B.J. Penn vs. Diego Sanchez set for UFC 105 [Update]
by Zak Woods on Aug 21, 2009 3:29 PM EDT
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According to Inside Fights B.J. Penn will defend his lightweight title against Diego Sanchez as the main event for UFC 105.
UFC 105 is scheduled for November 14th in Manchester, England. This will be Penn's second title defense in 2009.
Diego Sanchez (23-2), once a former welterweight standout, won the right of number when he defeated Clay Guida at The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale. This will be Sanchez's third fight at 155lbs.
B.J. Penn successfully defended his lightweight title against Kenny Florian at UFC 101. Penn was coming off an underwhelming performance at UFC 94 against UFC welterweight champion. Georges St. Pierre.
[Update: Note by Zak Woods, 09/03/09 5:14 PM EDT ]
Penn vs. Sanchez has been moved to UFC 107 on December 12th.
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NO WAY
Are you kidding me? Possible free on spike with a title fight? Solid card, I’m excited
Penn vs. Sanchez
Bisping vs. Kang
Hardy vs. Kim
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I Pencil BJ In...
…on every card that takes place in states/countries not named California.
and vegas
he said hes not fighting there either.
by sonofapsycho on Aug 21, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
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