Tag: Penn

Video: American Kickboxing Academy Says No to B.J. Penn

B.J. Penn wanted to return to American Kickboxing Academy for a portion of his camp for his now-postponed fight against Rory MacDonald. After getting the go-ahead from AKA coach Javier Mendez, Penn’s plans were quickly shot down when Jon Fitch to…

B.J. Penn wanted to return to American Kickboxing Academy for a portion of his camp for his now-postponed fight against Rory MacDonald. After getting the go-ahead from AKA coach Javier Mendez, Penn’s plans were quickly shot down when Jon Fitch told Mendez he didn’t want any part of the idea. Fitch felt it was a […]

Jon Fitch Says BJ Penn Is a Coward, and He’s Not Welcome at AKA

So much for the idea of BJ Penn heading back to his old American Kickboxing Academy stomping grounds for a little bit of training before his bout with Rory MacDonald, whenever it happens. Penn, who worked with Dave Camarillo and Bob Cook at AKA back in…

So much for the idea of BJ Penn heading back to his old American Kickboxing Academy stomping grounds for a little bit of training before his bout with Rory MacDonald, whenever it happens. Penn, who worked with Dave Camarillo and Bob Cook at AKA back in the mid 90s, recently said he was interested in […]

UFC News: Rory MacDonald Wants Penn at UFC 154, BJ Prefers Bout at UFC 153

To the chagrin of MMA fans worldwide, UFC president Dana White announced at the UFC on FOX 4 post-fight conference that Rory MacDonald would be forced to withdraw from his UFC 152 bout with BJ Penn due to a deep cut he sustained during training.&#…

To the chagrin of MMA fans worldwide, UFC president Dana White announced at the UFC on FOX 4 post-fight conference that Rory MacDonald would be forced to withdraw from his UFC 152 bout with BJ Penn due to a deep cut he sustained during training.  Shortly afterwards, “Ares” tweeted a long message to his fans: “2day […]

UFC 152: Rory MacDonald Warns BJ Penn, Get Serious or Get Hurt

After taking a serious beating at the hands of Nick Diaz at UFC 137, a bruised, bloody and swollen BJ Penn stood in the Octagon and told Joe Rogan that it was probably the last time we would see him in the Octagon, saying, “I don’t want to …

After taking a serious beating at the hands of Nick Diaz at UFC 137, a bruised, bloody and swollen BJ Penn stood in the Octagon and told Joe Rogan that it was probably the last time we would see him in the Octagon, saying, “I don’t want to go home looking like this,” as the […]

BJ Penn Offers to Pay for UFC 152 VADA Drug Testing, Given a Stipulation

BJ Penn is so adamant about he Voluntary Anti-Doping Association administering drug testing for his UFC 152 headlining bout with Rory MacDonald, he’s willing to foot the bill.  That is, with one condition: the drug test results must be kept …

BJ Penn is so adamant about he Voluntary Anti-Doping Association administering drug testing for his UFC 152 headlining bout with Rory MacDonald, he’s willing to foot the bill.  That is, with one condition: the drug test results must be kept confidential until after the fight, Penn told MMA Junkie. Penn explained that his offer came […]

BJ Penn: Is He The Best First Round Fighter in MMA History?

If MMA bouts were five minutes long, BJ Penn could be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. The former two-division UFC champion is already regarded as one of the most talented fighters to ever step foot in the Octagon, but even so, fans are l…

If MMA bouts were five minutes long, BJ Penn could be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world. The former two-division UFC champion is already regarded as one of the most talented fighters to ever step foot in the Octagon, but even so, fans are left with the impression that Penn never quite lived up […]