Post by The Sandmen on Jul 6, 2018 11:44:16 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Lauzon while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Ryan Hall is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Ryan Hall tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Joe Lauzon jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Hall is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall forces Joe Lauzon to open his guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Ryan Hall slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ryan Hall slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joe Lauzon just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Hall may be in trouble!
Hall is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Ryan Hall tries a kimura
Lauzon breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Joe Lauzon throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hall struggles to free himself
Hall breaks the lock showing some skills...
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Joe Lauzon throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Hall breaks the lock showing some skills...
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Lauzon catch Ryan Hall's right arm and tries a kimura
Ryan Hall holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Joe Lauzon throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hall breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Hall 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!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall tries to escape from the closed guard
Hall succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon sits up and gets an arm around Hall's neck!
Hall pushes Joe Lauzon back to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon holds Ryan Hall's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Hall struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Ryan Hall is in half guard 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 Hall
Ryan Hall hooks Lauzon's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joe Lauzon manages to kick Hall away and scrambles on top!
Herb Dean 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.
Lauzon wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lauzon moves forward and holds Hall
Ryan Hall tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lauzon is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon and Ryan Hall are cliched up against the cage. Lauzon steps for a throw
Ryan Hall is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Hall tries to show some ground skills
Lauzon uses his strength to keep Lauzon at a disadvantage
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Ryan Hall manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Hall reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lauzon blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Hall 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!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Lauzon spins out, but Ryan Hall was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Lauzon is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryan Hall 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.
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
Joe Lauzon sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Joe Lauzon has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Ryan Hall 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
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall tries to escape from the closed guard
Ryan Hall any adventage in the ground.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Hall struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries an armbar from the bottom!
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Hall's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Hall's eyes...
Ryan Hall breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Hall 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.
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ryan Hall realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. 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.
Ryan Hall 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
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hall spins out, but Joe Lauzon was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hall is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon tries to fight back with his feet and Hall just needs another plan now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall forces Joe Lauzon to open his guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hall blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Ryan Hall slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ryan Hall slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon did not see that coming! Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hall blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Herb Dean 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon pushes Ryan Hall and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Ryan Hall 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
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Hall sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Hall 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.
Back to the beginning! Joe Lauzon is standing now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Lauzon is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Ryan Hall 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 Hall is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon creates space and allows Ryan Hall to stand up.
Ryan Hall is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Lauzon wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Lauzon takes a break to breathe while holding Ryan Hall.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hall is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Hall throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Lauzon is holding Ryan Hall's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryan Hall loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Lauzon shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Hall pushes Joe Lauzon forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hall struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Lauzon misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Hall struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Lauzon put Ryan Hall in closed guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall tries to escape from the closed guard
Hall succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Hall 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hall goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lauzon pulls his arm out of danger.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Hall's eyes...
Hall hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Hall's eyes...
Hall is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Lauzon positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hall's being punished here!
Hall's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Hall tries an armbar from the bottom!
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Hall sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Hall tries to show some ground skills
Lauzon uses his strength to keep Lauzon at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Ryan Hall manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Ryan Hall can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lauzon looks to work from half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Joe Lauzon manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Ryan Hall moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Lauzon tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hall from the side mount!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Joe Lauzon pushes Ryan Hall down and prevents his attempts to escape
Hall misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon catch Ryan Hall's right arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Hall's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Hall's eyes...
Hall's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Ryan Hall holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Lauzon followed by a hard jab
Ryan Hall stumbles back.
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Ryan Hall's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Lauzon is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ryan Hall doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lauzon misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hall 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 Hall's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ryan Hall.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
Hall breaks free.
Hall is trying to counter now!
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Ryan Hall manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hall is able to break the lock.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Ryan Hall.
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Round 4
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Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Ryan Hall's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Ryan Hall sits up and gets an arm around Lauzon's neck!
Lauzon pushes Ryan Hall back to the ground.
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Lauzon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ryan Hall holds Joe Lauzon and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Herb Dean 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.
Hall is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Hall knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ryan Hall realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Hall decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon did not see that coming! Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hall pulls his arm out of danger.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ryan Hall realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 1:45 in the 4 round
Lauzon is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Hall's jaw!
Lauzon steps backwards away from Ryan Hall. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lauzon moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hall with a double overhooks!
Hall fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ryan Hall breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Ryan Hall tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall passes momentarily but Joe Lauzon regains full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hall blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lauzon misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ryan Hall is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Lauzon waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryan Hall! He is reversed and nor Joe Lauzon is on half guard!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hall goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hall is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Ryan Hall can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lauzon looks to work from half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Stand up! This is what Lauzon's cornermen are shouting. Ryan Hall is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Ryan Hall overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lauzon pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Joe Lauzon isolates Ryan Hall's left arm looking for an armbar...
Ryan Hall manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Joe Lauzon lost his dominant position.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ryan Hall realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joe Lauzon attempts to cut off Hall with punches
Hall reels from the strikes.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Lauzon is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Hall is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn away and scramble out. Ryan Hall 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hall into his guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall struggles on the ground and tries to break Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall is in Lauzon open guard now
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lauzon is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Ryan Hall slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ryan Hall slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hall is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lauzon pulls his arm out of danger.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon pushes Ryan Hall against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Lauzon jumps and tries to free his leg! Hall doesn't allow this but Joe Lauzon is able to get half guard here.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Lauzon works on the ground with his fingers over Hall's face
Hall shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall tries to close the guard.
Hall put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Hall throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Ryan Hall gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Joe Lauzon opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Hall's guard.
Hall didn't see that coming. Lauzon is in open guard over Hall now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hall is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Hall works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
Lauzon shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Lauzon is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Joe Lauzon pushes Ryan Hall against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Ryan Hall struggles not allowing Joe Lauzon improve his position.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Lauzon is in open guard over Hall... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Hall rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Hall reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lauzon 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Body kick by Joe Lauzon...
is blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Lauzon leads with a punch
Ryan Hall evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Ryan Hall tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Hall is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Hall 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.
Joe Lauzon is on his feet again.
Lauzon is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Hall 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Ryan Hall is standing now.
Hall is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall isolates Joe Lauzon's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Joe Lauzon is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Hall misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Ryan Hall postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Ryan Hall slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ryan Hall slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hall goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Lauzon is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ryan Hall gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Ryan Hall's guard...
Hall doesn't want to free his opponent and Lauzon continues in closed guard
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Joe Lauzon, but it's close.
Winner is Joe Lauzon by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 31/31 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1070 s
Statistics: Ryan Hall
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 11/13 (85%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1099 s
2 Submission masters submit each other into a unanimous decision.
Ryan Hall is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Ryan Hall tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Joe Lauzon jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Hall is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall forces Joe Lauzon to open his guard.
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Ryan Hall slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ryan Hall slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joe Lauzon just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Hall may be in trouble!
Hall is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Ryan Hall tries a kimura
Lauzon breaks the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Joe Lauzon throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hall struggles to free himself
Hall breaks the lock showing some skills...
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Joe Lauzon throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
That Armbar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Hall breaks the lock showing some skills...
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Lauzon catch Ryan Hall's right arm and tries a kimura
Ryan Hall holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Joe Lauzon throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hall breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Hall 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!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall tries to escape from the closed guard
Hall succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon sits up and gets an arm around Hall's neck!
Hall pushes Joe Lauzon back to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon holds Ryan Hall's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Hall struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Ryan Hall is in half guard 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 Hall
Ryan Hall hooks Lauzon's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Joe Lauzon manages to kick Hall away and scrambles on top!
Herb Dean 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.
Lauzon wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Lauzon moves forward and holds Hall
Ryan Hall tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lauzon is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon and Ryan Hall are cliched up against the cage. Lauzon steps for a throw
Ryan Hall is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Hall tries to show some ground skills
Lauzon uses his strength to keep Lauzon at a disadvantage
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Ryan Hall manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Hall reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lauzon blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Hall 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!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Lauzon spins out, but Ryan Hall was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Lauzon is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryan Hall 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.
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
Joe Lauzon sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Joe Lauzon has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Ryan Hall 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
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall tries to escape from the closed guard
Ryan Hall any adventage in the ground.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Hall struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries an armbar from the bottom!
That armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Hall's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Hall's eyes...
Ryan Hall breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Hall 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.
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ryan Hall realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. 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.
Ryan Hall 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
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hall spins out, but Joe Lauzon was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hall is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon tries to fight back with his feet and Hall just needs another plan now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall forces Joe Lauzon to open his guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hall blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Ryan Hall slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ryan Hall slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon did not see that coming! Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hall blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Herb Dean 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon pushes Ryan Hall and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Ryan Hall 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
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Hall sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Hall 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.
Back to the beginning! Joe Lauzon is standing now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Lauzon is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Ryan Hall 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 Hall is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon creates space and allows Ryan Hall to stand up.
Ryan Hall is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Lauzon wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Lauzon takes a break to breathe while holding Ryan Hall.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hall is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Hall throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Lauzon is holding Ryan Hall's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryan Hall loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Lauzon shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Hall pushes Joe Lauzon forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hall struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Lauzon misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Hall struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Lauzon put Ryan Hall in closed guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall tries to escape from the closed guard
Hall succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Hall 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hall goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lauzon pulls his arm out of danger.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Hall's eyes...
Hall hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Hall's eyes...
Hall is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Lauzon positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hall's being punished here!
Hall's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Hall tries an armbar from the bottom!
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Hall sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Hall tries to show some ground skills
Lauzon uses his strength to keep Lauzon at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Ryan Hall manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Ryan Hall can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lauzon looks to work from half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Joe Lauzon manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Ryan Hall moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Lauzon tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hall from the side mount!
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Joe Lauzon pushes Ryan Hall down and prevents his attempts to escape
Hall misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon catch Ryan Hall's right arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Hall's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Hall's eyes...
Hall's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Ryan Hall holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Crisp uppercut by Lauzon followed by a hard jab
Ryan Hall stumbles back.
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Ryan Hall's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Lauzon is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Ryan Hall doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lauzon misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hall 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 Hall's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Ryan Hall.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
Hall breaks free.
Hall is trying to counter now!
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Ryan Hall manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hall is able to break the lock.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Ryan Hall.
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Round 4
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Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Ryan Hall's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Ryan Hall sits up and gets an arm around Lauzon's neck!
Lauzon pushes Ryan Hall back to the ground.
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Lauzon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Ryan Hall holds Joe Lauzon and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Herb Dean 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.
Hall is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Hall knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ryan Hall realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Hall decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon did not see that coming! Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hall pulls his arm out of danger.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ryan Hall realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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 1:45 in the 4 round
Lauzon is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Hall's jaw!
Lauzon steps backwards away from Ryan Hall. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lauzon moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hall with a double overhooks!
Hall fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Ryan Hall breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Ryan Hall tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall passes momentarily but Joe Lauzon regains full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Hall's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hall blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lauzon misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ryan Hall is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Lauzon waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryan Hall! He is reversed and nor Joe Lauzon is on half guard!
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hall goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hall is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
Ryan Hall can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lauzon looks to work from half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Stand up! This is what Lauzon's cornermen are shouting. Ryan Hall is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Ryan Hall overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lauzon pulls his arm out of danger.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Joe Lauzon isolates Ryan Hall's left arm looking for an armbar...
Ryan Hall manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Joe Lauzon lost his dominant position.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ryan Hall realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joe Lauzon attempts to cut off Hall with punches
Hall reels from the strikes.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Lauzon is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Hall is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn away and scramble out. Ryan Hall 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hall into his guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall struggles on the ground and tries to break Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall is in Lauzon open guard now
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Lauzon is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Ryan Hall slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ryan Hall slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hall is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Lauzon pulls his arm out of danger.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon pushes Ryan Hall against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Lauzon jumps and tries to free his leg! Hall doesn't allow this but Joe Lauzon is able to get half guard here.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Lauzon works on the ground with his fingers over Hall's face
Hall shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall tries to close the guard.
Hall put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Hall throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joe Lauzon realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Ryan Hall gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Joe Lauzon opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Hall's guard.
Hall didn't see that coming. Lauzon is in open guard over Hall now.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hall is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Hall works on the ground with his fingers over Lauzon's face
Lauzon shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Lauzon is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Joe Lauzon pushes Ryan Hall against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Ryan Hall struggles not allowing Joe Lauzon improve his position.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Lauzon is in open guard over Hall... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Hall rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Hall reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lauzon 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Body kick by Joe Lauzon...
is blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Lauzon leads with a punch
Ryan Hall evades but whiffs with a counter.
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Ryan Hall tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Hall is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Hall 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.
Joe Lauzon is on his feet again.
Lauzon is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Hall 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.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Ryan Hall is standing now.
Hall is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall isolates Joe Lauzon's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Joe Lauzon is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Hall misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Ryan Hall postures up and breaks the triangle.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Ryan Hall slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ryan Hall slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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 Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hall goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Hall tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Lauzon is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ryan Hall gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Ryan Hall's guard...
Hall doesn't want to free his opponent and Lauzon continues in closed guard
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Joe Lauzon, but it's close.
Winner is Joe Lauzon by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 12/16 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/5 (60%)
Submissions 31/31 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1070 s
Statistics: Ryan Hall
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 11/13 (85%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 21/21 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1099 s
2 Submission masters submit each other into a unanimous decision.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!