Post by The Sandmen on Dec 4, 2018 6:35:39 GMT -5
Justin Gaethje glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Joe Lauzon doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Joe Lauzon is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Gaethje and Lauzon move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Joe Lauzon leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gaethje
Lauzon shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Gaethje doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Joe Lauzon pushes Gaethje forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Lauzon blocks Justin Gaethje's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Gaethje
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Justin Gaethje's guard...
Gaethje doesn't want to free his opponent and Lauzon continues in closed guard
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Justin Gaethje to fight back!
Lauzon is in closed guard... Gaethje tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Gaethje
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauzon succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gaethje
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gaethje is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gaethje
Lauzon moves on the ground
Joe Lauzon moves to side mount
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Joe Lauzon hooks Gaethje's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Justin Gaethje manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
Justin Gaethje is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gaethje blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Justin Gaethje is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Justin Gaethje cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Justin Gaethje tries to take advantage...
Gaethje tries to get a side mount...
Lauzon wraps his leg around Justin Gaethje leg and prevents him from moving.
John McCarthy 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon is holding Justin Gaethje's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Justin Gaethje loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to turn away and scramble out. Joe Lauzon takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Justin Gaethje spins out and gets back to his feet.
Gaethje is trying to counter now!
Justin Gaethje attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Justin Gaethje manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Gaethje
Joe Lauzon hooks Gaethje's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Justin Gaethje manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
Justin Gaethje is in open guard over Lauzon
Gaethje tries to jump to side mount.
Joe Lauzon closed his guard around Justin Gaethje.
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Justin Gaethje a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Justin Gaethje looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Justin Gaethje slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Justin Gaethje in his guard...
Justin Gaethje keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Justin Gaethje tries to better his position on the ground...
Gaethje is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Justin Gaethje a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lauzon uses his forearms to block the impact!
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Justin Gaethje doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Justin Gaethje a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Forehead
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Gaethje tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
land on Lauzon.
Crushing shot to Lauzon's body! He's holding his side
Justin Gaethje has found an opening in the defense of Lauzon, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Lauzon is wobbling!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts Gaethje in a double underhook!
Justin Gaethje 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon tries to take Justin Gaethje to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Gaethje is with his back on the ground now.
Gaethje's Chin is beginning to swell
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Gaethje
Lauzon tries to escape from closed guard...
Gaethje waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Joe Lauzon! He is reversed and nor Justin Gaethje is on half guard!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in half guard over Lauzon
Good looking punches from Justin Gaethje on the ground
deflected by Lauzon.
Gaethje misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gaethje struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Justin Gaethje is in half guard over Lauzon
Justin Gaethje tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Justin Gaethje manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Justin Gaethje looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Justin Gaethje slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Gaethje throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Solid shots!
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Justin Gaethje a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Gaethje is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Lauzon swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Justin Gaethje's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Justin Gaethje's head!
Gaethje struggles to free himself
Gaethje struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Lauzon launches a stiff jab!
Gaethje ducks that one.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Justin Gaethje jumps back and jabs
Lauzon seems staggered and Justin Gaethje runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gaethje looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Gaethje is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lauzon.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Lauzon is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Joe Lauzon throws an uppercut
Gaethje slips it.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Justin Gaethje to fight back!
Justin Gaethje attempts a sweep single...
Justin Gaethje catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gaethje.
Justin Gaethje is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon sits up and gets an arm around Gaethje's neck!
Gaethje pushes Joe Lauzon back to the ground.
Justin Gaethje is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Gaethje doesn't allow him!
Justin Gaethje is in closed guard over Lauzon
Gaethje is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Justin Gaethje!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Gaethje 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!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Justin Gaethje is in half guard over Lauzon
Gaethje tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Lauzon from the side mount!
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gaethje can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Justin Gaethje 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!
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Gaethje is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gaethje delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lauzon is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon
Justin Gaethje storms over Lauzon with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gaethje doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lauzon's face with his elbows!
Lauzon's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon
Gaethje tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lauzon! Gaethje has one hook in and keeps working!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Justin Gaethje a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lauzon's Forehead is beginning to swell
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Not a desiderable position that Gaethje is in now. Joe Lauzon is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Gaethje doesn't allow him!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Justin Gaethje wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gaethje drills Joe Lauzon's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Joe Lauzon seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Justin Gaethje!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Gaethje delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lauzon is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Joe Lauzon seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Justin Gaethje!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Gaethje positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lauzon's being punished here!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Gaethje doesn't allow him!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Gaethje steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Gaethje is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Lauzon, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Gaethje moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Justin Gaethje storms over Lauzon with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gaethje doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lauzon's face with his elbows!
Lauzon's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Left eye
Lauzon seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Lauzon sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Lauzon is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gaethje tries to use some of his tricky moves but Gaethje's is smart enough to counter him.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Justin Gaethje to fight back!
Justin Gaethje fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lauzon's face!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Chin
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Gaethje tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Lauzon!
Lauzon adopts the turtle defense and Gaethje is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Lauzon has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Lauzon is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Justin Gaethje has seen better days.
Gaethje tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Lauzon!
Gaethje has one of his arm over Joe Lauzon's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Gaethje's cheek from the guard.
Justin Gaethje uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gaethje is trying to counter now!
Justin Gaethje 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
John McCarthy 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 fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A furious flurry of punches from Justin Gaethje
puts Lauzon in a world of hurt!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Justin Gaethje.
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Round 3
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Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Justin Gaethje and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Justin Gaethje is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Justin Gaethje launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Lauzon's knee!
Lauzon hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon circles around Gaethje
A furious flurry of punches from Joe Lauzon
just misses Gaethje.
Justin Gaethje throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Justin Gaethje throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Justin Gaethje jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Gaethje is trying to counter now!
Justin Gaethje launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Lauzon's knee!
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gaethje sprawls and remains on his feet.
Quick hook by Justin Gaethje
Good shot! Lauzon has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Gaethje begins to launch a barrage of punches over Lauzon
this is getting worse and worse for Lauzon
Lauzon has a small cut in his Mouth
That punishment by Justin Gaethje has left Lauzon staggered! Justin Gaethje should try push forward now and finish this!
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Justin Gaethje swings and Lauzon has to retreat
A left hook from Lauzon
falls short.
Gaethje is trying to counter now!
Lauzon follows Justin Gaethje
only to get counter punched in a big way! Lauzon needs to stop playing Justin Gaethje's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Gaethje cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lauzon can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lauzon moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Justin Gaethje checks the kick.
Lauzon launches a kick
but Justin Gaethje avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Justin Gaethje takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Justin Gaethje 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
Justin Gaethje is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Gaethje is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Justin Gaethje is in open guard over Lauzon
Justin Gaethje storms over Lauzon with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gaethje doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lauzon's face with his elbows!
John McCarthy is asking Lauzon to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lauzon.
Winner is Justin Gaethje by TKO (Elbows) at 3:12 Round 3
Statistics: Justin Gaethje
Punches 27/35 (77%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 38/52 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 473 s
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 3/16 (19%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 473 s
Justin gets it done. So many interesting Justin fights IRL. Would love to see this one, and about 10000 other Gaethje fights. Make it happen, UFC.
Joe Lauzon doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Joe Lauzon is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Gaethje and Lauzon move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Joe Lauzon leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gaethje
Lauzon shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Gaethje doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Joe Lauzon pushes Gaethje forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Lauzon blocks Justin Gaethje's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Gaethje
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Justin Gaethje's guard...
Gaethje doesn't want to free his opponent and Lauzon continues in closed guard
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Justin Gaethje to fight back!
Lauzon is in closed guard... Gaethje tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Gaethje
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauzon succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gaethje
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gaethje is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gaethje
Lauzon moves on the ground
Joe Lauzon moves to side mount
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Joe Lauzon hooks Gaethje's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Justin Gaethje manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
Justin Gaethje is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gaethje blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Justin Gaethje is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Justin Gaethje cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Justin Gaethje tries to take advantage...
Gaethje tries to get a side mount...
Lauzon wraps his leg around Justin Gaethje leg and prevents him from moving.
John McCarthy 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 Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon is holding Justin Gaethje's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Justin Gaethje loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Justin Gaethje
Justin Gaethje tries to turn away and scramble out. Joe Lauzon takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Justin Gaethje spins out and gets back to his feet.
Gaethje is trying to counter now!
Justin Gaethje attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Justin Gaethje manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Gaethje
Joe Lauzon hooks Gaethje's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Justin Gaethje manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
Justin Gaethje is in open guard over Lauzon
Gaethje tries to jump to side mount.
Joe Lauzon closed his guard around Justin Gaethje.
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Justin Gaethje a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Justin Gaethje looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Justin Gaethje slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Justin Gaethje in his guard...
Justin Gaethje keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Justin Gaethje tries to better his position on the ground...
Gaethje is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Justin Gaethje a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lauzon uses his forearms to block the impact!
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Justin Gaethje doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Justin Gaethje a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Forehead
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Gaethje tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Halifax Metro Centre (Halifax, Nova Scotia) are cheering for the fighters.
Several good body shots
land on Lauzon.
Crushing shot to Lauzon's body! He's holding his side
Justin Gaethje has found an opening in the defense of Lauzon, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Lauzon is wobbling!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts Gaethje in a double underhook!
Justin Gaethje 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon tries to take Justin Gaethje to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Gaethje is with his back on the ground now.
Gaethje's Chin is beginning to swell
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Gaethje
Gaethje tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Gaethje
Lauzon tries to escape from closed guard...
Gaethje waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Joe Lauzon! He is reversed and nor Justin Gaethje is on half guard!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in half guard over Lauzon
Good looking punches from Justin Gaethje on the ground
deflected by Lauzon.
Gaethje misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gaethje struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Justin Gaethje is in half guard over Lauzon
Justin Gaethje tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Justin Gaethje manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Justin Gaethje looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Justin Gaethje slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Gaethje throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Solid shots!
Justin Gaethje is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Justin Gaethje is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Justin Gaethje a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Gaethje is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Lauzon swtiches to rubber guard! He holds Justin Gaethje's head against his shin, wrapping his other leg over Justin Gaethje's head!
Gaethje struggles to free himself
Gaethje struggles and breaks that gogoplata attempt!
Lauzon launches a stiff jab!
Gaethje ducks that one.
Joe Lauzon goes with a looping right hand while Justin Gaethje jumps back and jabs
Lauzon seems staggered and Justin Gaethje runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Gaethje looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Gaethje is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lauzon.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Lauzon is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Joe Lauzon throws an uppercut
Gaethje slips it.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Justin Gaethje to fight back!
Justin Gaethje attempts a sweep single...
Justin Gaethje catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Gaethje.
Justin Gaethje is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon sits up and gets an arm around Gaethje's neck!
Gaethje pushes Joe Lauzon back to the ground.
Justin Gaethje is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Gaethje doesn't allow him!
Justin Gaethje is in closed guard over Lauzon
Gaethje is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Justin Gaethje!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Justin Gaethje
Gaethje 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!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Justin Gaethje is in half guard over Lauzon
Gaethje tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Lauzon from the side mount!
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Gaethje can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Justin Gaethje 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!
Justin Gaethje is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Gaethje is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Gaethje delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lauzon is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon
Justin Gaethje storms over Lauzon with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gaethje doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lauzon's face with his elbows!
Lauzon's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon
Gaethje tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Lauzon! Gaethje has one hook in and keeps working!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Justin Gaethje a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Lauzon's Forehead is beginning to swell
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Not a desiderable position that Gaethje is in now. Joe Lauzon is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Gaethje doesn't allow him!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Justin Gaethje wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gaethje drills Joe Lauzon's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Joe Lauzon seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Justin Gaethje!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Gaethje delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lauzon is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Joe Lauzon seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Justin Gaethje!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Gaethje positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lauzon's being punished here!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Gaethje doesn't allow him!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Gaethje steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Gaethje is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Lauzon, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Gaethje moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Justin Gaethje storms over Lauzon with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gaethje doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lauzon's face with his elbows!
Lauzon's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Left eye
Lauzon seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Lauzon sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Lauzon is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gaethje tries to use some of his tricky moves but Gaethje's is smart enough to counter him.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Justin Gaethje to fight back!
Justin Gaethje fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lauzon's face!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Chin
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Gaethje tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Lauzon!
Lauzon adopts the turtle defense and Gaethje is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Lauzon has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Lauzon is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Justin Gaethje has seen better days.
Gaethje tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Lauzon!
Gaethje has one of his arm over Joe Lauzon's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Gaethje is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Gaethje's cheek from the guard.
Justin Gaethje uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gaethje is trying to counter now!
Justin Gaethje 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
John McCarthy 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 fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
A furious flurry of punches from Justin Gaethje
puts Lauzon in a world of hurt!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Justin Gaethje.
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Round 3
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Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Justin Gaethje and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Justin Gaethje is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Justin Gaethje launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Lauzon's knee!
Lauzon hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon circles around Gaethje
A furious flurry of punches from Joe Lauzon
just misses Gaethje.
Justin Gaethje throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Justin Gaethje throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Justin Gaethje jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Gaethje is trying to counter now!
Justin Gaethje launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Lauzon's knee!
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gaethje sprawls and remains on his feet.
Quick hook by Justin Gaethje
Good shot! Lauzon has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Gaethje begins to launch a barrage of punches over Lauzon
this is getting worse and worse for Lauzon
Lauzon has a small cut in his Mouth
That punishment by Justin Gaethje has left Lauzon staggered! Justin Gaethje should try push forward now and finish this!
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Justin Gaethje swings and Lauzon has to retreat
A left hook from Lauzon
falls short.
Gaethje is trying to counter now!
Lauzon follows Justin Gaethje
only to get counter punched in a big way! Lauzon needs to stop playing Justin Gaethje's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Gaethje cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lauzon can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Lauzon moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Justin Gaethje checks the kick.
Lauzon launches a kick
but Justin Gaethje avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Justin Gaethje takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Justin Gaethje 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
Justin Gaethje is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Gaethje is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Justin Gaethje is in open guard over Lauzon
Justin Gaethje storms over Lauzon with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Gaethje doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lauzon's face with his elbows!
John McCarthy is asking Lauzon to defend himself! John McCarthy jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lauzon.
Winner is Justin Gaethje by TKO (Elbows) at 3:12 Round 3
Statistics: Justin Gaethje
Punches 27/35 (77%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 38/52 (73%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 473 s
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 3/16 (19%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 473 s
Justin gets it done. So many interesting Justin fights IRL. Would love to see this one, and about 10000 other Gaethje fights. Make it happen, UFC.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!