Let’s be honest, this weekend’s UFC event live from Japan is a remarkable card jammed packed with potentially exciting scraps. Among those fights, perhaps the most interesting fight will take place in the Lightweight Division between Anthony Pettis and Joe Lauzon. Anthony is among the most exciting fighters in the UFC and Joe Lauzon is one of the most venomous finishers in the sport.
Anthony Pettis owns a very impressive record of 14-2. He was the last WEC Lightweight champion who defeated Ben Henderson, who coincidentally will be in the main event going for the UFC Lightweight Championship against Frankie Edgar. Don’t feel bad for Pettis though, he’s an exciting fighter who has won five of six with his loss coming via decision to the highly regarded Clay Guida.
On the flip side of this fight is Joe Lauzon. He brings a healthy 21-6 record including an impressive 8-3 record inside the Octagon. More impressively is that in those 8 wins, none have gone the distance. He is a fi...
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