InsideFighting has new Joe Lauzon Interview

Joe Lauzon is a smart guy. The former information technology professional is smart enough, in fact, to be well aware of the fact that many will consider him a major underdog in his next fight against Kenny Florian.

Florian has looked more and more impressive with each of his fights, has gone five rounds with former UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk and some fans believe that though the young Lauzon is talented, he’s just not ready for someone on that level yet. But even if everyone else is already counting him out, Lauzon is certain he’ll have one major advantage over Florian that will make all the difference.

“One thing I have in my favor is my unpredictability. Maybe in a straight boxing or Jiu Jitsu match Kenny would beat me, but you put everything together and that’s where I’m best,” Lauzon says looking towards his April 2nd Spike TV Fight Night showdown with Florian.

Though Lauzon clearly respects Florian’s abilities, he also doesn’t accept the notion that Florian is simply more advanced at the different elements of fighting on their own.

“I don’t know. I think on the ground if you put me in a gi he’d choke me out but out of the gi I figure I’d do pretty well. Stand-up wise, Kenny has good kicks and may have the better total package but I have ways to deal with that. My transitions are stronger, I have cardio and I’m more explosive. He’s a good athlete but if you’ll notice his arms are real small for his fights, he looks sucked out. I’m not the thickest guy either but I’m pretty explosive for my size, very technical and have strength good with a good base,” Lauzon says.

“I’m more explosive with wrestling and things like that. I think I’m better at putting things together. I’ve knocked out guys that have better stand up than me but because of how I put things together I’ve done well. I’ve gone against real good wrestlers, submitted guys with real good Jiu Jitsu. I don’t think I’m the typical guy. I’m not the sum of my parts, you have to multiply my parts. I’m not too worried. I don’t think I’m out-matched in skills at all,” Lauzon continues.

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