Tag: B.J. Penn

Falling Action: Best and Worst from UFC 123

Filed under: UFCIf nothing else, you have to respect “Rampage” Jackson’s honesty at UFC 123. He thought he took something resembling a butt-whoopin’ from Lyoto Machida, at least in the final round, and he had no problem saying so.

That’s refreshing, I…

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If nothing else, you have to respect “Rampage” Jackson’s honesty at UFC 123. He thought he took something resembling a butt-whoopin’ from Lyoto Machida, at least in the final round, and he had no problem saying so.

That’s refreshing, I have to admit. The suggestion that the two should have an immediate rematch? That just makes my head hurt.

The fight was interesting, in a way, though not exactly thrilling. Seeing them do it again wouldn’t help pay-per-view sales or the crowded light heavyweight division, which is probably why UFC president Dana White mercifully intervened with other ideas. It just goes to show that sometimes it’s a good thing to have an opinionated guy at the top with veto power and the will to use it. Sometimes.

Now on to the winners, losers, and everything else in between after UFC 123.

B.J. Penn KOs Matt Hughes at UFC 123

Filed under: UFC, NewsIn the third fight between two of the sport’s all-time greats, B.J. Penn knocked out Matt Hughes with a quick, brutal display of precision striking at UFC 123.

The whole fight lasted just 21 seconds, and delivered Penn one of the…

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In the third fight between two of the sport’s all-time greats, B.J. Penn knocked out Matt Hughes with a quick, brutal display of precision striking at UFC 123.

The whole fight lasted just 21 seconds, and delivered Penn one of the most spectacular wins of his MMA career. Penn had lost two straight lightweight title fights this year and seemed to be on the downside of his career, but he bounced back in a big way by beating Hughes.

Penn got things started with a 1-2 combination, and when Hughes threw a kick, Penn caught it and nailed Hughes again. They briefly stepped back, and then Penn nailed Hughes with an overhand right, knocking Hughes flat on his back. Penn landed four more punches on the ground and Hughes wasn’t defending himself, and the referee stepped in and stopped the fight.

UFC 123: By the Odds

Filed under: UFCIn at least one way, UFC 123 is already a disappointment. To me, anyway.

I would have thought that when you put Lyoto Machida – a fighter known for drinking his own urine – together with “Rampage” Jackson – a fighter known for his pla…

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In at least one way, UFC 123 is already a disappointment. To me, anyway.

I would have thought that when you put Lyoto Machida – a fighter known for drinking his own urine – together with “Rampage” Jackson – a fighter known for his played out bad breath jokes – we would have had comedy gold by now. I would have thought the combination of necessity and opportunity would help break some new ground in the field of bad breath jokes. Sort of like the polio vaccine, only much, much less helpful to society.

No such luck so far. Guess that means we’ll have to put our hopes in the fights themselves to entertain us. Let’s start with a look at how oddsmakers think Saturday night’s event will play out, along with some suggestions on where they might be wrong.

Lyoto Machida (-280) vs. Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (+220)

UFC 123 BETTING ODDS

Steve Cofield of Cagewriter.com and ESPN Radio is back to host MMAFix UFC 123 Betting Odds. Guest analysts, Damon Martin of MMAWeekly.com and Larry Pepe of ProMMARadio.com weigh-in on the 3 most talked about odds on the UFC 123 Main Card including:
AVERAGES:
Quinton Jackson: +200
Lyoto Machida: -260
Matt Hughes: +140
BJ Penn: -170
Tim Boetsch: +425
Phil Davis: […]

Steve Cofield of Cagewriter.com and ESPN Radio is back to host MMAFix UFC 123 Betting Odds. Guest analysts, Damon Martin of MMAWeekly.com and Larry Pepe of ProMMARadio.com weigh-in on the 3 most talked about odds on the UFC 123 Main Card including:

AVERAGES:

Quinton Jackson: +200
Lyoto Machida: -260

Matt Hughes: +140
BJ Penn: -170

Tim Boetsch: +425
Phil Davis: -600

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B.J. Penn: I Know I’ll Be UFC Lightweight Champion Again

Filed under: UFCB.J. Penn is generally recognized as the best lightweight in MMA history, but after losing two straight fights to lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, he’s now moving up to welterweight to face Matt Hughes at UFC 123. Penn apparently doe…

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BJ PennB.J. Penn is generally recognized as the best lightweight in MMA history, but after losing two straight fights to lightweight champion Frankie Edgar, he’s now moving up to welterweight to face Matt Hughes at UFC 123. Penn apparently doesn’t see it as a permanent move.

In an interview on SportsCenter Wednesday morning, Penn said that he doesn’t view his two losses to Edgar this year as a sign that he’s no longer competitive in the lightweight division. Instead, he thinks he’s going to win his welterweight rubber match with Hughes and then move back down to be the best lightweight again.

BJ Penn Weighs 170lbs Days Before Welterweight Bout

Just days before his UFC 123 Co-Main Event against Welterweight, Matt Hughes, the Prodigy weighs in on the UFC Official Scale at 170 pounds. BJ Penn weighed in at 168 lbs in his last Welterweight match against GSP. This time, it looks like Penn is right on target and is in […]

Just days before his UFC 123 Co-Main Event against Welterweight, Matt Hughes, the Prodigy weighs in on the UFC Official Scale at 170 pounds. BJ Penn weighed in at 168 lbs in his last Welterweight match against GSP. This time, it looks like Penn is right on target and is in good shape. View full video below:

Will “The Prodigy” eat Matt Hughes for (country) breakfast at UFC 123 on Nov. 20?