Joe Lauzon confirms he’s fighting Terry Etim at UFC on FOX 4
Earlier today, UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon confirmed the papers have indeed been signed for a bout with Terry Etim at UFC on FOX 4 after their match-up was initially reported in late March. The card will take place on August 4 from Los Angeles with a main event featuring Hector Lombard vs. Brian Stann as well as bouts such as Travis Browne-Ben Rothwell and Ryan Bader-Lyoto Machida. The 21-7 Lauzon is... [Read More...]
Joe Lauzon takes on Terry Etim this August at FOX event
Two lightweights coming of separate, scintillating head-kick knockouts will meet this summer in the form of a bout between Joe Lauzon and Terry Etim. Lauzon was last seen falling to Anthony Pettis last month in Japan, while Etim was poster-ized by Edson Barboza courtesy of a Spinning Heel-Kick at UFC 142. However, both submission specialists were coming off wins in their previous performances and have... [Read More...]
Anthony Pettis vs. Joe Lauzon locked in for UFC 144
It turns out Las Vegas will not get a lightweight clash between future title contenders Anthony Pettis and Joe Lauzon, as their match up will take place from Japan instead in February at UFC 144. Pettis and Lauzon did a great job of setting up their match through social media and interviews, as both men felt like they would be a good test for the other. “Showtime” is 5-1 in his last six fights,... [Read More...]
Melvin Guillard vs. Joe Lauzon added to rapidly growing UFC 136 lineup
The UFC 136 card continues to fill out with explosive fights and another bout has been added today in the form of a lightweight showdown between heavy-handed striker Melvin Guillard and aggressive grappler Joe Lauzon. Both men confirmed the fight through their Twitter accounts. Winner of five straight fights, “The Young Assassin” has looked in prime form under the guidance of Greg Jackson.... [Read More...]
Joe Lauzon looking to bounce back from defeat at UFC Live 4 versus Curt Warburton
UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon will look to avoid the first losing streak of his seven-year career this summer when he faces 7-2 Curt Warburton at UFC Live 4 in Pittsburgh. The pairing comes as the latest addition to the card set for the Versus airwaves on June 26 and was announced by the UFC by way of their website. Lauzon hasn’t fought since being submitted by George Sotiropoulos at UFC 123 this past... [Read More...]
More than $300,000 in bonuses handed out at UFC 123
Former double-divisional champion B.J. Penn was one of four fighters taking home an $80,000 bonus for their respective showings Saturday night at “UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida”. Penn, who finished welterweight great Matt Hughes by way of knockout less than thirty seconds into their co-headlining bout, was awarded “Knockout of the Night” and the additional cash for his dominant, tie-breaking... [Read More...]
George Sotiropoulos vs. Joe Lauzon targeted for November event
It appears Australian lightweight Georges Sotiropoulos will look to extend his six-fight win streak in the UFC (seven overall) against 19-5 Joe Lauzon at UFC 123. The event, though not officially announced, is scheduled for November 20th at the Palace of Auburn Hills just outside of Detroit, Michigan. It was also revealed Sotiropoulos could receive an opportunity to fight for the lightweight championship... [Read More...]
Joe Lauzon wins “Submission of the Night” in front of hometown crowd
Lightweight Gabe Ruediger drew a few eyes and ears this past week when presenting Joe Lauzon with a cake during their face off at the UFC 118 weigh-ins. As it turns out, the baked good might make for an appropriate dessert for Lauzon after the Massachusetts native feasted on Ruediger’s arm a few minutes into their Boston-based bout. Lauzon not only took home “Submission of the Night” for his... [Read More...]
5 Oz. MMA Link Club
Welcome back to another edition of “MMA Link Club”, Five Ounces of Pain‘s weekly smorgasbord of work from our brothers and sisters in the MMA community. Enjoy… “Shogun” Rua Out Until Middle of 2011 (Versus.com) Why Giving Sonnen an Immediate Rematch May be a Mistake (RunKalibRun.com) Tri-Star Trainer Firas Zahabi Talks Ken Florian (Heavy.com) Joe Lauzon Shines Some Light on UFC... [Read More...]
No stranger to adversity: Joe Lauzon recovering knee on schedule
When referencing some of the most shocking upsets in the UFC, Joe Lauzon‘s first round of knockout of Jens Pulver springs to mind quickly. Back in 2006 at UFC 63, Lauzon came into the fight with Pulver facing lopsided 7-to-1 odds. Lauzon was essentially brought in as the young fighter that Pulver would destroy in his UFC comeback. No one gave Lauzon a chance. Facing tremendous adversity, Lauzon... [Read More...]
After successful surgery, Joe Lauzon’s recovery timetable could be shortened
Joe Lauzon posted a blog Friday afternoon on his personal website in which he revealed that his recent knee surgery was a success and that he may be back in as little as six months as opposed to the original 12-14 month timetable that was originally reported. Apparently the doctors were able to repair the meniscus instead of removing it. Lauzon also claimed that he had his ACL replaced and was given... [Read More...]
Joe Lauzon to undergo ACL surgery
UFC lightweight prospect Joe Lauzon could be sidelined for the next 12-14 months after undergoing surgery to repair a possible ACL tear next week. Lauzon made the revelation himself during a blog entry on his official web site, JoeLauzon.com. “It looks like I will be having ACL surgery next week,” Lauzon began to write. “I have had a history of bad luck with my knees. I have already... [Read More...]
Jeremy Stephens tapped to replace Franca vs. Joe Lauzon at UFN 17 (UPDATED)
With Hermes Franca out due to a torn ACL, the UFC has turned to lightweight Jeremy Stephens to step in and face Joe Lauzon during its UFC Fight Night 17 telecast on Spike TV that is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7. MMAjunkie.com was the first to break the news with the story since having been confirmed by the UFC’s official website. Stephens is also slated to fight season eight lightweight winner... [Read More...]
Hermes Franca vs. Joe Lauzon expected for UFN 17
Lightweight competitors Hermes Franca and Joe Lauzon are scheduled to face each other in a bout to be featured during the UFC and Spike TV’s telecast of UFC Fight Night 17 on Feb. 7 at the Pearl at the Palms in Las Vegas. MMAjunkie.com was the first to report the news on Thursday. Franca, 19-7, is coming off a victory last month against Marcus Aurelio at UFC 90 in Rosemont, Illinois. Both Franca... [Read More...]
Joe Lauzon not fond of Tapout
Joe Lauzon recently made a blog post stating his displeasure with the way his brother, Dan Lauzon, was portrayed on the Tapout show he recently appeared in: They did a horrible job of cutting up audio and chopping it into their own little story. They take bits of pieces of what everyone says, twist it out of context and then splice in clips of Dan saying “yea… yup… okay” to... [Read More...]
Ben Rothwell talks UFC, Adrenaline MMA, and whether he’s involved in a conflict of interest
Our friend Ben Fowlkes recently conducted an exclusive interview with Ben Rothwell at CagePotato.com. Right out of the gate, Rothwell talks about his decision to sign with Adrenaline. CagePotato.com: Tell us about the new organization that you signed with, Adrenaline MMA. What’s your contract with them like and how did you decide to go with them instead of one of the other companies that offered... [Read More...]
Tim Sylvia, Ben Rothwell signed by Adrenaline MMA
Just announced on tonight’s Inside MMA, mixed martial arts super agent Monte Cox is starting a new fight promotion called Adrenaline MMA (formerly known as M-1 Global) and has signed top 10 heavyweights Tim Sylvia and Ben Rothwell. “The Maine-iac” said his split from the UFC was amicable and said his deal with the new Adrenaline MMA promotion is non-exclusive. He will not fulfill... [Read More...]
Exclusive: Ben Rothwell considering offer from new Golden Boy and Affliction fight promotion
The new mixed martial arts promotion being started by Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions and clothing apparel company Affliction have been very actively recently when it comes to pursuing free agent fights. FiveOuncesOfPain.com (www.FiveOuncesOfPain.com) has learned that former IFL heavyweight Ben Rothwell has received a lucrative offer from the new promotion. Rothwell has not competed... [Read More...]
IFL commissioner Otto addresses Angle, Rothwell, Gusmao, and plans for ’08 during conference call
The IFL held a conference call on Wednesday that was hosted by league commissioner and co-founder, Kurt Otto. The call was scheduled to alert the media about the league’s plans for the 2008 season. Here are the highlights from the call: - Kurt Angle’s name was brought up towards the end of the call. Otto confirmed that the promotion hosted Angle during the Team Finals in Florida that took... [Read More...]
Ben Rothwell opens up…
I generally don’t check out the Sherdog forums much. Mainly because I generally think its filled with mostly 6 year olds with little people syndrome. But, out of sheer boredom, I gave it a look over and found a topic posted by IFL star Ben Rothwell. Rothwell starts the topic as mainly an attack on all the ‘Sherdoggers’ who have been bashing him but the topic eventually evolved into... [Read More...]
