B.J. Penn won’t fight at UFC 132

Vitor Belfort · 04-09-2011, 03:16 PM

With Jon Fitch hurt, B.J. Penn won’t fight at UFC 132 in July

B.J. Penn (16-7-2 MMA, 12-6-2 UFC) will not fight at UFC 132.
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Penn had been expected to take part in a rematch at the July 2 event with Jon Fitch (23-3-1 MMA, 13-1-1 UFC), but the perennial welterweight contender in March was forced to withdraw from the bout with a shoulder injury.

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thejokerswild · 04-09-2011, 03:21 PM

If this is penns decision then all respect to him. The rematch isn't in BJs favour.

Vitor Belfort · 04-09-2011, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thejokerswild

If this is penns decision then all respect to him. The rematch isn't in BJs favour.

I wanted to see him take on someone else but i guess the ufc wasn't interested. If gsp decides to move up after the shields fight then this could turn into a title fight.

BewareofDawg · 04-09-2011, 03:40 PM

Penn is the one that pulled out because of his shoulder, and probably more so because of his desire for some extra time off. It wasn't that the UFC wasn't interested. go to BJ's website and there is a video blog of him telling why he pulled out.

greathamza · 04-09-2011, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BewareofDawg

Penn is the one that pulled out because of his shoulder, and probably more so because of his desire for some extra time off. It wasn't that the UFC wasn't interested. go to BJ's website and there is a video blog of him telling why he pulled out.

i thought so i read that BJ was injured and pulled out now they say fitch wont fight cuz he is the one who pulled out...

thewinfella · 04-10-2011, 10:57 AM

So its Penn who's injured and not Fitch ??

The elusive question still remains .............. can Penn make 55 , if he can there is a whole host of fights id like to see BJ in , im assuming and presuming he cannot however !!

He himself maybe thinking about Nick Diaz , surely they could have Penn fight Diaz for the SF WW title

Stoo · 04-10-2011, 11:06 AM

Judging by the show last night we'll be seeing UFC/SF unifications and superfights sooner rather than later and BJ V Gil is one of the fights Ive been wanting to see for the past two years or so

But can/will Penn make 155, I hope so

thewinfella · 04-10-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BewareofDawg

Penn is the one that pulled out because of his shoulder, and probably more so because of his desire for some extra time off. It wasn't that the UFC wasn't interested. go to BJ's website and there is a video blog of him telling why he pulled out.

Can you post the link i cant find this ??

Vitor Belfort · 04-10-2011, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Stoo

Judging by the show last night we'll be seeing UFC/SF unifications and superfights sooner rather than later and BJ V Gil is one of the fights Ive been wanting to see for the past two years or so

But can/will Penn make 155, I hope so

would love to see that but melendez wants edgar next. I would love to see a unification title fights between these 2 also.

greathamza · 04-10-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by thewinfella

Can you post the link i cant find this ??

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Vitor Belfort Undisputed Champion East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 11,712 vCash: 1000	B.J. Penn won’t fight at UFC 132 With Jon Fitch hurt, B.J. Penn won’t fight at UFC 132 in July B.J. Penn (16-7-2 MMA, 12-6-2 UFC) will not fight at UFC 132. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] ([Only registered and activated users can see links. ]) has confirmed with sources close to the Hawaiian that the UFC is not currently seeking an opponent for Penn, and "The Prodigy" will instead return to action at a later date. Penn had been expected to take part in a rematch at the July 2 event with Jon Fitch (23-3-1 MMA, 13-1-1 UFC), but the perennial welterweight contender in March was forced to withdraw from the bout with a shoulder injury. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
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thejokerswild P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 18,179 vCash: 75	Re: B.J. Penn won’t fight at UFC 132 If this is penns decision then all respect to him. The rematch isn't in BJs favour.
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BewareofDawg P4P Champ East Side VIP Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At The ESB VIP Table! Posts: 13,652 vCash: 1000	Re: B.J. Penn won’t fight at UFC 132 Penn is the one that pulled out because of his shoulder, and probably more so because of his desire for some extra time off. It wasn't that the UFC wasn't interested. go to BJ's website and there is a video blog of him telling why he pulled out.
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thewinfella The Golden Boy East Side Guru Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UK Posts: 7,220 vCash: 75	Re: B.J. Penn won’t fight at UFC 132 So its Penn who's injured and not Fitch ?? The elusive question still remains .............. can Penn make 55 , if he can there is a whole host of fights id like to see BJ in , im assuming and presuming he cannot however !! He himself maybe thinking about Nick Diaz , surely they could have Penn fight Diaz for the SF WW title
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Stoo RIP T-Dog East Side VIP Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 14,943 vCash: 1000	Re: B.J. Penn won’t fight at UFC 132 Judging by the show last night we'll be seeing UFC/SF unifications and superfights sooner rather than later and BJ V Gil is one of the fights Ive been wanting to see for the past two years or so But can/will Penn make 155, I hope so
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