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Joe Lauzon - American UFC Lightweight Champion

Joe Lauzon - American UFC Lightweight Champion

1. Joe Lauzon’s Details

 Joe Lauzon’s Details
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 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 


 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
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
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
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

Melvin Guillard vs Joe Lauzon


Photo Credit: @mmafighting

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