Joe Lauzon
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| Joe Lauzon | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname | J-Lau |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg) |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | 1984 |
| Fighting out of | Bridgewater, Massachusetts |
| Town of birth | Brockton, Massachusetts |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 11 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
Joe "J-Lau" Lauzon is a professional mixed martial arts fighter from Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
In April 2006, 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. Lauzon was also named 2004 Massachusetts fighter of the year by MassMMA.net. Lauzon made his debut in the UFC versus the former and last UFC lightweight champion Jens "Little Evil" Pulver at UFC 63 on September 23, 2006. He won by TKO in 48 seconds, an upset in which he was an underdog at 7 to 1 odds. [1]
Lauzon graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology in 2006 with a Bachelor's degree in computer science. He currently works as a network administrator, and has no plans to become a full-time fighter unless he becomes a title contender. [2]
Lauzon is a contestant on the upcoming The Ultimate Fighter 5 show, which feature exclusively lightweights.
Joe's younger brother, Dan Lauzon is also a mixed martial artist.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Gervasi, Thomas. "Redemption Song - Hughes Stops Penn in Three at UFC 63", UFC.com, 2006-09-24. Retrieved on 2006-09-25.
- ^ Gervasi, Thomas. "With College Finished, Lauzon Readies for His MMA Graduation Day", UFC.com, 2006-09-05. Retrieved on 2006-09-25.
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| The Ultimate Fighter - Season 5 | |
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| Alan Berube | Nathan Diaz | Robert Emerson | Manvel Gambaryan | Brian Geraghty | Corey Hill | Joe Lauzon | Gray Maynard | Brandon Melendez | Cole Miller | Gabe Ruediger | Marlon Sims | Noah Thomas | Andy Wang | Wayne Weems | Matt Wiman
Coaches: B.J. Penn | Jens Pulver |
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