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.