Post by The Sandmen on May 10, 2016 9:55:17 GMT -5
Joe Lauzon glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ryan Hall looks very relaxed.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Quick hook by Joe Lauzon
Good shot! Hall has reasons to be worried.
Hall cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lauzon can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Quick hook by Joe Lauzon
Good shot! Hall has reasons to be worried.
Lauzon moves forward looking for some action
Joe Lauzon shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Ryan Hall tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lauzon is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ryan Hall tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lauzon is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon gets control of Ryan Hall's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Ryan Hall shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon struggles and launches a few punches to Hall's head
Nothing from this... Joe Lauzon seems frustrated.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lauzon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Joe Lauzon
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Lauzon tries to move to full mount
Lauzon succeeds
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Ryan Hall tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Ryan Hall uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall passes momentarily but Joe Lauzon regains full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Hall blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Lauzon misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hall struggles on the ground and tries to break Joe Lauzon's guard...
Lauzon doesn't want to free his opponent and Hall continues in closed guard
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Hall's ribs.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ryan Hall realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Hall decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon did not see that coming! Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Terrible one sided match... Hall was not ready to fight a fighter of Joe Lauzon caliber.
Ryan Hall pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Joe Lauzon struggles not allowing Ryan Hall improve his position.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Hall moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Hall is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon shows great balance while pushing away Ryan Hall
Lauzon throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Hall is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauzon Hyper-extended his arm
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Hall moves on the ground
Ryan Hall moves to side mount
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Hall shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Lauzon pushes Ryan Hall forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Hall launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Lauzon's ribs.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Lauzon, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hall won't budge, forcing Lauzon to pull guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Hall struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Hall keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Ryan Hall postures up and breaks the triangle.
Lauzon misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ryan Hall tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Ryan Hall goes for an americana!
Lauzon breaks free.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joe Lauzon launches a body shot
Hall evades.
Hall misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ryan Hall didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Lauzon is in open guard over Hall... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Hall rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Ryan Hall is standing now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Hall is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon was tooling Ryan Hall for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ryan Hall lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Hall opts to jump inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Hall tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall pushes Lauzon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Hall who is in full mount! Lauzon is in trouble now!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Ryan Hall isolates Joe Lauzon's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Joe Lauzon is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Lauzon tries to escape from the full mount...
Ryan Hall is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Hall uses his strength to keep Hall at a disadvantage
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Hall tries to move to full mount!
Lauzon won't allow him to take this position easily.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ryan Hall tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Ryan Hall postures up and breaks the triangle.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall moves on the ground
Ryan Hall moves to side mount
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn in and scramble out. Ryan Hall timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Joe Lauzon slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Ryan Hall work his BJJ game.
Ryan Hall isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hall is locking that Kimura...
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Lauzon blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hall's guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Hall reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lauzon blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall tries to close the guard.
Hall put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Lauzon is moving on the ground...
Hall tries to counter Lauzon's moves on the ground.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Lauzon is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Hall in his guard...
Joe Lauzon moves to half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Ryan Hall slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ryan Hall slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Hall is trying to counter now!
Ryan Hall decides to jump inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Hall is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Ryan Hall, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ryan Hall is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lauzon into his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Hall tries an armbar from the bottom!
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
Hall breaks free.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall tries to show some ground skills
Ryan Hall put Lauzon in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
That leglock from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
That leglock from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Lauzon hyper-extended his left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
Lauzon is able to break the lock.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Ryan Hall slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ryan Hall slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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.
Hall launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lauzon's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Hall moves backwards and Joe Lauzon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A left hook from Lauzon
grazes the chin of Hall.
Hall's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lauzon decides to launch some tentative punches
Hall launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lauzon with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hall into his guard.
Lauzon ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Stand up! This is what Lauzon's cornermen are shouting. Ryan Hall is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Ryan Hall looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall forces Joe Lauzon to open his guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
That leglock looks tight...
Lauzon is able to break the lock.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hall looks to work from half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Hall is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Ryan Hall is cooling the fight on the ground
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Hall keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Hall keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Hall's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Ryan Hall slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ryan Hall slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ryan Hall decides to jump inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Hall is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ryan Hall moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Joe Lauzon
Hall is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Lauzon launches a kick
but Ryan Hall avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Hall fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Hall moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Hall launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lauzon is covering himself! Hall tries to force the situation and Lauzon clumsily gives his back!
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 4
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Joe Lauzon fakes a punch and launches himself over Ryan Hall
Hall counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn away and scramble out. Ryan Hall takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
That rear naked choke from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Hall is locking that rear naked choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Hall is locking that rear naked choke...
Joe Lauzon is trying to find an escape but it's too deep! He's forced to tap out before going to sleep!
Winner is Ryan Hall by Submission (rear naked choke) at 0:55 Round 4
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 10/14 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 604 s
Statistics: Ryan Hall
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 595 s
I don;t think anyone picked Hall to win. This was a submission superfest. In the end, Lauzon became exhausted from his attempts and defences and Hall still had enough left in the tank to lock in the Rear Nude Choke and get the sub win for the upset.
Ryan Hall looks very relaxed.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Quick hook by Joe Lauzon
Good shot! Hall has reasons to be worried.
Hall cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lauzon can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Quick hook by Joe Lauzon
Good shot! Hall has reasons to be worried.
Lauzon moves forward looking for some action
Joe Lauzon shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Ryan Hall tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lauzon is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Ryan Hall tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Lauzon is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon gets control of Ryan Hall's neck and attempts a guillotine!
Ryan Hall shakes him off and staves off danger.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon struggles and launches a few punches to Hall's head
Nothing from this... Joe Lauzon seems frustrated.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Lauzon grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Joe Lauzon
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Lauzon tries to move to full mount
Lauzon succeeds
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Joe Lauzon tries to better his position on the ground...
Ryan Hall tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Ryan Hall uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall passes momentarily but Joe Lauzon regains full guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Hall blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Lauzon misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hall struggles on the ground and tries to break Joe Lauzon's guard...
Lauzon doesn't want to free his opponent and Hall continues in closed guard
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Hall's ribs.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Lauzon throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Ryan Hall realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Hall decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon did not see that coming! Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall is looking to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Terrible one sided match... Hall was not ready to fight a fighter of Joe Lauzon caliber.
Ryan Hall pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Joe Lauzon struggles not allowing Ryan Hall improve his position.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Hall moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall is cooling the fight on the ground
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Lauzon throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
Hall is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon shows great balance while pushing away Ryan Hall
Lauzon throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Hall is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lauzon Hyper-extended his arm
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Hall moves on the ground
Ryan Hall moves to side mount
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Hall shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Lauzon pushes Ryan Hall forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Hall launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Lauzon's ribs.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Lauzon, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hall won't budge, forcing Lauzon to pull guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Hall tries to escape from closed guard...
Hall struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Hall keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Ryan Hall postures up and breaks the triangle.
Lauzon misses a step and Ryan Hall sees an opportunity to counter him!
Ryan Hall tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Ryan Hall goes for an americana!
Lauzon breaks free.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joe Lauzon launches a body shot
Hall evades.
Hall misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Lauzon fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ryan Hall didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
Lauzon is in open guard over Hall... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Hall rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Ryan Hall is standing now.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Hall is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon was tooling Ryan Hall for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ryan Hall lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Hall opts to jump inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Hall tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall pushes Lauzon's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Hall who is in full mount! Lauzon is in trouble now!
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Ryan Hall isolates Joe Lauzon's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Joe Lauzon is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Ryan Hall uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Lauzon tries to escape from the full mount...
Ryan Hall is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Ryan Hall keeps control and remains in side mount.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Hall uses his strength to keep Hall at a disadvantage
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Ryan Hall tries to take advantage...
Hall tries to move to full mount!
Lauzon won't allow him to take this position easily.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Ryan Hall tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lauzon goes down.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Ryan Hall postures up and breaks the triangle.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall moves on the ground
Ryan Hall moves to side mount
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn in and scramble out. Ryan Hall timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Joe Lauzon slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Hall
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Ryan Hall work his BJJ game.
Ryan Hall isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hall is locking that Kimura...
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Lauzon blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hall's guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Hall reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Lauzon blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Hall
Ryan Hall tries to close the guard.
Hall put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Lauzon is moving on the ground...
Hall tries to counter Lauzon's moves on the ground.
Lauzon clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Lauzon is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and trap Ryan Hall in his guard...
Joe Lauzon moves to half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Ryan Hall slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ryan Hall slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Hall is trying to counter now!
Ryan Hall decides to jump inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Hall is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Ryan Hall, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ryan Hall is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lauzon into his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Hall
Hall tries an armbar from the bottom!
Joe Lauzon breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Joe Lauzon goes for an americana!
Hall breaks free.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hall tries to show some ground skills
Ryan Hall put Lauzon in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Hall grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Hall
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
That leglock from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
That leglock from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Lauzon hyper-extended his left leg
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Lauzon struggles to free himself
Lauzon is able to break the lock.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Ryan Hall slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ryan Hall slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Herb Dean 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.
Hall launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Lauzon's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Hall moves backwards and Joe Lauzon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A left hook from Lauzon
grazes the chin of Hall.
Hall's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lauzon decides to launch some tentative punches
Hall launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Lauzon with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joe Lauzon is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Hall into his guard.
Lauzon ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Stand up! This is what Lauzon's cornermen are shouting. Ryan Hall is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Ryan Hall looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall forces Joe Lauzon to open his guard.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
That leglock looks tight...
Lauzon is able to break the lock.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hall looks to work from half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Hall is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Ryan Hall is cooling the fight on the ground
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Hall keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Hall keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Hall's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Lauzon
Lauzon attempts a triangle from bottom! Ryan Hall slips out. Lauzon quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Ryan Hall slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Hall tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ryan Hall decides to jump inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Hall is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Ryan Hall moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Joe Lauzon
Hall is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Ryan Hall looks to counter!
Lauzon launches a kick
but Ryan Hall avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Hall fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joe Lauzon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Hall
He is not able to do it
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Lauzon
Hall moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Hall launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Lauzon is covering himself! Hall tries to force the situation and Lauzon clumsily gives his back!
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 4
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Joe Lauzon fakes a punch and launches himself over Ryan Hall
Hall counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Ryan Hall attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Hall catches Joe Lauzon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hall.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Lauzon
Ryan Hall tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Ryan Hall manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Ryan Hall is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to turn away and scramble out. Ryan Hall takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Punishing hold!
That rear naked choke from Ryan Hall appears to be unbreakable
Hall is locking that rear naked choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Lauzon's eyes...
Hall is locking that rear naked choke...
Joe Lauzon is trying to find an escape but it's too deep! He's forced to tap out before going to sleep!
Winner is Ryan Hall by Submission (rear naked choke) at 0:55 Round 4
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 10/14 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/6 (33%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 604 s
Statistics: Ryan Hall
Punches 2/6 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 595 s
I don;t think anyone picked Hall to win. This was a submission superfest. In the end, Lauzon became exhausted from his attempts and defences and Hall still had enough left in the tank to lock in the Rear Nude Choke and get the sub win for the upset.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!