KenFlo breaks free.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
KenFlo attempts a triangle from bottom! Joe Lauzon slips out. KenFlo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Joe Lauzon slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Yuji Shimada 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.
KenFlo decides to launch some tentative punches
Lauzon launches a couple of jabs that are answered by KenFlo with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
Kenny Florian sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Nice beating Joe Lauzon has received.
Lauzon is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Nice beating Joe Lauzon has received.
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
KenFlo breaks free.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Yuji Shimada separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
KenFlo is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon shows great balance while pushing away Kenny Florian
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon goes to the body...
He punishes KenFlo's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Lauzon launches a hook to the body
Bang! KenFlo stops that one with his ribs!
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
KenFlo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo
Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Lauzon is locking that Kneebar...
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Yuji Shimada 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.
Lauzon showing excellent timing, blasts Kenny Florian with a right hand.
Great hook by Joe Lauzon! Kenny Florian is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Lauzon is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
KenFlo tries to hit Joe Lauzon with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Lauzon dodges that
Lauzon is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Kenny Florian launches an up-kick intended for Joe Lauzon's head...
It lands flush with Joe Lauzon's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Lauzon is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Lauzon cartwheels towards KenFlo!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Kenny Florian.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Lauzon tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll on the ground...
Lauzon knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over KenFlo
Lauzon moves on the ground
Joe Lauzon moves to side mount
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Joe Lauzon isolates Kenny Florian's left arm looking for an armbar...
KenFlo struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Kenny Florian manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Joe Lauzon lost his dominant position.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Lauzon
KenFlo moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kenny Florian is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
A right hand from Kenny Florian
gets deflected.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Joe Lauzon throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Kenny Florian shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull KenFlo into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Lauzon
Kenny Florian is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Lauzon
KenFlo tries to escape from closed guard...
Lauzon waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Kenny Florian! He is reversed and nor Joe Lauzon is on half guard!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lauzon blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling KenFlo from the side mount!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Joe Lauzon has seen better days.
Joe Lauzon isolates Kenny Florian's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
Crippling lock!
KenFlo struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
KenFlo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Punishing hold!
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
Kenny Florian is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian 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.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Joe Lauzon looks to pass to mount...
Lauzon slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kenny Florian.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Joe Lauzon rolls Kenny Florian to his stomach and takes his back!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Joe Lauzon, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Kenny Florian fakes a move and moves laterally.
KenFlo is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon shows great balance while pushing away Kenny Florian
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Lauzon avoids a dangerous strike from KenFlo
and counters with a solid straight!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Joe Lauzon!
KenFlo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
KenFlo's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Lauzon looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
KenFlo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon and KenFlo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joe Lauzon is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
KenFlo has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon won't budge, forcing KenFlo to pull guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over KenFlo
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Joe Lauzon manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over KenFlo
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
That Americana from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
KenFlo Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana looks tight...
KenFlo's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Crippling lock!
He locks it in! Kenny Florian is forced to tap!
Winner is Joe Lauzon by Submission (Americana) at 1:19 Round 4
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 15/25 (60%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 4/7 (57%)
GnP strikes 6/7 (86%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 598 s
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 27/37 (73%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 2/5 (40%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 585 s
First two rounds were really even, with Florian doing some more damage, but Joe woke up and shut his offense down for rounds three and four. I'm serious... Kenny barely caused damage for those rounds.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!