The french canadian gsp fed penn some jabs to open the third. The special ufc presents episode documents the life of former welterweight and lightweight champion bj penn. A luta principal foi o confronto entre o campeao meiomedio do ufc georges st. Bj penn says gsp was gonna be my last fight bj penn video post ufc 94. The main event featured the ufc welterweight champion, georges stpierre, defending his title against ufc lightweight champion and former ufc welterweight champion b. An emotional bj penn retires from mma tuf 19 finale press conference duration. Get ufc fight results and career results information at fox sports. Penn urijah faber ronda rousey michael bisping rashad evans. We serve you with the latest breaking news, exclusive fighter interviews, videos and more. Jul 12, 2014 mana is a documentary featuring bj penns journey. Penn 2 was a mixed martial arts mma payperview event promoted by the ultimate fighting championship ufc on january 31, 2009. The mma encyclopedia mixed martial arts combat sports scribd. Penn 2 was a mixed martial arts mma payperview event promoted by. All the results and finishes from bj penns return at ufc.
With the ufc primetime hype machine behind it, ufc 94 is definitely a must see show. Earlier today rumors surfaced that former ufc lightweight and welterweight champion bj penn would be returning to the octagon this february to battle promotional newcomer suman mokhtarian at ufc 221. Penn challenged georges stpierre for stpierres welterweight title on january 31, 2009, the night before the super bowl. Im a fing warrior is what i am, rodriguez told fox sports.
Here are just a few of the many topics and techniques covered. One of the ufc s youngest heads goes with one of the best tunes from this longtime entrance song mainstay. He is also the first of only two japanese champions in ufc history. Ufc headline fighter bj penn blew into tyneside as the headline combatant in the ufc at ufc 80 on saturday night to. While abbotts career evened out quickly, his entrance into mma was felt as he. Ufc fight night 96 in hidalgo, texas delivered some memorable fights and solid finishes. Bj can win by sub obviously off his back, tko if serra can get a fluke, bj definitely can bj can also win by bj hulkamania from his fans late in the 3rd round after gsp tries to tap him, and he gets out, then stands up wildly pacing around the ring calling for. Jan 18, 2008 bj penn set for joe stevenson ufc showdown. After penn s dramatic entrance to the sport, the fans were coming out of the woodwork to proclaim him as the new champion, well ahead of his scheduled bout with pulver at ufc 35. What were the intro songs for georges stpierre and bj. Gsps entrance was underrated imo and probably where most of the magic happened. Sep 05, 2016 he beat penn by split decision in a very close fight at ufc 58 in 2006 and then again at ufc 94 in 2009. Siver fight video, highlights, news, twitter updates, and fight results. Bj penn guarantees that hell be fighting at ufc 196.
Before the fight with stpierre, penn made a controversial comment that he was going to try to kill stpierre in the ring, but he later. Ufc hall of famer bj penn is next up for rodriguez. Bj penn accused of sexual assault, ufc investigating. Usada releases explanatory note on iv ban following bj penns. Absoluely heavybass french rap slush pop slush dance themed music and what it did was excite the crowd and create amazing atmosphere. Here are the medical suspensions from ufc 94 as just handed down by the nsac.
Penn official sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the featherweight fighter from united states. Pierre passed to side control and punished penn with short punches and elbows. Ufc 94 stpierre vs bj penn ii if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The main event featured the ufc welterweight champion, georges stpierre, defending his. Pierre, arguably the two best pound for pound fighters in. Jan 09, 2017 hawaiian mma legend and ufc hall of famer bj penn takes on rising mexican star yair rodriguez in a battle of youth versus experience at ufc fight night in arizona on sunday night simon head 9 jan. Bj penns long awaited return to the ufc happened tonight at ufc fight night phoenix, and like another recent highly touted comeback, it didnt go well for him. Cro cop, a man of few words and even fewer emotions couldnt help but crack a. Bj penn s only career losses are to either previous champions or title challengers. I had to look at the screen for most of it since he was on the other side of the arena, but managed to catch him before. The gsp one isnt on there yet but it shoyuld be in a few days. Time for one of my alwaysfavorite post ufc event items. Bj penn set for joe stevenson ufc showdown telegraph. Las vegas the hype leading up to ufc 94 was almost impossible for ultimate fighting championship superstars georges stpierre and bj penn to live up to, but on saturday night at the mgm grand.
Ufc hall of famer bj penn is finally set to return to action and hes got a top five opponent awaiting him. Comeback set as bj penn and yair rodriguez make weight ufc. Penn 2 was one of the biggest events in the sports history. It was the second ufc event of 2009 and took place on the weekend of super bowl xliii. We collect information about the content including ads you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content. Penn 2 was a mixed martial arts payperview event promoted by the ultimate fighting championship on january 31, 2009. Recent sexual assault allegations leveled at returning ufc hall of famer bj penn are now under investigation by the ultimate fighting championship and have put his comeback on hold former bjpenn. Phil and david break down everything you need to know about penn vs rodriguez for ufn 103. Former twoweight champ bj penn set for his octagon return at. The episode feature penn from the start of his mma career to present time and what lifes like outside of the octagon as a family man. Im gonna try to kill you, and im not joking about this bj penn ufc primetime.
Penn s return from retirement will take place on march 5 at the mgm grand garden arena in las vegas, according. Mixed martial arts show results, january 31, 2009 pdf. Pierre and penn were the subjects of the first installment of ufc primetime, a fight camp documentary series designed to stimulate interest in the event, which took place on super bowl weekend. In that latter matchup, penn accused stpierre of greasing his body to make himself slippery. Bj penn returns against ricardo lamas at ufc manila card.
It is also the home of 2x ufc hall of fame champion. Bj penn injured, out of ufc fight night 97 bout against. The hour before the weighins began went by quickly with the airing of ufc primetime of bj penn and georges st. Ufc 94 gsp v bj the promo bj doesnt want you to see. Bj penn to headline first ufc event of 2017 former twodivision ufc champion b. Bj penn s entrance music used on the tuf 5 finale vs. He had probably second best entrance after bj penn ufc 100. Georges stpierre delivers win of a lifetime over bj penn. The hype leading up to ufc 94 was almost impossible for ultimate fighting championship superstars georges stpierre and bj penn to live up to, but on saturday night at. After the first episode aired, it was reported by that b.
He always entered with music that could pull down the roof with heavybass. He beat penn by split decision in a very close fight at ufc 58 in 2006 and then again at ufc 94 in 2009. Jan 14, 2017 bj penns return to the octagon is set after he and ufc fight night 103 opponent yair rodriguez made weight at the early official weighin on saturday in phoenix the ufc hall of fame fighter. It looks like bj penn s return to the octagon has hit a slight delay with the former twoweight world champion now targeting ufc 197 on april 23 for his comeback fight. Usada releases explanatory note on iv ban following bj penn s removal from ufc 199 new, 24 comments by adam guillen jr. Frankie edgar vs bj penn 3 fight video ufc tuf 19 finale.
Stephan bonnar is suspended until march 3, no contact until. The book of knowledge is an extensive and comprehensive book on fighting in the cage. Gsp says hell fight the best bj hes ever seen but hell be the best gsp hes ever been and the best gsp is better than the best penn. Feb 23, 2009 bj penn entrance at ufc 94 matthew loper. The black belt in bjj and former ufc lightweight champion frankie edgar entered this fight with a professional mma record of 1641 44% finishing rate and he is ranked as the no. After a decade of online operation bjp has evolved into the most reliable destination for all of your mma needs. Stpierre enters to a french hiphop song called lhomme a abattre, while penn. Penn also known as ufc fight night 97 was a planned mixed martial arts event that was set to be held by the ultimate fighting championship on october 15, 2016, at the mall of asia arena in pasay city, philippines. Your premier source for mma news and ufc coverage with exclusive fighter interviews, breaking news and current events. Id make stpierres entrance music a 41 favourite to win if it ever had to fight penn s entrance music.
Bj penn profile fox sports videos fox sports australia. The mma encyclopedia free ebook download as pdf file. Performance of the night bonus chas skelly earned a. Penn are two fighters at the top of their weight classes at at the apex of their careers.
I had to look at the screen for most of it since he was on the other side of the arena, but managed to catch him before going into the octagon. A torrent of punches followed until the horn sounded, but. They think theyre going to walk right through me and its not going to happen. Shibata unleashed a torrent of blows off his back, but the more experienced. Sakuraba me mixed martial arts combat sports scribd. Bj penn says tonight is the biggest fight of his career. Theres a huge number of photos, demonstrating a dizzying number of combat techniques. Thiago silva is suspended until march 18, no contact until march 3. Ufc hall of famer bj penn has suffered an injury in training camp, forcing him out of his main event matchup against ricardo lamas at ufc fight night 97. The date led ufc 94 to be billed as the ufc super bowl weekend, and it was anticipated to be the biggest ufc payperview event ever.
A featherweight contest between ufc hall of famer bj penn and mexican striking specialist yair rodriguez will headline ufc fight night 103 in phoenix. You see, the ultimate fighting championship the most popular mixed martial arts promotion was having their biggest, most highly anticipated fight card in history. The card featured five televised mma bouts, as well as five unaired preliminary bouts. Hometown mma fans crowd bj penns gym in hilo to see ufc 94. Bj penn live results and commentary new, 693 comments by brent brookhouse updated jan 31, 2009, 9.
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