Post by The Sandmen on Apr 30, 2018 8:02:13 GMT -5
Joe Lauzon raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Joseph Benavidez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Lauzon and Benavidez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Lauzon shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
An overhand right from Joe Lauzon that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Benavidez moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Lauzon misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joseph Benavidez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Benavidez has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon launches a few hard punches to Joseph Benavidez's ribs!
Joseph Benavidez's ribs shows the damage! Joe Lauzon is working his opponent ribs!
Joseph Benavidez pushes away Lauzon trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lauzon stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
0:30 Round 1 and Lauzon is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Joe Lauzon fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Benavidez blocks that. He made it look easy!
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 Benavidez
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Benavidez is able to break the lock.
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joseph Benavidez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lauzon pulls his arm out of danger.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Benavidez
Lauzon is in open guard over Benavidez... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Benavidez rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joseph Benavidez sits up and gets an arm around Lauzon's neck!
Lauzon pushes Joseph Benavidez back to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Benavidez
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Joseph Benavidez to fight back!
Benavidez attempts a triangle from bottom! Joe Lauzon slips out. Benavidez 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon launches a stiff jab!
Benavidez ducks that one.
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benavidez showing excellent timing, blasts Joe Lauzon with a right hand.
Great hook by Joseph Benavidez! Joe Lauzon is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Benavidez is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Lauzon tries to hit Joseph Benavidez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Benavidez steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Benavidez is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Joseph Benavidez opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Benavidez is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Lauzon
Benavidez tries to jump to side mount.
Joe Lauzon closed his guard around Joseph Benavidez.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Stand up! This is what Benavidez's cornermen are shouting. Joe Lauzon is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Benavidez's cheek from the guard.
Joseph Benavidez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Joseph Benavidez tries to take advantage...
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Joe Lauzon creates enough space to control Joseph Benavidez's leg.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Benavidez launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lauzon is covering himself! Benavidez tries to force the situation and Lauzon clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Benavidez is in rear mount over Lauzon
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lauzon's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Benavidez
Benavidez tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lauzon! Benavidez has one hook in and keeps working!
Benavidez is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Joseph Benavidez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Lauzon's face with those brutal elbows! Lauzon needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Lauzon's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benavidez is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Joe Lauzon 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 Benavidez's moves.
Benavidez is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Joe Lauzon doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon gets ahold of Joseph Benavidez's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his left shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Joe Lauzon cannot lock it up. Joseph Benavidez smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Joe Lauzon remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
Benavidez is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Joseph Benavidez opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Benavidez is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Benavidez pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Joseph Benavidez looks to counter!
Benavidez moves on the ground
Joseph Benavidez moves to side mount
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Benavidez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez rolls him over and takes his back!
Benavidez is in rear mount over Lauzon
Lauzon has Benavidez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Benavidez is unable to move under Lauzon control.
Benavidez is in rear mount over Lauzon
Lauzon has Benavidez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Benavidez and Lauzon are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Benavidez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Joseph Benavidez attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Joseph Benavidez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Benavidez has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez and Joe Lauzon are cliched up against the cage. Benavidez steps for a throw
Joe Lauzon is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Benavidez works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez moves to better his position on the ground...
Joseph Benavidez viciously slams hammer blows to Lauzon's face!
Lauzon's Forehead is beginning to swell
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to escape from the full mount...
Joseph Benavidez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Benavidez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lauzon struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joseph Benavidez passes momentarily but Joe Lauzon sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Benavidez fires a barrage of punches at Lauzon's head!
This is bad! Benavidez is just pounding on Joe Lauzon's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Benavidez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benavidez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Lauzon
Benavidez is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Joseph Benavidez tries to take advantage...
Joseph Benavidez looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez storms over Lauzon with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Joe Lauzon blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Joseph Benavidez gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joseph Benavidez realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Joseph Benavidez. 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 is holding Joseph Benavidez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joseph Benavidez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez manages to switch to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Benavidez
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Joseph Benavidez tries to close the guard.
Benavidez put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Benavidez
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Joseph Benavidez's guard...
Joseph Benavidez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Benavidez
Lauzon is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Benavidez fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Joe Lauzon's arm and tries an armbar!
Lauzon hold his own hand and breaks Benavidez's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Joseph Benavidez.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez tries to show some ground skills
Joseph Benavidez put Lauzon in half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Benavidez
Joe Lauzon hooks Benavidez's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joseph Benavidez manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
Benavidez is trying to counter now!
Joseph Benavidez tries to close the guard.
Benavidez put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Benavidez
Lauzon throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joseph Benavidez
Blocked by Benavidez.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Benavidez
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Lauzon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Joseph Benavidez holds Joe Lauzon and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Benavidez is trying to counter now!
Lauzon is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Benavidez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joseph Benavidez controls the situation despite Joe Lauzon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez sits high on Joe Lauzon's chest and pulls his leg underneath Lauzon's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Lauzon tries to roll out. He's too quick for Joseph Benavidez and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Benavidez and it cost him top position.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Benavidez
Lauzon is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Joseph Benavidez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lauzon may be in trouble!
A right hand from Joe Lauzon
makes Benavidez stumble back!
Benavidez's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Joseph Benavidez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Joseph Benavidez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon pushes Joseph Benavidez againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Benavidez tries to block Joe Lauzon punches...
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benavidez struggles and launches a few punches to Lauzon's head
Those punches are hitting! Lauzon covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Joseph Benavidez launches a knee while holding Lauzon's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Lauzon in the abdomen
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lauzon
Benavidez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez takes a break to breathe while holding Joe Lauzon.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lauzon
Benavidez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon takes a break to breathe while holding Joseph Benavidez.
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Benavidez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Benavidez with uppercuts!
Benavidez is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Benavidez is unable to escape!
Joseph Benavidez pushes away Lauzon trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lauzon doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Joseph Benavidez
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Lauzon fakes a punch to Joseph Benavidez ribs and the tries to trip him
Joseph Benavidez loses balance and goes to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Benavidez
Not a desiderable position that Lauzon is in now. Joseph Benavidez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lauzon is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benavidez misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon tries to escape from closed guard...
Benavidez waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Joe Lauzon! He is reversed and nor Joseph Benavidez is on half guard!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Benavidez launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Joe Lauzon blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Benavidez works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Joseph Benavidez looks to counter!
Benavidez tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid kick to the leg from Joseph Benavidez
that visibly pains Lauzon.
Lauzon hyper-extended his left leg
Lauzon launches a kick
but Joseph Benavidez avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Benavidez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Lauzon is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benavidez.
Benavidez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Lauzon
Benavidez launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lauzon doesn't fight back!
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Lauzon
Benavidez moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon 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 Benavidez's moves.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Joseph Benavidez tries to take advantage...
Joseph Benavidez tries to open Lauzon's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joseph Benavidez. Lauzon is unable to cover himself now!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon 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 Benavidez's moves.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Joe Lauzon 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 Benavidez's moves.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lauzon's face!
Lauzon's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Forehead
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joseph Benavidez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Joseph Benavidez pushes Lauzon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Benavidez who is in full mount! Lauzon is in trouble now!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Lauzon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Benavidez struggles... Joe Lauzon is unable to take him down
Benavidez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Benavidez moves forward and holds Lauzon
The fighters are clinching.
Joseph Benavidez grapple with Joe Lauzon and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Benavidez fires a barrage of punches at Lauzon's head!
This is bad! Benavidez is just pounding on Joe Lauzon's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Lauzon's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lauzon seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Benavidez knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Joe Lauzon is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
This is over! That impact from Joseph Benavidez has left Lauzon laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Nose
Winner is Joseph Benavidez by KO (GnP) at 0:58 Round 4
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/12 (50%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 629 s
Statistics: Joseph Benavidez
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 28/47 (60%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 597 s
ALL Benavidez. Slow, but All.
Joseph Benavidez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Lauzon and Benavidez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Lauzon shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
An overhand right from Joe Lauzon that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Benavidez moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Lauzon misses a step and Joseph Benavidez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joseph Benavidez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Benavidez has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon launches a few hard punches to Joseph Benavidez's ribs!
Joseph Benavidez's ribs shows the damage! Joe Lauzon is working his opponent ribs!
Joseph Benavidez pushes away Lauzon trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lauzon stumbles backwards and Joseph Benavidez circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
0:30 Round 1 and Lauzon is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Joe Lauzon fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Benavidez blocks that. He made it look easy!
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 Benavidez
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Benavidez is able to break the lock.
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joseph Benavidez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lauzon pulls his arm out of danger.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Benavidez
Lauzon is in open guard over Benavidez... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Benavidez rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joseph Benavidez sits up and gets an arm around Lauzon's neck!
Lauzon pushes Joseph Benavidez back to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Benavidez
Benavidez tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Benavidez
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Joseph Benavidez to fight back!
Benavidez attempts a triangle from bottom! Joe Lauzon slips out. Benavidez 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.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Bercy Arena (Paris, France) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon launches a stiff jab!
Benavidez ducks that one.
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benavidez showing excellent timing, blasts Joe Lauzon with a right hand.
Great hook by Joseph Benavidez! Joe Lauzon is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Benavidez is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Lauzon tries to hit Joseph Benavidez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Benavidez steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Benavidez is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Joseph Benavidez opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Benavidez is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Lauzon
Benavidez tries to jump to side mount.
Joe Lauzon closed his guard around Joseph Benavidez.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Stand up! This is what Benavidez's cornermen are shouting. Joe Lauzon is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Benavidez's cheek from the guard.
Joseph Benavidez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Joseph Benavidez tries to take advantage...
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Joe Lauzon creates enough space to control Joseph Benavidez's leg.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Benavidez launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lauzon is covering himself! Benavidez tries to force the situation and Lauzon clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Benavidez is in rear mount over Lauzon
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lauzon's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Benavidez
Benavidez tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lauzon! Benavidez has one hook in and keeps working!
Benavidez is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Joseph Benavidez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Lauzon's face with those brutal elbows! Lauzon needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Lauzon's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Benavidez is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Joe Lauzon 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 Benavidez's moves.
Benavidez is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Joe Lauzon doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta 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.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon gets ahold of Joseph Benavidez's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his left shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Joe Lauzon cannot lock it up. Joseph Benavidez smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Joe Lauzon remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
Benavidez is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Joseph Benavidez opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Benavidez is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Benavidez pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Joseph Benavidez looks to counter!
Benavidez moves on the ground
Joseph Benavidez moves to side mount
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Benavidez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez rolls him over and takes his back!
Benavidez is in rear mount over Lauzon
Lauzon has Benavidez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Benavidez is unable to move under Lauzon control.
Benavidez is in rear mount over Lauzon
Lauzon has Benavidez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Benavidez and Lauzon are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Benavidez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Joseph Benavidez attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Joseph Benavidez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Benavidez has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez and Joe Lauzon are cliched up against the cage. Benavidez steps for a throw
Joe Lauzon is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Benavidez works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez moves to better his position on the ground...
Joseph Benavidez viciously slams hammer blows to Lauzon's face!
Lauzon's Forehead is beginning to swell
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to escape from the full mount...
Joseph Benavidez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joseph Benavidez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Benavidez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Lauzon struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Joseph Benavidez tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joseph Benavidez passes momentarily but Joe Lauzon sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Benavidez fires a barrage of punches at Lauzon's head!
This is bad! Benavidez is just pounding on Joe Lauzon's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Benavidez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Benavidez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Lauzon
Benavidez is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Joseph Benavidez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Joseph Benavidez tries to take advantage...
Joseph Benavidez looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Joseph Benavidez is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez storms over Lauzon with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Joe Lauzon blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Joseph Benavidez gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joseph Benavidez realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Joseph Benavidez. 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 is holding Joseph Benavidez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joseph Benavidez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez manages to switch to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Benavidez
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Joseph Benavidez tries to close the guard.
Benavidez put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Benavidez
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Joseph Benavidez's guard...
Joseph Benavidez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Benavidez
Lauzon is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Benavidez fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Joe Lauzon's arm and tries an armbar!
Lauzon hold his own hand and breaks Benavidez's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Joseph Benavidez.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Joseph Benavidez
Benavidez tries to show some ground skills
Joseph Benavidez put Lauzon in half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Benavidez
Joe Lauzon hooks Benavidez's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joseph Benavidez manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
Benavidez is trying to counter now!
Joseph Benavidez tries to close the guard.
Benavidez put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Benavidez
Lauzon throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joseph Benavidez
Blocked by Benavidez.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Benavidez
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Lauzon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Joseph Benavidez holds Joe Lauzon and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Benavidez is trying to counter now!
Lauzon is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Benavidez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Joseph Benavidez controls the situation despite Joe Lauzon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez sits high on Joe Lauzon's chest and pulls his leg underneath Lauzon's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Lauzon tries to roll out. He's too quick for Joseph Benavidez and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Benavidez and it cost him top position.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Benavidez
Lauzon is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Joseph Benavidez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard...
Joseph Benavidez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Joseph Benavidez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lauzon may be in trouble!
A right hand from Joe Lauzon
makes Benavidez stumble back!
Benavidez's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Joseph Benavidez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Joseph Benavidez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon pushes Joseph Benavidez againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Benavidez tries to block Joe Lauzon punches...
Benavidez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Benavidez struggles and launches a few punches to Lauzon's head
Those punches are hitting! Lauzon covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Joseph Benavidez launches a knee while holding Lauzon's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Lauzon in the abdomen
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lauzon
Benavidez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Benavidez takes a break to breathe while holding Joe Lauzon.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez leans forwards and tries to grapple with Lauzon
Benavidez shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon takes a break to breathe while holding Joseph Benavidez.
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Benavidez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Benavidez with uppercuts!
Benavidez is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Benavidez is unable to escape!
Joseph Benavidez pushes away Lauzon trying to keep the fight at striking range
Lauzon doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Joseph Benavidez
The fighters are clinching.
Joe Lauzon fakes a punch to Joseph Benavidez ribs and the tries to trip him
Joseph Benavidez loses balance and goes to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Benavidez
Not a desiderable position that Lauzon is in now. Joseph Benavidez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lauzon is in closed guard... Benavidez tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Benavidez misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon tries to escape from closed guard...
Benavidez waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Joe Lauzon! He is reversed and nor Joseph Benavidez is on half guard!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Benavidez launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Joe Lauzon blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Benavidez works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see the foul!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Joseph Benavidez looks to counter!
Benavidez tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Joseph Benavidez in his guard.
Joseph Benavidez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid kick to the leg from Joseph Benavidez
that visibly pains Lauzon.
Lauzon hyper-extended his left leg
Lauzon launches a kick
but Joseph Benavidez avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Benavidez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Lauzon is on the receiving end of a great combo by Benavidez.
Benavidez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Joseph Benavidez
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Lauzon
Benavidez launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lauzon doesn't fight back!
Joseph Benavidez is in open guard over Lauzon
Benavidez moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon 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 Benavidez's moves.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Joseph Benavidez tries to take advantage...
Joseph Benavidez tries to open Lauzon's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joseph Benavidez. Lauzon is unable to cover himself now!
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon 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 Benavidez's moves.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Joe Lauzon 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 Benavidez's moves.
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lauzon's face!
Lauzon's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Forehead
Joseph Benavidez is in half guard over Lauzon
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joseph Benavidez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Joseph Benavidez pushes Lauzon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Benavidez who is in full mount! Lauzon is in trouble now!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Lauzon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Benavidez struggles... Joe Lauzon is unable to take him down
Benavidez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Benavidez moves forward and holds Lauzon
The fighters are clinching.
Joseph Benavidez grapple with Joe Lauzon and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Benavidez fires a barrage of punches at Lauzon's head!
This is bad! Benavidez is just pounding on Joe Lauzon's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Lauzon's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lauzon seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Joseph Benavidez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Benavidez knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Joe Lauzon is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
This is over! That impact from Joseph Benavidez has left Lauzon laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Nose
Winner is Joseph Benavidez by KO (GnP) at 0:58 Round 4
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 1/4 (25%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/12 (50%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/9 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 629 s
Statistics: Joseph Benavidez
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 28/47 (60%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 597 s
ALL Benavidez. Slow, but All.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!