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Joe Lauzon Brandon Melendez
brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Joe Lauzon
28-15

RD2 2:09

Sub

Triangle Choke

Brandon Melendez
26-25

Fight: Lauzon vs. Melendez

USAThe Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale
23JUNSAT'0712:00 AM
Lightweight• prelim• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

J-Lau

The Murderer

Forms

LWWWW
WWWWW

Nationality

USAUSA

USAUSA

Age

(1984-05-22) 42

43(1983-03-24)

Weight

(70 kg) 155 lbs

185 lbs (84 kg)

Height

(178 cm) 5′10″

5′10″ (178 cm)

Reach

(180 cm) 5′11″

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Gym

Lauzon Mixed Martial Arts

Jeremy Horn's Elite Performance

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

28

8 KO/TKO - 19%
18 submission - 42%
2 decision - 5%

26

24% - 12 KO/TKO
24% - 12 submission
4% - 2 decision

Losses

15

6 KO/TKO - 14%
3 submission - 7%
6 decision - 14%

25 (1 DQ)

16% - 8 KO/TKO
25% - 13 submission
4% - 2 decision

Past Opponents

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(18-0)
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(19-12)
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(21-6-1)
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Adam Comfort
(0-1)
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(1-4)
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(5-0)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lauzon vs. Melendez

  • Which event are Joe Lauzon and Brandon Melendez fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale.

  • How many rounds is the Joe Lauzon vs. Brandon Melendez?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Joe Lauzon vs. Brandon Melendez?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

  • When is the Joe Lauzon vs. Brandon Melendez fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on June 23, 2007