Joe Lauzon vs. Anthony Pettis Confirmed for UFC 144 in Japan
by Scott Haber on Nov 16, 2011 10:01 AM EST
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Two of the UFC's most exciting lightweights had been calling each other out and the bout was rumored for a Las Vegas event, but now the UFC has confirmed that Joe Lauzon and Anthony Pettis will instead collide in Japan at UFC 144 in February:
Verbal agreements are in for a match between two of the most exciting lightweights in the sport as Joe ‘J-Lau’ Lauzon will face Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis February 26th in Saitama, Japan," confirmed UFC president Dana White today.
Both men are coming off impressive wins, with Lauzon derailing Melvin Guillard's title aspirations in less than a minute, while Pettis showed his willingness to follow a careful gameplan when he defeated the always-dangerous Jeremy Stephens via decision with a methodical, takedown-based attack. UFC 144 is expected to take place at the Saitama Super Arena on February 26th.
Joe Lauzon (21-6)
Win Melvin Guillard (submission - RNC) - UFC 136
Win Curt Warburton (submission - kimura) - UFC on Versus 4
Loss George Sotiropoulos (submission - kimura) - UFC 123
Anthony Pettis (12-2)
Win Jeremy Stephens (unam. decision) - UFC 136
Loss Clay Guida (split decision) - TUF 13 Finale
Win Ben Henderson (unam. decision) - WEC 53
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Oooh me likey
Tatum: I think he's a good man. I like him. I got nothing against him, but I'm definitely gonna make orphans of his children.
When is the last time to people called eachother out(In the same weight class) and
The fight didn’t get put together. I guess all fighters should know by now if they want a certain fight all they have to do is go to Twitter and start talking about it.
" Its like when I'm right I'm right, when I'm wrong I coulda been right, so I'm still right cause I coulda been wrong, you know, and I'm sorry cause I could be wrong right now, I could be wrong, but I'm right..." Bama
@RobBroughton - I WANT JDS, TIRED OF HIM DUCKING ME
"Now you see that evil will always triumph, because good is dumb."
by menckenstein on Nov 16, 2011 10:23 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
gotta go with pettis here
Much more versatile striking, better endurance, and the mat savvy to fend off Lauzon’s traditional 1st round storm
by Connoisseur on Nov 16, 2011 10:27 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I think Pettis leaves himself open a plenty, Lauzon has sneaky power in his punches.
Though I favor Pettis, I wouldn’t be terribly shocked if Lauzon was somehow able to finish the fight in a grappling sequence initiated by Pettis getting rocked and taken down. But what I consider to be the most likely scenario is Lauzon tiring and getting pummeled in the late rounds, for a relatively safe 29-28 W for Pettis.
"I don't care, hit him with your groin!"
Lauzon has sneaky power in his punches.
This.
Lauzon’s boxing is highly underrated, and he does possess some good power. Most of his submissions have been set up with punches (Guillard, Warburton, Reinhardt, Ruediger), and let’s not forget his clean KO of Pulver.
by Scott Haber on Nov 16, 2011 11:09 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
He lost pretty badly on the feet against Stout though
Granted Stout’s no slouch with the hands, but I think Roufus can get Pettis’ striking to the point that he can take the fight to deep water and get a win.
Ego?
When I think of fighters with big ego’s, Joe Lauzon isn’t even on the list..
K-1 Level Predictions Team
I meant Anthony's ego won't be as bad as Melvin's,
which to me, is why Guillard got caught. Anthony will play this fight smart.
Jon Fitch via Decision
I got Lauzon on this one, but close fight
Also, Pettis beat Stephens by split, and lost to Guida by unanimous. It’s wrong on the post.
by milklavar on Nov 16, 2011 10:44 AM EST via mobile reply actions
looks like the UFC is not mailing it in for this card after all
it may be at 8 am in the morning or whatever, but they are still making an effort.
and anyway, is mma at 8 am really the end of the world?
It's going to be morning in Japan,
to accommodate it being broadcast live at primetime here in the states.
by Scott Haber on Nov 16, 2011 11:26 AM EST up reply actions
man i wish i could go to this card..any tips from people who have been?
Fine! I'll go build my own lunar lander, with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the lunar lander and the blackjack.
PRIDE fan boy
nope but i'm definitely going
they are running some cheap flights from Australia with Jetstar so when they come up next i’m going to book! Should be a weird experience watching UFC in Japan
Don't be scared Gomi...
by ThatsHowIRoll on Nov 16, 2011 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
winner should get the next title shot
more so for lauzon if he finishes showtime.
pettis maybe one more win before a title shot if he wins this
"When you believe in something and you're a good person...things happen" - Junior Dos Santos
More guys Japan doesn’t care about.. great.
Should be a great fight though!
by Horselover Fat on Nov 16, 2011 11:52 AM EST reply actions
They might appreciate it, I think they like the lighter weight guys
I wonder how the timings gonna work for this card in America I think Japan is like 12 hours ahead.
"When you believe in something and you're a good person...things happen" - Junior Dos Santos
They're doing it at 8am local time
So it will be normal Primetime here in the states
I'm not as drunk as pdl
Most of the time I am a rather quiet fellow, who likes to read about Philosophy, Mathematics and History, but like most people I also have a deep appreciation of sex and violence... - John Danaher
Yeah, maybe, I don’t know. I just think these guys must be virtually unkown in Japan, and it would have been more well-received by the crowds in the US. Like I said it’s a great fight, but I don’t see it selling any tickets in Japan, that’s all. Same with Bendo – Edgar.
by Horselover Fat on Nov 16, 2011 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
Point?
Japan doesn’t care about their own MMA scene. If they don’t care about badass fights like these, then they don’t deserve to watch them.
by discoandherpes on Nov 16, 2011 2:51 PM EST up reply actions
So are you saying that the UFC should just stack the card with former pride guys?
because right now the card has
- a top 5 MW in Okami (who is also Japanese, obviously).
- The LW Champion vs. an exciting #1 Challenge (who is half Korean..which isn’t the same as Japanese, but will help with the general Asian population)
- The former #1 Contender in the 170 lbs division vs. one of the most famous/popular Japanese fighters in Akiyama…
Now they get a fight with two guys who are fringe top 10-15 lightweights…
K-1 Level Predictions Team
They are already packing in a good amount of Asian fighters on this card, so having fights like Lauzon vs Pettis and Bendo vs Edgar shouldn’t be that big a deal to the ticket sales. They get a Title fight as well, so there’s some novelty in that. What should hurt ticket sales is that it starts at Japan at 8am, and not the gaijin that are on the card.
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Oh man, love the shit out of this fight
K-1 Level Predictions Team
"What do you know about my vision? My vision will turn your world upside down, tear asunder your illusions and send the sanctuary of your own ignorance crashing down around you. Now ask yourself: Are you really ready to see that vision?"
-Huey Freeman
Japan's gonna get a really card
Hope they come out for it.
The key is to hit the guy in the jaw really hard before the other guy does it to you.
by FreeLightningLee on Nov 16, 2011 11:57 AM EST reply actions
I think Pettis outstrikes him at range, but I’m all over the Lauzon War Wagon.
"I have reached an age when, if someone tells me to wear socks, I don't have to."- Albert Einstein
by Tim Bernier on Nov 16, 2011 12:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions
My opinion of this fight:
I'm all out of bubblegum
by some schmuck in texas on Nov 16, 2011 12:05 PM EST reply actions 6 recs
never saw this b4 and whomever this guy is he has a death wish... i see broken glass and semi decapitation.
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Damien Walters
U.K. stuntman with 2 other reels. Surprised schmuck found an actual Gif…the guy JUST released the vid.
But I think he should battle BLUE STORM!!! ( Google it, you will jizz yourself)
by Tatsu Maki Sen Puu Kyaku on Nov 16, 2011 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
This is.......the greatest thing I have ever seen.
K-1 Level Predictions Team
"What do you know about my vision? My vision will turn your world upside down, tear asunder your illusions and send the sanctuary of your own ignorance crashing down around you. Now ask yourself: Are you really ready to see that vision?"
-Huey Freeman
That right there
Is some cool shit.
" Its like when I'm right I'm right, when I'm wrong I coulda been right, so I'm still right cause I coulda been wrong, you know, and I'm sorry cause I could be wrong right now, I could be wrong, but I'm right..." Bama
I like both men so
WAR PETTISAUZON!!!
Anderson Silva, Edson Barboza, Jose Aldo, Charles Oliveira, Thiago Alves = Muay Thai wrecking machines!
by SentientAndroid on Nov 16, 2011 12:51 PM EST reply actions
How many more fights before the winner of this fight is “in the mix”?
Anderson Silva, Edson Barboza, Jose Aldo, Charles Oliveira, Thiago Alves = Muay Thai wrecking machines!
by SentientAndroid on Nov 16, 2011 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
When is Guilard going to fight again?
C’mon Joe Silva! One loss and you make Guillard disappear from the MMA map? Get Melvin back in the mix soon. I love Joe, but I got Pettis winning this one. But if Joe someone pulls this off, I’ll never go against him again cause that would be two very, very tough opponents he has defeated.
Guillard should fight Jim Miller or Gray Maynard.
by discoandherpes on Nov 16, 2011 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Forgot to mention....
Even though UFC 144 will be in Japan. I hope we don’t see any Japanese fighters on the card. Man the only way a Japanese fighter will win is if he is against another Japanese fighter. They are so bad. I understand Aikiyama is on against Shields, so we already know the outcome.
I'm a big fan of both of these guys
But…WAR LAUZON. Dude is a savage. RNC round 1. No can defend.
Fun fact:
Lauzon has had 11 fights in the UFC and has received bonuses for 9 of those!
How could this fight be anything other than awesome?!
The thing with Lauzon is that he generally looks great in the first round, but fades in the second and third rounds, and I see that happening in this fight. I have Pettis winning as he is strong defensively on the feet, and his BJJ should allow him not to get submitted. Offensively and in the later rounds, he should be able to edge out Lauzon.
Check out the C&D Channel on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/user/Gobusiness123 for MMA reviews, predictions, analysis, and other MMA related content.
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