Post by The Sandmen on Jun 15, 2015 18:38:02 GMT -5
Joe Lauzon raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Edgar while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lauzon fires low kicks
punishing Edgar's legs repeatedly.
Lauzon has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lauzon launches a furious hook!
That hits Edgar's chin like a wrecking ball! Edgar loses balance and goes to the mat.
Lauzon is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Edgar tries to hit Joe Lauzon with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lauzon steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Lauzon is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Edgar tries to hit Joe Lauzon with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Lauzon dodges that
Lauzon is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar kicks his legs trying to keep Joe Lauzon away.
Joe Lauzon takes a kick to the body.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Frankie Edgar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Edgar climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Edgar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Frankie Edgar catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Edgar.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Frankie Edgar looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Frankie Edgar forces Joe Lauzon to open his guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon can't prevent his opponent from passing. Edgar looks to work from half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Frankie Edgar slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frankie Edgar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Edgar cartwheels towards Lauzon!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Joe Lauzon.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joe Lauzon sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Joe Lauzon blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Edgar is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Edgar 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!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Edgar tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Lauzon from the side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joe Lauzon takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Lauzon is locking that Triangle...
Frankie Edgar lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Joe Lauzon doesn't break the lock and Frankie Edgar is running out of time!
That Triangle looks tight...
Lauzon is locking that Triangle...
Frankie Edgar postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lauzon's face!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Lauzon misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edgar is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Joe Lauzon, who is barely covering up!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar tries to stand up!
Lauzon doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lauzon's moves.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Joe Lauzon takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Frankie Edgar shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Frankie Edgar breaks that americana attempt!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Joe Lauzon throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Edgar breaks the lock showing some skills...
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Joe Lauzon tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Edgar is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Lauzon misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edgar measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Lauzon moves backwards and Frankie Edgar is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tremendous strikes from Edgar!
Lauzon blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar throws an uppercut
Lauzon slips it.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edgar goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Edgar
Lauzon moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lauzon's moves.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to stand up!
Lauzon doesn't allow him!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Edgar
Joe Lauzon hooks Edgar's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frankie Edgar manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Edgar fires a barrage of punches at Lauzon's head!
This is bad! Edgar is just pounding on Joe Lauzon's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Edgar tries to stand up!
Lauzon doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Edgar tries to improve position.
Lauzon adjusts and closes his guard.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar tries to stand up!
Lauzon doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon tries a hook to the body
and hits Edgar ribs hard
Lauzon is grappling.
Bad idea! Frankie Edgar lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Frankie Edgar is standing now.
Edgar is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Edgar cartwheels towards Lauzon!
Lauzon fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon launches an up-kick intended for Frankie Edgar's head...
It lands flush with Frankie Edgar's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Edgar is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon kicks his legs trying to keep Frankie Edgar away.
Frankie Edgar takes a kick to the body.
Crushing shot to Edgar's body! He's holding his side
Edgar is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar steps back and allows Lauzon to get back to his feet.
Lauzon climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Edgar is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Joe Lauzon put Edgar in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Frankie Edgar tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon holds Frankie Edgar's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Lauzon goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock and pushes away Joe Lauzon, 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Edgar is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Joe Lauzon tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Joe Lauzon who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar launches a few hard punches to Joe Lauzon's ribs!
Lauzon struggles and protects himself.
Lauzon doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frankie Edgar embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lauzon who put distance between them
Edgar is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Edgar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Edgar measures the resilience of Lauzon's chin with an uppercut while Lauzon lands some great crosses.
That punishment by Joe Lauzon has left Edgar staggered! Joe Lauzon should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Edgar.
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Round 3
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Lauzon moves backwards and Frankie Edgar is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frankie Edgar seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Joe Lauzon!
Frankie Edgar looks rattled! Joe Lauzon sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Frankie Edgar is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Edgar's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edgar seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lauzon is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon steps back and allows Edgar to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Frankie Edgar is standing now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frankie Edgar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lauzon into his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Edgar
Lauzon tries to escape from closed guard...
Lauzon struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Edgar
Joe Lauzon tries to free his leg
Joe Lauzon uses some of his skill by jumping out of Edgar's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Joe Lauzon isolates Frankie Edgar's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frankie Edgar is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Joe Lauzon hooks Edgar's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frankie Edgar manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Frankie Edgar 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 side mount over Frankie Edgar
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Lauzon suddenly holds Frankie Edgar's arm and tries an armbar!
Edgar can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Joe Lauzon!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frankie Edgar fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frankie Edgar cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar 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.
Edgar misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon rolls him over and takes his back!
Lauzon is in rear mount over Edgar
Lauzon tries to open up Frankie Edgar's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Edgar in the side of the head
Lauzon is in rear mount over Edgar
Joe Lauzon tries to get his arm under Frankie Edgar's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Frankie Edgar's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Frankie Edgar easily defends the attempt.
Lauzon is in rear mount over Edgar
Joe Lauzon slides his arm under Frankie Edgar's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Edgar struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Lauzon is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Punishing hold!
Frankie Edgar pushes up and slides Joe Lauzon's arm over his chin.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Lauzon is in rear mount over Edgar
Edgar has Lauzon controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lauzon is unable to move under Edgar control.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Edgar! Lauzon has one hook in and keeps working!
Lauzon is in rear mount over Edgar with one hook in
Lauzon throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frankie Edgar
Solid shots!
Lauzon is in rear mount over Edgar with one hook in
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Lauzon is in rear mount over Edgar with one hook in
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lauzon's moves.
Lauzon is in rear mount over Edgar with one hook in
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Edgar struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Edgar's eyes...
Edgar struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Edgar's eyes...
Edgar locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Joe Lauzon unil he can pull his arm free! Lauzon lost his dominant position.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lauzon's moves.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Joe Lauzon blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Joe Lauzon holds Frankie Edgar and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Blocked by Lauzon.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Frankie Edgar.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Edgar grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lauzon struggles... Frankie Edgar is unable to take him down
Frankie Edgar 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
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Edgar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edgar leans back...
Lauzon eyes him warily.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Edgar sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Good looking punches from Frankie Edgar on the ground
deflected by Lauzon.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Joe Lauzon sits up and gets an arm around Edgar's neck!
Edgar pushes Joe Lauzon back to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Edgar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Edgar tries to stand up!
Lauzon doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joe Lauzon can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Frankie Edgar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Edgar
Lauzon tries to escape from closed guard...
Edgar waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Joe Lauzon! He is reversed and nor Frankie Edgar is on half guard!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Edgar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Edgar leans back...
He clobbers Joe Lauzon's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon launches a body shot
Edgar evades.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Lauzon.
Frankie Edgar's reflexes save him!
Frankie Edgar fakes a punch and launches himself over Lauzon!
Nice move by Edgar who clinches and pushes Lauzon against the cage
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lauzon circles out and slips free of Frankie Edgar's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Edgar 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 Edgar.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Lauzon.
Frankie Edgar circles around Lauzon
Edgar decides to launch some tentative punches
Lauzon launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Edgar with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Edgar's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts Edgar in a double underhook!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon tries to take Frankie Edgar to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Edgar is with his back on the ground now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Edgar
Lauzon tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Edgar
Joe Lauzon tries to free his leg
Joe Lauzon uses some of his skill by jumping out of Edgar's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Joe Lauzon hooks Edgar's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Edgar struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Edgar's eyes...
Lauzon is locking that Kneebar...
Frankie Edgar manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Frankie Edgar slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Crippling lock!
Edgar struggles to free himself
Lauzon is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Edgar's eyes...
Frankie Edgar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Edgar may be in trouble!
Edgar has a small cut in his Mouth
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edgar goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Edgar
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Edgar hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Edgar's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Edgar hyper-extended his leg
That leglock from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
That leglock from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Lauzon is locking that leglock...
Josh Rosenthal breaks Joe Lauzon's lock! This is over! Edgar didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Joe Lauzon by Submission (leglock) at 3:48 Round 4
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/17 (94%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 767 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 20/45 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 785 s
Another one of those back and forth ones. Edgar early, Lauzon late.
Ferocious staredown by Edgar while Josh Rosenthal recites the rules.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Lauzon fires low kicks
punishing Edgar's legs repeatedly.
Lauzon has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Lauzon launches a furious hook!
That hits Edgar's chin like a wrecking ball! Edgar loses balance and goes to the mat.
Lauzon is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Edgar tries to hit Joe Lauzon with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lauzon steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Lauzon is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Edgar tries to hit Joe Lauzon with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Lauzon dodges that
Lauzon is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar kicks his legs trying to keep Joe Lauzon away.
Joe Lauzon takes a kick to the body.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Frankie Edgar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Edgar climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Edgar shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Frankie Edgar catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Edgar.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Frankie Edgar looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Frankie Edgar forces Joe Lauzon to open his guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon can't prevent his opponent from passing. Edgar looks to work from half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Frankie Edgar slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frankie Edgar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Edgar cartwheels towards Lauzon!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Joe Lauzon.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joe Lauzon sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Joe Lauzon blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Edgar is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Edgar 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!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Edgar tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Lauzon from the side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Joe Lauzon...
Joe Lauzon takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Lauzon is locking that Triangle...
Frankie Edgar lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Joe Lauzon doesn't break the lock and Frankie Edgar is running out of time!
That Triangle looks tight...
Lauzon is locking that Triangle...
Frankie Edgar postures up and breaks the triangle.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Lauzon's face!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Lauzon misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edgar is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Joe Lauzon, who is barely covering up!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar tries to stand up!
Lauzon doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lauzon's moves.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Joe Lauzon takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Frankie Edgar shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Frankie Edgar breaks that americana attempt!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Joe Lauzon throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Edgar breaks the lock showing some skills...
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Joe Lauzon tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Edgar is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Lauzon misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edgar measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Lauzon moves backwards and Frankie Edgar is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tremendous strikes from Edgar!
Lauzon blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar throws an uppercut
Lauzon slips it.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edgar goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Edgar
Lauzon moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lauzon's moves.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to stand up!
Lauzon doesn't allow him!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Edgar
Joe Lauzon hooks Edgar's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frankie Edgar manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Edgar fires a barrage of punches at Lauzon's head!
This is bad! Edgar is just pounding on Joe Lauzon's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Edgar tries to stand up!
Lauzon doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Edgar tries to improve position.
Lauzon adjusts and closes his guard.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar tries to stand up!
Lauzon doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon tries a hook to the body
and hits Edgar ribs hard
Lauzon is grappling.
Bad idea! Frankie Edgar lifts him up and launches him to the mat!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Frankie Edgar is standing now.
Edgar is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Edgar cartwheels towards Lauzon!
Lauzon fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon launches an up-kick intended for Frankie Edgar's head...
It lands flush with Frankie Edgar's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Edgar is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon kicks his legs trying to keep Frankie Edgar away.
Frankie Edgar takes a kick to the body.
Crushing shot to Edgar's body! He's holding his side
Edgar is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar steps back and allows Lauzon to get back to his feet.
Lauzon climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Edgar is holding Joe Lauzon's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Joe Lauzon put Edgar in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Frankie Edgar tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon holds Frankie Edgar's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Lauzon goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock and pushes away Joe Lauzon, 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Edgar is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Joe Lauzon tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Joe Lauzon who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar launches a few hard punches to Joe Lauzon's ribs!
Lauzon struggles and protects himself.
Lauzon doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frankie Edgar embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Lauzon who put distance between them
Edgar is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Edgar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Joe Lauzon's punches
Edgar measures the resilience of Lauzon's chin with an uppercut while Lauzon lands some great crosses.
That punishment by Joe Lauzon has left Edgar staggered! Joe Lauzon should try push forward now and finish this!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Edgar.
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Round 3
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Lauzon moves backwards and Frankie Edgar is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Frankie Edgar seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Joe Lauzon!
Frankie Edgar looks rattled! Joe Lauzon sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Frankie Edgar is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Edgar's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edgar seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Lauzon is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon steps back and allows Edgar to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Frankie Edgar is standing now.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frankie Edgar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lauzon into his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Edgar
Lauzon tries to escape from closed guard...
Lauzon struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Edgar
Joe Lauzon tries to free his leg
Joe Lauzon uses some of his skill by jumping out of Edgar's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Joe Lauzon isolates Frankie Edgar's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Frankie Edgar is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Joe Lauzon hooks Edgar's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frankie Edgar manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Frankie Edgar 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 side mount over Frankie Edgar
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Lauzon suddenly holds Frankie Edgar's arm and tries an armbar!
Edgar can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Joe Lauzon!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frankie Edgar fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frankie Edgar cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar 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.
Edgar misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon rolls him over and takes his back!
Lauzon is in rear mount over Edgar
Lauzon tries to open up Frankie Edgar's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Edgar in the side of the head
Lauzon is in rear mount over Edgar
Joe Lauzon tries to get his arm under Frankie Edgar's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Frankie Edgar's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Frankie Edgar easily defends the attempt.
Lauzon is in rear mount over Edgar
Joe Lauzon slides his arm under Frankie Edgar's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Edgar struggles to free himself
That Rear Naked Choke from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Lauzon is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Punishing hold!
Frankie Edgar pushes up and slides Joe Lauzon's arm over his chin.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Lauzon is in rear mount over Edgar
Edgar has Lauzon controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Lauzon is unable to move under Edgar control.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Lauzon tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Edgar! Lauzon has one hook in and keeps working!
Lauzon is in rear mount over Edgar with one hook in
Lauzon throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frankie Edgar
Solid shots!
Lauzon is in rear mount over Edgar with one hook in
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Lauzon is in rear mount over Edgar with one hook in
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lauzon's moves.
Lauzon is in rear mount over Edgar with one hook in
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Edgar struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Edgar's eyes...
Edgar struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Edgar's eyes...
Edgar locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Joe Lauzon unil he can pull his arm free! Lauzon lost his dominant position.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Lauzon's moves.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Joe Lauzon blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Joe Lauzon holds Frankie Edgar and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Edgar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Blocked by Lauzon.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Frankie Edgar.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Edgar grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lauzon struggles... Frankie Edgar is unable to take him down
Frankie Edgar 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
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Edgar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edgar leans back...
Lauzon eyes him warily.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Edgar sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Good looking punches from Frankie Edgar on the ground
deflected by Lauzon.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Joe Lauzon sits up and gets an arm around Edgar's neck!
Edgar pushes Joe Lauzon back to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Edgar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Edgar tries to stand up!
Lauzon doesn't allow him!
Josh Rosenthal 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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joe Lauzon can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Frankie Edgar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Edgar
Lauzon tries to escape from closed guard...
Edgar waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Joe Lauzon! He is reversed and nor Frankie Edgar is on half guard!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Edgar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Edgar leans back...
He clobbers Joe Lauzon's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon launches a body shot
Edgar evades.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Lauzon.
Frankie Edgar's reflexes save him!
Frankie Edgar fakes a punch and launches himself over Lauzon!
Nice move by Edgar who clinches and pushes Lauzon against the cage
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lauzon circles out and slips free of Frankie Edgar's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Edgar 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 Edgar.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Lauzon.
Frankie Edgar circles around Lauzon
Edgar decides to launch some tentative punches
Lauzon launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Edgar with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Edgar's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lauzon tries to grapple
He puts Edgar in a double underhook!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon tries to take Frankie Edgar to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Edgar is with his back on the ground now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Edgar
Lauzon tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Edgar
Joe Lauzon tries to free his leg
Joe Lauzon uses some of his skill by jumping out of Edgar's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Joe Lauzon hooks Edgar's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Edgar struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Edgar's eyes...
Lauzon is locking that Kneebar...
Frankie Edgar manages to kick Lauzon away and scrambles on top!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Frankie Edgar slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Crippling lock!
Edgar struggles to free himself
Lauzon is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Edgar's eyes...
Frankie Edgar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
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 Zalgiris Arena (Kaunas, Lithuania) are cheering for the fighters.
Joe Lauzon just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Edgar may be in trouble!
Edgar has a small cut in his Mouth
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edgar goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Edgar
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Edgar hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Edgar's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Edgar hyper-extended his leg
That leglock from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
That leglock from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
Lauzon is locking that leglock...
Josh Rosenthal breaks Joe Lauzon's lock! This is over! Edgar didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Joe Lauzon by Submission (leglock) at 3:48 Round 4
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 11/17 (65%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/17 (94%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 767 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 6/13 (46%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/5 (60%)
GnP strikes 20/45 (44%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 785 s
Another one of those back and forth ones. Edgar early, Lauzon late.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!