Another intriguing fight has been set in the UFC's stacked lightweight division. Anthony Pettis will be looking to continue on the road to regaining a number one contender spot as he takes on Joe Lauzon at UFC 144 on February 26, 2012 set at the iconic Saitama Super Arena in Japan.
Yoshihiro Akiyama will make his welterweight debut against former number one contender Jake Shields. UFC officials announced the new bout on Monday morning. This fight is the second to be announced for the UFC's return to Japan in February for UF C 144.
