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BJ Penn Blasts Georges St-Pierre: Nobody Will Remember Him

Long before Georges St-Pierre was considered one of the greatest of all-time, he faced BJ Penn at UFC 58. At the time ‘The Prodigy’ was yet to embark on his mission as lightweight champion, but had already won the welterweight championship two years prior against Matt Hughes. In a 170-pound welterweight title eliminator, ‘Rush’ defeated Penn

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Long before Georges St-Pierre was considered one of the greatest of all-time, he faced BJ Penn at UFC 58. At the time ‘The Prodigy’ was yet to embark on his mission as lightweight champion, but had already won the welterweight championship two years prior against Matt Hughes. In a 170-pound welterweight title eliminator, ‘Rush’ defeated Penn by split decision and went on to win the belt from Hughes at UFC 65. The Hawaiian would return to lightweight and win the belt before once again facing ‘GSP.’

This time around St-Pierre held the welterweight championship, and Penn was attempting to become a two-division (at the same time) champion. After a grizzly beating the fight was ended by corner stoppage at the end of the fourth, and so ended Penn’s rivalry with ‘Rush.’ Following that second meeting, their careers went in very different directions. Remaining champion for the best part of the next five years, the Canadian national hero would retire in late 2013. Penn would defend his lightweight strap two more times before losing it to Frankie Edgar, winning just three of his next nine fights before retiring in 2014.

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Comebacks

After nearly three years away from the UFC, Georges St-Pierre is heavily rumoured for a return in Toronto at UFC 206. Penn has decided to make a comeback too, and will square off against Ricardo Lamas in a featherweight tilt on October 15. The former lightweight and welterweight champion would try to set up a third fight with ‘GSP,’ but the consensus greatest 170-pounder of all-time wasn’t having any of it.

“It’s an unnecessary risk for my legacy, for my career to take to fight a guy like him right now,” St-Pierre said. “It has nothing that will be good for me right now. I think he’s very dangerous. If it would be a walk in the park, I would do it.”

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Penn’s Response

Clearly frustrated by St-Pierre’s refusal, BJ Penn fired off a few shots about his old foe. As quoted by Bloody Elbow, ‘The Prodigy’ is steaming off those comments. Check it out:

“I remember when I fought him the first time, when he was nobody, I didn’t think about it being risky for my legacy,” Penn said in an interview with Rapid Fire. “That’s why I believe, when all this is said and done, that’s why I’ll be remembered but he will never be remembered.”

“You know, Anderson Silva was there, he could have fought Anderson Silva, but he never fought Anderson Silva for his legacy. Just as a rule of thumb, for myself personally, I don’t live thinking about my legacy. I’ll fight. I want to fight anyone, you know?”

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Future

Now 37-years of age, it’s an unsure future in the fight game for BJ Penn. The last time we saw him fight was a tough spectacle to watch. ‘The Prodigy’ looked shaky at featherweight, and Frankie Edgar scored a brutal TKO to send Penn to retirement. Will he be able to overcome ‘The Bully’ in Manilla? If so, perhaps he’ll make leeway towards that third fight with Georges St-Pierre.

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12 MMA Veterans Whose Comebacks Crashed And Burned

The MMA world is currently buzzing with the news that former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre wants to make a comeback to the UFC after a three year break from fighting. Given his past success, there’s every chance that if and when he does return, GSP will be able to win back his title and reclaim

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The MMA world is currently buzzing with the news that former welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre wants to make a comeback to the UFC after a three year break from fighting.

Given his past success, there’s every chance that if and when he does return, GSP will be able to win back his title and reclaim his spot at the summit of the pound-for-pound rankings.

However, nothing is certain in this rapidly evolving sport, and as you’ll see in this article, over the years there’s been many occasions where stars have returned to the cage after a lengthy absence, only to have their dreams of recapturing past glories quickly turn into the stuff of nightmares.

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UFC Confirms Penn-Lamas As Main Event Of UFC Fight Night 97 In Manila

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As we reported over the weekend via Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com, the opponent for BJ Penn’s comeback fight has been changed once again.

On Monday, UFC officially confirmed the new opponent, as they made the announcement regarding the return of the legendary former multiple-division UFC champion.

Penn, who will soon finish serving his USADA suspension for voluntarily disclosing use of an IV that was against their new policy, will make his official Octagon return in the second-ever UFC event to take place in the Philippines.

On October 15th at the Mall Of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines, BJ Penn vs. Ricardo Lamas will headline UFC Fight Night 94, which will air live on FOX Sports 1 (FS1).

Below is the official press release that UFC issued on Monday to announce the fight and event:

PENN VS. LAMAS HEADLINES MANILA EVENT

Manila – UFC®, the world’s premier MMA organization, has announced its main event for UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Manila. This year’s card will be headlined by a five-round featherweight bout between returning legendary two division champion BJ “The Prodigy” Penn (16-10-2, fighting out of Hilo, Hawaii, USA) and No.4 ranked Ricardo “The Bully” Lamas (16-5-0, Fighting out of Chicago, Illinois, USA). Filipinos can expect fireworks in what is primed to be an explosive night of fights headlined by two of the world’s best featherweights.

BJ Penn is a name within MMA and the UFC that needs little introduction. A living legend within the sport, he is one of only two multi-division champions ever in UFC and the longest reigning lightweight division champion of all time, Penn is credited with helping to establish the lighter weight division of the UFC. His name when spoken by fans, fighters and MMA journalist alike is usually followed by the phrase “one of the greatest ever…”

Looking to build a legend of his own is #4 ranked featherweight Ricardo Lamas. An All-American collegiate wrestler with impeccable credentials, “The Bully” is a veteran of the division with signature finishes over Cub Swanson and Dennis Bermudez. Lamas is looking for a high profile win to put him back on track for a title shot.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Manila: LAMAS vs PENN will be held live on October 15 at the Mall of Asia Arena, marking the second live UFC event in the Philippines after the organizations successful sold out debut last year.

Tickets for UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Manila: LAMAS vs PENN can be purchased at all SM Tickets outlets or through www.smtickets.com. Official ticket prices have yet to be announced, but fight fans are encouraged to register on www.ufc.com/manila to gain special pre-sale access and up-to-date information on UFC Fight Night® Manila.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Manila: LAMAS vs PENN is sponsored by; Monster Energy, Harley-Davidson Asia Pacific, Hudson Shipping Lines, Phoenix Petroleum, Reebok Philippines, Lazada Philippines, Police Watches and Smart Bro.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Manila: LAMAS vs PENN will also be shown live on Hyper (ch. 53) and Hyper HD (ch. 130) on Cignal TV, the exclusive home of the UFC in the Philippines. Check your local listing for the official schedule.

Please continue to check UFC.com for more information or current fight news. All bouts live and subject to change. Other bouts will be confirmed as they become available.

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As we reported over the weekend via Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com, the opponent for BJ Penn’s comeback fight has been changed once again.

On Monday, UFC officially confirmed the new opponent, as they made the announcement regarding the return of the legendary former multiple-division UFC champion.

Penn, who will soon finish serving his USADA suspension for voluntarily disclosing use of an IV that was against their new policy, will make his official Octagon return in the second-ever UFC event to take place in the Philippines.

On October 15th at the Mall Of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines, BJ Penn vs. Ricardo Lamas will headline UFC Fight Night 94, which will air live on FOX Sports 1 (FS1).

Below is the official press release that UFC issued on Monday to announce the fight and event:

PENN VS. LAMAS HEADLINES MANILA EVENT

Manila – UFC®, the world’s premier MMA organization, has announced its main event for UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Manila. This year’s card will be headlined by a five-round featherweight bout between returning legendary two division champion BJ “The Prodigy” Penn (16-10-2, fighting out of Hilo, Hawaii, USA) and No.4 ranked Ricardo “The Bully” Lamas (16-5-0, Fighting out of Chicago, Illinois, USA). Filipinos can expect fireworks in what is primed to be an explosive night of fights headlined by two of the world’s best featherweights.

BJ Penn is a name within MMA and the UFC that needs little introduction. A living legend within the sport, he is one of only two multi-division champions ever in UFC and the longest reigning lightweight division champion of all time, Penn is credited with helping to establish the lighter weight division of the UFC. His name when spoken by fans, fighters and MMA journalist alike is usually followed by the phrase “one of the greatest ever…”

Looking to build a legend of his own is #4 ranked featherweight Ricardo Lamas. An All-American collegiate wrestler with impeccable credentials, “The Bully” is a veteran of the division with signature finishes over Cub Swanson and Dennis Bermudez. Lamas is looking for a high profile win to put him back on track for a title shot.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Manila: LAMAS vs PENN will be held live on October 15 at the Mall of Asia Arena, marking the second live UFC event in the Philippines after the organizations successful sold out debut last year.

Tickets for UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Manila: LAMAS vs PENN can be purchased at all SM Tickets outlets or through www.smtickets.com. Official ticket prices have yet to be announced, but fight fans are encouraged to register on www.ufc.com/manila to gain special pre-sale access and up-to-date information on UFC Fight Night® Manila.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Manila: LAMAS vs PENN is sponsored by; Monster Energy, Harley-Davidson Asia Pacific, Hudson Shipping Lines, Phoenix Petroleum, Reebok Philippines, Lazada Philippines, Police Watches and Smart Bro.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT® Manila: LAMAS vs PENN will also be shown live on Hyper (ch. 53) and Hyper HD (ch. 130) on Cignal TV, the exclusive home of the UFC in the Philippines. Check your local listing for the official schedule.

Please continue to check UFC.com for more information or current fight news. All bouts live and subject to change. Other bouts will be confirmed as they become available.

Ricardo Lamas vs. BJ Penn Announced for UFC Manila: Latest Details and Reaction

Ricardo Lamas will face BJ Penn in UFC Manila’s headline fight, the UFC announced on Monday.
UFC Asia tweeted the news:

The featherweights will step into the Octagon on Saturday, October 15.
More to follow. Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com

Ricardo Lamas will face BJ Penn in UFC Manila’s headline fight, the UFC announced on Monday.

UFC Asia tweeted the news:

The featherweights will step into the Octagon on Saturday, October 15.

More to follow. 

Read more MMA news on BleacherReport.com

Report: BJ Penn vs. Ricardo Lamas To Headline UFC Fight Night 97 In Manila

It looks like BJ Penn is going to have to start preparing for yet another different opponent for his Octagon comeback fight.

After initially being matched up against Dennis Siver, and then Cole Miller, Penn was unable to fight anyone when he origina…

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It looks like BJ Penn is going to have to start preparing for yet another different opponent for his Octagon comeback fight.

After initially being matched up against Dennis Siver, and then Cole Miller, Penn was unable to fight anyone when he originally intended after he was suspended by USADA for disclosing his use of an IV infusion in an amount over the allowable limit.

Penn’s suspension is scheduled to come to an end on September 25th, and it looks like he already has a date and an opponent to think about.

Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com is reporting that the UFC is targeting BJ Penn vs. Ricardo Lamas in a 145-pound bout as the main event of UFC Fight Night 97, which will be the second UFC event to ever to take place in the Philippines.

UFC Fight Night 97 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines.

BJ Penn vs. Ricardo Lamas Rumored To Headline UFC Manila

After a small setback, BJ Penn’s attempt at a UFC comeback is rumored to be continuing this fall. News arrived tonight from MMA Fighting that Penn, who was recently had his scheduled return against Cole Miller canceled and suspended for six months by USADA for IV use, is being slated to headline October 15’s UFC

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After a small setback, BJ Penn’s attempt at a UFC comeback is rumored to be continuing this fall.

News arrived tonight from MMA Fighting that Penn, who was recently had his scheduled return against Cole Miller canceled and suspended for six months by USADA for IV use, is being slated to headline October 15’s UFC Fight Night 97 from SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines against top contender Ricardo Lamas.

Penn has been out of the Octagon since he retired following a dominant, one-sided loss to Frankie Edgar at July 2014’s TUF 19 Finale, his third loss to “The Answer.” The former lightweight and welterweight champion has lost three straight after dropping his previous two UFC bouts to Rory MacDonald and Nick Diaz.

Lamas, meanwhile, could use a win over a big name opponent to get his career back on track. While “The Bully” still maintains a lofty No. 4 ranking, his only win since November 2014 was over fading veteran Diego Sanchez, and he has a 3-3 overall record in his last six UFC bouts. Lamas was last seen losing a lopsided decision to surging contender Max Holloway at June’s UFC 199.

Both men need a win in this pivotal bout, and it will be on the grand stage of the UFC’s next trip to the fight-crazy fans of Manila. The pressure should be more on Penn’s shoulders, however, as “The Prodigy” has to prove he can still fight against the best featherweights in the world.

He’ll have that chance against a true top-ranked opponent in Lamas. Who are you picking to come out victorious?

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