Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon's Professional MMA debut
Lauzon made his professional debut against David Gilrein on February 21, 2004, fighting on the main card of Mass Destruction 15.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating David Gilrein who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Joe Lauzon beat David Gilrein by Submission at 3:42 of Round 1.
Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Lauzon made his debut in the UFC against Jens Pulver on September 23, 2006, fighting on the main card of UFC 63: Hughes vs Penn having compiled a 13-3-0 professional MMA record.
Joe Lauzon beat Jens Pulver by KO/TKO at 0:48 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Lauzon has gone on to fight a total of 27 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 15-12-0.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Lauzon took his next fight at TUF on February 12, 2007, fighting against Brian Geraghty on the main card of The Ultimate Fighter Season 5.
Joe Lauzon beat Brian Geraghty by Submission at 1:13 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 3 fights outside of the promotion, Lauzon returned to the UFC on June 23, 2007, fighting against Brandon Melendez on the preliminary card of The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 14-3-0
Joe Lauzon beat Brandon Melendez by Submission at 2:09 of Round 2.
The first man to defeat Jason Reinhardt
Lauzon defeated the previously unbeaten Jason Reinhardt on November 17, 2007, at UFC 78: Validation. Jason Reinhardt came into the fight with a 18-0-0 record. Lauzon was a -441 betting favorite going into the fight. Joe Lauzon beat Jason Reinhardt by Submission at 1:14 of Round 1.
When was Joe Lauzon's last win?
Lauzon's last win came against Jonathan Pearce at UFC on ESPN 6 on Friday October 18, 2019. Joe Lauzon beat Jonathan Pearce by KO/TKO at 1:33 of Round 1.