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Joe Lauzon
Lightweight Division • 27-16-0 (W-L-D)
Joe Giannetti
John Gunther
PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 30: John Dodson steps onto the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the Oregon Convention Center on September 30, 2016 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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2 years ago

UFC Minute: Fight of the Night Contenders in Nashville

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews some Fight of the Night contenders to look out for at Fight Night Nashville.
PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 15: (L-R) Joe Lauzon celebrates his victory over Marcin Held of Poland in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Talking Stick Resort Arena on January 15, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuff
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Fight Night Phoenix: Joe Lauzon Backstage Interview

Hear from lightweight Joe Lauzon backstage who spoke with UFC correspondent Megan Olivi backstage after his split decision win against Marcin held at Fight Night Phoenix.
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: Joe Lauzon reacts to his vicotry over Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local
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UFC Minute: Fight of the Night candidates at UFC Phoenix

There a bunch of big fights going down Sunday night in Phoenix, but which fights are the favorites to win Fight of the Night honors? Can BJ Penn and Yair Rodriguez put on a performance to earn the award? Here are some potential candidates.
VANCOUVER, BC - AUGUST 27: (L-R) Joe Lauzon of the United States punches Jim Miller of the United States in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Rogers Arena on August 27, 2016 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff
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Fight Night Phoenix: Joe Lauzon - Never Going to Stop

Entering his 11th year in the UFC, Joe Lauzon is as ready as ever to put on a show. Don't miss his co-main event about against Marcin Held at Fight Phoenix.
LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 03: (L-R) Joe Lauzon and Jamie Varner face off during the UFC on FOX weigh in at Staples Center on August 3, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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2 years ago

Fight Night Phoenix: Gracie Breakdown - Joe Lauzon

The Gracie brothers are back with a signature breakdown, this time of Joe Lauzon's victory over Jamie Varner in 2012.
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Submission of the Week: Joe Lauzon vs Melvin Guillard

Watch Joe Lauzon's submission over Melvin Guillard during their fight at UFC 136. Don't miss Lauzon take on Marcin Held in the co-main event at Fight Night Phoenix on Jan. 15.
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Fight Night Phoenix: Rodriguez vs Penn on January 15

Watch Fight Night Phoenix, featuring main event featherweights Yair Rodriguez and BJ Penn, on Jan. 15 live on FS1.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 21: Anthony Pettis poses for a portrait during the UFC 197: Ultimate Media Day at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 21, 2016 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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UFC Minute: Vancouver Fight of the Night Contenders

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles gives three picks for potential Fight of the Night contenders from Vancouver on Saturday.
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Fight Night Vancouver: Joe Lauzon vs Jim Miller - Training Day

Go inside the lives and training camps of Joe Lauzon and Jim Miller before the two meet in a lightweight battle at Fight Night Vancouver on August 27 live on FOX.
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Submission of the Week: Joe Lauzon vs Gabe Ruediger

Joe Lauzon earned his fourth UFC submission in 2009 when he defeated Gabe Ruediger. Don't miss Lauzon take on Jim Miller on the main card at Fight Night Vancouver on Aug. 27 live on FOX.
JULY 09: (R-L) Joe Lauzon punches Diego Sanchez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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UFC 200: Joe Lauzon Octagon Interview

Joe Lauzon's KO against Diego Sanchez bumped to fifth on the UFC's all-time finishes list. Lauzon knocked out Sanchez in Round 1 at UFC 200.
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11: (L-R) Joe Lauzon elbows Evan Dunham in their lightweight bout during the TUF Finale event inside The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on December 11, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa L
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UFC 200: Joe Lauzon - Fighting for his Family

Joe Lauzon is fighting for more than himself at UFC 200, he's fighting for his family. Lauzon takes on Diego Sanchez in the FIGHT PASS prelims.

Stats

Striking accuracy 39% 39%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
580
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1489
Grappling accuracy 45% 45%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
33
Takedowns Attempted
73
2.74
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
5.39
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
2.34
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
2.06
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
55
%
Sig. Str. Defense
55
%
Takedown Defense
0.21
Knockdown Ratio
08:08
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
317 (55%)
Clinch
98 (17%)
Ground
165 (28%)

Sig. Str. by target

88% 513 Head 9% 55 Body 2% 12 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
0 (0 %)
DEC
0 (0 %)
SUB
0 (0 %)

Event Results

  • Win

    Lauzon vs Gruetzemacher

    Round
    2
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    KO/TKO
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  • Win

    Lauzon vs Guida

    Round
    1
    Time
    01:09
    Method
    KO/TKO
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  • Win

    Lauzon vs Ray

    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
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Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Brockton
Trains at
Lauzon MMA - Easton, MA
Age
34
Height
70.00
Weight
155.00
Octagon Debut
Sep. 23, 2006
Reach
71.50
Leg reach
40.50
John Gunther
Lightweight Division • 7-2-0 (W-L-D)