As the UFC makes its return to Japan at this Saturday’s UFC 144, most of the attention has been focused on headliners Frankie Edgar and Benson Henderson, who will be battling for the lightweight crown.
However, another pair of exciting 155ers will be fighting for a chance to climb up the contenders’ ladder as former WEC champion Anthony Pettis takes on surging submission ace Joe Lauzon.
Although both fighters are still a ways away from a shot at the title, a win in Japan will certainly solidify a spot among the best in the division.
Here’s the head-to-toe breakdown for this early Fight of the Night candidate.