SAITAMA, Japan – What was expected to be a barnburner turned into a quick and violent knockout for Anthony Pettis.
In a featured lightweight bout, the former WEC champion blasted fellow contender Joe Lauzon with an 81-second knockout via head kick.
The bout kicked off UFC 144’s pay-per-view main card at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama,
Japan. It
followed prelims on FX and Facebook.