Community Interview: UFC Star Joe Lauzon as He Prepares for UFC 118 Showdown on Spike TV
by Jonathan Snowden on Jul 8, 2010 2:00 PM EDT
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After the tremendous feedback from our first attempt, I've decided to give this another go. Joe Lauzon is one of MMA's most approachable and down to earth fighters. After bursting onto the scene with a dynamic win over the lovable Jens Pulver, Lauzon went immediately into The Ultimate Fighter house. One of the coaches that season? Jens Pulver.
Lauzon has compiled a 5-2 record in the Octagon and will be featured by SPIKE TV in their broadcast of the UFC 118 preliminaries, part of the UFC's initial assault on Lauzon's native Massachusetts. His opponent is tough British prospect Terry Etim, a fight that will no doubt be one of the darkhorse candidates for fight of the night (Lauzon has won five bonuses for either fight, knockout, or submission of the night in just seven career UFC appearances).
Joe Lauzon has seen and done an amazing amount in his short career. What are your questions?
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I’ll start with the obvious one – Are you and your brother on speaking terms right now? Do you think you’ll be able to mend fences and work together MMA-wise in the future?
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by Tim Burke on Jul 8, 2010 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Do you regularly read MMA blogs and forums?
You gotta pay the troll toll, to get into this boy's soul.
Actually.
Since I (and I know I`m not the only one) find the nickname J-Lo to be Lame-O, I`d prefer the phrasing: "Why do you keep the nick “J-lau” when you recieve so much flack for it? And why don`t you use Creepy Joe Lauzon instead?"
Personally, I think Creepy Joe Lauzon would be awesome.
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by BlueberryMuffin on Jul 8, 2010 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
“Psycho” Joe Lauzon sounds cool or maybe Joe “Hannibal” Lauzon.
by KahilBS_Marshal on Jul 8, 2010 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Creepy Joe would be a pretty sweet nickname.
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 8, 2010 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
After considerable thought, I would like Joe to change his nickname to “Killer Joe”, in homage to Benny Golson’s awesome song.
Then he could use the song as his walk out music! :P
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 9, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
What do you feel have your biggest weaknesses in the past and how have you addressed those heading into this fight?
What are some things we can expect to see from you as you continue to grow evolve?
would you ever fight your brother dan in the cage
to settle your perceived differences?
You must defeat me to stand a chance.
by Gouken on Jul 8, 2010 2:17 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
How has Abmar Barbosa
improved your BJJ? Following up: Do you think he will kill you if you let Etim up off of the ground?
Read me trying to be funny at:
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If the WEC was a financially viable option, or if the UFC absorbed the featherweight division, do you think you could make 145? And would you like to fight in that division?
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by Tim Burke on Jul 8, 2010 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
What is your favorite Pokemon?
I asked Joe once but I forgot what he said. Plus, I sent him a picture I took of him that he asked for, said he’d blow it up and sign it. LIES!! But he also helped me when my Safari browser crashed repeatedly and also recommended Bova’s in Boston.
Awesome fighter.
Moisture is the essence of wetness.
What fight would he want to avenge the most? and who is he training with these days?
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For the 108 live commentary
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/1/2/1230652/ufc-108-evans-vs-silva-live
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How important is cardio?
And what is your favorite exercise for building cardio before a fight?
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Cause people from a distance can't tell who is who -- Jay-Z
Penn vs edgar
Who do you think won the first fight and why? What do you expect from the second fight?
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by dedstrk316 on Jul 8, 2010 2:38 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Do you know any guys at the UFC who call themselves "mmalogic"?
Don't believe a word I say, I don't train BJJ.
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If you like it, you should put a rec on it.
by jemaleddin on Jul 8, 2010 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
It's green Jonathan...
You have to ask. Don’t chicken out. :P
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 8, 2010 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ahahahaha
Cause there's only one, and that's me
You understand? for all that fighting, you understand
That sucka think he good, that sucka think he can whoop me
And i know he can't whoop me, Ay boy, the n**** whole style is chump
by S.C. Michaelson on Jul 8, 2010 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
What have you been working on since the Stout fight?
Etim is arguably a more dangerous striker than Stout, at least when it comes to delivering singular damaging blows; how will that play into your game? Are volume striking and combinations more daunting for you than someone who consistently delivers knockout power?
Also, Etim’s only losses have come at the hands of strong grapplers dominating from top position, so will that be the game you try to impose on him?
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If you beat Etim
where do you think this puts you in the LW division? If you lose, where do you go from there?
I told you not to f*ck with me.
have you ever tried growing facial hair? I think more fighters should have mutton chops
by darkotto23 on Jul 8, 2010 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
What does it mean to you to be fighting on the first ever card in Boston?
Go get that bread, Kimbo Slice. - Mike Fagan
by SouthAlaBamaRampage on Jul 8, 2010 3:26 PM EDT reply actions
Has your show cop show with Miguel Torres been green lit?
"The next person that offers me charity or pity, will be mentioned by name in my suicide note."
by Dr. Doogie Seacrest on Jul 8, 2010 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
My computer with get choppy or freeze when I play Youtube vids, what can I do to fix that?
Cause there's only one, and that's me
You understand? for all that fighting, you understand
That sucka think he good, that sucka think he can whoop me
And i know he can't whoop me, Ay boy, the n**** whole style is chump
I think all the MMA Q's are being covered, so here's some questions for the nerdy side of Joe...
What video games are you playing the most right now, and what games are you excited for in the near future?
What do you think about EA MMA so far?
What’s your XBL gamer tag so I can roll you up in Undisputed 10? :P
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
Easy.
Fuck Oprah (do it right and you might get some of that Steadman money). Kill Barbara (the fucking View…need I say more?) and marry your wife (if you chose to fuck or kill her rather than marry her, you know you’re in trouble).
:)
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 8, 2010 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Will you please consider going by the nickname "Creepy Joe Lauzon"?
When a true genius appears in the world, you may know him by this sign, that the dunces are in a confederacy against him. - Jonathan Swift
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by Derek Suboticki on Jul 8, 2010 6:27 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
How does he feel about James Toney..
and alot of other boxers trashing mma (Toney imparticular)?
How does he feel about Couture vs Toney? UFC freak fight??
Have you ever deliberately fought someone with a finish not being the main objective?
Forget it Donny, you're out of your element.
ooh, interesting question.
"The path to enlightenment is through suffering"
by RearNakedChoker on Jul 8, 2010 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Who do you think won the streetfight during your TUF season?
Cause there's only one, and that's me
You understand? for all that fighting, you understand
That sucka think he good, that sucka think he can whoop me
And i know he can't whoop me, Ay boy, the n**** whole style is chump
by S.C. Michaelson on Jul 8, 2010 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Put some weight on
You really think your going to be able to compete with these stacked 155ers with your size? No way.
"A man who does not fall does not stand up." - Fedor Emelianenko
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