Donald Cerrone vs Joe Lauzon UFC fight info, date and time
Donald Cerrone vs Joe Lauzon is set to go down at UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje at 11:00pm EST on Saturday 7th May 2022 in a 155lbs matchup.
Donald Cerrone has now lost five fights in a row, the worst run in his career. His last Octagon appearance ended in a first-round TKO defeat to Alex Morono.
Joe Lauzon will be returning to the Octagon after more than 2 ½ years away. His last UFC appearance ended in a first-round TKO win over Jonathan Pierce.
Donald Cerrone vs Joe Lauzon betting odds
Donald Cerrone will be the betting favorite with opening odds of -175.
Joe Lauzon is the betting underdog with opening odds of +155.
Fight information
Donald Cerrone vs Joe Lauzon was first reported on January 29th.
Donald Cerrone will fight Joe Lauzon at UFC event on April 30th. (first rep. @MMAjunkie) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN pic.twitter.com/3Dj9rInrqf
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) January 29, 2022
This fight was initially booked for April 30th before the UFC moved it forward to UFC 274 on May 7th.
A win for Donald Cerrone would give him the UFC all-time win record with 24 victories.
Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone is hoping to return to the win column after a run of five straight defeats. In his defense, he has faced some killers during this time, including Conor McGregor, Justin Gaethje and Tony Ferguson.
🎶 Allow me to reintroduce myself 🎶
— UFC (@ufc) January 20, 2019
Lightweight division, @CowboyCerrone is BACK!! #UFCBrooklyn pic.twitter.com/w8ogcFcdd3
Cowboy had previously been on an impressive streak of four wins from five, including finishes over Alexander Hernandez, Mike Perry and Yancy Medeiros.
Joe Lauzon
Joe Lauzon emerged victorious in his last UFC fight over 2 ½ years ago, defeating Jonathan Pierce with a first-round TKO.
LAUZON FIRST ROUND FINISH! BOSTON IS GOING CRAZY!#UFCBoston pic.twitter.com/9jBGBNw904
— UFC (@ufc) October 19, 2019
This win snapped a three-fight losing streak. Lauzon’s fight with Cerrone will be his 28th fight in the UFC.
How they match up
Donald Cerrone is the taller man at 6”1 compared to Joe Lauzon who is 5”10. Cowboy will also have a small 2-inch reach advantage.
The stats show that Joe Lauzon is more likely to mix in a takedown with an average of 2.39 TDs per 15 minutes.
Cerrone lands more significant strikes per minute at 4.43 to Lauzon’s 2.84 whilst also absorbing fewer strikes.
Reasons to watch
This fight promises to be a scrap from the opening bell. Both of these UFC legends have dozens of bruising wars and memorable fights during their time in the promotion, so don’t miss this one.
The stakes
Neither man is fighting to enter title contention, but their legacy and reputation remain on the line.
With Donald Cerrone on a five-fight losing streak, another defeat could spell the end of his time in the UFC.
Donald Cerrone vs Joe Lauzon predictions
The oddsmakers’ predictions see Donald Cerrone as the favorite with opening betting odds of -175.
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Donald Cerrone vs Joe Lauzon tale of the tape
- 2 year age gap: Lauzon is the younger fighter at 37 years old.
- Cerrone has a slight 2 inch reach advantage.
- Cerrone has 8 more professional MMA fights than Lauzon.
| Donald Cerrone | vs | Joe Lauzon |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Age | 37 |
| 54 | Fights | 46 |
| 36 | Wins | 28 |
| 16 | Losses | 15 |
| 10 | KO’s | 9 |
| 17 | Subs | 19 |
| 6′ 1 | Height (in) | 5′ 10 |
| 73 | Reach (in) | 71 |
MMA record breakdown: Common opponents for Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon
The two fighters share 8 common opponents throughout their professional careers; Anthony Pettis, Al Iaquinta, Jorge Masvidal, Jim Miller, Evan Dunham, Melvin Guillard, Jeremy Stephens and Jamie Varner.
Donald Cerrone has the better record against the shared opposition, at 6-4 to Joe Lauzon’s record of 3-6
| Anthony Pettis vs Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon | ||
|---|---|---|
Donald Cerrone Loss • Decision R3 5:00 Loss • KO/TKO R1 2:35 |
vs. Anthony Pettis
| Joe Lauzon Loss • KO/TKO R1 1:21 |
| Al Iaquinta vs Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon | ||
|---|---|---|
Donald Cerrone Win • Decision R5 5:00 |
vs. Al Iaquinta
| Joe Lauzon Loss • KO/TKO R2 3:34 |
| Jorge Masvidal vs Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon | ||
|---|---|---|
Donald Cerrone Loss • KO/TKO R2 1:00 |
vs. Jorge Masvidal
| Joe Lauzon Loss • KO/TKO R2 3:57 |
| Jim Miller vs Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon | ||
|---|---|---|
Donald Cerrone Win • KO/TKO R2 3:31 |
vs. Jim Miller
| Joe Lauzon Loss • Decision R3 5:00 Loss • Decision R3 5:00 |
| Evan Dunham vs Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon | ||
|---|---|---|
Donald Cerrone Win • Submission R2 3:49 |
vs. Evan Dunham
| Joe Lauzon Loss • Decision R3 5:00 |
| Melvin Guillard vs Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon | ||
|---|---|---|
Donald Cerrone Win • KO/TKO R1 1:16 |
vs. Melvin Guillard
| Joe Lauzon Win • Submission R1 0:47 |
| Jeremy Stephens vs Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon | ||
|---|---|---|
Donald Cerrone Win • Decision R3 5:00 |
vs. Jeremy Stephens
| Joe Lauzon Win • Submission R2 4:43 |
| Jamie Varner vs Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon | ||
|---|---|---|
Donald Cerrone Win • Decision R3 5:00 Loss • Decision R5 3:10 |
vs. Jamie Varner
| Joe Lauzon Win • Submission R3 2:44 |
Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone fighter profile and recent form
Donald Cerrone is a 39 year old male fighter from United States with 36 pro wins and 16 losses. See Donald Cerrone’s full MMA record.
Donald Cerrone has a 75% finish rate, including 10 by knockout, 17 by submission, 9 by decision.
Donald Cerrone is looking to get back to winning ways after a loss at the hands of Joe Solecki at Fury Pro Grappling 3.
Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss |
36-15-0 | Alex Morono |
KO/TKO
R1 4:40
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-05-08 | Welterweight | UFC |
|
No Contest |
36-15-0 | Niko Price |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-09-19 | Welterweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
36-14-0 | Anthony Pettis |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 249 | 2020-05-09 | Welterweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
36-13-0 | Conor McGregor |
KO/TKO
R1 0:40
|
UFC 246 | 2020-01-18 | Welterweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
36-12-0 | Justin Gaethje |
KO/TKO
R1 4:18
|
UFC on ESPN+ 16 | 2019-09-14 | Lightweight | UFC |
Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon fighter profile and recent form
Joe Lauzon is a 37 year old male fighter from United States with 28 pro wins and 15 losses. See Joe Lauzon’s full MMA record.
Joe Lauzon has a 93% finish rate, including 9 by knockout, 19 by submission, 2 by decision.
Joe Lauzon is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Jonathan Pearce at UFC on ESPN 6: Reyes vs. Weidman.
Last 5 bouts
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Win |
27-15-0 | Jonathan Pearce |
KO/TKO
R1 1:33
|
UFC on ESPN 6 | 2019-10-18 | Lightweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
27-14-0 | Chris Gruetzemacher |
KO/TKO
R2 5:00
|
UFC 223 | 2018-04-07 | Lightweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
27-13-0 | Clay Guida |
KO/TKO
R1 1:07
|
UFC Fight Night 120 | 2017-11-11 | Lightweight | UFC |
|
Loss |
27-12-0 | Stevie Ray |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 108 | 2017-04-22 | Lightweight | UFC |
|
Win |
26-12-0 | Marcin Held |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 103 | 2017-01-15 | Lightweight | UFC |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Donald Cerrone vs Joe Lauzon is set to go down at UFC 274 – Oliveira vs. Gaethje. The fight is expected to start at around 11:00pm EST on Saturday 7th May 2022.
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