Post by The Sandmen on Oct 9, 2019 0:08:37 GMT -5
Joe Lauzon looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Stephen Thompson looks very relaxed.
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 fight gets underway.
Joe Lauzon circles around Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Stephen Thompson in his guard...
Stephen Thompson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Wonderboy showing excellent timing, blasts Joe Lauzon with a right hand.
Great hook by Stephen Thompson! Joe Lauzon is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Wonderboy is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Lauzon tries to hit Stephen Thompson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Wonderboy steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Wonderboy is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Lauzon tries to hit Stephen Thompson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Wonderboy steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Wonderboy is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Lauzon tries to hit Stephen Thompson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Wonderboy steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Wonderboy is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Lauzon tries to hit Stephen Thompson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Wonderboy steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Joe Lauzon is standing now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stephen Thompson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Wonderboy is trying to counter now!
Stephen Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Wonderboy into his guard.
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Lauzon
Wonderboy is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephen Thompson!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Stephen Thompson tries to roll on the ground...
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Wonderboy blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Wonderboy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephen Thompson fakes some punches
Lauzon ties him up.
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Lauzon
Wonderboy is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Lauzon's ribs.
Lauzon blocks Stephen Thompson's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Wonderboy is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephen Thompson!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Lauzon catch Stephen Thompson's right arm and tries a kimura
Stephen Thompson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Hard blow to Lauzon's mid-section, he seems hurt
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Joe Lauzon takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Stephen Thompson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Stephen Thompson breaks that americana attempt!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Wonderboy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Joe Lauzon doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Stephen Thompson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy 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!
Wonderboy clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Lauzon moves on the ground
Lauzon cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon tries to move to full mount
Lauzon succeeds
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stephen Thompson creates enough space to control Joe Lauzon's leg.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Stephen Thompson's guard...
Joe Lauzon manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Joe Lauzon looks to pass to mount...
Lauzon slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Stephen Thompson.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Stephen Thompson moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon isolates Stephen Thompson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Stephen Thompson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Joe Lauzon lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Lauzon
Wonderboy tries to move to full mount
Wonderboy succeeds
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Stephen Thompson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lauzon breaks the lock showing some skills...
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stephen Thompson pushes Joe Lauzon down and prevents his attempts to escape
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Wonderboy grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Stephen Thompson
Hard blow to Lauzon's mid-section, he seems hurt
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Lauzon wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Wonderboy wants nothing of that and pushes Lauzon.
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon throws a combo
Wonderboy punches back but nobody connects.
Lauzon is holding Stephen Thompson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson shows great balance while pushing away Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is holding Stephen Thompson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Stephen Thompson manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon isolates Stephen Thompson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Stephen Thompson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Joe Lauzon lost his dominant position.
Wonderboy is trying to counter now!
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
Wonderboy breaks free.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joe Lauzon can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Stephen Thompson's guard...
Joe Lauzon passes momentarily but Stephen Thompson sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Wonderboy is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Wonderboy doesn't allow him!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Wonderboy is able to break the lock.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephen Thompson to fight back!
Stephen Thompson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Lauzon spins out, but Stephen Thompson 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 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon is holding Stephen Thompson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Stephen Thompson...
Stephen Thompson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
That punishment by Stephen Thompson has left Lauzon staggered! Stephen Thompson should try push forward now and finish this!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Stephen Thompson's guard...
Stephen Thompson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Lauzon seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Stephen Thompson's guard...
Joe Lauzon passes momentarily but Stephen Thompson regains full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lauzon blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Stephen Thompson holds Joe Lauzon and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon tries to escape from closed guard...
Wonderboy waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Joe Lauzon! He is reversed and nor Stephen Thompson is on 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.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Incredible high kick!
Lauzon is worried!
Crushing shot to Lauzon's body! He's holding his side
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stephen Thompson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon hovers above Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson stops him from throwing strikes.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Wonderboy decides to launch some tentative punches
Joe Lauzon takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Stephen Thompson fires an unorthodox punch to Lauzon's torso
that hits its mark.
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Wonderboy sprawls and remains on his feet.
Wonderboy is trying to counter now!
Wonderboy launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Lauzon!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Stephen Thompson!
Lauzon is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Wonderboy sprawls and remains on his feet.
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts Wonderboy in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Stephen Thompson is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Joe Lauzon gets the advantage
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon tries to improve position.
Wonderboy adjusts and closes his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Stephen Thompson's guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Lauzon launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lauzon is countered by Stephen Thompson.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephen Thompson to fight back!
Wonderboy moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stephen Thompson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Wonderboy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephen Thompson locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Joe Lauzon slips his head out and ends up in Stephen Thompson's guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Stephen Thompson holds Joe Lauzon and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Stephen Thompson tries to take advantage...
Stephen Thompson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Lauzon blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Wonderboy's guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson tries to turn in and scramble out. Joe Lauzon timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Stephen Thompson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephen Thompson to fight back!
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Lauzon has a small cut in his Left cheek
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon tries to free his leg
Stephen Thompson moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Stephen Thompson tries a high kick!
Lauzon was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Stephen Thompson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Joe Lauzon leans forwards and tries to grapple with Wonderboy
Lauzon shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Stephen Thompson 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 takes a break to breathe while holding Stephen Thompson.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Stephen Thompson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) is cheering him!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Joe Lauzon work his BJJ game.
Wonderboy tries to move on the ground and shows Joe Lauzon a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Wonderboy uses his forearms to block the impact!
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephen Thompson to fight back!
Stephen Thompson attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Stephen Thompson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon is in closed guard... Wonderboy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Wonderboy 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!
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stephen Thompson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Wonderboy catch Joe Lauzon's left arm and tries a kimura
Joe Lauzon holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stephen Thompson gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Stephen Thompson in his guard...
Stephen Thompson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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0:09 Round 4 and Wonderboy is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Stephen Thompson attempts a sweep single...
Stephen Thompson catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Wonderboy.
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Lauzon
Stephen Thompson storms over Lauzon with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Wonderboy doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lauzon's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Right eye
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Lauzon
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Wonderboy tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stephen Thompson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Lauzon
Stephen Thompson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Wonderboy drills Joe Lauzon's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Wonderboy struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Stephen Thompson tries to take advantage...
Stephen Thompson tries to free his leg...
Stephen Thompson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lauzon's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Stephen Thompson isolates Joe Lauzon's right arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That armbar from Stephen Thompson appears to be unbreakable
Joe Lauzon manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Stephen Thompson lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Lauzon ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Wonderboy doesn't allow him!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon tries to move to full mount
Lauzon's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
As the fight continues it seems that Stephen Thompson is taking the best of the fight.
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Wonderboy tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
Wonderboy is trying to counter now!
Wonderboy moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Wonderboy is locking that armbar...
Joe Lauzon lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Stephen Thompson doesn't break the lock and Joe Lauzon is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
Wonderboy is locking that armbar...
Wonderboy is locking that armbar...
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Wonderboy sprawls and remains on his feet.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephen Thompson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Lauzon is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephen Thompson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Stephen Thompson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Lauzon's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lauzon has a small cut in his Right cheek
Lauzon tries to grapple
Wonderboy moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Wonderboy launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lauzon stops that one with his ribs!
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A right hand from Stephen Thompson
makes Lauzon stumble back!
Wonderboy spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Stephen Thompson hits hard Lauzon ribs with that one! Lauzon's just wrenches like a little branch.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Stephen Thompson!
Lauzon is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Joe Lauzon throws a combo
Stephen Thompson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Lauzon swings again, only to get countered once more! Lauzon is looking bad here!
Herb Dean is asking Lauzon to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lauzon.
Lauzon's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Stephen Thompson by TKO (Punches) at 4:35 Round 4
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 766 s
Statistics: Stephen Thompson
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 48/67 (72%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 728 s
LAuzon has definitely improved via upgrades, but he has a steep hill to climb here at WW. Thompson was bigger and better and he showed it everywhere in this one, chipping JoLau to pieces all over the places.
Stephen Thompson looks very relaxed.
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 fight gets underway.
Joe Lauzon circles around Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Stephen Thompson in his guard...
Stephen Thompson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Wonderboy showing excellent timing, blasts Joe Lauzon with a right hand.
Great hook by Stephen Thompson! Joe Lauzon is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Wonderboy is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Lauzon tries to hit Stephen Thompson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Wonderboy steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Wonderboy is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Lauzon tries to hit Stephen Thompson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Wonderboy steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Wonderboy is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Lauzon tries to hit Stephen Thompson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Wonderboy steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Wonderboy is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Lauzon tries to hit Stephen Thompson with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Wonderboy steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Joe Lauzon is standing now.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stephen Thompson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Wonderboy is trying to counter now!
Stephen Thompson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Wonderboy into his guard.
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Lauzon
Wonderboy is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephen Thompson!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Stephen Thompson tries to roll on the ground...
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Wonderboy blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Wonderboy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephen Thompson fakes some punches
Lauzon ties him up.
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Lauzon
Wonderboy is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Lauzon's ribs.
Lauzon blocks Stephen Thompson's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Wonderboy is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Stephen Thompson!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Lauzon catch Stephen Thompson's right arm and tries a kimura
Stephen Thompson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Hard blow to Lauzon's mid-section, he seems hurt
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Joe Lauzon takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Stephen Thompson shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Stephen Thompson breaks that americana attempt!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Wonderboy tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Joe Lauzon doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Stephen Thompson gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy 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!
Wonderboy clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Lauzon moves on the ground
Lauzon cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon tries to move to full mount
Lauzon succeeds
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Stephen Thompson creates enough space to control Joe Lauzon's leg.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Stephen Thompson's guard...
Joe Lauzon manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Joe Lauzon looks to pass to mount...
Lauzon slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Stephen Thompson.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Stephen Thompson moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon isolates Stephen Thompson's left arm looking for an armbar...
Stephen Thompson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Joe Lauzon lost his dominant position.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Stephen Thompson is in open guard over Lauzon
Wonderboy tries to move to full mount
Wonderboy succeeds
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Stephen Thompson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lauzon breaks the lock showing some skills...
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Stephen Thompson pushes Joe Lauzon down and prevents his attempts to escape
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Wonderboy grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Stephen Thompson
Hard blow to Lauzon's mid-section, he seems hurt
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Lauzon wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Wonderboy wants nothing of that and pushes Lauzon.
Poorly executed technique. Stephen Thompson looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon throws a combo
Wonderboy punches back but nobody connects.
Lauzon is holding Stephen Thompson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson shows great balance while pushing away Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is holding Stephen Thompson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Stephen Thompson manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon isolates Stephen Thompson's right arm looking for an armbar...
Stephen Thompson manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Joe Lauzon lost his dominant position.
Wonderboy is trying to counter now!
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
Wonderboy breaks free.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joe Lauzon can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Stephen Thompson's guard...
Joe Lauzon passes momentarily but Stephen Thompson sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Wonderboy is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Wonderboy doesn't allow him!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Wonderboy is able to break the lock.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephen Thompson to fight back!
Stephen Thompson gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Lauzon spins out, but Stephen Thompson 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 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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon is holding Stephen Thompson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Stephen Thompson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Stephen Thompson...
Stephen Thompson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
That punishment by Stephen Thompson has left Lauzon staggered! Stephen Thompson should try push forward now and finish this!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Stephen Thompson's guard...
Stephen Thompson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Lauzon seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon tries to pass Stephen Thompson's guard...
Joe Lauzon passes momentarily but Stephen Thompson regains full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Lauzon blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Stephen Thompson holds Joe Lauzon and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon tries to escape from closed guard...
Wonderboy waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Joe Lauzon! He is reversed and nor Stephen Thompson is on 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.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Incredible high kick!
Lauzon is worried!
Crushing shot to Lauzon's body! He's holding his side
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Stephen Thompson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon hovers above Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson stops him from throwing strikes.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Wonderboy decides to launch some tentative punches
Joe Lauzon takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Stephen Thompson fires an unorthodox punch to Lauzon's torso
that hits its mark.
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Wonderboy sprawls and remains on his feet.
Wonderboy is trying to counter now!
Wonderboy launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Lauzon!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Stephen Thompson!
Lauzon is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Wonderboy sprawls and remains on his feet.
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts Wonderboy in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Stephen Thompson is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Joe Lauzon gets the advantage
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon tries to improve position.
Wonderboy adjusts and closes his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Stephen Thompson's guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Lauzon launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lauzon is countered by Stephen Thompson.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephen Thompson to fight back!
Wonderboy moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
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 Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
Stephen Thompson sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Wonderboy tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Stephen Thompson locks up a guillotine and tries to pull guard...
Joe Lauzon slips his head out and ends up in Stephen Thompson's guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Stephen Thompson holds Joe Lauzon and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Stephen Thompson tries to take advantage...
Stephen Thompson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Lauzon blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Wonderboy's guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Stephen Thompson tries to turn in and scramble out. Joe Lauzon timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Stephen Thompson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephen Thompson to fight back!
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Lauzon has a small cut in his Left cheek
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Wonderboy
Joe Lauzon tries to free his leg
Stephen Thompson moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Stephen Thompson tries a high kick!
Lauzon was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Stephen Thompson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Joe Lauzon leans forwards and tries to grapple with Wonderboy
Lauzon shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Stephen Thompson 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 takes a break to breathe while holding Stephen Thompson.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Stephen Thompson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Brisbane Entertainment Centre (Boondall, Australia) is cheering him!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Stephen Thompson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Joe Lauzon work his BJJ game.
Wonderboy tries to move on the ground and shows Joe Lauzon a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Wonderboy uses his forearms to block the impact!
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Stephen Thompson to fight back!
Stephen Thompson attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Stephen Thompson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon is in closed guard... Wonderboy tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Wonderboy 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!
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Stephen Thompson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Stephen Thompson is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Wonderboy catch Joe Lauzon's left arm and tries a kimura
Joe Lauzon holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Stephen Thompson gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Stephen Thompson in his guard...
Stephen Thompson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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0:09 Round 4 and Wonderboy is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Stephen Thompson attempts a sweep single...
Stephen Thompson catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Wonderboy.
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Lauzon
Stephen Thompson storms over Lauzon with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Wonderboy doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lauzon's face with his elbows!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Right eye
Stephen Thompson is in closed guard over Lauzon
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Wonderboy tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Stephen Thompson fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Lauzon
Stephen Thompson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Wonderboy drills Joe Lauzon's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Stephen Thompson is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Wonderboy struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Stephen Thompson tries to take advantage...
Stephen Thompson tries to free his leg...
Stephen Thompson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lauzon's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Stephen Thompson is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Stephen Thompson isolates Joe Lauzon's right arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That armbar from Stephen Thompson appears to be unbreakable
Joe Lauzon manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Stephen Thompson lost his dominant position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Stephen Thompson launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Lauzon ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Lauzon tries to stand up!
Wonderboy doesn't allow him!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon tries to move to full mount
Lauzon's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Wonderboy
As the fight continues it seems that Stephen Thompson is taking the best of the fight.
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Wonderboy tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Wonderboy measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Wonderboy
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Joe Lauzon any adventage in the ground.
Wonderboy is trying to counter now!
Wonderboy moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Wonderboy is locking that armbar...
Joe Lauzon lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Stephen Thompson doesn't break the lock and Joe Lauzon is running out of time!
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
Wonderboy is locking that armbar...
Wonderboy is locking that armbar...
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Wonderboy sprawls and remains on his feet.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephen Thompson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Lauzon is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Stephen Thompson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Stephen Thompson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Lauzon's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lauzon has a small cut in his Right cheek
Lauzon tries to grapple
Wonderboy moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Wonderboy launches a hook to the body
Bang! Lauzon stops that one with his ribs!
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
A right hand from Stephen Thompson
makes Lauzon stumble back!
Wonderboy spins around and tries a spinning back kick!
Stephen Thompson hits hard Lauzon ribs with that one! Lauzon's just wrenches like a little branch.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Stephen Thompson!
Lauzon is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Joe Lauzon throws a combo
Stephen Thompson ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Lauzon swings again, only to get countered once more! Lauzon is looking bad here!
Herb Dean is asking Lauzon to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Lauzon.
Lauzon's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Stephen Thompson by TKO (Punches) at 4:35 Round 4
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 2/3 (67%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 766 s
Statistics: Stephen Thompson
Punches 10/15 (67%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 48/67 (72%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 728 s
LAuzon has definitely improved via upgrades, but he has a steep hill to climb here at WW. Thompson was bigger and better and he showed it everywhere in this one, chipping JoLau to pieces all over the places.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!