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BJ Penn Challenges Nik Lentz to Fight at UFC 197, After Meeting With Greg Jackson
By FCF Staff
BJ Penn called out Nik Lentz this past fall, and clearly the UFC Hall of Famer is serious about ending his retirement to face the veteran.
Recently Penn meet with renowned coach Greg Jackson in Albuquerque, and… Read More
Nik Lentz Calls BJ Penn a “Spoiled Little Rich Kid” After Legend Calls Him Out
By FCF Staff
After being called out by BJ Penn, in connection to the legend’s issues with Mike Dolce, Nik Lentz has fired back via Instagram.
Penn appeared on the latest edition of “UFC Tonight“, and during the interview, he… Read More
Max Holloway Says Hawaiian UFC Card Could Bring BJ Penn Out of Retirement
By FCF Staff
BJ Penn hung up the gloves last summer after incurring his third consecutive defeat, but according to Max Holloway, a UFC card in Hawaii could bring the legend out of retirement.
The 36 year-old Penn called it… Read More
BJ Penn to be Inducted Into UFC Hall of Fame
By FCF Staff
In a move that every longtime MMA fan knew would take place at some juncture, the UFC has announced that it will be inducting BJ Penn into the promotion’s Hall of Fame this July.
During Penn’s storied… Read More
Report: BJ Penn Arrested After Hotel Altercation
By FCF Staff
According to reports, former UFC champion BJ Penn was arrested this weekend in Maui, following an alleged incident outside an hotel.
Maui Watch was the first to relay the news, as the outlet has posted a police… Read More
Report: Ralek Gracie Hoping to Have BJ Penn Compete for Metamoris
By FCF Staff
Metamoris has featured several UFC veterans to date, and the grappling event’s promoter, Ralek Gracie, says he’s hoping to have the legendary BJ Penn compete for the organization.
The 35 year-old Penn retired from MMA, following his… Read More
TUF 19 Finale: Frankie Edgar and BJ Penn Lead Way in Pay
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for Sunday’s TUF 19 Finale, and not surprisingly, decorated vets BJ Penn and Frankie Edgar led the way.
Edgar was paid $260,000 for his third round, stoppage… Read More
TUF 19 Finale: Frankie Edgar Says Win Over BJ Penn “Bittersweet”, Eyeing Bout With Cub Swanson
By FCF Staff
Frankie Edgar has accomplished many great things in his fighting career to date, and there’s no question the fighter will always be linked to BJ Penn. After all, not only did he defeat Penn to become lightweight… Read More
TUF 19 Finale: Dana White Weighs in on BJ Penn Retiring, Says Aldo-Mendes II Still in the Works
By FCF Staff
Following his third loss to Frankie Edgar, BJ Penn is calling it quits on his storied career, and UFC President Dana White appears to agree with the decision.
White has relayed in the past that he thought… Read More
TUF 19 Finale: Frankie Edgar Stops BJ Penn, Former Champ Announces Retirement
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from tonight’s TUF 19 Finale card in Las Vegas, Nevada, which saw Frankie Edgar score his third win over BJ Penn.
The former lightweight champ, turned featherweight, went on to stop Penn in… Read More
Dana White Outlines How BJ Penn-Frankie Edgar III Came Together
By FCF Staff
The MMA world is still buzzing about the news that not only is BJ Penn going to coach opposite Frankie Edgar in the upcoming season of “The Ultimate Fighter”, but that the two will fight at 145… Read More
BJ Penn And Frankie Edgar Coaching TUF 19, Third Bout Set For 2014
By FCF Staff
The UFC has dropped some shocking news Wednesday, as the promotion has announced that BJ Penn will coach opposite of Frankie Edgar during TUF 19, and that the two will fight for a third time in April,… Read More
Report: BJ Penn Considering Return as Lightweight
By FCF Staff
BJ Penn stopped short of announcing his retirement, following the unanimous decision loss he suffered versus Rory MacDonald in December, and now it looks as though the former champ could fight again.
According to a report from… Read More
Report: “Shogun” Rua and BJ Penn Top UFC on FOX 5 Payroll
By FCF Staff
Established veterans and former champions “Shogun” Rua and BJ Penn topped the payroll for this past Saturday’s UFC on FOX 5 card, which was hosted by Seattle’s Key Arena.
According to multiple reports the former light-heavyweight champ… Read More
Report: Dana White Believes BJ Penn Should Retire
By FCF Staff
After incurring a three round beating at the hands of rising star Rory MacDonald, which saw BJ Penn lose by unanimous decision and head to the hospital, UFC President Dana White believes the renowned fighter should call… Read More