Both men are well-rounded athletes with good conditioning, so cardio should not be an issue here. Florian has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is trained in Muay Thai. He possesses sharp elbows that can cut up any opponent and leg kicks that sting. Lauzon has showed some power in his hands but his specialty is on the ground, where he uses his speed and submission skills to tap out his opponents.
Lauzon will most likely overwhelm Florian on the mat, possibly stopping him in the first or second round. Florian can never be counted out though, due to his heart and elbows that can end a fight at any moment.
Yet, I think Lauzon will be very aggressive and force a submission or tko, and if not, look for him to earn the decision victory. Lauzon will be looking to pass guard and then do some damage to set up a finishing submission.
On the feet, I give Florian the edge, but I think most of this fight will take place on the ground. Lauzon has more experience, yet Florian has had more fights in the Octagon.
Lauzon returns after a very impressive submission victory where he choked out Jason Reinhardt in one minute. Florian will be looking to impress and move back into title contention. The winner of this fight will climb the lightweight rankings, possibly towards a shot at the belt later this year.
Lauzon is focused and should be sharp after training with Penn for this fight. Florian is motivated and will be prepared for a war. UFC Fight Night 13 is loaded with superb lightweight action, and the main event will be the proverbial icing on the cake. Let the battle of cheesy nicknames commence.
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