Post by The Texas Rattlesnakes on Feb 21, 2018 8:18:46 GMT -5
Rafael dos Anjos looks very relaxed.
Joe Lauzon raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 the referee.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Superb haymaker by Dos Anjos
Lauzon manages to move aside
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon throws a looping right hand...
Dos Anjos moves aside and dodges.
Rafael dos Anjos 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
Hard blow to Lauzon's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Rafael dos Anjos postures up and breaks the triangle.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Dos Anjos tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Lauzon's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joe Lauzon manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon breaks the closed guard of Rafael dos Anjos and moves to half guard
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
1:45 Round 1 and Dos Anjos is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Rafael dos Anjos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lauzon pulls his arm out of danger.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Joe Lauzon down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Dos Anjos fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Joe Lauzon's arm and tries an armbar!
Lauzon holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Lauzon's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rafael dos Anjos.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
Lauzon looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Lauzon is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Lauzon's chin with an uppercut while Lauzon lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos aggressively and repeatedly punches Lauzon.
Good job by Lauzon blocking and slipping the blows.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn away and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Joe Lauzon spins out and gets 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.
Dos Anjos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Dos Anjos is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lauzon.
Dos Anjos is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn in and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Joe Lauzon slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Dos Anjos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dos Anjos tries to cover his face,
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Lauzon's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joe Lauzon manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos attempts a triangle from bottom! Joe Lauzon slips out. Dos Anjos 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.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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.
Rafael dos Anjos and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joe Lauzon is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lauzon is able to break the lock.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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.
Rafael dos Anjos goes with a looping right hand while Joe Lauzon jumps back and jabs
Dos Anjos only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Dos Anjos is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Joe Lauzon fakes a punch and launches himself over Rafael dos Anjos
Great move by Lauzon who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rafael dos Anjos shoots and grab both of Joe Lauzon's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Dos Anjos lifted Lauzon's off his feet and throws him on the mat
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rafael dos Anjos realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Dos Anjos opts to jump inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Rafael dos Anjos postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dos Anjos struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Lauzon misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dos Anjos tries to improve position.
Lauzon adjusts and closes his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos 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 Dos Anjos
Joe Lauzon tries a kimura
Dos Anjos breaks the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dos Anjos switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lauzon struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Dos Anjos doesn't want to free his opponent and Lauzon continues in closed guard
the referee stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Dos Anjos has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dos Anjos launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lauzon's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
the referee didn't see the foul!
Rafael dos Anjos 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
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos tries to improve position.
Lauzon adjusts and closes his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn in and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Dos Anjos is locking that guillotine...
Lauzon struggles to free himself
Dos Anjos is locking that guillotine...
Joe Lauzon slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Dos Anjos goes for an armbar!
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock and pushes away Rafael dos Anjos, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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.
Rafael dos Anjos and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joe Lauzon is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Joe Lauzon throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Dos Anjos's chin! That stops Dos Anjos in his tracks!
Rafael dos Anjos and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
A right hand from Rafael dos Anjos
surprises Lauzon!
Rafael dos Anjos and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rafael dos Anjos is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Joe Lauzon launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Dos Anjos blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Rafael dos Anjos's cheek! Dos Anjos stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lauzon is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Dos Anjos's guard.
Dos Anjos fights back with his feet, forcing Lauzon to try something else.
Lauzon is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos 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 Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Lauzon was not ready to fight a fighter of Rafael dos Anjos caliber.
Rafael dos Anjos kicks his legs trying to keep Joe Lauzon away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Lauzon is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos kicks his legs trying to keep Joe Lauzon away.
Joe Lauzon takes a kick to the body.
Lauzon is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Lauzon decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Dos Anjos's guard.
Dos Anjos did not see that coming! Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dos Anjos now.
the referee tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Rafael dos Anjos.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos tries to better his position on the ground...
Dos Anjos breaks the closed guard of Joe Lauzon and moves to half guard
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos goes for an americana!
Lauzon breaks free.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Lauzon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Dos Anjos who is in full mount! Lauzon is in trouble now!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Dos Anjos cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lauzon can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Dos Anjos blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Dos Anjos spins out, but Joe Lauzon was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Dos Anjos is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Rafael dos Anjos is standing now.
Dos Anjos is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Dos Anjos cartwheels towards Lauzon!
Lauzon fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon kicks his legs trying to keep Rafael dos Anjos away.
Rafael dos Anjos takes a kick to the body.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Lauzon climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rafael dos Anjos 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 ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rafael dos Anjos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos 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.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dos Anjos is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Dos Anjos works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
the referee saw it!
the referee takes away one point from Rafael dos Anjos for eye poke.
the referee allows Lauzon time to recover... 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.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Dos Anjos passes his leg around Joe Lauzon's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Lauzon works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
Dos Anjos breaks free.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to show some ground skills
Rafael dos Anjos put Lauzon in half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Joe Lauzon pushes Dos Anjos's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lauzon who is in full mount! Dos Anjos is in trouble now!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Lauzon tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joe Lauzon controls the situation despite Rafael dos Anjos efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Rafael dos Anjos gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Rafael dos Anjos gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lauzon's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Lauzon's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joe Lauzon manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos 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.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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.
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dos Anjos jumps and tries to free his leg! Lauzon doesn't allow this but Rafael dos Anjos is able to get half guard here.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Rafael dos Anjos keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Dos Anjos is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Lauzon wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lauzon moves forward and holds Dos Anjos
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon pushes off of Rafael dos Anjos and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Dos Anjos holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Dos Anjos pushes off of Joe Lauzon and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lauzon stumbles backwards but Rafael dos Anjos chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Dos Anjos doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Joe Lauzon pushes Dos Anjos forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Lauzon was not ready to fight a fighter of Rafael dos Anjos caliber.
Lauzon grab one of Rafael dos Anjos's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Joe Lauzon throw Dos Anjos to the mat like a ragdoll
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Lauzon is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos kicks his legs trying to keep Joe Lauzon away.
Joe Lauzon takes a kick to the body.
Lauzon is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Dos Anjos tries to hit Joe Lauzon with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lauzon steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Lauzon is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Dos Anjos tries to hit Joe Lauzon with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lauzon steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Lauzon is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos 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 Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Dos Anjos tries to hit Joe Lauzon with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lauzon steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Dos Anjos climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
Lauzon seems staggered and Rafael dos Anjos runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joe Lauzon can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lauzon looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Middle kick from Lauzon.
Dos Anjos receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Brilliant combination from Rafael dos Anjos
Lauzon is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos paws at Lauzon.
Lauzon swings ineffectively.
Middle kick from Lauzon.
Dos Anjos receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The two exchange wildly
Dos Anjos is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Lauzon is connecting with a few punches
A right hand from Rafael dos Anjos
gets deflected.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon avoids a dangerous strike from Dos Anjos
and counters with a solid straight!
Joe Lauzon throws a combo
Rafael dos Anjos ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Lauzon swings again, only to get countered once more! Lauzon is looking bad here!
Lauzon follows Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos fakes a move.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos charges at Lauzon throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Lauzon is rocked!
Lauzon's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Left eye
Terrible one sided match... Lauzon was not ready to fight a fighter of Rafael dos Anjos caliber.
Dos Anjos grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lauzon is able to break the lock.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dos Anjos struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Dos Anjos breaths deeply while on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos 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.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Dos Anjos pulls his arm out of danger.
the referee has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rafael dos Anjos goes with a looping right hand while Joe Lauzon jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lauzon seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rafael dos Anjos throws a combo
Lauzon punches back but nobody connects.
Dos Anjos grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rafael dos Anjos
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Lauzon hyper-extended his leg
That leglock looks tight...
Lauzon hyper-extended his leg
Lauzon struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Lauzon is able to break the lock.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Nice beating Rafael dos Anjos has received.
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount
Dos Anjos succeeds
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Dos Anjos is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Rafael dos Anjos closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Dos Anjos is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Lauzon's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
Joe Lauzon manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Lauzon's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
the referee didn't see that!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos attempts a triangle from bottom! Joe Lauzon slips out. Dos Anjos quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
That Triangle to Armbar from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
Lauzon Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Joe Lauzon slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos tries to escape from closed guard...
Dos Anjos struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Lauzon's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
Dos Anjos is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
Lauzon hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Lauzon struggles to free himself
Lauzon hyper-extended his leg
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Joe Lauzon manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to escape from the full mount...
Rafael dos Anjos is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn away and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
That rear naked choke from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
That rear naked choke from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
He can't lock it up. Joe Lauzon spins out and gets 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.
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
Hard blow to Lauzon's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos tries to free his leg
Rafael dos Anjos uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lauzon's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Dos Anjos shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
That North South Choke from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
Dos Anjos is locking that North South Choke...
Lauzon's Nose is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Lauzon pushes Rafael dos Anjos forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Terrible one sided match... Lauzon was not ready to fight a fighter of Rafael dos Anjos caliber.
Dos Anjos throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon left arm has been Hyper-extended so much it appears its dislocated, the fight is over
Winner is Rafael dos Anjos by Injury (Arm injury) at 2:31 Round 5
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 29/60 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 14/14 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 25/25 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 827 s
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 28/56 (50%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 733 s
Despite what the stats show, dos Anjos was in control the entire time, and he wasn't ever in trouble health and conditioning wise. Lauzon's health just slowly drained more and more. Also, I'd like to point out that dos Anjos locked in 25 out of 25 submissions.
Joe Lauzon raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 the referee.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Superb haymaker by Dos Anjos
Lauzon manages to move aside
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon throws a looping right hand...
Dos Anjos moves aside and dodges.
Rafael dos Anjos 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
Hard blow to Lauzon's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Rafael dos Anjos postures up and breaks the triangle.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael dos Anjos to fight back!
Dos Anjos tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Lauzon's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joe Lauzon manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon breaks the closed guard of Rafael dos Anjos and moves to half guard
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
1:45 Round 1 and Dos Anjos is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Rafael dos Anjos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lauzon pulls his arm out of danger.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Joe Lauzon down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Dos Anjos fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Joe Lauzon's arm and tries an armbar!
Lauzon holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Lauzon's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Rafael dos Anjos.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
Lauzon looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Lauzon is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Dos Anjos measures the resilience of Lauzon's chin with an uppercut while Lauzon lands some great crosses.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos aggressively and repeatedly punches Lauzon.
Good job by Lauzon blocking and slipping the blows.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn away and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Joe Lauzon spins out and gets 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.
Dos Anjos looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Dos Anjos is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lauzon.
Dos Anjos is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn in and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Joe Lauzon slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Dos Anjos's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Dos Anjos tries to cover his face,
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Lauzon's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joe Lauzon manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos attempts a triangle from bottom! Joe Lauzon slips out. Dos Anjos 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.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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.
Rafael dos Anjos and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joe Lauzon is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lauzon is able to break the lock.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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.
Rafael dos Anjos goes with a looping right hand while Joe Lauzon jumps back and jabs
Dos Anjos only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Dos Anjos is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Joe Lauzon fakes a punch and launches himself over Rafael dos Anjos
Great move by Lauzon who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rafael dos Anjos shoots and grab both of Joe Lauzon's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Dos Anjos lifted Lauzon's off his feet and throws him on the mat
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Rafael dos Anjos realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dos Anjos is trying to counter now!
Dos Anjos opts to jump inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Rafael dos Anjos postures up and breaks the triangle.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dos Anjos struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Lauzon misses a step and Rafael dos Anjos sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dos Anjos tries to improve position.
Lauzon adjusts and closes his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos 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 Dos Anjos
Joe Lauzon tries a kimura
Dos Anjos breaks the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Dos Anjos switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lauzon struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Dos Anjos doesn't want to free his opponent and Lauzon continues in closed guard
the referee stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Dos Anjos has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Dos Anjos launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lauzon's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
the referee didn't see the foul!
Rafael dos Anjos 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
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos tries to improve position.
Lauzon adjusts and closes his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn in and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Dos Anjos is locking that guillotine...
Lauzon struggles to free himself
Dos Anjos is locking that guillotine...
Joe Lauzon slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Dos Anjos goes for an armbar!
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock and pushes away Rafael dos Anjos, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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.
Rafael dos Anjos and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Joe Lauzon is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Joe Lauzon throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Dos Anjos's chin! That stops Dos Anjos in his tracks!
Rafael dos Anjos and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
A right hand from Rafael dos Anjos
surprises Lauzon!
Rafael dos Anjos and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rafael dos Anjos is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Joe Lauzon launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Dos Anjos blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Rafael dos Anjos's cheek! Dos Anjos stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Lauzon is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Dos Anjos's guard.
Dos Anjos fights back with his feet, forcing Lauzon to try something else.
Lauzon is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos 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 Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Terrible one sided match... Lauzon was not ready to fight a fighter of Rafael dos Anjos caliber.
Rafael dos Anjos kicks his legs trying to keep Joe Lauzon away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Lauzon is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos kicks his legs trying to keep Joe Lauzon away.
Joe Lauzon takes a kick to the body.
Lauzon is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Lauzon decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Dos Anjos's guard.
Dos Anjos did not see that coming! Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dos Anjos now.
the referee tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Rafael dos Anjos.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos tries to better his position on the ground...
Dos Anjos breaks the closed guard of Joe Lauzon and moves to half guard
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos goes for an americana!
Lauzon breaks free.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Lauzon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Dos Anjos who is in full mount! Lauzon is in trouble now!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Dos Anjos cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lauzon can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Dos Anjos blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
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.
Rafael dos Anjos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Dos Anjos spins out, but Joe Lauzon was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Dos Anjos is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Rafael dos Anjos is standing now.
Dos Anjos is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Dos Anjos cartwheels towards Lauzon!
Lauzon fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Dos Anjos misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon kicks his legs trying to keep Rafael dos Anjos away.
Rafael dos Anjos takes a kick to the body.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Lauzon climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Rafael dos Anjos 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 ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Rafael dos Anjos tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos 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.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dos Anjos is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Dos Anjos works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
the referee saw it!
the referee takes away one point from Rafael dos Anjos for eye poke.
the referee allows Lauzon time to recover... 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.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Dos Anjos passes his leg around Joe Lauzon's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Lauzon works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
Dos Anjos breaks free.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to show some ground skills
Rafael dos Anjos put Lauzon in half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Joe Lauzon pushes Dos Anjos's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lauzon who is in full mount! Dos Anjos is in trouble now!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Lauzon tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joe Lauzon controls the situation despite Rafael dos Anjos efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Rafael dos Anjos gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Rafael dos Anjos gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lauzon's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Lauzon's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joe Lauzon manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos 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.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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.
Dos Anjos fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Rafael dos Anjos pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Dos Anjos jumps and tries to free his leg! Lauzon doesn't allow this but Rafael dos Anjos is able to get half guard here.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Rafael dos Anjos keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Dos Anjos is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Lauzon wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lauzon moves forward and holds Dos Anjos
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon pushes off of Rafael dos Anjos and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Dos Anjos holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Poorly executed technique. Rafael dos Anjos looks to counter!
Dos Anjos pushes off of Joe Lauzon and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Lauzon stumbles backwards but Rafael dos Anjos chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Dos Anjos doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Joe Lauzon pushes Dos Anjos forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Lauzon was not ready to fight a fighter of Rafael dos Anjos caliber.
Lauzon grab one of Rafael dos Anjos's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Joe Lauzon throw Dos Anjos to the mat like a ragdoll
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Lauzon is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos kicks his legs trying to keep Joe Lauzon away.
Joe Lauzon takes a kick to the body.
Lauzon is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Dos Anjos tries to hit Joe Lauzon with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lauzon steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Lauzon is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Dos Anjos tries to hit Joe Lauzon with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lauzon steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Lauzon is standing while Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Rafael dos Anjos 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 Dos Anjos is on the ground on his back
Dos Anjos tries to hit Joe Lauzon with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lauzon steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Dos Anjos climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
Lauzon seems staggered and Rafael dos Anjos runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joe Lauzon can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lauzon looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Middle kick from Lauzon.
Dos Anjos receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Brilliant combination from Rafael dos Anjos
Lauzon is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Rafael dos Anjos paws at Lauzon.
Lauzon swings ineffectively.
Middle kick from Lauzon.
Dos Anjos receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The two exchange wildly
Dos Anjos is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The two exchange wildly
Lauzon is connecting with a few punches
A right hand from Rafael dos Anjos
gets deflected.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon avoids a dangerous strike from Dos Anjos
and counters with a solid straight!
Joe Lauzon throws a combo
Rafael dos Anjos ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Lauzon swings again, only to get countered once more! Lauzon is looking bad here!
Lauzon follows Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos fakes a move.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos charges at Lauzon throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Lauzon is rocked!
Lauzon's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Left eye
Terrible one sided match... Lauzon was not ready to fight a fighter of Rafael dos Anjos caliber.
Dos Anjos grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lauzon is able to break the lock.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dos Anjos struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Dos Anjos breaths deeply while on the ground
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos 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.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Dos Anjos pulls his arm out of danger.
the referee has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rafael dos Anjos goes with a looping right hand while Joe Lauzon jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lauzon seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Rafael dos Anjos throws a combo
Lauzon punches back but nobody connects.
Dos Anjos grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rafael dos Anjos
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Dos Anjos
He is not able to do it
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Lauzon hyper-extended his leg
That leglock looks tight...
Lauzon hyper-extended his leg
Lauzon struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Lauzon is able to break the lock.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over Lauzon
Nice beating Rafael dos Anjos has received.
Dos Anjos tries to move to full mount
Dos Anjos succeeds
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Dos Anjos is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Rafael dos Anjos closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Dos Anjos is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Lauzon's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
Joe Lauzon manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Lauzon's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
the referee didn't see that!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos attempts a triangle from bottom! Joe Lauzon slips out. Dos Anjos quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
That Triangle to Armbar from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
Lauzon Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Joe Lauzon slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
the referee halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. 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.
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos tries to escape from closed guard...
Dos Anjos struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos hooks Lauzon's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
Dos Anjos is locking that Kneebar...
Crippling lock!
Lauzon hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Lauzon struggles to free himself
Lauzon hyper-extended his leg
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Joe Lauzon manages to kick Dos Anjos away and scrambles on top!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Rafael dos Anjos is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to escape from the full mount...
Rafael dos Anjos is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn away and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
That rear naked choke from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
That rear naked choke from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
He can't lock it up. Joe Lauzon spins out and gets 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.
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dos Anjos into his guard.
Hard blow to Lauzon's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dos Anjos tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over Lauzon
Rafael dos Anjos tries to free his leg
Rafael dos Anjos uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lauzon's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Dos Anjos shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
That North South Choke from Rafael dos Anjos appears to be unbreakable
Dos Anjos is locking that North South Choke...
Lauzon's Nose is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Lauzon pushes Rafael dos Anjos forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Terrible one sided match... Lauzon was not ready to fight a fighter of Rafael dos Anjos caliber.
Dos Anjos throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon left arm has been Hyper-extended so much it appears its dislocated, the fight is over
Winner is Rafael dos Anjos by Injury (Arm injury) at 2:31 Round 5
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 29/60 (48%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 14/14 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/9 (44%)
Submissions 25/25 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 827 s
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 28/56 (50%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 733 s
Despite what the stats show, dos Anjos was in control the entire time, and he wasn't ever in trouble health and conditioning wise. Lauzon's health just slowly drained more and more. Also, I'd like to point out that dos Anjos locked in 25 out of 25 submissions.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!