What bj penns latest street fight means luke thomas. Dana white says two things need to happen before he books. After a decade of online operation bjp has evolved into the. Dana white confirms ufc is looking to book conor mcgregor. Ufcs dana white admits he wants to book tom cruise vs. Dana white says bj penn wont fight again in the ufc i hope he. Dana white said he will not offer 40yearold legend bj penn. His mother actually wrote a tellall book about him which included her calling him. In an interview with espn, white stated the ufc has informed penn that they would no longer give penn fights. According dana white, the ufc will no longer book bj penn. What i found most intriguing was penns analysis of his relationship with dana white. Dana white says bj penn wont fight again in the ufc i. According to ufc president dana white, the ufc will no longer book bj penn.
Penns ufc career is done after a video surfaced of his involvement in an august altercation. Bj penn reportedly in another bar fight, caught on video. Last week when former lightweight champ bj penn released his autobiography, why i fight, many wondered why ufc president dana white and. Sep 05, 2019 ufc president dana white has had enough of mma legend bj penn. Aug 30, 2019 ufc president dana white has suggested its the last time penn will step foot in the octagon. The quote from bj penns book that will make dana whites. Dana white has shifted back and forth about whether or not to book b. Sep 05, 2019 according dana white, the ufc will no longer book bj penn.
Penn wont fight again, but now the ufc president says its a wrap. Penns next fight will be his last in ufc frankie edgar. Ufc president dana white has defended his decision to book jose aldo as the next man to challenge henry cejudo for the promotions bantamweight title. Ufc president dana white has defended his decision to book jose aldo as the next man to challenge henry cejudo for the promotions.
Bj is blunt when describing bad dealings hes had with the gracie family and dana white, so much so that the ghost writer was fired from the ufc after this book. Feb 12, 2020 exufc fighter bj penn under police dui investigation after crash. What bj penns latest street fight means luke thomas youtube. The card, which will take place on january 18, is expected to be called ufc 246. Penn has fought in the octagon for the last time, according to ufc president dana white. Georges stpierre and bj penn for the ufc welterweight championship. While the exact date isnt yet official, ufc 242 in abu dhabi on sept. The notorious has not fought since being submitted.
Jun 08, 2019 ufc president dana white doesnt want to book hall of famer bj penn to fight anymore following his knockout loss. Jul 28, 2019 ufc president dana white explains why he decided to give b. Following bj penns outsideoftheoctagon transgressions, dana white has determined that he wont allow the hawaiian to fight in the ufc again. Following bj penn s outsideoftheoctagon transgressions, dana white has determined that he wont allow the hawaiian to fight in the ufc again. Whites statements come a week after videos surfaced of penn in a pair of altercations at a. Penn one more fight after saying less than two months ago that he couldnt book him anymore. Ufc president dana white has suggested its the last time penn will step foot in the octagon. Sep 14, 2019 tank abbott on bj penn s street fighting punishment ufcmma legend and former world championship wrestling superstar david tank abbott speaks to the hannibal tv about dana white removing pj penn. Dana white is once again claiming that we have seen b. After a decade of online operation bjp has evolved into the most reliable destination for all of your mma. Ufc president dana white explains why he decided to give b.
Aug 29, 2019 ufc president dana white has said that he was reluctant to book penn in another fight, but did so upon an agreement with the hawaiian that win, lose, or draw this is bj penns last fight. Ufc president dana white officially releases former champion. Yet the pop stars words have snowballed to the point that ufc president dana white has actually made a concerted effort to set the fight up. Many have been asking that the ufc never book former champion bj penn for a fight again. Dana white confirms ufc is looking to book conor mcgregor vs. In an interview with espn, white stated the ufc has informed penn. Bj penn breaks silence over hawaii street fight, im the real. Justin bieber was only messing around when he called for a fight with actor tom cruise in the ufcs octagon. Vanessa bryant says kobe would be so proud after book becomes nyt bestseller. White gently led punk down at the postshow media scrum that hed never book him for a fight again. Word is the author of bj penns why i fight, dave weintraub, was a former ufc employee that was promptly fired when dana white got word that the book was going to be released. Special guests dana white, forrest griffin, bj penn, frankie edgar. Bj penns new book is surrounded with controversy, questions about dana white. Ufc president dana white, in an interview with broadcast partner espn, said penns career in the promotion is over when he gave his reaction to video footage that.
Dana white shares his take on deiveson figueiredos win over joseph benavidez at ufc norfolk. Ufc president, dana white, credits penn with bringing the lower weight divisions into the mainstream of mixed martial arts. That wish has now come true, as ufc president dana. Still, the damage was done, and dana white was not happy that the company was. Sep 06, 2019 dana white says bj penn wont fight again in the ufc i hope he gets his life together. Com has evolved to become one of the most reliable destinations for all of your mma and ufc needs. After a decade of online operation bjp has evolved into the most reliable destination for all of your mma needs. Ufc president dana white has confirmed the promotion is looking to book superstar conor mcgregor against fan favorite donald cerrone for the first payperview event of 2020. After a decade of online operation bjp has evolved into the most reliable. Apr 15, 2010 dana white is not happy with bj penn s new book. Ufc has postponed plans to book penn for an upcoming bout until more details are determined.
Ufc president dana white said he wasnt going to book penn for another fight in the promotion. Hes gotta beat cowboy cerrone, which is a very tough fight, especially at 170, wo cowboy having to cut weight. Ufc president dana white officially releases former. Dana white responds to conor mcgregors call for a complete, governmentenforced lockdown to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Theres a huge number of photos, demonstrating a dizzying number of combat techniques. Last week, ufc president dana white confirmed that penn will face nik lentz at an upcoming event. The ufc was planning a fight between penn and nik lentz for november but that has been shelved in. Earlier this week it was announced that the brazilian legend, aldo, would be fighting triple c for his bantamweight title at mays ufc 250 event in sao paulo. I always find whites inconsistencies when it comes to retirement laughable. Ufc president dana white admits hed leap at the chance to book a fight between pop star justin bieber and hollywood actor tom cruise. Sep 27, 2019 many have been asking that the ufc never book former champion bj penn for a fight again. We are your premier source for all mma news, latest breaking news, fight results, exclusive fighter interviews, videos and more. Apr 14, 2019 last night, dana white told me that as far as he knows bj penn is still competing at ufc 237, but he says that he needs to find out more information about penn s situation and that the ufc plans. I was a little weary at the start of the book when bj penn delved into the.
While i havent read the whole book, its very likely that white s anger over penn s book stemmed from this section. In terms of a time to close the book on his fighting career. While i havent read the whole book, its very likely that whites anger over penns book stemmed from this section. Why i fight is the answer that everyonecritics, fans, commentators, pundits, and perhaps even. He was one of those stars who helped build the ufc.
Earlier today ufc president dana white revealed his intention to book a rematch between flyweight standouts deiveson figueiredo and joseph benavidez. Ufc president sad to see hall of famer penn get knocked out in hawaii street fight bj needs to focus on his personal life before he thinks. The quote from bj penns book that will make dana whites head. Apr 22, 2010 last week when former lightweight champ bj penn released his autobiography, why i fight, many wondered why ufc president dana white and co. It is also the home of 2x ufc hall of fame champion. Bj penn has been one of the most outspoken and successful fighters in the ultimate fighting championship. Despite having lost his last seven bouts in a row, penn 16142 has been earmarked for a fight with nik lentz, although a date and venue have not been announced.
Penn turned down a fight with the reigning strikeforce. Penn retiring is probably whats best penn currently is embroiled in a custody battle with his former partner and mother of his children, who this past october filed a restraining order against him alleging years of physical, sexual and emotional abuse. Dec 11, 2012 how can dana white or anyone in the media not see this. The book of knowledge, an instructional book on mixed martial arts fighting. Aug 28, 2019 ufc president dana white said that he was reluctant to book penn in another fight, but that he did so upon an agreement with the hawaiian that it would be his final fight in the octagon. I would argue that bj penn now is a much more competitive fighter than any of those fighters. Conor mcgregor has told ufc president dana white to book a fight against frankie edgar in december and donate his entire purse to charity. Conor mcgregor tells dana white to book ufc comeback fight. Bj penn breaks silence over hawaii street fight, im the real victim.
Penns hall of fame ufc career is officially over, according to ufc president dana white. Your premier source for mma news and ufc coverage with exclusive fighter interviews, breaking news and current events. Ufc president dana white has had enough of mma legend bj penn. Hell prefer bj penn retire yet book chuck liddell, randy couture, royce gracie, and mark coleman past their primes. Ufc president dana white said he wasnt going to book penn for another fight in the. White has had his issues with bj penn over the years. Word is the author of bj penns why i fight, dave weintraub, was a former ufc employee that was promptly fired when dana white got word. Ufc president dana white doesnt want to book hall of famer bj penn to fight anymore following his knockout loss. Sep 05, 2019 dana white is once again claiming that we have seen b.
How can dana white or anyone in the media not see this. Bj penn breaks silence over hawaii street fight, im the. Ufc gym celebrates 10year anniversary with special guests. The book of knowledge is an extensive and comprehensive book on fighting in the cage. Maybe this was the excerpt that made dana whites brain implode inside. Exufc fighter bj penn under police dui investigation after crash. Last night, dana white told me that as far as he knows bj penn is still competing at ufc 237, but he says that he needs to find out more information about. Dana white told that after he became aware of the book, he approached penn and penn family lawyer, gary.
White was on the rich eisen show and laid out what needs to happen for him to book mcgregorkhabib 2. Penn iii born december, 1978 is an american professional mixed martial. Sep 04, 2019 vanessa bryant says kobe would be so proud after book becomes nyt bestseller. Sep 05, 2019 ufc president dana white, in an interview with broadcast partner espn, said penn s career in the promotion is over when he gave his reaction to video footage that appears to show penn involved in. That wish has now come true, as ufc president dana white told yahoo. Penn redebuted on march 4 at ufc 58, losing to georges stpierre by split decision in a fight that determined the number one welterweight contender. Tank abbott on bj penns street fighting punishment ufcmma legend and former world championship wrestling superstar david tank abbott speaks to the hannibal tv about dana white removing pj penn. Theres a huge number of photos, demonstrating a dizzying number of. Dana white doesnt want to book bj penn to fight anymore.
We serve you with the latest breaking news, exclusive fighter interviews, videos and more. The minute i found out there was a book on dana white that too a biography, i jumped in to purchase it. The ufc was planning a fight between penn and nik lentz for november but that has been shelved in light of recent videos of penn. Dana white ufc news, analysis, videos and pictures. Tenho muito respeito por bj e sempre vou ter, nas boas e nas horas ruins. It will take place at tmobile arena in las vegas, nevada. Aug 28, 2019 ufc hall of famer bj penn was caught on camera on tuesday in an alleged bar fight, in full back mount landing punches to the head of another man. Dana white told that after he became aware of the book, he approached penn and penn family lawyer, gary levitt, with a question. Dana white says two things need to happen before he. Following ufc 240 in edmonton, white explained what led to his decision to alter course and book penn yet again. Jun 27, 2019 justin bieber was only messing around when he called for a fight with actor tom cruise in the ufcs octagon.
White said the ufc has informed former lightweight and welterweight champion penn 16142, 7. It is our honor to induct bj penn into the ufc hall of fame. Ufc president dana white has said that he was reluctant to book penn in another fight, but did so upon an agreement with the hawaiian that win, lose, or draw this is bj penns last fight. Exufc fighter bj penn under police dui investigation. Penns fighting career the ufc hall of famer is done fighting in the octagon after multiple recent street brawls.
Personally, i think any other penn news that proceeds it gets a complimentary second place trophy. New threepart series premieres on spike tv wednesday, january 14 at 10. Apr 21, 2010 bj penns new book is surrounded with controversy, questions about dana white. Dana white says bj penn wont fight again in the ufc i hope he gets his life together. In early 2006 at ufc 56, ufc president dana white announced that penn and the ufc had agreed to a settlement and penn was to return as a top welterweight contender. Ufc hall of famer bj penn was caught on camera on tuesday in an alleged bar fight, in full back mount landing punches to the head of another. In terms of a time to close the book on his fighting career, we are long past the time that measure.
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