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UFC 137 Results: The Great, Disappointing Career of B.J. Penn
A two time UFC champion. One of only two men to hold belts in two different weight classes. A fighter who has fought everywhere from Lightweight up to Heavyweight against the best in the world. And now, he's gone. B.J. Penn, one of the most exciting fighters in the sport, has retired. After a...
BJ Penn Will Not Fight at UFC 132 in July
With Jon Fitch out of their fight with a shoulder injury, B.J. Penn has decided to withdraw from the card according to MMA Junkie. Carlos Condit petitioned to get the fight against Penn, but the UFC has stopped looking for an opponent because of Penn's request: Sources indicated while the UFC was...
UFC 132: BJ Penn Excited About Jon Fitch Rematch
B.J. Penn and Jon Fitch recently fought to a draw at UFC 127, and it looks like we are going to see a definite conclusion soon. The UFC has announced that the pair is set for an immediate rematch at UFC 132, happening on July 2nd. "Dana announced the fight, July 2nd in Vegas, rematch with Jon...
Non-UFC Divisional Roundup: The Welterweights
Like the middleweight division with Anderson Silva at the top, all roads lead to Georges St. Pierre at welterweight. Albeit over a shorter period of time than Silva, GSP has been just as dominant in the division and no challengers inside or outside the UFC pose a serious threat at the moment. Even...
UFC 123 Preview: BJ Penn Talks Matt Hughes
"Say I beat Matt Hughes in the first round and I come out without any scratches, Dana when can I fight again? Two weeks? Perfect let's go. I just want to fight consistently and get my name out there and keep it out there and hold on." "I have to go out and beat the sportsman named Matt Hughes...
Why B.J. Penn Is Fighting Matt Hughes at UFC 123
I've been meaning to write about this match up since it was announced. Initially I took it as a clear indicator that the UFC was giving up on B.J. as a factor in the light weight division and consigning him to the "senior circuit". But this MMA Junkie interview with Penn shows it wasn't quite that...
Matt Hughes just wants to keep having fun against BJ Penn at UFC 123
That's all the former champion really waaaaaaaaaaants ... some fun (via Montreal Gazette): "These last couple fights, I’ve really, really had a good time. The walk-out, in the locker-room. It’s all just been extremely fun. I think I’ve found a way, and I can’t explain it,...
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