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UFC Fight Night 81 results recap: Anthony Pettis vs Eddie Alvarez fight review and analysis

Last night (Sun., Jan. 17, 2016), Anthony Pettis vs Eddie Alvarez collided at UFC Fight Night 81 inside TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. In a grueling battle, Alvarez took home a close decision victory. Find out how below!

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight standouts Anthony Pettis and Eddie Alvarez dueled last night (Jan. 17, 2016) at UFC Fight Night 81 inside TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

Coming off a dominant loss to Rafael dos Anjos that cost him the title, Pettis entered last night's bout in a must-win situation. In order to get right back in the title picture, Pettis needed to make a statement.