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I can finally announce it: At UFC 118, I am fighting Terry Etim… in Boston.

17 June 2010 11 Comments

It’s been floating around the internet (it seems) since the day I signed the contract. I was told to stay quiet about it though so I didn’t post anything online until now. I am fighting Terry Etim at UFC 118 in Boston, MA.

Terry Etim is a super tough opponent from England with great standup and a ton of wins by submission. While I am 5-2 in the UFC, Terry is 5-3. I am coming off a loss to Sam Stout, but Terry has a win over him. He has the slight edge in experience in the UFC and beat the guy I just lost to.

I am over 2 months out though and already feeling like twice the fighter I was back in January… so I will definitely be ready. I have drastically shaken up my training regiment and enlisted some outside help for this fight. Every time I fight I set out to take it to the next level and that’s what you are going to see this time out.

I am pumped to be fighting back at home in my own backyard. No traveling involved. No climate or elevation or anything like that to adjust to. I am excited to be able to fight in front of a hometown crowd once again. This is going to be my 20th fight in Massachusetts, but it’s been over 4 years since my last. It’s been far too long.

The UFC is also bringing their Fan Expo to town as well. I missed their last expo, but I was at the first in Las Vegas and it was awesome. I am sure the UFC will be flying out all kinds of fighters and sponsors will be doing the same. There will be a ton of different booths from just about every gear and apparel company you can think of. It’s going to be an awesome time.

I wasn’t aware, but UFC.com says you can watch my fight on Spike TV. Thats a huge bonus because I love fighting on Spike and this just means that many more people will be able to watch my fight. Hopefully I can do my best to put on an exciting fight against a dangerous opponent and come out with the win.

11 Comments »

  • Pam O'Neil said:

    Way to go – can’t wait – it is awesome that it is in Boston – and the Fan Expo sounds great too!Good Luck!

    # 18 June 2010 at 12:14 am
  • Jeremy - Team Ravenous said:

    I so hope to be there for this !!!!Keep training hard, and I know you can win this Joe!!

    # 18 June 2010 at 4:04 am
  • Grego said:

    good luck with the fight mate.. i hope you beat him!

    # 18 June 2010 at 8:32 am
  • CageCoverage » Blog Archive » UFC 118 Features Joe Lauzon v. Terry Etim said:

    [...] Lauzon announces his next bout via his Web page, Joe Lauzon. [...]

    # 18 June 2010 at 9:25 am
  • Garrett said:

    smash him back across the pond

    # 18 June 2010 at 9:49 am
  • Lee said:

    Good luck, Joe! I love watching you fight and I can’t wait to see you in action again. I know that people catching the fight on spike are gonna love watching you too.

    Cheers,
    Lee

    # 18 June 2010 at 9:50 am
  • rob said:

    do work buddy!! soo pumpeddd im hopefully going to this!!!

    # 18 June 2010 at 10:02 am
  • Jon said:

    You got this Joe! I heard that you had started training with the same strength and conditioning coach as Penn, and if that’s true, I think the Lightweight division has a new force to be reckoned with! Good luck!

    # 18 June 2010 at 11:03 am
  • gnich62 said:

    Can’t wait, Joe. Good luck.

    # 18 June 2010 at 1:37 pm
  • Piz Doff said:

    Best of luck in training Joe, looking forward to your fight!

    # 22 June 2010 at 9:14 pm
  • The Seize said:

    All of us in Massachusetts will be cheering for you!

    # 1 July 2010 at 1:50 pm