LightweightACTIVE

Joe Lauzon

28-16

Age

Height

5'10"

Weight

1548 lbs

Reach

71.5"

Avg Fight Time

07:53

Gym

Lauzon MMA - Easton, MA

Wins By

9 KO · 17 Sub · 2 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 8R2 4R3 3

Last 5

WWLWL

Finish Rate

93%

Bonuses

—

Style

Boxing

Location

Brockton, United States

Fight History

WIN

vs Jeremy Stephens

UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs Stephens· 2025-09-27

Submission

Armbar From Mount

R2 4:43

SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R2 4:43

WIN

vs Kyle Bradley

UFC Fight Night: Diaz vs Neer· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R2 1:34

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 1:34

LOSS

vs Kenny Florian

UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Lauzon· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Mount

R2 3:28

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R2 3:28

WIN

vs Jonathan Pearce

UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Weidman· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R1 1:33

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 1:33

LOSS

vs Clay Guida

UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Pettis· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:07

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:07

WIN

vs Michael Chiesa

UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Mousasi· 2025-09-27

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

Facial Cut

R2 2:14

TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cut·R2 2:14

LOSS

vs Stevie Ray

UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov· 2025-09-27

Decision - Majority

R3 5:00

Decision - Majority·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Michael Johnson

UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Sonnen· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Marcin Held

UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Penn· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Chris Gruetzemacher

UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta· 2018-04-07

KO/TKO

to Corner Stoppage

R2 5:00

KO/TKOto Corner Stoppage·R2 5:00

WIN

vs Diego Sanchez

UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· 2016-07-09

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 1:26

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:26

LOSS

vs Al Iaquinta

UFC 183: Silva vs Diaz· 2015-01-31

KO/TKO

Punches to Head In Clinch

R2 3:34

KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R2 3:34

LOSS

vs Jim Miller

UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez II· 2012-12-29

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Anthony Pettis

UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson· 2012-02-25

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R1 1:21

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 1:21

WIN

vs Melvin Guillard

UFC 136: Edgar vs Maynard 3· 2011-10-08

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 0:47

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 0:47

LOSS

vs George Sotiropoulos

UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida· 2010-11-20

Submission

Kimura From Side Control

R2 2:43

SubmissionKimura From Side Control·R2 2:43

WIN

vs Gabe Ruediger

UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2· 2010-08-28

Submission

Armbar From Mount

R1 2:01

SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R1 2:01

LOSS

vs Sam Stout

UFC 108: Evans vs Silva· 2010-01-02

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jason Reinhardt

UFC 78: Validation· 2007-11-17

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 1:14

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:14

WIN

vs Jens Pulver

UFC 63: Hughes vs Penn· 2006-09-23

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 0:48

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:48

WIN

vs Brandon Melendez

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale

Submission

Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard

R2 2:09

SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R2 2:09

LOSS

vs Jim Miller

UFC on FOX: Maia vs. Condit

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Takanori Gomi

UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R1 2:37

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 2:37

WIN

vs Mac Danzig

UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Benavidez 2

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Jamie Varner

UFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera

Submission

Triangle Choke From Bottom

R3 2:44

SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom·R3 2:44

WIN

vs Curt Warburton

UFC Live: Kongo vs Barry

Submission

Kimura From Guard

R1 1:58

SubmissionKimura From Guard·R1 1:58

LOSS

vs Evan Dunham

The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Submission Artist

Versatile Grappler

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

2.8/min

Grappling

2.39 TD

Defense

55%

⚖️Joe adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

2 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Knees

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

50%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Leg Kicks

0%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Head Kicks

0%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🥊Head/Hand

Jabs

🤼Clinch

Elbows

⭐Other

Spinning

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

3× detected

Clinch → Takedown

3× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (50%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Highly specialized: Sharp drop-off from primary to secondary technique suggests extreme focus.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Expansive toolkit: Techniques spread across 10+ options - highly adaptable fighter.
◇Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
▶Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

46% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

54% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)

Punches to Head From Back Control

50% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

17% of KOs

Punches to Head At Distance

17% of KOs

Facial Cut

17% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (5 techniques, 7 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

29% of subs

From Mount

Armbar From Mount

29% of subs

From Guard

Triangle Choke From Bottom

14% of subs

Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard

14% of subs

Kimura From Guard

14% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 46% KO/TKO, 54% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head From Back Control (3x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 5 different submission techniques. Led by Rear Naked Choke (2x). Versatile ground finisher.
🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 9 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
📊📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🤼

Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: Sub/15min (2.0) and Strike Def% (55%).

🔥

Finisher: 93% of wins end in finish (9 KO + 17 subs).

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (55%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (89% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

40%

Below Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

55%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

27% acc54%

Clinch

70% acc16%

Ground

82% acc30%

Striking Differential-2.55/min

2.84 landed/min5.39 absorbed/min

2.84

Landed/Min

5.39

Absorbed/Min

0.21

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed605

Sig. Strikes Attempted1525

Key Insights

Joe is active on the ground (30%).

Primarily a headhunter with 89% targeting the head.

Absorbs more than landing (1.9:1).

Effective ground striker: 30% from ground at 82% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

45%

Average

0%100%

TD Defense

55%

Above Avg

0%100%

TD Success Rate

44%

Landed

Defended

Total

2.39

TD / 15min

2.04

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

45%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

29 total attempts

Early Hunter

62%

21%

17%

Key Insights

Moderate TD threat at 2.39/15min.

Active submission threat (2.04/15min).

Prolific submission hunter: 29 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Ground active: 30% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

605

0.64

Ratio

Absorbed

943

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

3/5

KD Recovery

25%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

25.2

Moderate

Strikes/Min

3.2

Standing %

81%

R3 vs R1 Output

89%

Slight Fade

Key Insights

⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.64x) - absorbs more than deals.

⚠️ Struggles after knockdowns - only 25% win rate when dropped.

🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.

⚙️ High engagement score (25.2) - maintains relentless pace.

🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 27 fights

R1 Control

0:57

R2 Control

1:00

R3 Control

1:01

R1 to Final

-3%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-10.7pp

Body

+6.7pp

Leg

+4.0pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-5.6pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2844

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 1

100% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights