Best fights of Joe Lauzon
Over 16 years as a professional, Joe Lauzon has compiled a 28-15 (26) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Joe Lauzon KOs Diego Sanchez
On July 9, 2016 Joe Lauzon faced Diego Sanchez in a lightweight bout. Lauzon was 32 years old with a record of 25-11, and Sanchez was 34 with a record of 26-8. Lauzon was coming off a loss, while Sanchez was coming off a win. Lauzon stopped Diego Sanchez via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Joe Lauzon KOs Takanori Gomi
On July 25, 2015 Joe Lauzon faced Takanori Gomi in a lightweight bout. Lauzon was 31 years old with a record of 24-10, and Gomi was 36 with a record of 35-10. Both Lauzon and Gomi were coming off a loss. Lauzon stopped Takanori Gomi via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Joe Lauzon submits Melvin Guillard in 47 seconds
On October 8, 2011 Joe Lauzon faced Melvin Guillard in a lightweight bout. Lauzon was 27 years old with a record of 20-6, and Guillard was 28 with a record of 29-8-2. Lauzon was coming off a win and Guillard was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lauzon submitted Melvin Guillard via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
4. Joe Lauzon submits Jamie Varner
On August 4, 2012 Joe Lauzon faced Jamie Varner in a welterweight bout. Lauzon was 28 years old with a record of 21-7, and Varner was 27 with a record of 20-6-1. Lauzon was coming off a loss, while Varner was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lauzon submitted Jamie Varner via triangle choke in the 3rd round.
5. Joe Lauzon loses to Jim Miller in their 2nd fight via split decision
On August 27, 2016 Joe Lauzon faced Jim Miller in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Lauzon was 32 years old with a record of 26-11, and Miller was 32 with a record of 26-8. Both Lauzon and Miller were coming off a win. Lauzon lost via split decision. Went the distance with Miller.
6. Joe Lauzon KOs Jens Pulver in 47 seconds
On September 23, 2006 Joe Lauzon faced Jens Pulver in a lightweight bout. Lauzon was 22 years old with a record of 13-3, and Pulver was 31 with a record of 21-6-1. Lauzon was on a 3-fight winning streak and Pulver was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lauzon stopped Jens Pulver via KO in the 1st round.
7. Joe Lauzon KOs Michael Chiesa
On September 5, 2014 Joe Lauzon faced Michael Chiesa in a lightweight bout. Lauzon was 30 years old with a record of 23-9, and Chiesa was 26 with a record of 9-1. Lauzon was coming off a win and Chiesa was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lauzon stopped Michael Chiesa via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Joe Lauzon submits Jeremy Stephens
On February 7, 2009 Joe Lauzon faced Jeremy Stephens in a lightweight bout. Lauzon was 24 years old with a record of 17-4, and Stephens was 22 with a record of 16-3. Both Lauzon and Stephens were coming off a win. Lauzon submitted Jeremy Stephens via armbar in the 2nd round.
9. Joe Lauzon loses to Jim Miller via unanimous decision
On December 29, 2012 Joe Lauzon faced Jim Miller in a lightweight bout. Lauzon was 28 years old with a record of 22-7, and Miller was 29 with a record of 21-4. Lauzon was coming off a win, while Miller was coming off a loss. Lauzon lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Miller.
10. Joe Lauzon submits Mike Brown
On October 2, 2004 Joe Lauzon fought Mike Brown for the vacant Combat Zone and USKBA U.S. lightweight titles. Lauzon was 20 years old with a record of 5-0, and Brown was 29 with a record of 9-2. Lauzon was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak, while Brown was coming off a loss. Lauzon submitted Mike Brown via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. Won the vacant titles.