Joe Lauzon

Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon is the Brockton, Massachusetts, computer programmer who knocked out former champion Jens Pulver in his UFC debut in 2006. He became famous for his submission skills and his fan-friendly fights, tying the record for most post-fight bonuses in UFC lightweight history.

He competed on The Ultimate Fighter 5 and fought in the UFC until 2022, with wins over Melvin Guillard and Jamie Varner and a 2016 knockout of Diego Sanchez. CagePotato covered his bonus-winning wars and his Pulver upset.

Joe Lauzon fact file
Full nameJoseph Edward Lauzon Jr.
NicknameJ-Lau
Date of birth
Place of birthBrockton, Massachusetts, USA
Organisations fought in
  • UFC
Accolades
  • Most post-fight bonuses in UFC lightweight history (shared, 15)
  • Knocked out Jens Pulver in his UFC debut (2006)

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