Lightweights: Joe Lauzon vs. Jens Pulver
The announcing crew referred to the Pond as "sold out." Someone's telling a little fib. I'd peg the attendance around 12,000.
No doubt which fighter is being showcased in this one. Jens "Little Evil" Pulver, a Miletich Fighting Systems fighter, is the only 155-pound champion in UFC history and is making his return to the octagon. Lauzon is an undefeated grappling specialist from E. Bridgewater, MA. In UFC's preview show leading up to the fight this week, the segment on Pulver never even mentioned Lauzon's name.
Lauzon's wearing a t-shirt that reads "Fear no evil." Judging by the crowd reaction, the people haven't forgotten Little Evil.
Round 1: Lauzon goes for a takedown and gets it. He's holding on to Pulver's legs and is taking it to him, hitting a couple punches. Lauzon is really taking it to him. They stand up, Lauzon just misses a punch, just misses a knee.
Wow ... Lauzon drops Pulver with a nasty left hand and scores a massive upset. That's it. This is one of the biggest upsets in MMA history. Lauzon just rocked Pulver with a left and it was lights out. 48 seconds is the time.
The crowd is booing referee Herb Dean for stopping the fight, but there's no question about this decision, Pulver was rocked and was not defending. Lauzon is carried back to the dressing room on his trainers' shoulders.