Post by The Sandmen on Mar 10, 2017 9:31:48 GMT -5
Joe Lauzon doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks very relaxed.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Joe Lauzon and Tatsuya Kawajiri touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Lauzon showing excellent timing, blasts Tatsuya Kawajiri with a right hand.
Great hook by Joe Lauzon! Tatsuya Kawajiri is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Kawajiri's Nose is beginning to swell
Lauzon is standing while Kawajiri is on the ground on his back
Lauzon has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Joe Lauzon steps back and allows Kawajiri to get back to his feet.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is on his feet again.
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Tatsuya Kawajiri's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Lauzon is in closed guard... Kawajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Joe Lauzon forces Tatsuya Kawajiri to open his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kawajiri is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Lauzon tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Kawajiri
Lauzon sits over his knees and pushes away Kawajiri's leg!
Kawajiri closes his legs around Joe Lauzon's leg. Lauzon is not able to move away now!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri 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.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to turn in and scramble out. Joe Lauzon timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Kawajiri's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That guillotine looks tight...
Tatsuya Kawajiri slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Lauzon
Kawajiri tries to move to full mount
Kawajiri's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Kawajiri
He succeeds!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Lauzon
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Lauzon
Kawajiri use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering him!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Kawajiri uses his strength to keep Kawajiri at a disadvantage
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Kawajiri throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Tatsuya Kawajiri in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Kawajiri spins out, but Joe Lauzon was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Kawajiri is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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.
Tatsuya Kawajiri swings...
...no good.
Kawajiri is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Tatsuya Kawajiri in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Lauzon put Tatsuya Kawajiri in closed guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Lauzon
Kawajiri is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon isolates Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tatsuya Kawajiri is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Kawajiri tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kawajiri tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon pushes Kawajiri's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lauzon who is in full mount! Kawajiri is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Kawajiri breaks the lock showing some skills...
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
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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Crisp uppercut by Kawajiri followed by a hard jab
Joe Lauzon stumbles back.
Kawajiri tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kawajiri is clinching with Lauzon.
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon grab one of Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Joe Lauzon throw Kawajiri to the mat like a ragdoll
Lauzon is standing while Kawajiri is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Kawajiri's guard.
Kawajiri didn't see that coming. Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kawajiri is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Kawajiri tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Lauzon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Tatsuya Kawajiri holds Joe Lauzon and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Lauzon ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Lauzon is in closed guard... Kawajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Lauzon is in closed guard... Kawajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Kawajiri fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Joe Lauzon's arm and tries an armbar!
Lauzon holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Lauzon's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Tatsuya Kawajiri.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri 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.
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Kawajiri is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Joe Lauzon is in Kawajiri open guard now
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Lauzon moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to close the guard.
Kawajiri put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Joe Lauzon forces Tatsuya Kawajiri to open his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Lauzon's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Lauzon tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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.
Pulverizing punch to Kawajiri's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Left eye
Kawajiri moves forward looking for some action
Joe Lauzon struggles a bit before breaking Kawajiri's attemp of grappling
Not a desiderable position that Kawajiri is in now. Joe Lauzon is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kawajiri is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kawajiri is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Kawajiri tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Some nice shots from Tatsuya Kawajiri
miss their mark.
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Lauzon
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Kawajiri jumps and tries to free his leg! Lauzon doesn't allow this but Tatsuya Kawajiri is able to get half guard here.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kawajiri blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Tatsuya Kawajiri postures up and breaks the triangle.
Kawajiri is trying to counter now!
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Joe Lauzon put Kawajiri in half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Lauzon
Tatsuya Kawajiri hovers above Lauzon
Joe Lauzon stops him from throwing strikes.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Lauzon
Kawajiri tries to escape from closed guard...
Kawajiri struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Kawajiri throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Blocked by Lauzon.
Kawajiri misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kawajiri blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kawajiri blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Kawajiri tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to open Lauzon's guard...
Lauzon breaks the lock and covers himself from Kawajiri's punches
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Brilliant combination from Joe Lauzon
that forces Kawajiri to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Not a desiderable position that Kawajiri is in now. Joe Lauzon is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lauzon is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Joe Lauzon isolates Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tatsuya Kawajiri is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to counter!
Kawajiri 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.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Kawajiri is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lauzon's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Kawajiri's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kawajiri's side.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Tatsuya Kawajiri is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Kawajiri tries to move to full mount!
Lauzon won't allow him to take this position easily.
Kawajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Tatsuya Kawajiri in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Tatsuya Kawajiri a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Kawajiri tries to get a side mount...
Lauzon wraps his leg around Tatsuya Kawajiri leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to free his leg
Joe Lauzon moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Tatsuya Kawajiri and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kawajiri pushes Joe Lauzon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kawajiri blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Lauzon misses a step and Tatsuya Kawajiri sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kawajiri tries to open up Joe Lauzon's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lauzon in the side of the head
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Kawajiri
He succeeds!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Lauzon
Kawajiri tries to escape from the closed guard
Kawajiri succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Tatsuya Kawajiri charges at Lauzon throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Lauzon is rocked!
Lauzon's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Forehead
Nice punch by Tatsuya Kawajiri
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Kawajiri throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Lauzon's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lauzon jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Joe Lauzon pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kawajiri launches a few hard punches to Joe Lauzon's ribs!
Lauzon struggles and protects himself.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kawajiri is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kawajiri launches a few hard punches to Joe Lauzon's ribs!
Joe Lauzon's ribs shows the damage! Tatsuya Kawajiri is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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.
Kawajiri misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big mistake from Tatsuya Kawajiri! Lauzon tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Kawajiri's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Kawajiri struggles to free himself
Lauzon is unable to lock that and Kawajiri breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Tatsuya Kawajiri doesn't let Joe Lauzon get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Kawajiri tries to take Joe Lauzon down... Lauzon stumbles backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lauzon's jaw!
Lauzon's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Kawajiri and Joe Lauzon are cliched up against the cage. Kawajiri steps for a throw
Joe Lauzon is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Kawajiri is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kawajiri delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lauzon is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon
Lauzon has given his back to Tatsuya Kawajiri who is trying to get one hook in!
Tatsuya Kawajiri has one hook in!
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Tatsuya Kawajiri slides his arm under Joe Lauzon's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Tatsuya Kawajiri appears to be unbreakable
Joe Lauzon pushes up and slides Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm over his chin.
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Tatsuya Kawajiri aggressively and repeatedly punches Lauzon.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Kawajiri has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lauzon.
Nicely done! Kawajiri now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Lauzon, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Kawajiri moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Lauzon is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Kawajiri tries to use some of his tricky moves but Kawajiri's is smart enough to counter him.
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Joe Lauzon! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Joe Lauzon doesn't defend himself!
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Lauzon, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Kawajiri moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Lauzon has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Lauzon is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Kawajiri tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves to better his position on the ground...
Tatsuya Kawajiri viciously slams hammer blows to Lauzon's face!
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Lauzon has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Lauzon is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Lauzon!
Kawajiri has one of his arm over Joe Lauzon's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri tries to end this with a RNC!
Lauzon manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Kawajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Lauzon has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Lauzon is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Lauzon is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Kawajiri tries to use some of his tricky moves but Kawajiri's is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to counter!
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Lauzon
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Forehead
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lauzon doesn't fight back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Lauzon, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Kawajiri moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Lauzon!
Kawajiri has one of his arm over Joe Lauzon's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Lauzon, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Kawajiri moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Tatsuya Kawajiri slides his arm under Joe Lauzon's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Kawajiri is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Punishing hold!
Kawajiri is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Joe Lauzon pushes up and slides Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm over his chin.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Kawajiri decides to launch some tentative punches
Tatsuya Kawajiri takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Lauzon.
Kawajiri throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Lauzon's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Chin
Tatsuya Kawajiri is opening up on Lauzon and raining down combinations!
Lauzon's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Chin
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Joe Lauzon! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Kawajiri grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Lauzon
Kawajiri tries to open up Joe Lauzon's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lauzon in the side of the head
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kawajiri moves on the ground
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves to side mount
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Kawajiri 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!
Lauzon's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Kawajiri tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri rolls Joe Lauzon to his stomach and takes his back!
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon
Tatsuya Kawajiri was tooling Joe Lauzon for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Joe Lauzon lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws his leg over Joe Lauzon's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Tatsuya Kawajiri's rear naked choke attempt!
Joe Lauzon frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Tatsuya Kawajiri and ends up on top!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Terrible one sided match... Lauzon was not ready to fight a fighter of Tatsuya Kawajiri caliber.
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Lauzon is in closed guard... Kawajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Kawajiri tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tatsuya Kawajiri controls the situation despite Joe Lauzon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Kawajiri fires a barrage of punches at Lauzon's head!
This is bad! Kawajiri is just pounding on Joe Lauzon's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough! The fight is over! Lauzon was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Tatsuya Kawajiri by TKO (GnP) at 2:55 Round 5
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 965 s
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 15/25 (60%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 49/84 (58%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 988 s
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks very relaxed.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Joe Lauzon and Tatsuya Kawajiri touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Lauzon showing excellent timing, blasts Tatsuya Kawajiri with a right hand.
Great hook by Joe Lauzon! Tatsuya Kawajiri is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Kawajiri's Nose is beginning to swell
Lauzon is standing while Kawajiri is on the ground on his back
Lauzon has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Joe Lauzon steps back and allows Kawajiri to get back to his feet.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is on his feet again.
Joe Lauzon attempts a sweep single...
Joe Lauzon catches Tatsuya Kawajiri's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Lauzon.
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Lauzon is in closed guard... Kawajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Joe Lauzon uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Lauzon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Joe Lauzon forces Tatsuya Kawajiri to open his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kawajiri is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Lauzon tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Kawajiri
Lauzon sits over his knees and pushes away Kawajiri's leg!
Kawajiri closes his legs around Joe Lauzon's leg. Lauzon is not able to move away now!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri 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.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to turn in and scramble out. Joe Lauzon timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Kawajiri's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That guillotine looks tight...
Tatsuya Kawajiri slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Lauzon
Kawajiri tries to move to full mount
Kawajiri's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Joe Lauzon looks to counter!
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Kawajiri
He succeeds!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Lauzon
Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to posture up and open Joe Lauzon's guard...
Joe Lauzon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Lauzon
Kawajiri use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) is cheering him!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Kawajiri uses his strength to keep Kawajiri at a disadvantage
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Kawajiri throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Tatsuya Kawajiri in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Kawajiri spins out, but Joe Lauzon was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Kawajiri is too good and managed to back out of danger.
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.
Tatsuya Kawajiri swings...
...no good.
Kawajiri is holding Joe Lauzon's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joe Lauzon loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Tatsuya Kawajiri in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Joe Lauzon tries to close the guard.
Lauzon put Tatsuya Kawajiri in closed guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Lauzon
Kawajiri is in closed guard... Lauzon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri!
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon isolates Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tatsuya Kawajiri is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Kawajiri tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kawajiri tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon pushes Kawajiri's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Lauzon who is in full mount! Kawajiri is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Kawajiri breaks the lock showing some skills...
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
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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Crisp uppercut by Kawajiri followed by a hard jab
Joe Lauzon stumbles back.
Kawajiri tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kawajiri is clinching with Lauzon.
The fighters are clinching.
Lauzon grab one of Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Joe Lauzon throw Kawajiri to the mat like a ragdoll
Lauzon is standing while Kawajiri is on the ground on his back
Joe Lauzon opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Kawajiri's guard.
Kawajiri didn't see that coming. Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri now.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kawajiri is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Kawajiri tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Lauzon use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Tatsuya Kawajiri holds Joe Lauzon and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri measures the resilience of Lauzon's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lauzon's side.
Lauzon ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Lauzon is in closed guard... Kawajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Lauzon is in closed guard... Kawajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Kawajiri fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Joe Lauzon's arm and tries an armbar!
Lauzon holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Lauzon's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Tatsuya Kawajiri.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri attempts to trap Joe Lauzon in his guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to switch to full guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri 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.
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Kawajiri is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Lauzon struggles on the ground and tries to break Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Joe Lauzon is in Kawajiri open guard now
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Lauzon moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to close the guard.
Kawajiri put Joe Lauzon in closed guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Joe Lauzon forces Tatsuya Kawajiri to open his guard.
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Lauzon's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Lauzon tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
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.
Pulverizing punch to Kawajiri's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Left eye
Kawajiri moves forward looking for some action
Joe Lauzon struggles a bit before breaking Kawajiri's attemp of grappling
Not a desiderable position that Kawajiri is in now. Joe Lauzon is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Joe Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kawajiri is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Joe Lauzon is in open guard over Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon tries to finish with a leg lock!
Kawajiri is able to break the lock.
Joe Lauzon gets sloppy and Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to take advantage...
Kawajiri tries to close his guard around Lauzon
He succeeds!
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon is looking to pass Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Joe Lauzon gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Joe Lauzon is in half guard over Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Some nice shots from Tatsuya Kawajiri
miss their mark.
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Lauzon
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes Joe Lauzon against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Kawajiri jumps and tries to free his leg! Lauzon doesn't allow this but Tatsuya Kawajiri is able to get half guard here.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kawajiri blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon throws up a triangle attempt!
Tatsuya Kawajiri postures up and breaks the triangle.
Kawajiri is trying to counter now!
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Lauzon tries to show some ground skills
Joe Lauzon put Kawajiri in half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon attempts to move to full guard
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Lauzon
Tatsuya Kawajiri hovers above Lauzon
Joe Lauzon stops him from throwing strikes.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Lauzon
Kawajiri tries to escape from closed guard...
Kawajiri struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Kawajiri throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joe Lauzon
Blocked by Lauzon.
Kawajiri misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kawajiri blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Kawajiri blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Lauzon's guard.
Kawajiri tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to open Lauzon's guard...
Lauzon breaks the lock and covers himself from Kawajiri's punches
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Brilliant combination from Joe Lauzon
that forces Kawajiri to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Not a desiderable position that Kawajiri is in now. Joe Lauzon is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Lauzon is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Joe Lauzon uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Joe Lauzon slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Joe Lauzon isolates Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Tatsuya Kawajiri is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to counter!
Kawajiri 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.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to roll to his side and trap Joe Lauzon in his guard...
Joe Lauzon keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Joe Lauzon is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Kawajiri is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Lauzon's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon measures the resilience of Kawajiri's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kawajiri's side.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Tatsuya Kawajiri is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to pass Joe Lauzon's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Kawajiri tries to move to full mount!
Lauzon won't allow him to take this position easily.
Kawajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Joe Lauzon attempts to trap Tatsuya Kawajiri in his guard.
Joe Lauzon manages to switch to half guard.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Lauzon tries to move on the ground and shows Tatsuya Kawajiri a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Lauzon's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Kawajiri tries to get a side mount...
Lauzon wraps his leg around Tatsuya Kawajiri leg and prevents him from moving.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in half guard over Lauzon
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to free his leg
Joe Lauzon moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, Tennassee) are cheering for the fighters.
Tatsuya Kawajiri and Lauzon engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kawajiri pushes Joe Lauzon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Lauzon
Lauzon reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Kawajiri blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Lauzon misses a step and Tatsuya Kawajiri sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kawajiri tries to open up Joe Lauzon's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lauzon in the side of the head
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Lauzon tries to close his guard around Kawajiri
He succeeds!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in closed guard over Lauzon
Kawajiri tries to escape from the closed guard
Kawajiri succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Tatsuya Kawajiri charges at Lauzon throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Lauzon is rocked!
Lauzon's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Forehead
Nice punch by Tatsuya Kawajiri
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Kawajiri throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Lauzon's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Lauzon jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Joe Lauzon pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kawajiri launches a few hard punches to Joe Lauzon's ribs!
Lauzon struggles and protects himself.
Joe Lauzon tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kawajiri is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kawajiri launches a few hard punches to Joe Lauzon's ribs!
Joe Lauzon's ribs shows the damage! Tatsuya Kawajiri is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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.
Kawajiri misses a step and Joe Lauzon sees an opportunity to counter him!
Big mistake from Tatsuya Kawajiri! Lauzon tries to finish him off with a RNC!
Kawajiri's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Kawajiri struggles to free himself
Lauzon is unable to lock that and Kawajiri breaks the lock
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Lauzon gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Tatsuya Kawajiri doesn't let Joe Lauzon get in on his legs.
The fighters are clinching.
Kawajiri tries to take Joe Lauzon down... Lauzon stumbles backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Lauzon's jaw!
Lauzon's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Kawajiri and Joe Lauzon are cliched up against the cage. Kawajiri steps for a throw
Joe Lauzon is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Kawajiri is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kawajiri delivers a few accurate elbows!
Lauzon is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon
Lauzon has given his back to Tatsuya Kawajiri who is trying to get one hook in!
Tatsuya Kawajiri has one hook in!
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Tatsuya Kawajiri slides his arm under Joe Lauzon's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke from Tatsuya Kawajiri appears to be unbreakable
Joe Lauzon pushes up and slides Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm over his chin.
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Tatsuya Kawajiri aggressively and repeatedly punches Lauzon.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with one hook in
Kawajiri has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Lauzon.
Nicely done! Kawajiri now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Lauzon, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Kawajiri moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Lauzon is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Kawajiri tries to use some of his tricky moves but Kawajiri's is smart enough to counter him.
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Joe Lauzon! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Joe Lauzon doesn't defend himself!
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Lauzon, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Kawajiri moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Lauzon has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Lauzon is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Kawajiri tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves to better his position on the ground...
Tatsuya Kawajiri viciously slams hammer blows to Lauzon's face!
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Lauzon has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Lauzon is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Lauzon!
Kawajiri has one of his arm over Joe Lauzon's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri tries to end this with a RNC!
Lauzon manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Kawajiri clumsily fails here and it's time for Joe Lauzon to fight back!
Lauzon has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Lauzon is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Lauzon is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Kawajiri tries to use some of his tricky moves but Kawajiri's is smart enough to counter him.
Poorly executed technique. Tatsuya Kawajiri looks to counter!
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Lauzon
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Lauzon has a small cut in his Forehead
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri launches a barrage of elbows over Lauzon's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Lauzon doesn't fight back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Lauzon, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Kawajiri moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Lauzon!
Kawajiri has one of his arm over Joe Lauzon's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Kawajiri is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Lauzon, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Kawajiri moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 4:50 in the 4 round
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon with two hooks in
Tatsuya Kawajiri slides his arm under Joe Lauzon's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Kawajiri is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Punishing hold!
Kawajiri is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Joe Lauzon pushes up and slides Tatsuya Kawajiri's arm over his chin.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Kawajiri decides to launch some tentative punches
Tatsuya Kawajiri takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Lauzon.
Kawajiri throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Lauzon's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Chin
Tatsuya Kawajiri is opening up on Lauzon and raining down combinations!
Lauzon's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Joe Lauzon's Chin
Tatsuya Kawajiri fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Joe Lauzon! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Kawajiri grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Lauzon
Kawajiri tries to open up Joe Lauzon's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Lauzon in the side of the head
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in open guard over Lauzon
Joe Lauzon continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Kawajiri moves on the ground
Tatsuya Kawajiri moves to side mount
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Kawajiri 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!
Lauzon's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in side mount over Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon is a bloody mess!
Kawajiri tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Joe Lauzon tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri rolls Joe Lauzon to his stomach and takes his back!
Kawajiri is in rear mount over Lauzon
Tatsuya Kawajiri was tooling Joe Lauzon for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Joe Lauzon lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Lauzon doesn't stop bleeding.
Tatsuya Kawajiri throws his leg over Joe Lauzon's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Tatsuya Kawajiri's rear naked choke attempt!
Joe Lauzon frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Tatsuya Kawajiri and ends up on top!
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Terrible one sided match... Lauzon was not ready to fight a fighter of Tatsuya Kawajiri caliber.
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches to Lauzon's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lauzon tries to cover his face,
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
Joe Lauzon's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joe Lauzon looks to posture up and open Tatsuya Kawajiri's guard...
Tatsuya Kawajiri has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Joe Lauzon is in closed guard over Kawajiri
You can see Lauzon's blood making stains in the mat.
Lauzon is in closed guard... Kawajiri tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joe Lauzon!
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Kawajiri tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tatsuya Kawajiri controls the situation despite Joe Lauzon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is in full mount over Joe Lauzon
Kawajiri fires a barrage of punches at Lauzon's head!
This is bad! Kawajiri is just pounding on Joe Lauzon's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough! The fight is over! Lauzon was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Tatsuya Kawajiri by TKO (GnP) at 2:55 Round 5
Statistics: Joe Lauzon
Punches 8/10 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 965 s
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 15/25 (60%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 49/84 (58%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 988 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!