Post by The Sandmen on Mar 28, 2016 9:50:59 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Lauzon while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
T.J. Dillashaw glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joe Lauzon can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lauzon looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by T.J. Dillashaw's punches
Lauzon measures the resilience of Dillashaw's chin with an uppercut while Dillashaw lands some great crosses.
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
T.J. Dillashaw didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon breaks the closed guard of T.J. Dillashaw and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillashaw shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dillashaw tries to show some ground skills
Lauzon uses his strength to keep Lauzon at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Lauzon positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Dillashaw's being punished here!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Joe Lauzon takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over T.J. Dillashaw shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Lauzon is locking that Americana...
T.J. Dillashaw breaks that americana attempt!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to move on the ground and shows Joe Lauzon a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Dillashaw's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground...
Lauzon knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Lauzon goes for an armbar!
T.J. Dillashaw breaks the lock and pushes away Joe Lauzon, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Good front kick from Dillashaw!
Joe Lauzon blocks
T.J. Dillashaw gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dillashaw is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dillashaw ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
T.J. Dillashaw doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Dillashaw delivers a few accurate elbows!
Joe Lauzon blocks them all showing some great skills here.
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap T.J. Dillashaw in his guard...
Joe Lauzon moves to half guard.
T.J. Dillashaw is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Dillashaw's cheek from the guard.
T.J. Dillashaw uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
T.J. Dillashaw is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Dillashaw's cheek from the guard.
T.J. Dillashaw uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
T.J. Dillashaw is in half guard over Lauzon
Dillashaw tries to get a side mount...
Lauzon wraps his leg around T.J. Dillashaw leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dillashaw blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Dillashaw grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by T.J. Dillashaw
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Lauzon
Dillashaw moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
T.J. Dillashaw is in half guard over Lauzon
T.J. Dillashaw tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
T.J. Dillashaw passes momentarily but Joe Lauzon sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Lauzon
T.J. Dillashaw looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
T.J. Dillashaw forces Joe Lauzon to open his guard.
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Lauzon
Dillashaw 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!
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Lauzon
Good looking punches from T.J. Dillashaw on the ground
They could take their toll on Lauzon.
Lauzon's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Chin
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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T.J. Dillashaw goes with a looping right hand while Joe Lauzon jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lauzon seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lauzon is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! T.J. Dillashaw is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lauzon into his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dillashaw
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Joe Lauzon work his BJJ game.
Lauzon tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dillashaw tries to stand up!
Lauzon doesn't allow him!
Joe Lauzon is on his feet again.
Lauzon is standing while Dillashaw is on the ground on his back
T.J. Dillashaw kicks his legs trying to keep Joe Lauzon away.
Joe Lauzon takes a kick to the body.
Lauzon is standing while Dillashaw is on the ground on his back
T.J. Dillashaw kicks his legs trying to keep Joe Lauzon away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Lauzon is standing while Dillashaw is on the ground on his back
T.J. Dillashaw kicks his legs trying to keep Joe Lauzon away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Lauzon is standing while Dillashaw is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon decides to jump inside Dillashaw's guard.
Dillashaw didn't see that coming. Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw now.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Dillashaw struggles to free himself
Dillashaw struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Dillashaw struggles to free himself
Dillashaw is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
T.J. Dillashaw can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lauzon looks to work from half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to move to full guard
T.J. Dillashaw manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauzon succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw
Lauzon tries to jump to side mount.
T.J. Dillashaw closed his guard around Joe Lauzon.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Joe Lauzon looks to pass to mount...
Lauzon slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for T.J. Dillashaw.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Joe Lauzon tries to open Dillashaw's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joe Lauzon. Dillashaw is unable to cover himself now!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Lauzon gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at T.J. Dillashaw! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if T.J. Dillashaw doesn't defend himself!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Lauzon goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
T.J. Dillashaw breaks the lock and pushes away Joe Lauzon, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
T.J. Dillashaw 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
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Lauzon
Dillashaw tries to move to full mount
Dillashaw succeeds
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Dillashaw goes for an armbar!
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock and pushes away T.J. Dillashaw, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up T.J. Dillashaw. 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Dillashaw steps backwards away from Joe Lauzon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lauzon decides to launch some tentative punches
Dillashaw launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lauzon with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Quick hook by Joe Lauzon
Good shot! Dillashaw has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Dillashaw fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lauzon sprawls and remains on his feet.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dillashaw is launching some bone breaking punches to Lauzon's ribs while in the clinch.
Lauzon blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
T.J. Dillashaw tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Joe Lauzon
T.J. Dillashaw fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
T.J. Dillashaw fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Lauzon blocks and pushes his opponent.
Dillashaw misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches T.J. Dillashaw's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
T.J. Dillashaw storms over Lauzon with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Dillashaw doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lauzon's face with his elbows!
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon works on the ground with his fingers over Dillashaw's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Dillashaw time to recover. T.J. Dillashaw seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to T.J. Dillashaw.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joe Lauzon can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
T.J. Dillashaw didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw
Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Dillashaw's eyes...
Lauzon is locking that Kneebar...
Lauzon is locking that Kneebar...
Dillashaw rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! T.J. Dillashaw is standing now.
Dillashaw is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon launches an up-kick intended for T.J. Dillashaw's head...
It lands flush with T.J. Dillashaw's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Lauzon climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Lauzon is holding T.J. Dillashaw's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
T.J. Dillashaw loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Lauzon sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Joe Lauzon looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Lauzon positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Dillashaw's being punished here!
Dillashaw's Forehead is beginning to swell
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillashaw 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.
Dillashaw misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon sits high on T.J. Dillashaw's chest and pulls his leg underneath Dillashaw's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Dillashaw's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Dillashaw's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Dillashaw's eyes...
Dillashaw tries to roll out. He's too quick for Joe Lauzon and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Lauzon and it cost him top position.
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dillashaw is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Joe Lauzon throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lauzon is locking that Armbar...
Lauzon is locking that Armbar...
Lauzon is locking that Armbar...
Lauzon is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Dillashaw breaks the lock showing some skills...
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillashaw 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.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Joe Lauzon takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over T.J. Dillashaw shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Lauzon is locking that Americana...
Dillashaw struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Dillashaw's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Dillashaw struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Mario Yamasaki breaks Joe Lauzon's lock! This is over! Dillashaw didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Joe Lauzon by Submission (Americana) at 2:10 Round 3
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/24 (67%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 501 s
Statistics: T.J. Dillashaw
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 528 s
What does TJ stand for? Maybe Totalled by Joe? What about TJ Grant? I don't love Dillashaw. I was happy when he beat Barao though, that was cool.
T.J. Dillashaw glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joe Lauzon can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lauzon looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by T.J. Dillashaw's punches
Lauzon measures the resilience of Dillashaw's chin with an uppercut while Dillashaw lands some great crosses.
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
T.J. Dillashaw didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Lauzon breaks the closed guard of T.J. Dillashaw and moves to half guard
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillashaw shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dillashaw tries to show some ground skills
Lauzon uses his strength to keep Lauzon at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Lauzon positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Dillashaw's being punished here!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Joe Lauzon takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over T.J. Dillashaw shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
Lauzon is locking that Americana...
T.J. Dillashaw breaks that americana attempt!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to move on the ground and shows Joe Lauzon a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Dillashaw's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground...
Lauzon knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Lauzon goes for an armbar!
T.J. Dillashaw breaks the lock and pushes away Joe Lauzon, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Good front kick from Dillashaw!
Joe Lauzon blocks
T.J. Dillashaw gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dillashaw is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Dillashaw ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
T.J. Dillashaw doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Dillashaw delivers a few accurate elbows!
Joe Lauzon blocks them all showing some great skills here.
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap T.J. Dillashaw in his guard...
Joe Lauzon moves to half guard.
T.J. Dillashaw is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Dillashaw's cheek from the guard.
T.J. Dillashaw uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
T.J. Dillashaw is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Dillashaw's cheek from the guard.
T.J. Dillashaw uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
T.J. Dillashaw is in half guard over Lauzon
Dillashaw tries to get a side mount...
Lauzon wraps his leg around T.J. Dillashaw leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dillashaw blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Dillashaw grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by T.J. Dillashaw
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Lauzon
Dillashaw moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
T.J. Dillashaw is in half guard over Lauzon
T.J. Dillashaw tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
T.J. Dillashaw passes momentarily but Joe Lauzon sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Lauzon
T.J. Dillashaw looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
T.J. Dillashaw forces Joe Lauzon to open his guard.
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Lauzon
Dillashaw 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!
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Lauzon
Good looking punches from T.J. Dillashaw on the ground
They could take their toll on Lauzon.
Lauzon's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Chin
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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T.J. Dillashaw goes with a looping right hand while Joe Lauzon jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Lauzon seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Lauzon is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! T.J. Dillashaw is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lauzon into his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dillashaw
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Joe Lauzon work his BJJ game.
Lauzon tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dillashaw tries to stand up!
Lauzon doesn't allow him!
Joe Lauzon is on his feet again.
Lauzon is standing while Dillashaw is on the ground on his back
T.J. Dillashaw kicks his legs trying to keep Joe Lauzon away.
Joe Lauzon takes a kick to the body.
Lauzon is standing while Dillashaw is on the ground on his back
T.J. Dillashaw kicks his legs trying to keep Joe Lauzon away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Lauzon is standing while Dillashaw is on the ground on his back
T.J. Dillashaw kicks his legs trying to keep Joe Lauzon away.
No damage done by those kicks.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Lauzon is standing while Dillashaw is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon decides to jump inside Dillashaw's guard.
Dillashaw didn't see that coming. Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw now.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Dillashaw struggles to free himself
Dillashaw struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Dillashaw struggles to free himself
Dillashaw is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw
Joe Lauzon tries to pass to half guard...
T.J. Dillashaw can't prevent his opponent from passing. Lauzon looks to work from half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to move to full guard
T.J. Dillashaw manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Lauzon tries to escape from the closed guard
Lauzon succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw
Lauzon tries to jump to side mount.
T.J. Dillashaw closed his guard around Joe Lauzon.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Joe Lauzon looks to pass to mount...
Lauzon slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for T.J. Dillashaw.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Joe Lauzon tries to open Dillashaw's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Joe Lauzon. Dillashaw is unable to cover himself now!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Lauzon gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at T.J. Dillashaw! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if T.J. Dillashaw doesn't defend himself!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Lauzon goes for an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
T.J. Dillashaw breaks the lock and pushes away Joe Lauzon, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
T.J. Dillashaw 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
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Lauzon
Dillashaw tries to move to full mount
Dillashaw succeeds
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Dillashaw goes for an armbar!
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock and pushes away T.J. Dillashaw, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up T.J. Dillashaw. 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 Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Dillashaw steps backwards away from Joe Lauzon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Lauzon decides to launch some tentative punches
Dillashaw launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lauzon with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Quick hook by Joe Lauzon
Good shot! Dillashaw has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Dillashaw fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lauzon sprawls and remains on his feet.
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Dillashaw is launching some bone breaking punches to Lauzon's ribs while in the clinch.
Lauzon blocks.
The fighters are clinching.
T.J. Dillashaw tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Joe Lauzon
T.J. Dillashaw fails to take him down and both fighter are still standing
T.J. Dillashaw fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Lauzon blocks and pushes his opponent.
Dillashaw misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches T.J. Dillashaw's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Lauzon is in closed guard... Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
T.J. Dillashaw storms over Lauzon with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Dillashaw doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Lauzon's face with his elbows!
T.J. Dillashaw is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon works on the ground with his fingers over Dillashaw's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki saw it!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to give Dillashaw time to recover. T.J. Dillashaw seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to T.J. Dillashaw.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joe Lauzon can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
T.J. Dillashaw didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw
Lauzon is in open guard over Dillashaw... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Joe Lauzon appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Dillashaw's eyes...
Lauzon is locking that Kneebar...
Lauzon is locking that Kneebar...
Dillashaw rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! T.J. Dillashaw is standing now.
Dillashaw is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon launches an up-kick intended for T.J. Dillashaw's head...
It lands flush with T.J. Dillashaw's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Joe Lauzon. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Lauzon climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Lauzon is holding T.J. Dillashaw's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
T.J. Dillashaw loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Joe Lauzon keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Lauzon sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Joe Lauzon looks to mount T.J. Dillashaw...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Lauzon positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Dillashaw's being punished here!
Dillashaw's Forehead is beginning to swell
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillashaw 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.
Dillashaw misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon sits high on T.J. Dillashaw's chest and pulls his leg underneath Dillashaw's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Dillashaw's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Dillashaw's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Dillashaw's eyes...
Dillashaw tries to roll out. He's too quick for Joe Lauzon and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Lauzon and it cost him top position.
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Lauzon
Dillashaw is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Joe Lauzon throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Lauzon is locking that Armbar...
Lauzon is locking that Armbar...
Lauzon is locking that Armbar...
Lauzon is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Dillashaw breaks the lock showing some skills...
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Dillashaw 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.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Joe Lauzon takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over T.J. Dillashaw shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Lauzon is locking that Americana...
Dillashaw struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Dillashaw's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Dillashaw struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Mario Yamasaki breaks Joe Lauzon's lock! This is over! Dillashaw didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Joe Lauzon by Submission (Americana) at 2:10 Round 3
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 6/8 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/24 (67%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 501 s
Statistics: T.J. Dillashaw
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 10/20 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 528 s
What does TJ stand for? Maybe Totalled by Joe? What about TJ Grant? I don't love Dillashaw. I was happy when he beat Barao though, that was cool.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!