Anthony Pettis connected with a Superman punch and that was all she wrote for Stephen Thompson at UFC Fight Night 148 Saturday night.
Pettis, a former UFC and WEC lightweight champion, earned his first win at welterweight over the former title challenger on ESPN+ from Nashville. The finish came with five seconds left in the second round.
Other winners of note included Jussier Formiga, who handed Deiveson Figueiredo his first loss, and Curtis Blaydes, who topped Justin Willis via decision.
Complete results are below:
Anthony Pettis def. Stephen Thompson via KO (Superman punch) at 4:55 of Round 2
Curtis Blaydes def. Justin Willis via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-25)
John Makdessi def. Jesus Pinedo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Jussier Formiga def. Deiveson Figueiredo via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
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Watch on MMA FuturesLuis Pena def. Steven Peterson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Maycee Barber def. JJ Aldrich via TKO (strikes) at 3:01 of Round 2
Bryce Mitchell def. Bobby Moffett via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Marlon Vera def. Frankie Saeniz via TKO (strikes) at 1:25 of Round 1
Jennifer Maia def. Alexis Davis via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Randa Markos def. Angela Hill via submission (armbar) at 4:24 of Round 1
Chris Gutierrez def. Ryan MacDonald via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Jordan Espinosa def. Eric Shelton via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
