Post by The Sandmen on Dec 27, 2013 14:32:10 GMT -5
Joe Lauzon looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Eddie Alvarez raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Eddie Alvarez!
Lauzon is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lauzon's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Right cheek
Joe Lauzon's mind is definitely in the fight, Alvarez just got nailed! Joe Lauzon saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Alvarez is going to have a headache after this one.
Alvarez has a small cut in his Chin
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Lauzon.
Alvarez misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon attempts to cut off Alvarez with punches
Alvarez reels from the strikes.
Lauzon wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon launches a few hard punches to Eddie Alvarez's ribs!
Eddie Alvarez's ribs shows the damage! Joe Lauzon is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon takes a break to breathe while holding Eddie Alvarez.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Joe Lauzon leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alvarez
Lauzon shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Alvarez pushes Joe Lauzon againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Lauzon tries to block Eddie Alvarez punches...
The fighters are clinching.
Alvarez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Joe Lauzon pushes Alvarez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Eddie Alvarez embrace and tries to move away...
Eddie Alvarez pushes Lauzon forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alvarez pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Lauzon's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Lauzon's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Lauzon is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Lauzon gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Lauzon blocks Eddie Alvarez's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Alvarez
Lauzon is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Eddie Alvarez pushes Joe Lauzon down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Eddie Alvarez looks to counter!
Alvarez goes for an armbar!
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock and pushes away Eddie Alvarez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alvarez is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez 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 Alvarez
Alvarez tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Alvarez
Lauzon is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Alvarez goes for an armbar!
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock and pushes away Eddie Alvarez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Eddie Alvarez. 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.
Alvarez decides to launch some tentative punches
Eddie Alvarez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and launches himself over Lauzon!
Nice move by Alvarez who clinches and pushes Lauzon against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon struggles and launches a few punches to Alvarez's head
Those punches are hitting! Alvarez covers his head!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lauzon gets hold of a leg and trips Alvarez to the mat!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Alvarez
Lauzon is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Eddie Alvarez 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!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Lauzon
Alvarez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Lauzon from the side mount!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Eddie Alvarez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lauzon uses his forearms to block the impact!
Alvarez misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Joe Lauzon moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Alvarez throws a lazy kick
Lauzon blocks and keeps his distance.
Joe Lauzon launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Eddie Alvarez throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Lauzon's chin! That stops Lauzon in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Left eye
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts Alvarez in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alvarez and Joe Lauzon are cliched up against the cage. Alvarez hammers Lauzon face and hooks Lauzon leg
Joe Lauzon is on his back after that trip
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Alvarez spins out, but Joe Lauzon was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Alvarez is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Alvarez climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Alvarez is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Alvarez launches a kick to Lauzon's thigh
Lauzon checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon tries to hit Eddie Alvarez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Alvarez steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Alvarez is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon launches an up-kick intended for Eddie Alvarez's head...
It lands flush with Eddie Alvarez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Alvarez is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon launches an up-kick intended for Eddie Alvarez's head...
It lands flush with Eddie Alvarez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Alvarez is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Alvarez launches a kick to Lauzon's thigh
Loud pop!
Alvarez is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Eddie Alvarez creates space and allows Joe Lauzon to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Joe Lauzon is standing now.
Eddie Alvarez tries a hook to the body
and hits Lauzon ribs hard
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Quick hook by Eddie Alvarez
Good shot! Lauzon has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon has found an opening in the defense of Alvarez, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Alvarez is wobbling!
Alvarez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Pulverizing punch to Lauzon's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Lauzon's Nose is beginning to swell
Lauzon has a small cut in his Nose
That punishment by Eddie Alvarez has left Lauzon staggered! Eddie Alvarez should try push forward now and finish this!
Alvarez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Lauzon is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alvarez.
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Nose
Lauzon seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Eddie Alvarez runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Joe Lauzon who almost cannot stand!
One after another Eddie Alvarez is punishing Lauzon! Wow! Josh Rosenthal should be doing something soon!
Lauzon hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Eddie Alvarez has left Lauzon unconscious! What a finish by Eddie Alvarez!
Lauzon's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Mouth
Winner is Eddie Alvarez by KO (Punches) at 2:54 Round 2
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 175 s
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 14/20 (70%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 122 s
Kinda like in real life, Alvarez got stronger and better as the fight went on. He took some damage, and that gave him an adrenaline boost.
Eddie Alvarez raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Eddie Alvarez!
Lauzon is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Lauzon's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Right cheek
Joe Lauzon's mind is definitely in the fight, Alvarez just got nailed! Joe Lauzon saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Alvarez is going to have a headache after this one.
Alvarez has a small cut in his Chin
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Lauzon.
Alvarez misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon attempts to cut off Alvarez with punches
Alvarez reels from the strikes.
Lauzon wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon launches a few hard punches to Eddie Alvarez's ribs!
Eddie Alvarez's ribs shows the damage! Joe Lauzon is working his opponent ribs!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon takes a break to breathe while holding Eddie Alvarez.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Joe Lauzon leans forwards and tries to grapple with Alvarez
Lauzon shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Alvarez pushes Joe Lauzon againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Lauzon tries to block Eddie Alvarez punches...
The fighters are clinching.
Alvarez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joe Lauzon embrace and tries to move away...
Joe Lauzon pushes Alvarez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lauzon doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Eddie Alvarez embrace and tries to move away...
Eddie Alvarez pushes Lauzon forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Alvarez pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Lauzon's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Lauzon's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Once Lauzon is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Lauzon gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Lauzon blocks Eddie Alvarez's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Alvarez
Lauzon is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Eddie Alvarez pushes Joe Lauzon down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Eddie Alvarez looks to counter!
Alvarez goes for an armbar!
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock and pushes away Eddie Alvarez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Alvarez is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Alvarez
Eddie Alvarez 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 Alvarez
Alvarez tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Alvarez
Lauzon is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Eddie Alvarez is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Alvarez goes for an armbar!
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock and pushes away Eddie Alvarez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Eddie Alvarez. 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.
Alvarez decides to launch some tentative punches
Eddie Alvarez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Eddie Alvarez fakes a punch and launches himself over Lauzon!
Nice move by Alvarez who clinches and pushes Lauzon against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon struggles and launches a few punches to Alvarez's head
Those punches are hitting! Alvarez covers his head!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Lauzon gets hold of a leg and trips Alvarez to the mat!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Alvarez
Lauzon is in closed guard... Alvarez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Eddie Alvarez 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!
Eddie Alvarez is in half guard over Lauzon
Alvarez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Lauzon from the side mount!
Eddie Alvarez is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Eddie Alvarez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Lauzon uses his forearms to block the impact!
Alvarez misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Eddie Alvarez in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Joe Lauzon moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Alvarez throws a lazy kick
Lauzon blocks and keeps his distance.
Joe Lauzon launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Eddie Alvarez tries to take advantage...
Eddie Alvarez throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Lauzon's chin! That stops Lauzon in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Left eye
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts Alvarez in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alvarez and Joe Lauzon are cliched up against the cage. Alvarez hammers Lauzon face and hooks Lauzon leg
Joe Lauzon is on his back after that trip
Eddie Alvarez is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Alvarez spins out, but Joe Lauzon was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Alvarez is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Alvarez climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Alvarez is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Alvarez launches a kick to Lauzon's thigh
Lauzon checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon tries to hit Eddie Alvarez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Alvarez steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Alvarez is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon launches an up-kick intended for Eddie Alvarez's head...
It lands flush with Eddie Alvarez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Alvarez is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon launches an up-kick intended for Eddie Alvarez's head...
It lands flush with Eddie Alvarez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Alvarez is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Alvarez launches a kick to Lauzon's thigh
Loud pop!
Alvarez is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Eddie Alvarez creates space and allows Joe Lauzon to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Joe Lauzon is standing now.
Eddie Alvarez tries a hook to the body
and hits Lauzon ribs hard
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Quick hook by Eddie Alvarez
Good shot! Lauzon has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon has found an opening in the defense of Alvarez, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Alvarez is wobbling!
Alvarez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Pulverizing punch to Lauzon's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Lauzon's Nose is beginning to swell
Lauzon has a small cut in his Nose
That punishment by Eddie Alvarez has left Lauzon staggered! Eddie Alvarez should try push forward now and finish this!
Alvarez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Lauzon is on the receiving end of a great combo by Alvarez.
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Nose
Lauzon seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Eddie Alvarez runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Joe Lauzon who almost cannot stand!
One after another Eddie Alvarez is punishing Lauzon! Wow! Josh Rosenthal should be doing something soon!
Lauzon hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Eddie Alvarez has left Lauzon unconscious! What a finish by Eddie Alvarez!
Lauzon's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Mouth
Winner is Eddie Alvarez by KO (Punches) at 2:54 Round 2
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 9/13 (69%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 175 s
Statistics: Eddie Alvarez
Punches 14/20 (70%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/7 (29%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/4 (50%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 122 s
Kinda like in real life, Alvarez got stronger and better as the fight went on. He took some damage, and that gave him an adrenaline boost.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!