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1. Joe Lauzon’s Details
Name |
Joe Lauzon |
Nickname |
J-Lau |
Born |
Brockton, Massachusetts, United States |
Date of Birth |
May 22, 1984 |
Weight Division |
Lightweight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
Last Weight-in |
N/A |
Height |
N/A |
Disclosed Career Earnings |
N/A |
Rank |
Black Belt |
Favorite Position |
N/A |
Head Coach |
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University |
N/A |
Lineage |
N/A |
Fighting out of |
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States |
Team Association |
Lauzon MMA |
2. Joe Lauzon’s Biography
Joe Lauzo is an American cage fighter; he is a mixed martial artist. Lauzon is a professional lightweight UFC fighter, also known as a popular well-rounder who has outstanding grappling skills. Lauzon has marked his name in the history of the UFC; he has received 15 post-fight bonus awards in the lightweight division. He has also been named a seven-time winner of the Fight of the Night. He was named the Massachusetts Fighter of the Year. Lauzon won various titles, including the World Fighting League, Knockout of the Night award, and WFL Grand Prix Champion. Joe Lauzon is married to Kate, and he has two children. From the beginning, Joe Lauzon was known for his remarkable fighting tactics. He is sponsored by an American label company in Massachusetts.
2.1. Joe Lauzon’s Early Life
On 22, May 1984, Lauzon was born and his full name is Joseph Edward Lauzon Jr.He is an American fighter who belongs to Massachusetts, United States. Joe Lauzon spent his childhood at his birthplace until he reached the third standard in school.
He was shifted to Plymouth County, in a town named East Bridgewater. He soon developed an interest in horse riding. Lauzon and his classmates like to fight with each other in their free time. Soon after that, they developed a fascination with pro wrestling. The young fighters recreate the wrestling moves.
2.2. Joe Lauzon’s Nickname
When Joe Lauzon likes to be called Baby Joe. When he was in high school his friends gave him the name J-Lau. This name was given after Jennifer Lopez.
2.3. Joe Lauzon’s Academic Performance
He has a profound academic performance at different levels. He studied at the secondary school which was located near his house in Plymouth in East Bridgewater. He continued to achieve degrees at higher levels, Lauzon graduated in computer science from the private university WIT. After being graduated in 2007, Joe Lauzon was appointed as a network administrator.
2.4. Joe Lauzon’s Early MMA Career
While Lauzon was studying, he appeared in his first fight in MMA. For the sake of his interest, as a novice, he set a record of 5 - 3. From the beginning, he distinguished himself and later appeared as a prominent name in mixed martial arts. Joe Lauzon has a distinguished skillset with which he won the first fight by the armbar method. Lauzon competes in the local promotions.
Joe Lauzon uses his fighting tactics and finishes the fight with the submission method. Lauzon marked his name in the history of mixed martial arts by winning eight fights. He showed his passion on the podium by defeating three opponents in one tournament. In 2004, Joe Lauzon won the title of the best fighter.
2.5. Joe Lauzon’s Mixed Martial Arts Career
Joe Lauzon's interest in fighting took the form of passion after he completed his studies in computer science and began his training in mixed martial arts. Meanwhile, he won multiple titles in local promotions, and later Lauzon was sponsored by an American label.
Lauzon became part of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and competed, in the lightweight category. He was the representative of B.J. Penn's team. As the bout started, Joe Lauzon used his predefined techniques and achieved victory against Brian Geraghty.
Joe Lauzon squared off against the top contenders of UFC which include Cole Miller, and Brandon Melendez. Lauzon ended his fights with the use of the submission techniques of the armbar and triangle choke.
2.6. Joe Lauzon’s UFC Career
Joe Lauzon, the lightweight champion, remained undefeated as a novice and stepped inside the cage as a professional UFC fighter. He squared off against the tough fighter Jason Reinhardt and got a victory via RNC submission. Joe Lauzon, being a UFC fighter, uses submissions for the finishes.
Joe Lauzon was part of the main events of the Ultimate Fighting Championship which includes: UFC Fight Night 13, UFC 118, UFC 108, UFC 118, UFC on Versus 4, UFC on ESPN 37, and UFC Fight Night 50.
2.7. Joe Lauzon’s Semi-Retirement
The lightweight champion, Joe Lauzon had made a decision, to step away from the cage and has been semi-retired. Moreover, he added that he will appear back on the podium when he faces an intriguing contender.
He took the decision after UFC 274, noting that he has not taken an official retirement from the Ultimate Fighting Championship. But Lauzon just wants to step away from professional bouts and want to increase his fighting techniques and methods. Lauzon said that:
“If this is the last fight, cool. If this is not the last fight, cool. But just keep sending me names.”
2.8. Joe Lauzon’s Personal Life
Joe Lauzon was married to Katie Lauzon, who is also an American citizen. On January 12, 2014, the couple was blessed with a son. Later his son was diagnosed with the 4S neuroblastoma, and after five years, it was figured out that he was in a fourth stage of cancer. Joe Lauzon is now a father of two sons.
3. Joe Lauzon’s Historic Fights
3.1. Joe Lauzon vs Melvin Guillard
In the year of 2011, an event of UFC 136 - Crazy Fight was held in Houston, Texas.
An exhilarating fight between the top contenders was organized. Joe Lauzon and Melvin Guillard squared off each other in the cage. As the fight began there was a drastic exchange of kicks and punches. As the Lauzon was famous for the submission techniques, he ended the round with the rear necked choke.
Year | Event | Opponent | W/L/D | Method | Weight Class |
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2011 | UFC 136 - Crazy fight | Melvin Guillard | Win | Rear Necked Choke | Lightweight |
3.2. Joe Lauzon vs Anthony Pettis
In the event of the Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC 206, Joe Lauzon and Anthony Pettis faced each other for a thrilling match. the match started with fierce high kicks and punches. The match lasted to the duration of three minutes. Anthony Pettis won the tournament with the KO punches, the rapid hits left Lauzon unconscious.
Year | Event | Opponent | W/L/D | Method | Weight Class |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | UFC 206 | Anthony Pettis | Loss | KO (Punches) | Lightweight |
3.3. Joe Lauzon vs Sanchez
In 2017, the cage of the UFC Fight Night Norfolk Free Fight took place between the two MMA fighters Joe Lauzon and Sanchez. The well-built fighters were performing to grab the title of UFC. The round ended with the powerful punches of Joe Lauzon, which resulted in the victory of Joe Lauzon.
Year | Event | Opponent | W/L/D | Method | Weight Class |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2017 | UFC Fight Night Norfolk Free Fight | Sanchez | Win | TKO | Lightweight |
4. Joe Lauzon’s National and International Achievements
4.1. Joe Lauzon’s MMA Main Achievements
Ultimate Fighting Championship Accomplishments
One-time winner of Knockout of the Night.
Event | Opponent |
---|---|
Knockout of the Night | Jens Pulver |
Joe Lauzon is a Seven-time winner of the Fight of the Night, he squared off multiple contenders.
Event | Opponent |
---|---|
Fight of the Night | Jim Miller, Sam Stout, George Sotiropoulos, Jamie Varner, Michael Chiesa |
One-time winner of Fight of the Year
Event | Opponent |
---|---|
Fight of the Year | Jim Miller |
Sixth-time winner of Fight of the Night bonuses in UFC history
Event | Opponent |
---|---|
Fight of the Night bonuses in UFC history | Diego Sanchez Jim Miller Max Holloway |
Joe Lauzon marked his name in history by achieving the Most submission-of-the-night bonuses in UFC history
Event | Opponent |
---|---|
Most submission of the Night bonuses in UFC history | - |
One-time winner of Performance of the Night Honors
Event | Opponent |
---|---|
Performance of the Night Honors | Diego Sanchez |
Fourth-time winner in the Post Fight bonus awards in UFC history
Event | Opponent |
---|---|
Post-fight bonus awards | Jim Miller |
Six times winner of Submission of the Night
Event | Opponent |
---|---|
Submission of the Night | Brandon Melendez Curt Warburton Jamie Varner Gabe Ruediger Melvin Guillard Jeremy Stephens |
One time won the title while competing in the Kickboxing Association.
Event | Opponent |
---|---|
Super Welterweight Championship | - |
Lauzon won the title of UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera
Event | Opponent |
---|---|
UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera | Jamie Varner |
4.2. Joe Lauzon’s UFC Main Achievements
Joe Lauzon was part of the main UFC fights, he won multiple titles including the Massachusetts Fighter of the Year Honors, Super Welterweight Championship, and WFL Grand Prix Champion.
Lauzon has marked his name in the history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship by securing the third most finishes, submissions, and bouts in the lightweight division.
5. Joe Lauzon’s BJJ Professional Breakdown
43 Matches | 28 Wins | 15 Losses |
---|---|---|
By Knockout | 9 | 6 |
By Submission | 17 | 3 |
By Decision | 2 | 6 |
Draw | 0 |
5.1. Methods of Submission
43 Methods | 28 Wins | 15 Losses |
---|---|---|
KO/TKO punches | 8 | 6 |
Submissions | 18 | 3 |
Decisions | 2 | 6 |
5.2. Joe Lauzon’s MMA Stats and Records
Joe Lauzon’s MMA Stats and Records | |
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Strikes | |
Striking Accuracy | 40 |
Sig. Strikes Attempted | 1525 |
Sig. Strikes Landed | 605 |
Sig. Strikes Absorbed Per Minute | 5.39 |
Sig. Strikes Landed Per Minute | 2.84 |
Sig. Strike by Target | ||
---|---|---|
Head | 537 | 89% |
Body | 56 | 9% |
Leg | 12 | 2% |
Sig. Strike by Position | ||
---|---|---|
Standing | 326 | 54 % |
Clinch | 99 | 16 % |
Ground | 180 | 180 % |
Takedowns | |
---|---|
Takedown Accuracy | 45 % |
Takedowns Attempted | 75 |
Takedowns Landed | 33 |
Takedown Defense |
Win by Methods | ||
---|---|---|
KO/ TKO | 9 | 32 % |
Dec | 2 | 7 % |
Sub | 17 | 61 % |
6. Joe Lauzon’s BJJ Fight History
Competition | Opponent | W/L | Method | Weight | Stage | Year |
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UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman | Jonathan Pearce | Win | TKO (punches) | Lightweight | 1 | October 18, 2019 |
UFC 223 | Chris Gruetzemacher | Loss | TKO (corner stoppage) | Lightweight | 2 | April 7, 2018 |
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis | Clay Guida | Loss | TKO (punches and elbows) | Lightweight | 1 | November 11, 2017 |
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov | Stevie Ray | Loss | Decision (majority) | Lightweight | 3 | April 22, 2017 |
UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn | Marcin Held | Win | Decision (split) | Lightweight | 3 | January 15, 2017 |
UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit | Jim Miller | Loss | Decision (split) | Lightweight | 3 | August 27, 2016 |
UFC 200 | Diego Sanchez | Win | TKO (punches) | Lightweight | 1 | July 9, 2016 |
The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale | Evan Dunham | Loss | Decision (unanimous) | Lightweight | 3 | December 11, 2015 |
UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 | Takanori Gomi | Win | TKO (punches) | Lightweight | 1 | July 25, 2015 |
UFC 183 | Al Iaquinta | Loss | TKO (punches) | Lightweight | 2 | January 31, 2015 |
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Mousasi | Michael Chiesa | Win | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Lightweight | 2 | September 5, 2014 |
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 | Mac Danzig | Win | Decision (unanimous) | Lightweight | 3 | December 14, 2013 |
UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen | Michael Johnson | Loss | Decision (unanimous) | Lightweight | 3 | August 17, 2013 |
UFC 155 | Jim Miller | Loss | Decision (unanimous) | Lightweight | 3 | December 29, 2012 |
UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera | Jamie Varner | Win | Submission (triangle choke) | Lightweight | 3 | August 4, 2012 |
UFC 144 | Anthony Pettis | Loss | KO (head kick and punches) | Lightweight | 1 | February 26, 2012 |
UFC 136 | Melvin Guillard | Win | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Lightweight | 1 | October 8, 2011 |
UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry | Curt Warburton | Win | Submission (Kimura) | Lightweight | 1 | June 26, 2011 |
UFC 123 | George Sotiropoulos | Loss | Submission (Kimura) | Lightweight | 2 | November 20, 2010 |
UFC 118 | Gabe Ruediger | Win | Submission (armbar) | Lightweight | 1 | August 28, 2010 |
UFC 108 | Sam Stout | Loss | Decision (unanimous) | Lightweight | 3 | January 2, 2010 |
UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens | Jeremy Stephens | Win | Submission (armbar) | Lightweight | 2 | February 7, 2009 |
UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer | Kyle Bradley | Win | TKO (punches) | Lightweight | 2 | September 18, 2008 |
UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Lauzon | Kenny Florian | Loss | TKO (punches and elbows) | Lightweight | 2 | April 2, 2008 |
UFC 78 | Jason Reinhardt | Win | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Lightweight | 1 | November 17, 2007 |
The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale | Brandon Melendez | Win | Submission (triangle choke) | Lightweight | 2 | June 23, 2007 |
UFC 63 | Jens Pulver | Win | KO (punches) | Lightweight | 1 | September 23, 2006 |
- | Douglas Brown | Win | Submission (armbar) | Lightweight | 1 | - |
WFL 6: Real: No Fooling Around | Zane Baker | Win | KO (slam) | Lightweight | 1 | April 1, 2006 |
- | Adam Comfort | Win | Submission (achilles lock) | Lightweight | 1 | - |
Absolute Fighting Championships 15 | Raphael Assunção | Loss | Submission (armbar) | Lightweight | 2 | February 18, 2006 |
CZ 12: Night of Champions | Antoine Skinner | Win | Submission (triangle choke) | Lightweight | 1 | November 5, 2005 |
APEX: Undisputed | Ivan Menjivar | Loss | Submission (calf slicer) | Lightweight | 1 | September 3, 2005 |
Absolute Fighting Championships 13 | Tim Honeycutt | Win | TKO (punches) | Lightweight | 1 | July 30, 2005 |
Absolute Fighting Championships 12 | Jorge Masvidal | Loss | TKO (punches) | Lightweight | 2 | April 30, 2005 |
Mass Destruction 19 | Joe Ahlert | Win | Submission (guillotine choke) | Lightweight | 3 | February 26, 2005 |
CZ 9: Hot Like Fire | Ryan Ciotoli | Win | Technical Submission (armbar) | Lightweight | 3 | December 14, 2004 |
CZ 8: Street Justice | Mike Brown | Win | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Lightweight | 3 | October 2, 2004 |
Mass Destruction 17 | Justin Blasich | Win | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Lightweight | 1 | August 28, 2004 |
CZ 7: Gravel Pit | Renat Myzabekov | Win | Submission (toe hold) | Lightweight | 1 | July 10, 2004 |
CZ 6: Rampage | Kyle Sprouse | Win | Submission (heel hook) | Lightweight | 1 | June 26, 2004 |
MMA: Eruption | Jerry Mosquea | Win | TKO (punches) | Lightweight | 1 | April 30, 2004 |
Mass Destruction 15 | David Gilrein | Win | Submission (armbar) | Lightweight | 1 | February 21, 2004 |
7. Joe Lauzon’s Top Fights
Joe Louzon vs Jamie Varner
Joe Lauzon VS Melvin Guillard UFC 136 fight
Ufc Fight Night Norfolk Free Fight Lauzon Vs Sanchez
UFC Free Fight- Joe Lauzon vs Gabe Ruediger Full fight
Jorge "BMF" Masvidal (USA) vs Joe Lauzon (USA) | Knockout, MMA fight, HQ
Joe Lauzon vs Clay Guida
UFC 206 Free Fight Anthony Pettis vs Joe Lauzon
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