Talks for B.J. Penn vs. Kenny Florian to headline UFC 101 in Philadelphia still tentative
Over the course of the past several days reports have been rampant suggesting that a UFC lightweight title defense by B.J. Penn against number one contender Kenny Florian is set to headline UFC 101 on August 8 in Philadelphia, PA. FiveOuncesOfPain.com has spoke to sources close to the fighters and the venue within the last 24 hours and has confirmed that while talks are taking place, nothing is close... [Read More...]
Penn claims Florian tipped him off about GSP’s “greasing”; Florian issues denial
In his first extensive interview since his fourth round TKO loss to UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre at UFC 94, current UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn claimed that he was tipped off about St. Pierre’s alleged propensity towards “greasing” before and during fights. During his hour-plus radio show carried on his personal web site, BJPenn.com, Penn named names and claimed... [Read More...]
Both St. Pierre and Penn campaign for their feud to become a trilogy
Is the Georges St. Pierre and B.J. Penn saga destined to become a trilogy? If recent comments by both fighters are taken seriously, a third match between the two fighters could take place as soon as this summer. While a recent guest on Sherdog’s “Beatdown” radio show, St. Pierre responded to reports that Penn’s attorney had submitted a letter to the Nevada State Athletic Commission... [Read More...]
B.J. Penn requests formal investigation
After reports all week stated that UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn was in the process of filing a complaint against Georges St. Pierre, the Nevada State Athletic Commission notified FiveOuncesOfPain.com on Wednesday that Penn has instead filed a formal request for an investigation into alleged infractions committed by St. Pierre before and during their UFC 94 title fight this past Saturday. “Dear... [Read More...]
Recent Penn interview leaves uncertainty about future in fighting
UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn has stayed out of the public eye for the most part since losing this past Saturday at UFC 94 to UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre via fourth round TKO. Penn is believed to be keeping a low profile as he prepares for the possibility of filing a formal complaint with the Nevada State Athletic Commission in regard to allegations that St. Pierre’s corner... [Read More...]
NSAC Executive Director Addresses St. Pierre Controversy
Despite reports to the contrary, the camp for B.J. Penn had yet to have filed a formal complaint against the corner for Georges St. Pierre as of late Monday night. “We haven’t gotten anything yet, but it’s early,” Nevada State Athletic Commissioner Executive Director Keith Kizer informed FiveOuncesOfPain.com during an exclusive interview. The reports of a possible complaint... [Read More...]
MGM Sportsbook lists Penn as an underdog for UFC 94 fight vs. St. Pierre
Las Vegas — The MGM Sportsbook released its opening line for UFC 94′s main event between UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre taking on UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn on Jan. 15 with St. Pierre installed as the opening favorite. When the first line originally was made public, St. Pierre was listed at -180 ($180 needing to be wagered to win $100) with Penn listed at +160 (a $100... [Read More...]
St. Pierre vs. Penn: Too Close to Call
B.J. Penn and Georges St. Pierre are two very different people with different approaches to the sport of mixed martial arts. However, one thing they have in common is that they both have been blessed with athletic skills that translate beautifully to martial arts. One look at St. Pierre and you can tell he is a world class athlete while Penn on the other hand, does not possess a similar look. But never... [Read More...]
Move to middleweight ruled out for B.J. Penn
During a special Q&A session on Tuesday at Fort Bragg that was held just prior to weigh-ins for “UFC Fight Night 16: UFC Fight for the Troops,” UFC President Dana White was cool to the idea of B.J. Penn moving up to middleweight to compete against Anderson Silva. In fact, White went so far as to completely rule out the possibility of Penn going up in weight past the 170 pound welterweight... [Read More...]
New fights added to UFC 94 undercard
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced four additional undercard matchups for UFC 94 to go with the event’s previously announced main event of Georges St. Pierre vs. B.J. Penn for the UFC welterweight title and a battle of undefeated light heavyweights featuring Lyoto Machida vs. Thiago Silva. UFC 94 will take place on Saturday, January 31 and will emanate from the MGM Grand Garden Arena... [Read More...]
Silva vs. St. Pierre superfight could happen in 2009
UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre is already scheduled to be involved in one superfight in 2009 when he faces B.J. Penn at UFC 94 in Las Vegas on Jan. 31. But might St. Pierre be involved with two superfights next year? According to UFC President Dana White, a superfight between St. Pierre and current UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva might not be out of the question. During a press... [Read More...]
New 5 Oz. Interview with Georges St. Pierre: A Champion Prepares to fight a Champion
Brock Lesnar versus Randy Couture was the “biggest fight ever” according to UFC President Dana White. It’s now old news, failing to become the biggest PPV extravaganza of all time, but still clearly going to end 2008 as the best box office fight of the year. In 2009, Zuffa looks to draw big numbers early, pitting B.J. Penn against Georges St. Pierre in a battle of champions at UFC... [Read More...]
Florian tries to give Penn incentive to fight him
UFC 91 was billed as having only one title fight but a second quasi-title was at stake when Kenny Florian entered the cage last night to take on Joe Stevenson. Following August’s unanimous decision victory over Roger Huerta at UFC 87, Florian had been promised a second shot at the UFC lightweight title. However, plans were put into flux when it was determined that incumbent champion B.J. Penn’s... [Read More...]
B.J. Penn and Sean Sherk hangin’ out, filming NBC Sports reality television show (video)
Here’s a video from B.J. Penn’s website of what appears to be Penn, Sean Sherk, Heath Herring, Mark Delagrotte, Dana White, and a few others flying to some ridiculous mansion in Santa Barbara for a film session of a reality show on NBC Sports. Which reality show? That’s the big question. Oh, and Sean Sherk and B.J. Penn being buddy-buddy? Weird. Find more videos like this on BJPENN.COM HT:... [Read More...]
Xtreme Couture autograph signing in Belfast
For the benefit of our loyal readers in Ireland, Xtreme Couture fighters Forrest Griffin, Tyson Griffin, Martin Kampmann and Jay Hieron will all be signing autographs at Seven Line in Belfast’s Odyssey Sports Complex (the site of UFC 72) at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Read More →
