Jump to content

Joe Lauzon: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
 
(187 intermediate revisions by 99 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Other uses|Lauzon (disambiguation){{!}}Lauzon}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2018}}
{{Infobox martial artist
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Joe Lauzon
| name = Joe Lauzon
| other_names = J-Lau<br><br>The Human Bonus Machine
| nickname = J-Lau
| image = JLauzon.jpg
| image = JLauzon.jpg
| image_size = 200px
| image_size =
| alt =
| alt =
| caption =
| caption = Joe Lauzon in 2008
| birth_name =
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|5|22}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1984|5|22}}
| birth_place = [[Brockton, Massachusetts]], United States
| birth_place = [[Brockton, Massachusetts]], United States
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_cause =
| residence =
| residence =
| nationality = American
| nationality =
| height = 5 ft 10 in
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=10}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-chicago-2015/printFightCard|title=Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Dillashaw vs. Barao 2|publisher=UFC.com|accessdate=July 26, 2015}}</ref>
| reach_in = 71.5
| reach = 71+1/2 in
| weight = {{convert|155|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight = 155 lb
| weight_class = [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]]
| weight_class = [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]]
| style = [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]], [[Boxing]]
| style = [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]], [[Boxing]]
Line 23: Line 21:
| fighting_out_of = [[East Bridgewater, Massachusetts]], United States
| fighting_out_of = [[East Bridgewater, Massachusetts]], United States
| team = Lauzon MMA
| team = Lauzon MMA
| rank = Black belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] <small>under Danny Savery</small><ref>{{cite tweet|user=JoeLauzon|number=1204521286392778754|title=So this happened today. Thanks to everyone from fight dad Joe Pomfret to dannysaverybjjofficial to everyone else that has spent time on the mat with me. Whether I smashed you or you smashed me, we both always got… https://www.instagram.com/p/B56GuFhjij8/|date=December 10, 2019}}</ref>
| rank = {{Color box|brown|border=darkgray}} Brown belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] under [[Ricky Lundell]]<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2013/4/12/4216644/pic-joe-lauzon-earns-his-jiu-jitsu-brown-belt-under-ricky-lundell|title=Pic: Joe Lauzon earns his jiu-jitsu brown belt under Ricky Lundell|publisher=MMAmania.com|author=Jesse Holland|date=April 12, 2013}}</ref>
| years_active = 2004 - ''present''
| years_active = 2004–2019
| mma_kowin = 7
| mma_kowin = 9
| mma_subwin = 18
| mma_subwin = 17
| mma_decwin = 2
| mma_decwin = 2
| mma_koloss = 5
| mma_koloss = 6
| mma_subloss = 3
| mma_subloss = 3
| mma_decloss = 6
| mma_decloss = 6
Line 36: Line 34:
| am_kowin =
| am_kowin =
| am_loss = 3
| am_loss = 3
| university =
| occupation = IT Network Admin / Professional MMA
| university =
| spouse =
| spouse =
| relatives = [[Dan Lauzon]], ''brother''
| relatives = [[Dan Lauzon]] (brother)
| children = Joey Lauzon Jr
| children =
| club =
| club =
| school =
| school =
| url = http://www.joelauzon.com
| url = {{URL|joelauzon.com}}
| sherdog = 4923
| sherdog = 4923
| footnotes =
| footnotes =
| updated =
| updated =
|-
}}
}}


'''Joseph Edward Lauzon Jr.''' (born May 22, 1984) is an American [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] competing in the [[UFC]]'s [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]] division. A well rounded fighter, he is tied with [[Nate Diaz]] with having the most [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|post-fight bonus awards]] in UFC history. Joe's younger brother, [[Dan Lauzon]], is also a mixed martial artist.<ref name="fightmagazine.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.fightmagazine.com/mma-magazine/the-human-monkey-wrench-2385/|title=The Human Monkey Wrench|work=FIGHT! Magazine|accessdate=12 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/dan-lauzon-16556 |title=Dan "The Upgrade" Lauzon |accessdate=2009-02-06 }}</ref>
'''Joe Lauzon''' (born May 22, 1984) is a semi-retired American professional mixed martial artist who competed in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]'s [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]] division. Described as a well-rounded fighter, he has the most [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|post-fight bonus awards]] in UFC Lightweight history with 15. Joe's younger brother, [[Dan Lauzon]], is also a mixed martial artist.<ref name="fightmagazine.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.fightmagazine.com/mma-magazine/the-human-monkey-wrench-2385/|title=The Human Monkey Wrench|work=FIGHT! Magazine|access-date=July 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131111054813/http://www.fightmagazine.com/mma-magazine/the-human-monkey-wrench-2385/|archive-date=November 11, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/dan-lauzon-16556 |title=Dan "The Upgrade" Lauzon |access-date=February 6, 2009 }}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==
Of Italian descent, Lauzon was born in [[Brockton, Massachusetts|Brockton]], [[Massachusetts]], where he lived until he was in the [[third grade]], when he moved to [[East Bridgewater]].<ref name="UFCArticle">{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=10929 |title=Joe Lauzon: Redefinition |first=Rhett |last=Butler |date=2008-03-22 |accessdate=2009-02-06 }}</ref> Lauzon lived on a small farm and enjoyed [[bull riding]]. The young Lauzon and his friends had an interest in [[professional wrestling]], and would re-enact moves on Lauzon's [[trampoline]]. Lauzon did not begin training in the [[martial arts]] until his junior year at [[East Bridgewater High School]], after seeing a demonstration that piqued his interest.<ref name="fightmagazine.com"/><ref name="UFCArticle" /> Lauzon graduated from [[Wentworth Institute of Technology]] in 2007 with a [[Bachelor's degree]] in [[computer science]]. He worked as a network administrator in Cambridge, Massachusetts before he began training in mixed martial arts full-time.<ref name="fightmagazine.com" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=3221|title=With College Finished, Lauzon Readies for His MMA Graduation Day|date=2006-09-05|accessdate=2006-09-25|publisher=UFC.com}}</ref>
Joseph Edward Lauzon Jr. was born in [[Brockton, Massachusetts]], on May 22, 1984. He lived there until he was in the [[third grade]], when he moved to [[East Bridgewater]].<ref name="UFCArticle">{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=10929 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080326204634/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=10929 |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 26, 2008 |title=Joe Lauzon: Redefinition |first=Rhett |last=Butler |date=March 22, 2008 |access-date=February 6, 2009 }}</ref> Lauzon lived on a small farm and enjoyed riding horses. The young Lauzon and his friends were interested in [[professional wrestling]], and would re-enact moves on Lauzon's [[trampoline]]. Lauzon did not begin training in the [[martial arts]] until his junior year at [[East Bridgewater High School]], after seeing a demonstration that piqued his interest.<ref name="fightmagazine.com"/><ref name="UFCArticle" /> Lauzon graduated from [[Wentworth Institute of Technology]] in 2007 with a [[Bachelor's degree]] in [[computer science]]. He worked as a network administrator in [[Cambridge, Massachusetts]] before he began training in mixed martial arts full-time.<ref name="fightmagazine.com" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=3221|title=With College Finished, Lauzon Readies for His MMA Graduation Day|date=September 5, 2006|access-date=September 25, 2006|publisher=UFC.com}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==


===Early career===
===Early career===
Lauzon's first amateur fight was in 2002. He held a 5-3 record as an amateur.<ref name="UFCArticle" />
Lauzon's first amateur fight was in 2002. He held a 5–3 record as an amateur.<ref name="UFCArticle" />


In 2004, Lauzon had his first cage fight, winning with a first round armbar in a local Massachusetts promotion, Mass Destruction.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Joe-Lauzon-4923 |title=SHERDOG FIGHTFINDER |accessdate=2009-02-06}}</ref> Lauzon then went on an eight fight winning streak with all the fights ended via submission. Lauzon won an eight-man tournament, defeating three fighters in one night in the World Fighting League and was crowned the WFL Grand Prix Champion.<ref name="UFCArticle" /> Lauzon was also named 2004 Massachusetts fighter of the year by local Massachusetts MMA outlets.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mma-zone.com/2008/lauzon-positioning-himself-for-ufc-title-run-in-2009/ |title=Lauzon positioning himself for UFC title run in 2009 |accessdate=2009-02-06 }}</ref>
In 2004, Lauzon had his first cage fight, winning with a first round armbar in a local Massachusetts promotion, Mass Destruction.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Joe-Lauzon-4923 |title=SHERDOG FIGHTFINDER |access-date=February 6, 2009}}</ref> Lauzon then went on an eight fight winning streak with all the fights ending via submission. Lauzon won an eight-man tournament, defeating three fighters in one night in the World Fighting League and was crowned the WFL Grand Prix Champion.<ref name="UFCArticle" /> Lauzon was also named 2004 Massachusetts fighter of the year by local Massachusetts MMA outlets.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mma-zone.com/2008/lauzon-positioning-himself-for-ufc-title-run-in-2009/ |title=Lauzon positioning himself for UFC title run in 2009 |access-date=February 6, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120042814/http://www.mma-zone.com/2008/lauzon-positioning-himself-for-ufc-title-run-in-2009/ |archive-date=November 20, 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Lauzon made his debut in the UFC upsetting former [[UFC Lightweight Champion]] [[Jens Pulver]] at ''[[UFC 63]]'' on September 23, 2006, winning via KO in 48 seconds and in doing so, beat 7-to-1 odds.
Lauzon made his debut in the UFC upsetting former [[UFC Lightweight Champion]] [[Jens Pulver]] at [[UFC 63]] on September 23, 2006, winning via KO in 48 seconds and beating 7-to-1 odds. He was awarded a ''Knockout of the Night'' award.


Lauzon has been sponsored throughout his career by independent record label Massachusetts-based [[Deathwish Inc.]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.punknews.org/article/19870|title=Deathwish sponsored fighter Joe Lauzon fighting in UFC 63 this Saturday |date=2006-09-21 |accessdate=2011-12-03}}</ref>
Lauzon has been sponsored throughout his career by independent record label Massachusetts-based [[Deathwish Inc.]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.punknews.org/article/19870|title=Deathwish sponsored fighter Joe Lauzon fighting in UFC 63 this Saturday |date=September 21, 2006 |access-date=December 3, 2011}}</ref>


===The Ultimate Fighter===
===The Ultimate Fighter===
Lauzon was a contestant on ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]]'', which featured lightweights exclusively. He was on [[B.J. Penn]]'s team, against a team coached by [[Jens Pulver]]. Lauzon defeated Brian Geraghty in the preliminary round. He then defeated [[Cole Miller]] in the quarterfinals. The win was somewhat controversial due to an illegal strike to the back of Miller's head. Miller appeared obviously dazed by the illegal strike and was given time to recover.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/2367/the-ultimate-fighter-5-episode-eight-recap.mma |title=The Ultimate Fighter 5: Episode Eight Recap |first=Dann |last=Stupp |date=2007-05-25 |accessdate=2009-02-06 }}</ref> However, when action was restarted, it was clear that Cole was still feeling the effects of the strike. Lauzon capitalized on it and won the fight.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/The_Ultimate_Fighter_25/article_515.shtml |title=UFC's The Ultimate Fighter 5: Rowles's Review of Marlon Sims vs. Noah Thomas Streetfight Episode |first=Randy |last=Rowles |date=2007-05-25 |accessdate=2009-02-06 }}</ref> In the semi-finals, Lauzon lost a unanimous decision to [[Manvel Gamburyan]]. In the finale, he defeated [[Brandon Melendez]] via submission (triangle choke) at 2:09 of round two.
Lauzon was a contestant on ''[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]]'', which featured lightweights exclusively. He was on [[B.J. Penn]]'s team, against a team coached by [[Jens Pulver]]. Lauzon defeated Brian Geraghty in the preliminary round. He then defeated [[Cole Miller]] in the quarterfinals. The win was somewhat controversial due to an illegal strike to the back of Miller's head. Miller appeared obviously dazed by the illegal strike and was given time to recover.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/2367/the-ultimate-fighter-5-episode-eight-recap.mma |title=The Ultimate Fighter 5: Episode Eight Recap |first=Dann |last=Stupp |date=May 25, 2007 |access-date=February 6, 2009 |archive-date=October 13, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013055124/http://mmajunkie.com/news/2367/the-ultimate-fighter-5-episode-eight-recap.mma |url-status=dead }}</ref> However, when action was restarted, it was clear that Cole was still feeling the effects of the strike. Lauzon capitalized on it and won the fight.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/The_Ultimate_Fighter_25/article_515.shtml |title=UFC's The Ultimate Fighter 5: Rowles's Review of Marlon Sims vs. Noah Thomas Streetfight Episode |first=Randy |last=Rowles |date=May 25, 2007 |access-date=February 6, 2009 }}</ref> In the semi-finals, Lauzon lost a unanimous decision to [[Manvel Gamburyan]]. At the finale, he defeated [[Brandon Melendez]] via submission (triangle choke) at 2:09 of round two.


===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
At [[UFC 78]] Lauzon submitted previously undefeated [[Jason Reinhardt]] by [[rear-naked choke]] in the first round. Lauzon quickly took Reinhardt down before moving to the north-south position. Reinhardt rolled, giving Lauzon his back, and Lauzon quickly sunk in the [[rear-naked choke]] for a quick submission victory.
At [[UFC 78]] Lauzon submitted previously undefeated [[Jason Reinhardt]] by [[rear-naked choke]] in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/lauzon-set-for-ufc-78-fight-with-reinhardt|title=Lauzon set for UFC 78 fight with Reinhardt|date=September 4, 2007|publisher=mmaweekly.com}}</ref> Lauzon quickly took Reinhardt down before moving to the north–south position. Reinhardt rolled, giving Lauzon his back, and Lauzon quickly sunk in the [[rear-naked choke]] for a quick submission victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-78-Validation-PlaybyPlay-10016|title=UFC 78 'Validation' Play-by-Play|date=November 17, 2007|work=[[Sherdog]]}}</ref>


On April 2, 2008, [[Kenny Florian]] defeated Lauzon in the main event of [[UFC Fight Night 13]] by TKO via strikes from mount in the second round. The first round was back and forth as Florian opened up a cut on Lauzon's head with elbows and took his back while Lauzon landed several takedowns and attempted several submissions. Florian opened the second round with a takedown and soon advanced to mount where he landed multiple unanswered strikes until the fight was waved off.
On April 2, 2008, [[Kenny Florian]] defeated Lauzon in the main event of [[UFC Fight Night 13]] by TKO via strikes from mount in the second round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/14979-battle-of-cheesy-nicknames-kenny-florian-vs-joe-lauzon-at-ufc-fight-night-13|title=Battle of Cheesy Nicknames: Kenny Florian vs. Joe Lauzon at UFC Fight Night 13|date=March 28, 2008|work=[[Bleacher Report]]|author=Jad Semaan}}</ref> The first round was back and forth as Florian opened up a cut on Lauzon's head with elbows and took his back while Lauzon landed several takedowns and attempted several submissions. Florian opened the second round with a takedown and soon advanced to mount where he landed multiple unanswered strikes until the fight was waved off.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/more/ufc-fight-night-0-3/|title=Florian pounds out big win over Lauzon|date=September 14, 2009|work=[[Sportsnet]]}}</ref>


Lauzon defeated [[Kyle Bradley]] by [[technical knockout|TKO]] (punches) in round two at [[UFC Fight Night 15]]. In the first round Bradley connected with a punch and rocked Lauzon. Lauzon managed to recover and continued to trade with Bradley in a close first round. In the second round Lauzon scored a takedown and transitioned quickly into mount before taking Bradley's back. Lauzon landed several punches from this position until the referee stepped in to save Bradley.
Lauzon defeated Kyle Bradley by technical knockout in round two at [[UFC Fight Night 15]] on September 17, 2008. In the first round Bradley connected with a punch and rocked Lauzon. Lauzon managed to recover and continued to trade with Bradley in a close first round. In the second round Lauzon scored a takedown and transitioned quickly into mount before taking Bradley's back. Lauzon landed several punches from this position until the referee stepped in to save Bradley.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2008/09/ufc-fight-night-15-round-by-round-updates-and-live-results|title=UFC Fight Night 15 round-by-round updates and live results|date=September 17, 2008|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]}}</ref>


Lauzon was scheduled to fight former [[List of WEC champions#Lightweight Championship|WEC Lightweight Champion]], [[Hermes Franca]] on February 7, 2009, in the main event for [[UFC Fight Night 17]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fightticker.com/story_0127091105_hermes_franca_injured_out_of_ufc_fight_night_bout_with_joe_lauzon |title=Hermes Franca Injured, Out of UFC Fight Night Bout with Joe Lauzon |first=John |last=Buhl |date=2009-01-27 |accessdate=2009-02-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711000603/http://fightticker.com/story_0127091105_hermes_franca_injured_out_of_ufc_fight_night_bout_with_joe_lauzon |archivedate=2011-07-11 |df= }}</ref> However, Franca pulled out of the event with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/13834/injury-forces-hermes-franca-off-ufc-fight-night-17-card.mma |title=Injury forces Hermes Franca off UFC Fight Night 17 card |date=2009-01-27 |accessdate=2009-02-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090130071803/http://mmajunkie.com/news/13834/injury-forces-hermes-franca-off-ufc-fight-night-17-card.mma |archivedate=2009-01-30 |df= }}</ref> [[Jeremy Stephens]] stepped in as a late replacement.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=17415 |title=Franca Out, Stephens Steps in to Face Lauzon on Feb.7 |first=Thomas |last=Gerbasi |date=2009-01-27 |accessdate=2009-02-06 }}</ref> Lauzon defeated Stephens by armbar in the second round.
Lauzon was scheduled to fight former [[List of WEC champions#Lightweight Championship|WEC Lightweight Champion]], [[Hermes Franca]] on February 7, 2009, in the main event for [[UFC Fight Night 17]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fightticker.com/story_0127091105_hermes_franca_injured_out_of_ufc_fight_night_bout_with_joe_lauzon |title=Hermes Franca Injured, Out of UFC Fight Night Bout with Joe Lauzon |first=John |last=Buhl |date=January 27, 2009 |access-date=February 6, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711000603/http://fightticker.com/story_0127091105_hermes_franca_injured_out_of_ufc_fight_night_bout_with_joe_lauzon |archive-date=July 11, 2011 }}</ref> However, Franca pulled out of the event with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2009/01/injury-forces-hermes-franca-off-ufc-fight-night-17-card |title=Injury forces Hermes Franca off UFC Fight Night 17 card |date=January 27, 2009 |access-date=March 4, 2022}}</ref> [[Jeremy Stephens]] stepped in as a late replacement.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=17415 |title=Franca Out, Stephens Steps in to Face Lauzon on Feb.7 |first=Thomas |last=Gerbasi |date=January 27, 2009 |access-date=February 6, 2009 }}</ref> Lauzon defeated Stephens by armbar in the second round, which earned him a ''Submission of the Night'' bonus award.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2009/02/lauzon-catches-stephens-johnson-rolls-on-ufn-17-main-card|title=Lauzon catches Stephens, Johnson rolls on UFN 17 main card|date=February 8, 2009|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]|author=John Morgan}}</ref><ref name=ufn17b>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/2/8/753013/ufc-ultimate-fight-night-1|title=UFC Ultimate Fight Night 17 Round-Up: Full Results, "Fight of the Night" Bonuses and Gate Figures|date=February 8, 2009|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Chris Nelson}}</ref>


Lauzon fought [[Sam Stout]] on January 2, 2010, at [[UFC 108]] and lost in a very entertaining fight by decision, which also won Fight of the Night.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmamania.com/2009/09/28/joe-lauzon-vs-sam-stout-in-the-works-for-ufc-108-on-jan-2/ |title=Joe Lauzon vs Sam Stout in the works for UFC 108 on Jan. 2 |publisher=MMAMania.com |date=2009-09-28 |accessdate=2009-09-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fightlockdown.com/articles/miscellaneous/fld-exclusive-with-joe-lauzon-if-joe-silva-doesnt-put-me-on-that-card-i-will-be-flying-to-his-house-and-we-will-settle-our-issues-like-men |title=FLD Exclusive Interview with Joe Lauzon|publisher=FightLockdown |accessdate=2009-09-29}}</ref>
Lauzon fought [[Sam Stout]] on January 2, 2010, at [[UFC 108]] and lost in a very entertaining fight by decision, which also won ''Fight of the Night'' bonus award.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmamania.com/2009/09/28/joe-lauzon-vs-sam-stout-in-the-works-for-ufc-108-on-jan-2/ |title=Joe Lauzon vs Sam Stout in the works for UFC 108 on Jan. 2 |publisher=MMAMania.com |date=September 28, 2009 |access-date=September 29, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fightlockdown.com/articles/miscellaneous/fld-exclusive-with-joe-lauzon-if-joe-silva-doesnt-put-me-on-that-card-i-will-be-flying-to-his-house-and-we-will-settle-our-issues-like-men |title=FLD Exclusive Interview with Joe Lauzon |publisher=FightLockdown |access-date=September 29, 2009 }}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name=ufc108b>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2010/1/3/1231318/ufc-108-bonuses-and-awards-for|title=UFC 108 bonuses and awards for 'Evans vs Silva' PPV fights|date=January 3, 2010|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Jesse Holland}}</ref>


Lauzon was expected to face [[Terry Etim]] on August 28, 2010, at [[UFC 118]], but Etim had to withdraw from the bout due to injury. Lauzon was instead set to fight fellow Ultimate Fighter season 5 castmate [[Gabe Ruediger]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20185/tuf-5-vet-gabe-ruediger-replaces-terry-etim-faces-joe-lauzon-at-ufc-118.mma |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-08-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100817201605/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20185/tuf-5-vet-gabe-ruediger-replaces-terry-etim-faces-joe-lauzon-at-ufc-118.mma |archivedate=2010-08-17 |df= }}</ref> During the UFC 118 weigh-ins Ruediger brought Lauzon a cake that read "Sorry for your loss". Lauzon defeated Ruediger, who is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, via armbar in 2:01 of round one having completely dominated him for the entire fight. According to commentator [[Joe Rogan]], Gabe "was never in it for a second."
Lauzon was expected to face [[Terry Etim]] on August 28, 2010, at [[UFC 118]], but Etim had to withdraw from the bout due to injury. Lauzon was instead set to fight fellow Ultimate Fighter season 5 castmate [[Gabe Ruediger]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2010/08/tuf-5-vet-gabe-ruediger-replaces-terry-etim-faces-joe-lauzon-at-ufc-118 |title="TUF 5" vet Gabe Ruediger replaces Terry Etim, faces Joe Lauzon at UFC 118 |access-date=March 4, 2022|date=August 6, 2010}}</ref> During the UFC 118 weigh-ins Ruediger brought Lauzon a cake that read "Sorry for your loss". Lauzon defeated Ruediger, who is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, via armbar in 2:01 of round one having completely dominated him for the entire fight. The submission earned him a ''Submission of the Night'' award.<ref name=ufc118b>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2010/8/29/1656566/ufc-118-bonuses-and-awards-for|title=UFC 118 bonuses and awards for 'Edgar vs. Penn2'|date=August 29, 2010|publisher=mmamania.com}}</ref> According to commentator [[Joe Rogan]], Gabe "was never in it for a second."


Lauzon faced [[George Sotiropoulos]] on November 20, 2010, at [[UFC 123]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20567/george-sotiropoulos-vs-joe-lauzon-slated-for-ufc-123-title-shot-may-loom.mma |title=George Sotiropoulos vs. Joe Lauzon slated for UFC 123, title shot may loom |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2010-09-08 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100911215346/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20567/george-sotiropoulos-vs-joe-lauzon-slated-for-ufc-123-title-shot-may-loom.mma |archivedate=2010-09-11 |df= }}</ref> The fight began with an action-packed first round, that saw Lauzon set the pace. However, by the end of the round, Lauzon began to tire and saw Sotiropoulos began to gain momentum. The second round saw a fatigued and passive Joe Lauzon. After a scramble, Sotiropoulous ended up on top position and torqued a kimura to force the tap-out.<ref>[http://mmajunkie.com/news/21457/ufc-123-play-by-play-and-live-results.mma UFC 123 play by play and live results] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101122154110/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21457/ufc-123-play-by-play-and-live-results.mma |date=2010-11-22 }}. mmajunkie.com. November 20, 2010</ref>
Lauzon faced [[George Sotiropoulos]] on November 20, 2010, at [[UFC 123]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2010/09/george-sotiropoulos-vs-joe-lauzon-slated-for-ufc-123-title-shot-may-loom |title=George Sotiropoulos vs. Joe Lauzon slated for UFC 123, title shot may loom |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=September 8, 2010 |access-date=March 4, 2022}}</ref> The fight began with an action-packed first round, that saw Lauzon set the pace. However, by the end of the round, Lauzon began to tire and saw Sotiropoulos began to gain momentum. The second round saw a fatigued and passive Joe Lauzon. After a scramble, Sotiropoulous ended up on top position and torqued a kimura to force the tap-out.<ref>[http://mmajunkie.com/news/21457/ufc-123-play-by-play-and-live-results.mma UFC 123 play by play and live results] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101122154110/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21457/ufc-123-play-by-play-and-live-results.mma |date=November 22, 2010 }}. mmajunkie.com. November 20, 2010</ref> Both fighters earned a ''Fight of the Night'' bonus award.<ref name=ufc123b>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2010/11/21/1827309/ufc-123-bonuses-and-awards-for-rampage-vs-machida-ppv-fights|title=UFC 123 bonuses and awards for 'Rampage vs Machida' PPV fights|date=November 21, 2010|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Jesse Holland}}</ref>


Lauzon faced [[Curt Warburton]] on June 26 at [[UFC on Versus 4]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/joe-lauzon-draws-curt-warburton-at-ufc-on-versus-4-in-pittsburgh |title=Joe Lauzon Draws Curt Warburton at UFC on Versus 4 in Pittsburgh|publisher=MMAWeekly.com |date=2011-04-11}}</ref> Lauzon defeated Warburton via first round kimura.
Lauzon faced [[Curt Warburton]] on June 26 at [[UFC on Versus 4]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmaweekly.com/joe-lauzon-draws-curt-warburton-at-ufc-on-versus-4-in-pittsburgh |title=Joe Lauzon Draws Curt Warburton at UFC on Versus 4 in Pittsburgh|publisher=MMAWeekly.com |date=April 11, 2011}}</ref> Lauzon defeated Warburton via first round kimura, which earned him a ''Submission of the Night'' bonus award.<ref name=uov4b>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2011/6/26/2245766/ufc-on-versus-4-bonuses-and-awards-for-kongo-vs-barry-on-june-26-in|title=UFC on Versus 4 bonuses and awards for 'Kongo vs Barry' on June 26 in Pittsburgh|date=June 26, 2011|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Gene Mrosko}}</ref>


Lauzon was briefly linked to a bout with [[Charles Oliveira]] on November 19, 2011 at [[UFC 138]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tatame.com/2011/07/05/Charles-Oliveira-Joe-Lauzon-likely-to-meet-at-UFC-138 |title=Charles Oliveira, Joe Lauzon likely to meet at UFC 138 |publisher=tatame.com |date=2011-07-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110709200249/http://www.tatame.com/2011/07/05/Charles-Oliveira-Joe-Lauzon-likely-to-meet-at-UFC-138 |archivedate=2011-07-09 |df= }}</ref> However, Oliveira instead faced [[Donald Cerrone]] on August 14, 2011 at [[UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle]], replacing an injured [[Paul Taylor (fighter)|Paul Taylor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/24295/charles-oliveira-replaces-paul-taylor-meets-donald-cerrone-at-ufc-on-versus-5.mma |title=Charles Oliveira replaces Paul Taylor, meets Donald Cerrone at UFC on Versus 5 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2011-07-07 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710170308/http://mmajunkie.com/news/24295/charles-oliveira-replaces-paul-taylor-meets-donald-cerrone-at-ufc-on-versus-5.mma |archivedate=2011-07-10 |df= }}</ref>
Lauzon was briefly linked to a bout with [[Charles Oliveira]] on November 19, 2011, at [[UFC 138]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tatame.com/2011/07/05/Charles-Oliveira-Joe-Lauzon-likely-to-meet-at-UFC-138 |title=Charles Oliveira, Joe Lauzon likely to meet at UFC 138 |publisher=tatame.com |date=July 6, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110709200249/http://www.tatame.com/2011/07/05/Charles-Oliveira-Joe-Lauzon-likely-to-meet-at-UFC-138 |archive-date=July 9, 2011 }}</ref> However, Oliveira instead faced [[Donald Cerrone]] on August 14, 2011, at [[UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle]], replacing an injured [[Paul Taylor (fighter)|Paul Taylor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2011/07/charles-oliveira-replaces-paul-taylor-meets-donald-cerrone-at-ufc-on-versus-5 |title=Charles Oliveira replaces Paul Taylor, meets Donald Cerrone at UFC on Versus 5 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=July 7, 2011 |access-date=March 4, 2022 }}</ref>


Lauzon defeated [[Melvin Guillard]] on October 8, 2011 by rear-naked choke submission at [[UFC 136]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/24417/melvin-guillard-vs-joe-lazuon-in-the-works-for-ufc-136-in-houston.mma|title=Melvin Guillard vs. Joe Lauzon in the works for UFC 136 in Houston|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2011-07-15|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120710103221/http://mmajunkie.com/news/24417/melvin-guillard-vs-joe-lazuon-in-the-works-for-ufc-136-in-houston.mma|archivedate=2012-07-10|df=}}</ref> earning his fourth ''Submission of the Night'' honor and sixth straight [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|UFC Bonus award]].
Lauzon defeated [[Melvin Guillard]] on October 8, 2011, by rear-naked choke at [[UFC 136]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2011/07/melvin-guillard-vs-joe-lauzon-in-the-works-for-ufc-136-in-houston|title=Melvin Guillard vs. Joe Lauzon in the works for UFC 136 in Houston|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=July 15, 2011|access-date=March 4, 2022}}</ref> earning his fourth ''Submission of the Night'' honor and sixth straight [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|UFC Bonus award]].<ref name=ufc136b>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2011/10/ufc-136-bonuses-edgar-lauzon-phan-and-garcia-earn-75000-awards|title=UFC 136 bonuses: Edgar, Lauzon, Phan and Garcia earn $75,000 awards|date=October 9, 2011|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]}}</ref>


Lauzon faced [[Anthony Pettis]] on February 26, 2012 at [[UFC 144]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/26111/anthony-pettis-vs-joe-lauzon-official-for-ufc-144-in-japan.mma|title=Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon official for UFC 144 in Japan|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=November 25, 2011|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120721192045/http://mmajunkie.com/news/26111/anthony-pettis-vs-joe-lauzon-official-for-ufc-144-in-japan.mma|archivedate=July 21, 2012|df=}}</ref> He lost the fight by KO due to a head kick in 91 seconds.
Lauzon faced [[Anthony Pettis]] on February 26, 2012, at [[UFC 144]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2011/11/anthony-pettis-vs-joe-lauzon-official-for-ufc-144-in-japan|title=Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon official for UFC 144 in Japan|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=November 16, 2011|access-date=March 4, 2022}}</ref> He lost the fight by KO due to a head kick in 91 seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2012/2/25/2824897/ufc-144-results-anthony-pettis-knocks-out-joe-lauzon|title=UFC 144 Results: Anthony Pettis Knocks Out Joe Lauzon|date=February 25, 2012|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Michael David Smith}}</ref>


Lauzon was expected to face [[Terry Etim]] on August 4, 2012 at [[UFC on Fox 4]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fightersonlymag.com/content/news/15907-joe-lauzon-vs-terry-etim-at-ufc-on-fox-4|title=Joe Lauzon vs Terry Etim at UFC on FOX 4 |publisher=fightersonly.com |date=March 28, 2012}}</ref> However, Etim was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by [[Jamie Varner]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29421/jamie-varner-replaces-injured-terry-etim-meets-joe-lauzon-at-ufc-on-fox-4.mma |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-07-02 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701023943/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29421/jamie-varner-replaces-injured-terry-etim-meets-joe-lauzon-at-ufc-on-fox-4.mma |archivedate=2012-07-01 |df= }}</ref> In a back-and-forth fight that saw both men rocked, Lauzon secured the victory after locking in a triangle choke on Varner at 2:44 of the third round. His performance earned him the ''Fight of the Night'' and ''Submission of the Night'' honors<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/media/fox4-post-pc|title=UFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera Post-fight Press Conference|work=UFC|accessdate=12 July 2015}}</ref> and a ''Fight of the Year'' nomination at the World MMA Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/reminder-final-week-to-vote-for-2012-world-mma-awards|title=Reminder: Final week to vote for 2012 World MMA Awards|work=MMAjunkie|accessdate=12 July 2015}}</ref>
Lauzon was again expected to face [[Terry Etim]] on August 4, 2012, at [[UFC on Fox 4]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fightersonlymag.com/content/news/15907-joe-lauzon-vs-terry-etim-at-ufc-on-fox-4|title=Joe Lauzon vs Terry Etim at UFC on FOX 4|publisher=fightersonly.com|date=March 28, 2012|access-date=March 29, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331070640/http://www.fightersonlymag.com/content/news/15907-joe-lauzon-vs-terry-etim-at-ufc-on-fox-4|archive-date=March 31, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> However, Etim was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by [[Jamie Varner]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/2012/6/28/3122598/jamie-varner-vs-joe-lauzon-injured-terry-etim-ufc-on-fox-4|title=Jamie Varner Replaces Injured Terry Etim Against Joe Lauzon at UFC on FOX 4 |access-date=March 4, 2022|date=June 28, 2012|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Shaun Al-Shatti}}</ref> In a back-and-forth fight that saw both men rocked, Lauzon secured the victory after locking in a triangle choke on Varner at 2:44 of the third round. His performance earned him the ''Fight of the Night'' and ''Submission of the Night'' honors<ref name=fox4b>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/media/fox4-post-pc|title=UFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera Post-fight Press Conference|work=UFC|access-date=July 12, 2015}}</ref> and a ''Fight of the Year'' nomination at the World MMA Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/12/reminder-final-week-to-vote-for-2012-world-mma-awards|title=Reminder: Final week to vote for 2012 World MMA Awards|work=MMAjunkie|date=December 27, 2012 |access-date=July 12, 2015}}</ref>


Lauzon was expected to face [[Gray Maynard]] on December 29, 2012 at [[UFC 155]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30284/joe-lauzon-vs-gray-maynard-slated-for-ufc-155-in-las-vegas.mma |title=Joe Lauzon vs. Gray Maynard slated for UFC 155 in Las Vegas |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=August 23, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120822011546/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30284/joe-lauzon-vs-gray-maynard-slated-for-ufc-155-in-las-vegas.mma |archivedate=August 22, 2012 |df= }}</ref> However, Maynard pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by [[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/31617/gray-maynard-injured-jim-miller-steps-in-to-face-joe-lauzon-at-ufc-155.mma |title=Gray Maynard injured, Jim Miller steps in to face Joe Lauzon at UFC 155 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=November 14, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121116161405/http://mmajunkie.com/news/31617/gray-maynard-injured-jim-miller-steps-in-to-face-joe-lauzon-at-ufc-155.mma |archivedate=November 16, 2012 |df= }}</ref> Miller defeated Lauzon via unanimous decision. The back and forth action earned both participants ''Fight of the Night'' honors.
Lauzon was expected to face [[Gray Maynard]] on December 29, 2012, at [[UFC 155]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2012/8/20/3256304/lightweights-gray-maynard-and-joe-lauzon-slated-for-ufc-155-in-las |title=Lightweights Gray Maynard and Joe Lauzon slated for UFC 155 in Las Vegas |publisher=mmamania.com |date=August 20, 2012|author=Brian Hemminger|access-date=March 4, 2022}}</ref> However, Maynard pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by [[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/11/gray-maynard-injured-jim-miller-steps-in-to-face-joe-lauzon-at-ufc-155 |title=Gray Maynard injured, Jim Miller steps in to face Joe Lauzon at UFC 155 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=November 14, 2012|access-date=March 4, 2022}}</ref> Miller defeated Lauzon via unanimous decision. The back and forth action earned both participants ''Fight of the Night'' honors.<ref name=ufc155b>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2012/12/ufc-155-bonuses|title=UFC 155 bonuses: Miller, Lauzon, Duffee, Moraga earn $65,000 awards|date=December 30, 2012|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]}}</ref>


Lauzon faced [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]] on August 17, 2013 at [[UFC Fight Night 26]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/05/joe-lauzon-meets-michael-johnson-at-ufc-on-fox-sports-1-1-in-boston|title=Joe Lauzon meets Michael Johnson at UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 in Boston|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-05-13|accessdate=2013-05-13}}</ref> He was defeated by unanimous decision, after being outmatched by Johnson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/white-johnson-vs-lauzon-one-of-the-most-lopsided-fights-in-ufc-history|title=White: Johnson vs. Lauzon 'one of the most lopsided' fights in UFC history|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-08-18|accessdate=2013-08-18}}</ref>
Lauzon faced [[Michael Johnson (fighter)|Michael Johnson]] on August 17, 2013, at [[UFC Fight Night 26]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/05/joe-lauzon-meets-michael-johnson-at-ufc-on-fox-sports-1-1-in-boston|title=Joe Lauzon meets Michael Johnson at UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 in Boston|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=Staff|date=May 13, 2013|access-date=May 13, 2013}}</ref> He was defeated by unanimous decision, after being outmatched by Johnson.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/white-johnson-vs-lauzon-one-of-the-most-lopsided-fights-in-ufc-history|title=White: Johnson vs. Lauzon 'one of the most lopsided' fights in UFC history|publisher=MMAJunkie.com|author=Staff|date=August 18, 2013|access-date=August 18, 2013}}</ref>


Lauzon faced [[Mac Danzig]] on December 14, 2013 at [[UFC on Fox 9]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.5thround.com/154627/joe-lauzon-faces-mac-danzig-at-ufc-on-fox-9/|title=Joe Lauzon Faces Mac Danzig at UFC on FOX 9 |publisher=5thround.com|author=Tom Ngo|date=2013-09-18|accessdate=2013-09-18}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Lauzon faced [[Mac Danzig]] on December 14, 2013, at [[UFC on Fox 9]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.5thround.com/154627/joe-lauzon-faces-mac-danzig-at-ufc-on-fox-9/|title=Joe Lauzon Faces Mac Danzig at UFC on FOX 9|publisher=5thround.com|author=Tom Ngo|date=September 18, 2013|access-date=September 18, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030081752/http://www.5thround.com/154627/joe-lauzon-faces-mac-danzig-at-ufc-on-fox-9/|archive-date=October 30, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/12/14/5210640/ufc-on-fox-9-results-joe-lauzon-vs-mac-danzig|title=UFC on Fox 9 results: Joe Lauzon leaves Mac Danzig bloody in unanimous decision win|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=ShinSplints|date=2013-12-14|access-date=2013-12-14|archive-date=August 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820122714/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/12/14/5210640/ufc-on-fox-9-results-joe-lauzon-vs-mac-danzig|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Lauzon faced [[Michael Chiesa]] on September 5, 2014 at [[UFC Fight Night 50]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Lightweights-Joe-Lauzon-Michael-Chiesa-Slated-for-UFC-Fight-Night-in-Connecticut-69343|title=Lightweights Joe Lauzon, Michael Chiesa Slated for UFC Fight Night in Connecticut |publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristan Critchfield|date=2013-06-17|accessdate=2013-06-17}}</ref> After a back and forth fight, Lauzon defeated Chiesa via TKO in the second round after opening a significant cut above Chiesa's right eye, forcing a doctor's stoppage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/ufc-fight-night-50-results-michael-chiesa-end-prematurely-ends-thriller-with-joe-lauzon|title=UFC Fight Night 50 results: Michael Chiesa cut prematurely ends thriller with Joe Lauzon|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2014-09-05|accessdate=2014-09-05}}</ref> The performance earned both participants ''Fight of the Night'' honors.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/ufc-fight-night-50-bonuses-lauzon-chiesa-souza-and-rothwell-win-50|title=UFC Fight Night 50 bonuses: Lauzon, Chiesa, Souza and Rothwell win $50,000|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=September 6, 2014}}</ref>
Lauzon faced [[Michael Chiesa]] on September 5, 2014, at [[UFC Fight Night 50]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Lightweights-Joe-Lauzon-Michael-Chiesa-Slated-for-UFC-Fight-Night-in-Connecticut-69343|title=Lightweights Joe Lauzon, Michael Chiesa Slated for UFC Fight Night in Connecticut |publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristan Critchfield|date=June 17, 2013|access-date=June 17, 2013}}</ref> After a back and forth fight, Lauzon defeated Chiesa via TKO in the second round after opening a significant cut above Chiesa's right eye, forcing a doctor's stoppage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/ufc-fight-night-50-results-michael-chiesa-end-prematurely-ends-thriller-with-joe-lauzon|title=UFC Fight Night 50 results: Michael Chiesa cut prematurely ends thriller with Joe Lauzon|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=September 5, 2014|access-date=September 5, 2014}}</ref> The performance earned both participants ''Fight of the Night'' honors.<ref name=ufn50b>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/ufc-fight-night-50-bonuses-lauzon-chiesa-souza-and-rothwell-win-50|title=UFC Fight Night 50 bonuses: Lauzon, Chiesa, Souza and Rothwell win $50,000|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=September 6, 2014}}</ref>


Lauzon was expected to face [[Diego Sanchez]] on November 15, 2014 at [[UFC 180]], replacing an injured [[Norman Parke]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/10/3/6900821/joe-lauzon-vs-diego-sanchez-set-for-ufc-180-in-mexico|title=Joe Lauzon vs. Diego Sanchez set for UFC 180 in Mexico|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|accessdate=2014-10-03|date=2014-10-03}}</ref> However, on October 23, it was announced that injuries to both Sanchez and Lauzon led to the pairing being scrapped altogether.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Injuries-Result-in-Cancellation-of-Diego-SanchezJoe-Lauzon-Bout-at-UFC-180-76145|title=Injuries result in cancellation of Diego Sanchez-Joe Lauzon bout at UFC 180|publisher=sherdog.com |author=Tristen Critchfield| date=2014-10-23|accessdate=2014-10-23}}</ref>
Lauzon was expected to face [[Diego Sanchez]] on November 15, 2014, at [[UFC 180]], replacing an injured [[Norman Parke]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/10/3/6900821/joe-lauzon-vs-diego-sanchez-set-for-ufc-180-in-mexico|title=Joe Lauzon vs. Diego Sanchez set for UFC 180 in Mexico|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|access-date=October 3, 2014|date=October 3, 2014}}</ref> However, on October 23, it was announced that injuries to both Sanchez and Lauzon led to the pairing being scrapped altogether.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Injuries-Result-in-Cancellation-of-Diego-SanchezJoe-Lauzon-Bout-at-UFC-180-76145|title=Injuries result in cancellation of Diego Sanchez-Joe Lauzon bout at UFC 180|publisher=sherdog.com |author=Tristen Critchfield| date=October 23, 2014|access-date=October 23, 2014}}</ref>


Lauzon next faced [[Al Iaquinta]] on January 31, 2015 at [[UFC 183]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/11/26/7292789/joe-lauzon-vs-al-iaquinta-set-for-ufc-183|title=Joe Lauzon vs. Al Iaquinta set for UFC 183|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ariel Helwani|accessdate=2014-11-26|date=2014-11-26}}</ref> Lauzon lost the fight via TKO in the second round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/al-iaquinta-batters-joe-lauzon-for-tko-win-013115|title=Al Iaquinta batters Joe Lauzon for TKO win|publisher=foxsports.com |author=Elias Cepeda| date=2015-01-31|accessdate=2015-01-31}}</ref>
Lauzon next faced [[Al Iaquinta]] on January 31, 2015, at [[UFC 183]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/11/26/7292789/joe-lauzon-vs-al-iaquinta-set-for-ufc-183|title=Joe Lauzon vs. Al Iaquinta set for UFC 183|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ariel Helwani|access-date=November 26, 2014|date=November 26, 2014}}</ref> Lauzon lost the fight via TKO in the second round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/al-iaquinta-batters-joe-lauzon-for-tko-win-013115|title=Al Iaquinta batters Joe Lauzon for TKO win|work=foxsports.com |author=Elias Cepeda| date=January 31, 2015|access-date=January 31, 2015}}</ref>


Lauzon faced [[Takanori Gomi]] on July 25, 2015 at [[UFC on Fox 16]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Lightweights-Joe-Lauzon-Takanori-Gomi-to-Meet-at-UFC-on-Fox-16-in-Chicago-85143|title=Lightweights Joe Lauzon, Takanori Gomi to meet at UFC on Fox 16 in Chicago|publisher=sherdog.com |author=Tristen Critchfield| date=2015-04-23|accessdate=2015-04-23}}</ref> After successfully taking Gomi down, he won the fight via TKO in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/ufc-on-fox-16-results-joe-lauzon-swarms-takanori-gomi-calls-his-own-stoppage|title=UFC on FOX 16 results: Joe Lauzon swarms Takanori Gomi, calls his own stoppage|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2015-07-25|accessdate=2015-07-25}}</ref>
As the first bout of his new eight-fight contract, Lauzon faced [[Takanori Gomi]] on July 25, 2015, at [[UFC on Fox 16]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Lightweights-Joe-Lauzon-Takanori-Gomi-to-Meet-at-UFC-on-Fox-16-in-Chicago-85143|title=Lightweights Joe Lauzon, Takanori Gomi to meet at UFC on Fox 16 in Chicago|publisher=sherdog.com |author=Tristen Critchfield| date=April 23, 2015|access-date=April 23, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2015/04/26/a-big-deal-for-lauzon/|title= A big deal for Lauzon |author=Jack Encarnacao|date=April 26, 2015|work=[[Boston Herald]]}}</ref> After successfully taking Gomi down, he won the fight via TKO in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/ufc-on-fox-16-results-joe-lauzon-swarms-takanori-gomi-calls-his-own-stoppage|title=UFC on FOX 16 results: Joe Lauzon swarms Takanori Gomi, calls his own stoppage|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=July 25, 2015|access-date=July 25, 2015}}</ref>


Lauzon faced [[Evan Dunham]] on December 11, 2015 at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber#The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foxsports.com/watch/the-ultimate-fighter/story/ufc-ultimate-fighter-22-finale-joe-lauzon-evan-dunham-mike-pierce-ryan-laflare-ufc-194-081915|title=Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale confirmed, two fights added to Dec 11 card in Las Vegas|publisher=foxsports.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2015-08-19|accessdate=2015-08-19}}</ref> He lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/tuf-22-finale-results-evan-dunham-busts-up-joe-lauzon-over-three-rounds|title=TUF 22 Finale results: Evan Dunham busts up Joe Lauzon over three rounds|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2015-12-11|accessdate=2015-12-11}}</ref>
Lauzon faced [[Evan Dunham]] on December 11, 2015, at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber#The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foxsports.com/watch/the-ultimate-fighter/story/ufc-ultimate-fighter-22-finale-joe-lauzon-evan-dunham-mike-pierce-ryan-laflare-ufc-194-081915|title=Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale confirmed, two fights added to Dec 11 card in Las Vegas|work=foxsports.com|author=Damon Martin|date=August 19, 2015|access-date=August 19, 2015}}</ref> He lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/tuf-22-finale-results-evan-dunham-busts-up-joe-lauzon-over-three-rounds|title=TUF 22 Finale results: Evan Dunham busts up Joe Lauzon over three rounds|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Ben Fowlkes|date=December 11, 2015|access-date=December 11, 2015}}</ref>


Lauzon faced [[Diego Sanchez]] on July 9, 2016 at [[UFC 200]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/3/29/11327118/joe-lauzon-vs-diego-sanchez-targeted-for-ufc-200|title=Joe Lauzon vs. Diego Sanchez targeted for UFC 200|publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Ariel Helwani|date=2016-03-29|accessdate=2016-03-29}}</ref> He won the fight via TKO in the first round, becoming the first man to finish Sanchez by strikes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/ufc-200-results-joe-lauzon-first-to-stop-diego-sanchez-with-strikes-in-destructive-86-seconds-1|title=UFC 200 results: Joe Lauzon first to stop Diego Sanchez with strikes – in destructive 86 seconds|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2016-07-11|accessdate=2016-07-11}}</ref>
Lauzon faced [[Diego Sanchez]] on July 9, 2016, at [[UFC 200]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/3/29/11327118/joe-lauzon-vs-diego-sanchez-targeted-for-ufc-200|title=Joe Lauzon vs. Diego Sanchez targeted for UFC 200|publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Ariel Helwani|date=March 29, 2016|access-date=March 29, 2016}}</ref> He won the fight via TKO in the first round, becoming the first man to finish Sanchez by strikes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/ufc-200-results-joe-lauzon-first-to-stop-diego-sanchez-with-strikes-in-destructive-86-seconds-1|title=UFC 200 results: Joe Lauzon first to stop Diego Sanchez with strikes – in destructive 86 seconds|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=July 11, 2016|access-date=July 11, 2016}}</ref> The win earned him his first ''Performance of the Night'' bonus award.<ref name=ufc200b>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-200-Bonuses-Nunes-Velasquez-Lauzon-Mousasi-Earn-3650K-Awards-107737|title=UFC 200 Bonuses: Nunes, Velasquez, Lauzon, Mousasi Earn $50K Awards|date=July 9, 2016|work=[[Sherdog]]|author=Tristen Critchfield}}</ref>


After sustaining virtually no damage during his previous fight, Lauzon was quickly rescheduled to rematch [[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]] on August 27, 2016 at [[UFC on Fox 21]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2016/7/19/12224988/jim-miller-vs-joe-lauzon-rematch-set-aug-27-vancouver-mma|title=UFC on FOX 21: Jim Miller vs Joe Lauzon rematch set for Aug. 27 in Vancouver|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Jesse Holland|date=2016-07-19|accessdate=2016-07-19}}</ref> Lauzon lost the rematch by split decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/ufc-on-fox-21-results-jim-miller-takes-split-decision-from-joe-lauzon-in-rematch-of-2012-classic|title=UFC on FOX 21 results: Jim Miller takes split decision from Joe Lauzon in rematch of 2012 classic|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2016-08-27|accessdate=2016-08-27}}</ref> Both participants were awarded a ''Fight of the Night'' bonus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-on-Fox-21-Bonuses-Maia-VanZant-Miller-Lauzon-Receive-3650K-110371|title=UFC on Fox 21 bonuses: Maia, VanZant, Miller, Lauzon receive $50K|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristan Critchfield|date=2016-08-27|accessdate=2016-08-27}}</ref>
After sustaining virtually no damage during his previous fight, Lauzon was quickly rescheduled to rematch [[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]] on August 27, 2016, at [[UFC on Fox 21]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2016/7/19/12224988/jim-miller-vs-joe-lauzon-rematch-set-aug-27-vancouver-mma|title=UFC on FOX 21: Jim Miller vs Joe Lauzon rematch set for Aug. 27 in Vancouver|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Jesse Holland|date=July 19, 2016|access-date=July 19, 2016}}</ref> Lauzon lost the rematch by split decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/ufc-on-fox-21-results-jim-miller-takes-split-decision-from-joe-lauzon-in-rematch-of-2012-classic|title=UFC on FOX 21 results: Jim Miller takes split decision from Joe Lauzon in rematch of 2012 classic|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=August 27, 2016|access-date=August 27, 2016}}</ref> Both participants were awarded a ''Fight of the Night'' bonus.<ref name=fox21b>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-on-Fox-21-Bonuses-Maia-VanZant-Miller-Lauzon-Receive-3650K-110371|title=UFC on Fox 21 bonuses: Maia, VanZant, Miller, Lauzon receive $50K|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristan Critchfield|date=August 27, 2016|access-date=August 27, 2016}}</ref>


Lauzon next faced [[Marcin Held]] on January 15, 2017 at [[UFC Fight Night 103]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/12/lauzon-held-caraway-rivera-formiga-pettis-official-for-ufc-fight-night-103|title=Lauzon-Held, Caraway-Rivera, Formiga-Pettis official for UFC Fight Night 103|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-12-02|accessdate=2016-12-02}}</ref> He was awarded a controversial split decision victory, even stating he felt he lost the bout post-fight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2017/1/15/14282034/ufc-fight-night-103-results-joe-lauzon-vs-marcin-held-lightweight-phoenix-mma|title=UFC Fight Night 103 results: Joe Lauzon decisions Marcin Held, claims he lost '100 percent'|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Andrew Pearson|date=2017-01-15|accessdate=2017-01-15}}</ref> Likewise, 16 out of 17 media pundits scored the bout for Held; the lone holdout scored the fight a draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/7665/Joe-Lauzon-vs-Marcin-Held|title=Joe Lauzon def. Marcin Held|publisher=mmadecisions.com|date=2017-01-15|accessdate=2017-01-16}}</ref>
Lauzon next faced [[Marcin Held]] on January 15, 2017, at [[UFC Fight Night 103]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/12/lauzon-held-caraway-rivera-formiga-pettis-official-for-ufc-fight-night-103|title=Lauzon-Held, Caraway-Rivera, Formiga-Pettis official for UFC Fight Night 103|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=December 2, 2016|access-date=December 2, 2016}}</ref> He was awarded a controversial split decision victory, even stating he felt he lost the bout post-fight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2017/1/15/14282034/ufc-fight-night-103-results-joe-lauzon-vs-marcin-held-lightweight-phoenix-mma|title=UFC Fight Night 103 results: Joe Lauzon decisions Marcin Held, claims he lost '100 percent'|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Andrew Pearson|date=January 15, 2017|access-date=January 15, 2017}}</ref> Likewise, 16 out of 17 media pundits scored the bout for Held; the lone holdout scored the fight a draw.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/7665/Joe-Lauzon-vs-Marcin-Held|title=Joe Lauzon def. Marcin Held|publisher=mmadecisions.com|date=January 15, 2017|access-date=January 16, 2017}}</ref>


Lauzon next faced [[Stevie Ray (MMA)|Stevie Ray]] on April 22, 2017 at [[UFC Fight Night 108]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/joe-lauzon-vs-stevie-ray-lightweight-scrap-added-to-ufc-fight-night-108-in-nashville|title=Joe Lauzon vs. Stevie Ray lightweight scrap added to UFC Fight Night 108 in Nashville|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2017-03-09|accessdate=2017-03-09}}</ref> Lauzon lost the bout by a majority decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/04/ufc-fight-night-108-results-stevie-ray-majority-decision-joe-lauzon|title=UFC Fight Night 108 results: Stevie Ray escapes early trouble, takes majority decision vs. Joe Lauzon|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2017-04-22|accessdate=2017-04-22}}</ref>
Lauzon next faced [[Stevie Ray (fighter)|Stevie Ray]] on April 22, 2017, at [[UFC Fight Night 108]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/joe-lauzon-vs-stevie-ray-lightweight-scrap-added-to-ufc-fight-night-108-in-nashville|title=Joe Lauzon vs. Stevie Ray lightweight scrap added to UFC Fight Night 108 in Nashville|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=March 9, 2017|access-date=March 9, 2017}}</ref> Lauzon lost the bout by a majority decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/04/ufc-fight-night-108-results-stevie-ray-majority-decision-joe-lauzon|title=UFC Fight Night 108 results: Stevie Ray escapes early trouble, takes majority decision vs. Joe Lauzon|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=April 22, 2017|access-date=April 22, 2017}}</ref>


Lauzon faced [[Clay Guida]] on November 11, 2017 at [[UFC Fight Night 120]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2017/08/28/ufc-norfolk-gains-joe-lauzon-clay-guida/|title=UFC Norfolk gains Joe Lauzon vs. Clay Guida|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2017-08-28|accessdate=2017-08-28}}</ref> He lost the fight via technical knock out in round one.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.co.th/?gws_rd=cr&dcr=0&ei=L_cHWq_yEoeOvQTh2pCYDw|title=Google|website=www.google.co.th|language=en|access-date=2017-11-12}}</ref>
Lauzon faced [[Clay Guida]] on November 11, 2017, at [[UFC Fight Night 120]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2017/08/28/ufc-norfolk-gains-joe-lauzon-clay-guida/|title=UFC Norfolk gains Joe Lauzon vs. Clay Guida|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=August 28, 2017|access-date=August 28, 2017}}</ref> He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2017/11/ufc-fight-night-120-results-clay-guida-dominates-joe-lauzon-calls-dana-white|title=UFC Fight Night 120 results: Clay Guida dominates Joe Lauzon, calls for meeting with Dana White|date=November 11, 2017|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]|author=John Morgan}}</ref>


Lauzon is scheduled to face [[Chris Gruetzemacher]] on April 7, 2018 at [[UFC 223]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/joe-lauzon-vecht-tegen-chris-gruetzemacher-tijdens-ufc-223-in-brooklyn/|title=Joe Lauzon vecht tegen Chris Gruetzemacher tijdens UFC 223 in Brooklyn|last=DNA|first=MMA|website=mmadna.nl|language=en-US|access-date=2018-01-25}}</ref>
As the first bout of his new four-fight contract, Lauzon faced [[Chris Gruetzemacher]] on April 7, 2018, at [[UFC 223]].<ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqn0j5nXyYE|title=Joe Lauzon excited for Donald Cerrone fight: 'How did it not happen before?'|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]|date=February 4, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/joe-lauzon-vecht-tegen-chris-gruetzemacher-tijdens-ufc-223-in-brooklyn/|title=Joe Lauzon vecht tegen Chris Gruetzemacher tijdens UFC 223 in Brooklyn|author=Marcel Dorff|website=mmadna.nl|date=January 25, 2018 |language=nl|access-date=March 4, 2022}}</ref> He lost this fight after his corner stopped the fight after the second round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/04/ufc-223-results-chris-gruetzemacher-leaves-joe-lauzon-bloody-mess-tko-brooklyn-new-york-mma|title=UFC 223 results: Chris Gruetzemacher leaves Joe Lauzon a bloody mess for TKO win|date=2018-04-08|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-04-08|language=en-US}}</ref>

After an 18-month hiatus, Lauzon faced [[Jonathan Pearce (fighter)|Jonathan Pearce]] on October 18, 2019, at [[UFC on ESPN 6]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/09/ufc-boston-joe-lauzon-booked-vs-jonathan-pearce|title=Joe Lauzon returns from 18-month layoff, fights Jonathan Pearce at UFC on ESPN 6|date=2019-09-06|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-09-06}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/10/18/ufc-boston-results-joe-lauzon/|title=UFC Boston Results: Joe Lauzon Stops Jonathan Pearce, Indecisive on Retirement|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2019-10-18|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-19}}</ref>

After another 31-month hiatus, Lauzon was scheduled to face [[Donald Cerrone]] on April 30, 2022, at [[UFC Fight Night 208]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-01-29|title=Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone en Joe Lauzon in partij der publiekslievelingen|url=https://www.eurosport.nl/mixed-martial-arts/ufc/2022/donald-cowboy-cerrone-en-joe-lauzon-in-partij-der-publiekslievelingen_sto8743964/story.shtml|access-date=2022-01-29|website=Eurosport|language=nl}}</ref> The bout was moved to May 7, 2022, at [[UFC 274]] for undisclosed reasons.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon Shifted to UFC 274 on May 7|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Donald-Cerrone-vs-Joe-Lauzon-Shifted-to-UFC-274-on-May-7-184747|access-date=2022-02-16|website=Sherdog|language=en}}</ref> Despite both competitors weighing in, the bout was cancelled the day of the event due to Cerrone falling ill.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/5/7/23061633/donald-cowboy-cerrone-out-of-ufc-274-due-to-illness-fight-against-joe-lauzon-pulled-from-card|title=Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone out of UFC 274 due to illness, fight against Joe Lauzon pulled from card|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2022-05-07|access-date=2022-05-07}}</ref> The pair was rescheduled to meet at [[UFC on ESPN 37]] on June 18, 2022.<ref name="CerroneLauzon">{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/5/10/23065925/donald-cerrone-vs-joe-lauzon-re-booked-june-ufc-fight-night-kattar-emmett-austin-tx-mma-news|title=Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon re-booked for June UFC event in Austin, TX|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Zane Simon|date=2022-05-10|access-date=2022-05-10|archive-date=May 11, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511000641/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/5/10/23065925/donald-cerrone-vs-joe-lauzon-re-booked-june-ufc-fight-night-kattar-emmett-austin-tx-mma-news|url-status=dead}}</ref> The bout was yet again scrapped the day of this event due to Lauzon's knee dislocating and being unable to straighten.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Mike Heck |date=2022-06-18 |title=Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon late scratch from UFC Austin |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/6/18/23173815/donald-cerrone-vs-joe-lauzon-late-scratch-from-ufc-austin |access-date=2022-06-18 |publisher=mmafighting.com}}</ref>

Lauzon announced that he is semi-retired, saying he wouldn’t come back unless there was something highly intriguing for him.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-05 |title=Joe Lauzon open to more fights after he and Donald Cerrone 'try to murder each other' at UFC 274 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/05/ufc-274-joe-lauzon-future-more-fights-donald-cerrone |access-date=2023-07-04 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night]] (Seven times) <small>vs. [[Kenny Florian]], [[Sam Stout]], [[George Sotiropoulos]], [[Jamie Varner]], [[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]] (2), & [[Michael Chiesa]]</small><ref name=ufc108b /><ref name=ufc123b /><ref name=fox4b /><ref name=ufc155b /><ref name=ufn50b /><ref name=fox21b />
**Tied ([[Nate Diaz]]) for most [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|post-fight bonus awards]] in UFC history (15)
**Most [[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Submission of the Night Honors]] in the UFC (6 times)
*** Tied ([[Diego Sanchez]], [[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]] & [[Max Holloway]]) for seventh most [[List of UFC records#Most Fight of the Night bonuses|Fight of the Night bonuses in UFC history]] (7)
***Fight of the Year (2012) <small>vs. [[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-2012-fights-year|title=Ten Best - 2012 Fights of the Year|date=January 7, 2013|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]|author=Thomas Gerbasi}}</ref>
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Fight of the Night Honors]] (7 Times)
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Knockout of the Night Honors]] (1 Time)
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Knockout of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Jens Pulver]]</small>
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Submission of the Night]] (Six times) <small>vs. Brandon Melendez, [[Jeremy Stephens]], [[Gabe Ruediger]], [[Curt Warburton]], [[Melvin Guillard]], & [[Jamie Varner]]</small><ref name=ufn17b /><ref name=ufc118b /><ref name=uov4b /><ref name=ufc136b /><ref name=fox4b />
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night Honors]] (1 Time)
***[[List_of_UFC_records#Most_Submission_of_the_Night_bonuses_(discontinued)|Most submission of the Night bonuses in UFC history]] (6)
**Fight of the Year (2012) vs. [[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]]
**[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night Honors]] (One time) <small>vs. [[Diego Sanchez]]</small><ref name=ufc200b />
**Most finishes in [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] Lightweight division (11)
***Most Post-Fight bonuses in UFC Lightweight division history (15)<ref name=lwstats>{{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=LW|title=UFC Lightweight Division – Stats|author=UFC|date=June 20, 2022|work=UFC.com}}</ref>
***Tied ([[Jim Miller (fighter)|Jim Miller]] and [[Dustin Poirier]]) for fourth [[List_of_UFC_records#Most_overall|Post-Fight bonus awards in UFC history]] (15)
**Third most finishes in UFC Lightweight division history (13)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-201-post-event-facts-jim-miller-ties-cowboy-cerrone-record-most-wins-history|title=UFC Fight Night 201 post-event facts: Jim Miller ties 'Cowboy' Cerrone's record for most wins|date=February 20, 2022|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]|author=Mike Bohn}}</ref>
**Tied ([[Gleison Tibau]]) for third most bouts in UFC Lightweight division history (27)<ref name=lwstats/>
**Tied ([[Nate Diaz]] & [[Islam Makhachev]]) for third most submissions in UFC Lightweight division history (7)<ref name=lwstats/>
*'''United States Kickboxing Association'''
*'''United States Kickboxing Association'''
**USKBA U.S. Super Welterweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fcfighter.com/post/pride-fc-22-beasts-from-the-east-2-dvdin-stock-now|title=Pride Fc 22 "beasts From The East 2" Dvdin Stock Now!|work=Full Contact Fighter|accessdate=12 July 2015}}</ref>
**USKBA U.S. Super Welterweight Championship (one time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fcfighter.com/post/pride-fc-22-beasts-from-the-east-2-dvdin-stock-now|title=Pride Fc 22 "beasts From The East 2" Dvdin Stock Now!|work=Full Contact Fighter|access-date=July 12, 2015}}</ref>
*'''World Fighting League'''
*'''World Fighting League'''
**WFL Grand Prix Champion
**WFL Grand Prix Champion
*'''[[World MMA Awards]]'''
*'''[[World MMA Awards]]'''
**2012 Fight of the Year <small>vs. [[Jamie Varner]] at [[UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2013/1/11/3867210/2012-world-mma-awards-results|title=World MMA Awards 2012 Results|date=January 11, 2013|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Bryan Tucker}}</ref>
**2012 Fight of the Year (vs. [[Jamie Varner]])
*'''Massachusetts MMA outlets'''
*'''Massachusetts MMA outlets'''
**2004 Massachusetts Fighter of the Year Honors
**2004 Massachusetts Fighter of the Year Honors

== Personal life ==
Lauzon is married to Katie, and they have two sons. His eldest was diagnosed with stage 4S [[neuroblastoma]] a week after he was born, and was finally cleared as cancer-free in early 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/1/13/18180761/its-been-a-rough-few-years-for-joe-lauzon-so-why-is-he-so-grateful|title=It's been a rough few years for Joe Lauzon, so why is he so grateful?|author=Chuck Mindenhall|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=January 13, 2019}}</ref>

Lauzon's moniker, 'J-Lau', was given by his friends whom he trained with when he was in high school. Lauzon did not fancy his nickname, as it is a reference to [[Jennifer Lopez]], and would prefer his nickname to be 'Baby Joe' instead.<ref name="100 fighter nickname origins">{{Cite news|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/100-fighter-nickname-origins|title=100 fighter nickname origins|work=The Underground|access-date=2018-05-17}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts record==
==Mixed martial arts record==
Line 144: Line 156:
| draws=
| draws=
| nc=
| nc=
| ko-wins= 7
| ko-wins= 9
| ko-losses= 5
| sub-wins= 17
| sub-wins= 18
| sub-losses= 3
| dec-wins= 2
| dec-wins= 2
| ko-losses= 6
| sub-losses= 3
| dec-losses= 6
| dec-losses= 6
| dq-wins=
| dq-wins=
Line 156: Line 168:
}}
}}
{{MMA record start}}
{{MMA record start}}
<!--|-
|
|align=center|
|[[Donald Cerrone]]
|
|[[UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett]]
|{{dts|2022|June|18}}
|align=center|
|align=center|
|[[Austin, Texas]], United States
|-->
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|28–15
|[[Jonathan Pearce (fighter)|Jonathan Pearce]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman]]
|{{dts|2019|October|18}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:33
|[[Boston, Massachusetts]], United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|27–15
|[[Chris Gruetzemacher]]
|TKO (corner stoppage)
|[[UFC 223]]
|{{dts|2018|April|7}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|[[Brooklyn, New York]], United States
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
Line 170: Line 215:
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|27–13
|align=center|27–13
|[[Stevie Ray (MMA)|Stevie Ray]]
|[[Stevie Ray (fighter)|Stevie Ray]]
|Decision (majority)
|Decision (majority)
|[[UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov]]
|[[UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov]]
Line 199: Line 244:
|align=center|5:00
|align=center|5:00
|[[Vancouver, British Columbia]], Canada
|[[Vancouver, British Columbia]], Canada
|Fight of the Night.
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
Line 210: Line 255:
|align=center|1:26
|align=center|1:26
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|Performance of the Night.
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
Line 254: Line 299:
| align=center| 2:14
| align=center| 2:14
| [[Mashantucket, Connecticut]], United States
| [[Mashantucket, Connecticut]], United States
| Fight of the Night.
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
Line 287: Line 332:
| align=center| 5:00
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
| Fight of the Night.
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
Line 298: Line 343:
| align=center| 2:44
| align=center| 2:44
| [[Los Angeles, California]], United States
| [[Los Angeles, California]], United States
| Submission of the Night. Fight of the Night. Fight of the Year (2012).
| {{small|Submission of the Night. Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
Line 320: Line 365:
| align=center| 0:47
| align=center| 0:47
| [[Houston, Texas]], United States
| [[Houston, Texas]], United States
| Submission of the Night.
| {{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 20–6
| align=center| 20–6
| [[Curt Warburton]]
| [[Curt Warburton]]
| Submission (kimura)
| Submission (triangle kimura)<!--<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/6/29/2250001/ufc-judo-chop-joe-lauzon-kimura-submission-curt-warburton|title=UFC Judo Chop: Joe Lauzon's 'Trimura' on Curt Warburton|author=Bloody Elbow|work=Bloody Elbow|accessdate=12 July 2015}}</ref>-->
| [[UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry]]
| [[UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry]]
| {{dts|2011|June|26}}
| {{dts|2011|June|26}}
Line 331: Line 376:
| align=center| 1:58
| align=center| 1:58
| [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]], United States
| [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]], United States
| Submission of the Night.
| {{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
Line 342: Line 387:
| align=center| 2:43
| align=center| 2:43
| [[Auburn Hills, Michigan]], United States
| [[Auburn Hills, Michigan]], United States
| Fight of the Night.
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
Line 353: Line 398:
| align=center| 2:01
| align=center| 2:01
| [[Boston, Massachusetts]], United States
| [[Boston, Massachusetts]], United States
| Submission of the Night.
| {{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
Line 364: Line 409:
| align=center| 5:00
| align=center| 5:00
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
| Fight of the Night.
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
Line 375: Line 420:
| align=center| 4:43
| align=center| 4:43
| [[Tampa, Florida]], United States
| [[Tampa, Florida]], United States
| Submission of the Night.
| {{small|Submission of the Night.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 17–4
| align=center| 17–4
| [[Kyle Bradley]]
| Kyle Bradley
| TKO (punches)
| TKO (punches)
| [[UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer]]
| [[UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer]]
| {{dts|2008|September|18}}
| {{dts|2008|September|18}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2
Line 397: Line 442:
| align=center| 3:28
| align=center| 3:28
| [[Broomfield, Colorado]], United States
| [[Broomfield, Colorado]], United States
| Fight of the Night.
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
Line 419: Line 464:
| align=center| 2:09
| align=center| 2:09
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
| Catchweight (157 lbs) bout; Melendez missed weight. Submission of the Night.
| {{small|Catchweight (157 lb) bout; Melendez missed weight. Submission of the Night.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
Line 430: Line 475:
| align=center| 0:48
| align=center| 0:48
| [[Anaheim, California]], United States
| [[Anaheim, California]], United States
| Knockout of the Night.
| {{small|Knockout of the Night.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
Line 436: Line 481:
| Douglas Brown
| Douglas Brown
| Submission (armbar)
| Submission (armbar)
| WFL 6: Real: No Fooling Around
|rowspan=3| WFL 6: Real: No Fooling Around
| {{dts|2006|April|1}}
|rowspan=3| {{dts|2006|April|1}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:47
| align=center| 1:47
| [[Revere, Massachusetts]], United States
|rowspan=3| [[Revere, Massachusetts]], United States
| Won the WFL Grand Prix.
| {{small|Won the WFL Grand Prix.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
Line 447: Line 492:
| Zane Baker
| Zane Baker
| KO (slam)
| KO (slam)
| WFL 6: Real: No Fooling Around
| {{dts|2006|April|1}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:39
| align=center| 3:39
| [[Revere, Massachusetts]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
Line 457: Line 499:
| align=center| 11–3
| align=center| 11–3
| Adam Comfort
| Adam Comfort
| Submission (Achilles lock)
| Submission (achilles lock)
| WFL 6: Real: No Fooling Around
| {{dts|2006|April|1}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:44
| align=center| 1:44
| [[Revere, Massachusetts]], United States
|
|
|-
|-
Line 485: Line 524:
| align=center| 1:00
| align=center| 1:00
| [[Revere, Massachusetts]], United States
| [[Revere, Massachusetts]], United States
|Defended the Combat Zone Lightweight Championship.
|{{small|Defended the Combat Zone Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
Line 529: Line 568:
| align=center| 3:47
| align=center| 3:47
| [[Boston, Massachusetts]], United States
| [[Boston, Massachusetts]], United States
|Won the vacant Mass Destruction Lightweight Championship.
|{{small|Won the vacant Mass Destruction Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
Line 540: Line 579:
| align=center| 0:34
| align=center| 0:34
| [[Revere, Massachusetts]], United States
| [[Revere, Massachusetts]], United States
|Defended the Combat Zone Lightweight Championship.
|{{small|Defended the Combat Zone Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–0
| align=center| 6–0
| [[Mike Brown (fighter)|Mike Brown]]
| [[Mike Brown (fighter)|Mike Brown]]
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| CZ 8: Street Justice
| CZ 8: Street Justice
| {{dts|2004|October|2}}
| {{dts|2004|October|2}}
Line 551: Line 590:
| align=center| 2:14
| align=center| 2:14
| [[Revere, Massachusetts]], United States
| [[Revere, Massachusetts]], United States
|Won the vacant Combat Zone Lightweight Championship.
|{{small|Won the vacant Combat Zone Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–0
| align=center| 5–0
| Justin Blasich
| Justin Blasich
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Mass Destruction 17
| Mass Destruction 17
| {{dts|2004|August|28}}
| {{dts|2004|August|28}}
Line 567: Line 606:
| align=center| 4–0
| align=center| 4–0
| Renat Myzabekov
| Renat Myzabekov
| Submission (ankle lock)
| Submission (toe hold)
| CZ 7: Gravel Pit
| CZ 7: Gravel Pit
| {{dts|2004|July|10}}
| {{dts|2004|July|10}}
Line 607: Line 646:
| [[Boston, Massachusetts]], United States
| [[Boston, Massachusetts]], United States
|
|
|-
{{end}}
{{end}}
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Joe-Lauzon-4923|title=Joe|last=Sherdog.com|website=Sherdog|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts exhibition record==
==Mixed martial arts exhibition record==
Line 624: Line 665:
|[[Manvel Gamburyan]]
|[[Manvel Gamburyan]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]]
|rowspan=3|[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]]
|{{dts|2007|June|14}} (air date)
|{{dts|2007|June|14|format=mdy}} (air date)
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|align=center|5:00
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|rowspan=3|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|TUF 5 semi-final
|{{small|TUF 5 semi-final.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
Line 635: Line 676:
|[[Cole Miller]]
|[[Cole Miller]]
|TKO (punches)
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2007|May|24|format=mdy}} (air date)
|[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]]
|{{dts|2007|May|24}} (air date)
|align=center|2
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:58
|align=center|3:58
|{{small|TUF 5 quarterfinal.}}
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|TUF 5 quarterfinal
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
Line 646: Line 685:
|Brian Geraghty
|Brian Geraghty
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2007|May|10|format=mdy}} (air date)
|[[The Ultimate Fighter 5]]
|{{dts|2007|May|10}} (air date)
|align=center|1
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:13
|align=center|1:13
|{{small|TUF 5 elimination round.}}
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|TUF 5 elimination round
{{end}}
{{end}}

== Submission grappling record ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:80%; text-align:left;"<!-- width:100%; -->
|-
| colspan=8 style="text-align:center;" | '''1 Matches, 0 Wins, 1 Losses, 0 Draws'''
|-
! Result
! Rec.
! Opponent
! Method
! text-center| Event
! Date
! Division
! Location
|-
| {{no2}}Loss ||align=center|0–1|| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Dillon Danis]] || Submission (D'Arce Choke) || rowspan=2| Metamoris 6|| rowspan=2|May 9, 2015 || Openweight ||rowspan=2| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], [[United States]]
{{s-end}}


==See also==
==See also==
{{portal|MMA}}
* [[List of current UFC fighters]]
* [[List of male mixed martial artists]]
* [[List of male mixed martial artists]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist|2}}
{{Reflist|30em}}


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Joe Lauzon}}
* [http://www.joelauzon.com/ Official site]
* [http://myspace.com/lauzonrsd MySpace site]
* [https://joelauzon.com/ Official site]
*{{Twitter}}
*{{Twitter}}
*[http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Joe-Lauzon Official UFC Profile]
*[http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Joe-Lauzon Official UFC Profile]
Line 673: Line 725:
[[Category:Mixed martial artists from Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Mixed martial artists from Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Lightweight mixed martial artists]]
[[Category:Lightweight mixed martial artists]]
[[Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing boxing]]
[[Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:1984 births]]
[[Category:1984 births]]
Line 679: Line 733:
[[Category:Wentworth Institute of Technology alumni]]
[[Category:Wentworth Institute of Technology alumni]]
[[Category:American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu]]
[[Category:American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu]]
[[Category:People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu]]
[[Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters]]
[[Category:Sportspeople from Plymouth County, Massachusetts]]

Latest revision as of 07:10, 15 December 2024

Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon in 2008
Born (1984-05-22) May 22, 1984 (age 40)
Brockton, Massachusetts, United States
NicknameJ-Lau
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Reach71+1⁄2 in (182 cm)
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing
Fighting out ofEast Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States
TeamLauzon MMA
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Danny Savery[1]
Years active2004–2019
Mixed martial arts record
Total43
Wins28
By knockout9
By submission17
By decision2
Losses15
By knockout6
By submission3
By decision6
Amateur record
Total8
Wins5
Losses3
Other information
Notable relativesDan Lauzon (brother)
Websitejoelauzon.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Joe Lauzon (born May 22, 1984) is a semi-retired American professional mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC's Lightweight division. Described as a well-rounded fighter, he has the most post-fight bonus awards in UFC Lightweight history with 15. Joe's younger brother, Dan Lauzon, is also a mixed martial artist.[2][3]

Background

[edit]

Joseph Edward Lauzon Jr. was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, on May 22, 1984. He lived there until he was in the third grade, when he moved to East Bridgewater.[4] Lauzon lived on a small farm and enjoyed riding horses. The young Lauzon and his friends were interested in professional wrestling, and would re-enact moves on Lauzon's trampoline. Lauzon did not begin training in the martial arts until his junior year at East Bridgewater High School, after seeing a demonstration that piqued his interest.[2][4] Lauzon graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in 2007 with a Bachelor's degree in computer science. He worked as a network administrator in Cambridge, Massachusetts before he began training in mixed martial arts full-time.[2][5]

Mixed martial arts career

[edit]

Early career

[edit]

Lauzon's first amateur fight was in 2002. He held a 5–3 record as an amateur.[4]

In 2004, Lauzon had his first cage fight, winning with a first round armbar in a local Massachusetts promotion, Mass Destruction.[6] Lauzon then went on an eight fight winning streak with all the fights ending via submission. Lauzon won an eight-man tournament, defeating three fighters in one night in the World Fighting League and was crowned the WFL Grand Prix Champion.[4] Lauzon was also named 2004 Massachusetts fighter of the year by local Massachusetts MMA outlets.[7]

Lauzon made his debut in the UFC upsetting former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver at UFC 63 on September 23, 2006, winning via KO in 48 seconds and beating 7-to-1 odds. He was awarded a Knockout of the Night award.

Lauzon has been sponsored throughout his career by independent record label Massachusetts-based Deathwish Inc.[8]

The Ultimate Fighter

[edit]

Lauzon was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 5, which featured lightweights exclusively. He was on B.J. Penn's team, against a team coached by Jens Pulver. Lauzon defeated Brian Geraghty in the preliminary round. He then defeated Cole Miller in the quarterfinals. The win was somewhat controversial due to an illegal strike to the back of Miller's head. Miller appeared obviously dazed by the illegal strike and was given time to recover.[9] However, when action was restarted, it was clear that Cole was still feeling the effects of the strike. Lauzon capitalized on it and won the fight.[10] In the semi-finals, Lauzon lost a unanimous decision to Manvel Gamburyan. At the finale, he defeated Brandon Melendez via submission (triangle choke) at 2:09 of round two.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

[edit]

At UFC 78 Lauzon submitted previously undefeated Jason Reinhardt by rear-naked choke in the first round.[11] Lauzon quickly took Reinhardt down before moving to the north–south position. Reinhardt rolled, giving Lauzon his back, and Lauzon quickly sunk in the rear-naked choke for a quick submission victory.[12]

On April 2, 2008, Kenny Florian defeated Lauzon in the main event of UFC Fight Night 13 by TKO via strikes from mount in the second round.[13] The first round was back and forth as Florian opened up a cut on Lauzon's head with elbows and took his back while Lauzon landed several takedowns and attempted several submissions. Florian opened the second round with a takedown and soon advanced to mount where he landed multiple unanswered strikes until the fight was waved off.[14]

Lauzon defeated Kyle Bradley by technical knockout in round two at UFC Fight Night 15 on September 17, 2008. In the first round Bradley connected with a punch and rocked Lauzon. Lauzon managed to recover and continued to trade with Bradley in a close first round. In the second round Lauzon scored a takedown and transitioned quickly into mount before taking Bradley's back. Lauzon landed several punches from this position until the referee stepped in to save Bradley.[15]

Lauzon was scheduled to fight former WEC Lightweight Champion, Hermes Franca on February 7, 2009, in the main event for UFC Fight Night 17.[16] However, Franca pulled out of the event with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.[17] Jeremy Stephens stepped in as a late replacement.[18] Lauzon defeated Stephens by armbar in the second round, which earned him a Submission of the Night bonus award.[19][20]

Lauzon fought Sam Stout on January 2, 2010, at UFC 108 and lost in a very entertaining fight by decision, which also won Fight of the Night bonus award.[21][22][23]

Lauzon was expected to face Terry Etim on August 28, 2010, at UFC 118, but Etim had to withdraw from the bout due to injury. Lauzon was instead set to fight fellow Ultimate Fighter season 5 castmate Gabe Ruediger.[24] During the UFC 118 weigh-ins Ruediger brought Lauzon a cake that read "Sorry for your loss". Lauzon defeated Ruediger, who is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, via armbar in 2:01 of round one having completely dominated him for the entire fight. The submission earned him a Submission of the Night award.[25] According to commentator Joe Rogan, Gabe "was never in it for a second."

Lauzon faced George Sotiropoulos on November 20, 2010, at UFC 123.[26] The fight began with an action-packed first round, that saw Lauzon set the pace. However, by the end of the round, Lauzon began to tire and saw Sotiropoulos began to gain momentum. The second round saw a fatigued and passive Joe Lauzon. After a scramble, Sotiropoulous ended up on top position and torqued a kimura to force the tap-out.[27] Both fighters earned a Fight of the Night bonus award.[28]

Lauzon faced Curt Warburton on June 26 at UFC on Versus 4.[29] Lauzon defeated Warburton via first round kimura, which earned him a Submission of the Night bonus award.[30]

Lauzon was briefly linked to a bout with Charles Oliveira on November 19, 2011, at UFC 138.[31] However, Oliveira instead faced Donald Cerrone on August 14, 2011, at UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle, replacing an injured Paul Taylor.[32]

Lauzon defeated Melvin Guillard on October 8, 2011, by rear-naked choke at UFC 136,[33] earning his fourth Submission of the Night honor and sixth straight UFC Bonus award.[34]

Lauzon faced Anthony Pettis on February 26, 2012, at UFC 144[35] He lost the fight by KO due to a head kick in 91 seconds.[36]

Lauzon was again expected to face Terry Etim on August 4, 2012, at UFC on Fox 4.[37] However, Etim was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Jamie Varner.[38] In a back-and-forth fight that saw both men rocked, Lauzon secured the victory after locking in a triangle choke on Varner at 2:44 of the third round. His performance earned him the Fight of the Night and Submission of the Night honors[39] and a Fight of the Year nomination at the World MMA Awards.[40]

Lauzon was expected to face Gray Maynard on December 29, 2012, at UFC 155.[41] However, Maynard pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by Jim Miller.[42] Miller defeated Lauzon via unanimous decision. The back and forth action earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.[43]

Lauzon faced Michael Johnson on August 17, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 26.[44] He was defeated by unanimous decision, after being outmatched by Johnson.[45]

Lauzon faced Mac Danzig on December 14, 2013, at UFC on Fox 9.[46] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[47]

Lauzon faced Michael Chiesa on September 5, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 50.[48] After a back and forth fight, Lauzon defeated Chiesa via TKO in the second round after opening a significant cut above Chiesa's right eye, forcing a doctor's stoppage.[49] The performance earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.[50]

Lauzon was expected to face Diego Sanchez on November 15, 2014, at UFC 180, replacing an injured Norman Parke.[51] However, on October 23, it was announced that injuries to both Sanchez and Lauzon led to the pairing being scrapped altogether.[52]

Lauzon next faced Al Iaquinta on January 31, 2015, at UFC 183.[53] Lauzon lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[54]

As the first bout of his new eight-fight contract, Lauzon faced Takanori Gomi on July 25, 2015, at UFC on Fox 16.[55][56] After successfully taking Gomi down, he won the fight via TKO in the first round.[57]

Lauzon faced Evan Dunham on December 11, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale.[58] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[59]

Lauzon faced Diego Sanchez on July 9, 2016, at UFC 200.[60] He won the fight via TKO in the first round, becoming the first man to finish Sanchez by strikes.[61] The win earned him his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[62]

After sustaining virtually no damage during his previous fight, Lauzon was quickly rescheduled to rematch Jim Miller on August 27, 2016, at UFC on Fox 21.[63] Lauzon lost the rematch by split decision.[64] Both participants were awarded a Fight of the Night bonus.[65]

Lauzon next faced Marcin Held on January 15, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 103.[66] He was awarded a controversial split decision victory, even stating he felt he lost the bout post-fight.[67] Likewise, 16 out of 17 media pundits scored the bout for Held; the lone holdout scored the fight a draw.[68]

Lauzon next faced Stevie Ray on April 22, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 108.[69] Lauzon lost the bout by a majority decision.[70]

Lauzon faced Clay Guida on November 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 120.[71] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[72]

As the first bout of his new four-fight contract, Lauzon faced Chris Gruetzemacher on April 7, 2018, at UFC 223.[73][74] He lost this fight after his corner stopped the fight after the second round.[75]

After an 18-month hiatus, Lauzon faced Jonathan Pearce on October 18, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 6.[76] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[77]

After another 31-month hiatus, Lauzon was scheduled to face Donald Cerrone on April 30, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 208.[78] The bout was moved to May 7, 2022, at UFC 274 for undisclosed reasons.[79] Despite both competitors weighing in, the bout was cancelled the day of the event due to Cerrone falling ill.[80] The pair was rescheduled to meet at UFC on ESPN 37 on June 18, 2022.[81] The bout was yet again scrapped the day of this event due to Lauzon's knee dislocating and being unable to straighten.[82]

Lauzon announced that he is semi-retired, saying he wouldn’t come back unless there was something highly intriguing for him.[83]

Championships and accomplishments

[edit]

Personal life

[edit]

Lauzon is married to Katie, and they have two sons. His eldest was diagnosed with stage 4S neuroblastoma a week after he was born, and was finally cleared as cancer-free in early 2019.[89]

Lauzon's moniker, 'J-Lau', was given by his friends whom he trained with when he was in high school. Lauzon did not fancy his nickname, as it is a reference to Jennifer Lopez, and would prefer his nickname to be 'Baby Joe' instead.[90]

Mixed martial arts record

[edit]
Professional record breakdown
43 matches 28 wins 15 losses
By knockout 9 6
By submission 17 3
By decision 2 6
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 28–15 Jonathan Pearce TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman October 18, 2019 1 1:33 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 27–15 Chris Gruetzemacher TKO (corner stoppage) UFC 223 April 7, 2018 2 5:00 Brooklyn, New York, United States
Loss 27–14 Clay Guida TKO (punches and elbows) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis November 11, 2017 1 1:07 Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Loss 27–13 Stevie Ray Decision (majority) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov April 22, 2017 3 5:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win 27–12 Marcin Held Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn January 15, 2017 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss 26–12 Jim Miller Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit August 27, 2016 3 5:00 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Fight of the Night.
Win 26–11 Diego Sanchez TKO (punches) UFC 200 July 9, 2016 1 1:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 25–11 Evan Dunham Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale December 11, 2015 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 25–10 Takanori Gomi TKO (punches) UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 July 25, 2015 1 2:37 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss 24–10 Al Iaquinta TKO (punches) UFC 183 January 31, 2015 2 3:34 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 24–9 Michael Chiesa TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Mousasi September 5, 2014 2 2:14 Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 23–9 Mac Danzig Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2 December 14, 2013 3 5:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss 22–9 Michael Johnson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen August 17, 2013 3 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 22–8 Jim Miller Decision (unanimous) UFC 155 December 29, 2012 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 22–7 Jamie Varner Submission (triangle choke) UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera August 4, 2012 3 2:44 Los Angeles, California, United States Submission of the Night. Fight of the Night.
Loss 21–7 Anthony Pettis KO (head kick and punches) UFC 144 February 26, 2012 1 1:21 Saitama, Japan
Win 21–6 Melvin Guillard Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 136 October 8, 2011 1 0:47 Houston, Texas, United States Submission of the Night.
Win 20–6 Curt Warburton Submission (kimura) UFC Live: Kongo vs. Barry June 26, 2011 1 1:58 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Submission of the Night.
Loss 19–6 George Sotiropoulos Submission (kimura) UFC 123 November 20, 2010 2 2:43 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 19–5 Gabe Ruediger Submission (armbar) UFC 118 August 28, 2010 1 2:01 Boston, Massachusetts, United States Submission of the Night.
Loss 18–5 Sam Stout Decision (unanimous) UFC 108 January 2, 2010 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 18–4 Jeremy Stephens Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens February 7, 2009 2 4:43 Tampa, Florida, United States Submission of the Night.
Win 17–4 Kyle Bradley TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs. Neer September 18, 2008 2 1:34 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Loss 16–4 Kenny Florian TKO (punches and elbows) UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Lauzon April 2, 2008 2 3:28 Broomfield, Colorado, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 16–3 Jason Reinhardt Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 78 November 17, 2007 1 1:14 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win 15–3 Brandon Melendez Submission (triangle choke) The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale June 23, 2007 2 2:09 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (157 lb) bout; Melendez missed weight. Submission of the Night.
Win 14–3 Jens Pulver KO (punches) UFC 63 September 23, 2006 1 0:48 Anaheim, California, United States Knockout of the Night.
Win 13–3 Douglas Brown Submission (armbar) WFL 6: Real: No Fooling Around April 1, 2006 1 1:47 Revere, Massachusetts, United States Won the WFL Grand Prix.
Win 12–3 Zane Baker KO (slam) 1 3:39
Win 11–3 Adam Comfort Submission (achilles lock) 1 1:44
Loss 10–3 Raphael Assunção Submission (armbar) Absolute Fighting Championships 15 February 18, 2006 2 4:37 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 10–2 Antoine Skinner Submission (triangle choke) CZ 12: Night of Champions November 5, 2005 1 1:00 Revere, Massachusetts, United States Defended the Combat Zone Lightweight Championship.
Loss 9–2 Ivan Menjivar Submission (calf slicer) APEX: Undisputed September 3, 2005 1 3:39 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 9–1 Tim Honeycutt TKO (punches) Absolute Fighting Championships 13 July 30, 2005 1 0:11 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss 8–1 Jorge Masvidal TKO (punches) Absolute Fighting Championships 12 April 30, 2005 2 3:57 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 8–0 Joe Ahlert Submission (guillotine choke) Mass Destruction 19 February 26, 2005 3 3:47 Boston, Massachusetts, United States Won the vacant Mass Destruction Lightweight Championship.
Win 7–0 Ryan Ciotoli Technical Submission (armbar) CZ 9: Hot Like Fire December 14, 2004 3 0:34 Revere, Massachusetts, United States Defended the Combat Zone Lightweight Championship.
Win 6–0 Mike Brown Submission (rear-naked choke) CZ 8: Street Justice October 2, 2004 3 2:14 Revere, Massachusetts, United States Won the vacant Combat Zone Lightweight Championship.
Win 5–0 Justin Blasich Submission (rear-naked choke) Mass Destruction 17 August 28, 2004 1 1:02 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 4–0 Renat Myzabekov Submission (toe hold) CZ 7: Gravel Pit July 10, 2004 1 0:40 Revere, Massachusetts, United States
Win 3–0 Kyle Sprouse Submission (heel hook) CZ 6: Rampage June 26, 2004 1 0:26 Taunton, Massachusetts, United States
Win 2–0 Jerry Mosquea TKO (punches) MMA: Eruption April 30, 2004 1 2:37 Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Win 1–0 David Gilrein Submission (armbar) Mass Destruction 15 February 21, 2004 1 3:42 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

[91]

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

[edit]
Professional record breakdown
3 matches 2 wins 1 loss
By knockout 1 0
By submission 1 0
By decision 0 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 2–1 Manvel Gamburyan Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 5 June 14, 2007 (air date) 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 5 semi-final.
Win 2–0 Cole Miller TKO (punches) May 24, 2007 (air date) 2 3:58 TUF 5 quarterfinal.
Win 1–0 Brian Geraghty Submission (rear-naked choke) May 10, 2007 (air date) 1 1:13 TUF 5 elimination round.

Submission grappling record

[edit]
1 Matches, 0 Wins, 1 Losses, 0 Draws
Result Rec. Opponent Method Event Date Division Location
Loss 0–1 United States Dillon Danis Submission (D'Arce Choke) Metamoris 6 May 9, 2015 Openweight United States Los Angeles, California, United States

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ @JoeLauzon (December 10, 2019). "So this happened today. Thanks to everyone from fight dad Joe Pomfret to dannysaverybjjofficial to everyone else that has spent time on the mat with me. Whether I smashed you or you smashed me, we both always got… https://www.instagram.com/p/B56GuFhjij8/" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. ^ a b c "The Human Monkey Wrench". FIGHT! Magazine. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  3. ^ "Dan "The Upgrade" Lauzon". Retrieved February 6, 2009.
  4. ^ a b c d Butler, Rhett (March 22, 2008). "Joe Lauzon: Redefinition". Archived from the original on March 26, 2008. Retrieved February 6, 2009.
  5. ^ "With College Finished, Lauzon Readies for His MMA Graduation Day". UFC.com. September 5, 2006. Retrieved September 25, 2006.
  6. ^ "SHERDOG FIGHTFINDER". Retrieved February 6, 2009.
  7. ^ "Lauzon positioning himself for UFC title run in 2009". Archived from the original on November 20, 2008. Retrieved February 6, 2009.
  8. ^ "Deathwish sponsored fighter Joe Lauzon fighting in UFC 63 this Saturday". September 21, 2006. Retrieved December 3, 2011.
  9. ^ Stupp, Dann (May 25, 2007). "The Ultimate Fighter 5: Episode Eight Recap". Archived from the original on October 13, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2009.
  10. ^ Rowles, Randy (May 25, 2007). "UFC's The Ultimate Fighter 5: Rowles's Review of Marlon Sims vs. Noah Thomas Streetfight Episode". Retrieved February 6, 2009.
  11. ^ "Lauzon set for UFC 78 fight with Reinhardt". mmaweekly.com. September 4, 2007.
  12. ^ "UFC 78 'Validation' Play-by-Play". Sherdog. November 17, 2007.
  13. ^ Jad Semaan (March 28, 2008). "Battle of Cheesy Nicknames: Kenny Florian vs. Joe Lauzon at UFC Fight Night 13". Bleacher Report.
  14. ^ "Florian pounds out big win over Lauzon". Sportsnet. September 14, 2009.
  15. ^ "UFC Fight Night 15 round-by-round updates and live results". MMAjunkie.com. September 17, 2008.
  16. ^ Buhl, John (January 27, 2009). "Hermes Franca Injured, Out of UFC Fight Night Bout with Joe Lauzon". Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved February 6, 2009.
  17. ^ "Injury forces Hermes Franca off UFC Fight Night 17 card". January 27, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  18. ^ Gerbasi, Thomas (January 27, 2009). "Franca Out, Stephens Steps in to Face Lauzon on Feb.7". Retrieved February 6, 2009.
  19. ^ John Morgan (February 8, 2009). "Lauzon catches Stephens, Johnson rolls on UFN 17 main card". MMAjunkie.com.
  20. ^ a b Chris Nelson (February 8, 2009). "UFC Ultimate Fight Night 17 Round-Up: Full Results, "Fight of the Night" Bonuses and Gate Figures". bloodyelbow.com.
  21. ^ "Joe Lauzon vs Sam Stout in the works for UFC 108 on Jan. 2". MMAMania.com. September 28, 2009. Retrieved September 29, 2009.
  22. ^ "FLD Exclusive Interview with Joe Lauzon". FightLockdown. Retrieved September 29, 2009.[permanent dead link‍]
  23. ^ a b Jesse Holland (January 3, 2010). "UFC 108 bonuses and awards for 'Evans vs Silva' PPV fights". mmamania.com.
  24. ^ ""TUF 5" vet Gabe Ruediger replaces Terry Etim, faces Joe Lauzon at UFC 118". August 6, 2010. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  25. ^ a b "UFC 118 bonuses and awards for 'Edgar vs. Penn2'". mmamania.com. August 29, 2010.
  26. ^ "George Sotiropoulos vs. Joe Lauzon slated for UFC 123, title shot may loom". mmajunkie.com. September 8, 2010. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  27. ^ UFC 123 play by play and live results Archived November 22, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. mmajunkie.com. November 20, 2010
  28. ^ a b Jesse Holland (November 21, 2010). "UFC 123 bonuses and awards for 'Rampage vs Machida' PPV fights". mmamania.com.
  29. ^ "Joe Lauzon Draws Curt Warburton at UFC on Versus 4 in Pittsburgh". MMAWeekly.com. April 11, 2011.
  30. ^ a b Gene Mrosko (June 26, 2011). "UFC on Versus 4 bonuses and awards for 'Kongo vs Barry' on June 26 in Pittsburgh". mmamania.com.
  31. ^ "Charles Oliveira, Joe Lauzon likely to meet at UFC 138". tatame.com. July 6, 2011. Archived from the original on July 9, 2011.
  32. ^ "Charles Oliveira replaces Paul Taylor, meets Donald Cerrone at UFC on Versus 5". mmajunkie.com. July 7, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  33. ^ "Melvin Guillard vs. Joe Lauzon in the works for UFC 136 in Houston". mmajunkie.com. July 15, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  34. ^ a b "UFC 136 bonuses: Edgar, Lauzon, Phan and Garcia earn $75,000 awards". MMAjunkie.com. October 9, 2011.
  35. ^ "Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon official for UFC 144 in Japan". mmajunkie.com. November 16, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  36. ^ Michael David Smith (February 25, 2012). "UFC 144 Results: Anthony Pettis Knocks Out Joe Lauzon". mmafighting.com.
  37. ^ "Joe Lauzon vs Terry Etim at UFC on FOX 4". fightersonly.com. March 28, 2012. Archived from the original on March 31, 2012. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
  38. ^ Shaun Al-Shatti (June 28, 2012). "Jamie Varner Replaces Injured Terry Etim Against Joe Lauzon at UFC on FOX 4". mmafighting.com. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  39. ^ a b c "UFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera Post-fight Press Conference". UFC. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  40. ^ "Reminder: Final week to vote for 2012 World MMA Awards". MMAjunkie. December 27, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  41. ^ Brian Hemminger (August 20, 2012). "Lightweights Gray Maynard and Joe Lauzon slated for UFC 155 in Las Vegas". mmamania.com. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  42. ^ "Gray Maynard injured, Jim Miller steps in to face Joe Lauzon at UFC 155". mmajunkie.com. November 14, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  43. ^ a b "UFC 155 bonuses: Miller, Lauzon, Duffee, Moraga earn $65,000 awards". MMAjunkie.com. December 30, 2012.
  44. ^ Staff (May 13, 2013). "Joe Lauzon meets Michael Johnson at UFC on FOX Sports 1 1 in Boston". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  45. ^ Staff (August 18, 2013). "White: Johnson vs. Lauzon 'one of the most lopsided' fights in UFC history". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved August 18, 2013.
  46. ^ Tom Ngo (September 18, 2013). "Joe Lauzon Faces Mac Danzig at UFC on FOX 9". 5thround.com. Archived from the original on October 30, 2013. Retrieved September 18, 2013.
  47. ^ ShinSplints (December 14, 2013). "UFC on Fox 9 results: Joe Lauzon leaves Mac Danzig bloody in unanimous decision win". bloodyelbow.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
  48. ^ Tristan Critchfield (June 17, 2013). "Lightweights Joe Lauzon, Michael Chiesa Slated for UFC Fight Night in Connecticut". sherdog.com. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
  49. ^ Staff (September 5, 2014). "UFC Fight Night 50 results: Michael Chiesa cut prematurely ends thriller with Joe Lauzon". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
  50. ^ a b "UFC Fight Night 50 bonuses: Lauzon, Chiesa, Souza and Rothwell win $50,000". MMAjunkie.com. September 6, 2014.
  51. ^ Guilherme Cruz (October 3, 2014). "Joe Lauzon vs. Diego Sanchez set for UFC 180 in Mexico". mmafighting.com. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  52. ^ Tristen Critchfield (October 23, 2014). "Injuries result in cancellation of Diego Sanchez-Joe Lauzon bout at UFC 180". sherdog.com. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  53. ^ Ariel Helwani (November 26, 2014). "Joe Lauzon vs. Al Iaquinta set for UFC 183". mmafighting.com. Retrieved November 26, 2014.
  54. ^ Elias Cepeda (January 31, 2015). "Al Iaquinta batters Joe Lauzon for TKO win". foxsports.com. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  55. ^ Tristen Critchfield (April 23, 2015). "Lightweights Joe Lauzon, Takanori Gomi to meet at UFC on Fox 16 in Chicago". sherdog.com. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
  56. ^ Jack Encarnacao (April 26, 2015). "A big deal for Lauzon". Boston Herald.
  57. ^ Brent Brookhouse (July 25, 2015). "UFC on FOX 16 results: Joe Lauzon swarms Takanori Gomi, calls his own stoppage". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved July 25, 2015.
  58. ^ Damon Martin (August 19, 2015). "Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale confirmed, two fights added to Dec 11 card in Las Vegas". foxsports.com. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  59. ^ Ben Fowlkes (December 11, 2015). "TUF 22 Finale results: Evan Dunham busts up Joe Lauzon over three rounds". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  60. ^ Ariel Helwani (March 29, 2016). "Joe Lauzon vs. Diego Sanchez targeted for UFC 200". mmafighting.com. Retrieved March 29, 2016.
  61. ^ Ben Fowlkes (July 11, 2016). "UFC 200 results: Joe Lauzon first to stop Diego Sanchez with strikes – in destructive 86 seconds". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved July 11, 2016.
  62. ^ a b Tristen Critchfield (July 9, 2016). "UFC 200 Bonuses: Nunes, Velasquez, Lauzon, Mousasi Earn $50K Awards". Sherdog.
  63. ^ Jesse Holland (July 19, 2016). "UFC on FOX 21: Jim Miller vs Joe Lauzon rematch set for Aug. 27 in Vancouver". mmamania.com. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  64. ^ Ben Fowlkes (August 27, 2016). "UFC on FOX 21 results: Jim Miller takes split decision from Joe Lauzon in rematch of 2012 classic". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  65. ^ a b Tristan Critchfield (August 27, 2016). "UFC on Fox 21 bonuses: Maia, VanZant, Miller, Lauzon receive $50K". sherdog.com. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
  66. ^ Staff (December 2, 2016). "Lauzon-Held, Caraway-Rivera, Formiga-Pettis official for UFC Fight Night 103". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  67. ^ Andrew Pearson (January 15, 2017). "UFC Fight Night 103 results: Joe Lauzon decisions Marcin Held, claims he lost '100 percent'". mmamania.com. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  68. ^ "Joe Lauzon def. Marcin Held". mmadecisions.com. January 15, 2017. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  69. ^ Staff (March 9, 2017). "Joe Lauzon vs. Stevie Ray lightweight scrap added to UFC Fight Night 108 in Nashville". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved March 9, 2017.
  70. ^ Steven Marrocco (April 22, 2017). "UFC Fight Night 108 results: Stevie Ray escapes early trouble, takes majority decision vs. Joe Lauzon". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
  71. ^ Jay Anderson (August 28, 2017). "UFC Norfolk gains Joe Lauzon vs. Clay Guida". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  72. ^ John Morgan (November 11, 2017). "UFC Fight Night 120 results: Clay Guida dominates Joe Lauzon, calls for meeting with Dana White". MMAjunkie.com.
  73. ^ Joe Lauzon excited for Donald Cerrone fight: 'How did it not happen before?'. MMAjunkie.com. February 4, 2022.
  74. ^ Marcel Dorff (January 25, 2018). "Joe Lauzon vecht tegen Chris Gruetzemacher tijdens UFC 223 in Brooklyn". mmadna.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved March 4, 2022.
  75. ^ "UFC 223 results: Chris Gruetzemacher leaves Joe Lauzon a bloody mess for TKO win". MMAjunkie. April 8, 2018. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  76. ^ "Joe Lauzon returns from 18-month layoff, fights Jonathan Pearce at UFC on ESPN 6". MMA Junkie. September 6, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2019.
  77. ^ Doherty, Dan (October 18, 2019). "UFC Boston Results: Joe Lauzon Stops Jonathan Pearce, Indecisive on Retirement". Cageside Press. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  78. ^ "Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone en Joe Lauzon in partij der publiekslievelingen". Eurosport (in Dutch). January 29, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2022.
  79. ^ Sherdog.com. "Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon Shifted to UFC 274 on May 7". Sherdog. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  80. ^ Damon Martin (May 7, 2022). "Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone out of UFC 274 due to illness, fight against Joe Lauzon pulled from card". mmafighting.com. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  81. ^ Zane Simon (May 10, 2022). "Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon re-booked for June UFC event in Austin, TX". bloodyelbow.com. Archived from the original on May 11, 2022. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
  82. ^ Mike Heck (June 18, 2022). "Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon late scratch from UFC Austin". mmafighting.com. Retrieved June 18, 2022.
  83. ^ "Joe Lauzon open to more fights after he and Donald Cerrone 'try to murder each other' at UFC 274". MMA Junkie. May 5, 2022. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  84. ^ Thomas Gerbasi (January 7, 2013). "Ten Best - 2012 Fights of the Year". Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  85. ^ a b c UFC (June 20, 2022). "UFC Lightweight Division – Stats". UFC.com.
  86. ^ Mike Bohn (February 20, 2022). "UFC Fight Night 201 post-event facts: Jim Miller ties 'Cowboy' Cerrone's record for most wins". MMAjunkie.com.
  87. ^ "Pride Fc 22 "beasts From The East 2" Dvdin Stock Now!". Full Contact Fighter. Retrieved July 12, 2015.
  88. ^ Bryan Tucker (January 11, 2013). "World MMA Awards 2012 Results". mmafighting.com.
  89. ^ Chuck Mindenhall (January 13, 2019). "It's been a rough few years for Joe Lauzon, so why is he so grateful?". mmafighting.com.
  90. ^ "100 fighter nickname origins". The Underground. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
  91. ^ Sherdog.com. "Joe". Sherdog. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Joe Lauzon.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Joe_Lauzon&oldid=1263196266"