Post by The Sandmen on Oct 17, 2016 20:27:56 GMT -5
Joe Lauzon glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Matt Serra glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lauzon has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Lauzon with uppercuts!
Nothing that Lauzon must fear as he blocks nicely
Serra misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon has found an opening in the defense of Serra, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Serra's ribs.
Serra studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lauzon looks to be in very good shape.
A left hook from Lauzon
grazes the chin of Serra.
Serra's Chin is beginning to swell
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Serra goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Serra
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Serra is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Serra
Lauzon moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Serra put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Serra
Lauzon is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Matt Serra's guard...
Joe Lauzon forces Matt Serra to open his guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Serra
Deep breaths from Matt Serra who tries a hammer punch to Lauzon's ribs.
Lauzon blocks those punches
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Serra
Lauzon is in open guard over Serra... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Serra rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Punishing hold!
Lauzon blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Serra's guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Serra
Lauzon is in open guard over Serra... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Serra rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Serra 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 Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Serra put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Serra
Serra breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Serra is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lauzon into his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Serra
Lauzon is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Serra
Lauzon tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Serra
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Joe Lauzon work his BJJ game.
Lauzon tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Serra from the side mount!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Matt Serra
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Matt Serra...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Matt Serra
Joe Lauzon isolates Matt Serra's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Matt Serra is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lauzon
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra breaks the closed guard of Joe Lauzon and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Serra tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Matt Serra.
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Round 2
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Lauzon launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Serra's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Joe Lauzon tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Serra's face
Lauzon decides to launch some tentative punches
Matt Serra takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lauzon's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Mouth
Serra wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Serra moves forward and holds Lauzon
Joe Lauzon pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Joe Lauzon
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Lauzon hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon slightly pushes Serra into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Serra showing excellent timing, blasts Joe Lauzon with a right hand.
Great hook by Matt Serra! Joe Lauzon is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Nose
Serra is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Matt Serra decides to jump inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Serra is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Lauzon
Serra moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Serra misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Serra
He is not able to do it
Matt Serra is in open guard over Lauzon
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon can't prevent his opponent from passing. Serra looks to work from half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Lauzon
Matt Serra wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Serra drills Joe Lauzon's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Lauzon
Serra tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Matt Serra aggressively and repeatedly punches Lauzon.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lauzon's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Chin
Matt Serra is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Joe Lauzon put Serra in half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon 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 Serra's moves.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Lauzon
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lauzon's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Serra
Serra is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Joe Lauzon, who is barely covering up!
Matt Serra is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Matt Serra tries to free his leg...
Matt Serra uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lauzon's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is taking this opportunity to rest.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Serra tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Matt Serra moves to better his position on the ground...
Matt Serra viciously slams hammer blows to Lauzon's face!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Forehead
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Serra goes for an armbar!
Lauzon's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Serra is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Joe Lauzon taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Matt Serra by Submission (Armbar) at 3:59 Round 2
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 358 s
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/18 (78%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 347 s
Serra Lauzominated Joe.
Matt Serra glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lauzon has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Matt Serra is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Lauzon with uppercuts!
Nothing that Lauzon must fear as he blocks nicely
Serra misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon has found an opening in the defense of Serra, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Serra's ribs.
Serra studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Lauzon looks to be in very good shape.
A left hook from Lauzon
grazes the chin of Serra.
Serra's Chin is beginning to swell
Joe Lauzon tries to bring the fight to the ground
Serra goes down.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Serra
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Serra is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Serra
Lauzon moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Serra put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Serra
Lauzon is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lauzon is trying to counter now!
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Matt Serra's guard...
Joe Lauzon forces Matt Serra to open his guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Serra
Deep breaths from Matt Serra who tries a hammer punch to Lauzon's ribs.
Lauzon blocks those punches
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Serra
Lauzon is in open guard over Serra... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Serra rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Serra tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Serra isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Punishing hold!
Lauzon blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Serra's guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Serra
Serra tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He is not able to do it
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Serra
Lauzon is in open guard over Serra... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Serra rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Serra looks to counter!
Serra 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 Serra
Matt Serra tries to close the guard.
Serra put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Serra
Serra breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Joe Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Matt Serra is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Lauzon into his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Serra
Matt Serra launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Serra
Lauzon is in closed guard... Serra tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Serra gets sloppy and Joe Lauzon tries to take advantage...
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Matt Serra's guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Serra
Matt Serra attempts to move to full guard
Matt Serra manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Serra
Lauzon tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Serra
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Joe Lauzon work his BJJ game.
Lauzon tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Serra from the side mount!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Matt Serra
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Matt Serra...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Matt Serra
Joe Lauzon isolates Matt Serra's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Matt Serra is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Matt Serra
Matt Serra tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Matt Serra is in closed guard over Lauzon
Matt Serra tries to better his position on the ground...
Serra breaks the closed guard of Joe Lauzon and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Matt Serra is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Serra tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Matt Serra.
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Round 2
=========================================
Lauzon launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Serra's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Joe Lauzon tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Serra's face
Lauzon decides to launch some tentative punches
Matt Serra takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Lauzon's Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Mouth
Serra wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Serra moves forward and holds Lauzon
Joe Lauzon pushes away Serra trying to keep the fight at striking range
Serra doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Joe Lauzon
The fighters are clinching.
Matt Serra postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Lauzon hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joe Lauzon slightly pushes Serra into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Serra showing excellent timing, blasts Joe Lauzon with a right hand.
Great hook by Matt Serra! Joe Lauzon is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Nose
Serra is standing while Lauzon is on the ground on his back
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Matt Serra decides to jump inside Lauzon's guard.
Lauzon didn't see that coming. Serra is in open guard over Lauzon now.
Matt Serra is in open guard over Lauzon
Serra moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Serra misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Serra
He is not able to do it
Matt Serra is in open guard over Lauzon
Matt Serra tries to pass to half guard...
Joe Lauzon can't prevent his opponent from passing. Serra looks to work from half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Lauzon
Matt Serra wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Serra drills Joe Lauzon's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in half guard over Lauzon
Serra tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Matt Serra aggressively and repeatedly punches Lauzon.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Lauzon's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Chin
Matt Serra is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Joe Lauzon put Serra in half guard.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon 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 Serra's moves.
Matt Serra is in half guard over Lauzon
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lauzon's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Serra
Serra is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Joe Lauzon, who is barely covering up!
Matt Serra is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Matt Serra tries to free his leg...
Matt Serra uses some of his skill by jumping out of Lauzon's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Matt Serra is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon is taking this opportunity to rest.
Matt Serra is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Serra tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Matt Serra is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Matt Serra moves to better his position on the ground...
Matt Serra viciously slams hammer blows to Lauzon's face!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Forehead
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Matt Serra is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Serra goes for an armbar!
Lauzon's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Serra is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Joe Lauzon taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Matt Serra by Submission (Armbar) at 3:59 Round 2
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 358 s
Statistics: Matt Serra
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/18 (78%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 347 s
Serra Lauzominated Joe.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!