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Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Joe Lauzon
J-Lau
28-16-0
RESULT

Joe Lauzon def. Marcin Held (Split Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Marcin Held
Lion
23-7-0
Monday, January 16, 2017
Footprint Center, Phoenix, United States

Joe Lauzon defeated Marcin Held by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Penn, held Monday, January 16, 2017 at Footprint Center, Phoenix.

Fight stats

Joe Lauzon
Marcin Held
0
Knockdowns
0
20 of 62
Significant strikes
23 of 78
32%
Sig. strike accuracy
29%
44 of 86
Total strikes
32 of 90
1 of 2
Takedowns
5 of 5
50%
Takedown accuracy
100%
1
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
1:37
Control time
8:12
Significant strikes by target
17 of 58
Head
20 of 70
3 of 4
Body
2 of 5
0 of 0
Leg
1 of 3
8 of 46
Distance
20 of 66
12 of 15
Clinch
3 of 9
0 of 1
Ground
0 of 3

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
15 of 33
Sig. str.
6 of 27
20 of 38
Total str.
9 of 30
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 1
0
Sub. att
0
0:32
Ctrl
2:32
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
0 of 6
Sig. str.
2 of 10
10 of 16
Total str.
8 of 19
1 of 1
Takedowns
2 of 2
1
Sub. att
0
0:35
Ctrl
3:39
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
5 of 23
Sig. str.
15 of 41
14 of 32
Total str.
15 of 41
0 of 1
Takedowns
2 of 2
0
Sub. att
0
0:30
Ctrl
2:01

Judges' Scorecards

#LauzonHeld
1910
2910
3910
Total2730
#LauzonHeld
1109
2109
3910
Total2928
#LauzonHeld
1109
2109
3910
Total2928

Media Scores

0
Lauzon
1
Draw
17
Held
29–28 Held×1629–29 Draw30–27 Held
All 18 media scorecards

Fan Scorecards

6%
Lauzon
1%
Draw
93%
Held
383 fan scorecards submitted
29–28 Held59.3%30–27 Held27.7%29–28 Lauzon5.2%30–28 Held4.7%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
65%
Lauzon
R2
92%
Held
R3
97%
Held

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Joe Lauzon vs Marcin Held?

Joe Lauzon defeated Marcin Held by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Penn, held Monday, January 16, 2017 at Footprint Center, Phoenix.

What were the judges' scorecards for Joe Lauzon vs Marcin Held?

The judges scored it 27–30, 29–28, 29–28 — Joe Lauzon won the decision.

Referee
Herb Dean
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Joe Lauzon 68%32% Marcin Held

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

28-16-0
Record
23-7-0
1607
Elo rating
1478
1
Win Streak
0
42
Age
34
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
Poland

Striking Profile

2.84
SLpM
1.41
39%
Str. Acc.
34%
5.39
SApM
2.02
54%
Str. Def.
47%

Grappling Profile

2.39
TD Avg.
2.46
45%
TD Acc.
46%
54%
TD Def.
37%
2.00
Sub. Avg.
1.30

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Joe Lauzon · 2-3
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs WeidmanSat, Oct 19, 2019
    TKO · R1 · 1:33 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC 223: Khabib vs IaquintaSat, Apr 7, 2018
    TKO · R2 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs PettisSat, Nov 11, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 1:07 · Lightweight
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs LobovSun, Apr 23, 2017
    Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs PennMon, Jan 16, 2017
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
Marcin Held · 3-2
  • L
    KSW 114 - Parnasse vs. HeldSat, Jan 17, 2026
    TKO · R2 · 3:35 · Lightweight
  • W
    KSW 112 - Kaczmarczyk vs. SoldaevSat, Nov 15, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • W
    KSW 101 - Le Classique: Parnasse vs. VarelaFri, Dec 20, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 2:24 · Lightweight
  • W
    KSW 95 - Wiklacz vs. Przybysz 5Fri, Jun 7, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    KSW 89 - Bartosinski vs. ParnasseSat, Dec 16, 2023
    TKO · R2 · 3:49 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 27 fights · 4 fights
22.4
Avg sig. strikes
25.8
1.26
Avg takedowns
3.00
1:55
Avg control time
5:48
54
Career high strikes
31
5
Career high TDs
5

Strike Distribution

Joe Lauzon
Strike target
Marcin Held
89%
Head
94%
9%
Body
4%
2%
Leg
2%
Joe Lauzon
Strike position
Marcin Held
54%
Distance
69%
16%
Clinch
12%
30%
Ground
19%