mmaweekly.com - 1/20/2008
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In his post-fight comments following B.J. Penn’s lightweight championship victory over Joe Stevenson, Ultimate Fighting Championship president Dana White confirmed that Sean Sherk would be Penn’s first defense. He stated that the bout is planned for an unannounced event in May.
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Five Ounces of Pain —
Both Yahoo! and MMAWeekly.com had correspondents in New Castle this weekend to cover UFC 80. Here are some of the bigger revelations to come out of the event, with my thoughts included. I’ve also added some other UFC-related news that came out over the weekend, in case you missed it:
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It’s official: B.J. Penn’s first title defense will be against Sean Sherk
Five Ounces of Pain —
As if it wasn’t obvious after the UFC handed former lightweight champion Sean Sherk a microphone during Saturday night’s main event between B.J. Penn and Joe Stevenson, UFC president Dana White confirmed in a press conference after the event that Penn’s first defense will be against Sherk during a card in May.
As of now, the card is expected to be UFC 85 on May 24 in Las Vegas with a light heavyweight match between Tito Ortiz and Lyoto Machida also possible.
Penn won the lightweight title last night for the first time ...
BloodyElbow.com Staff Prediction Results
Bloody Elbow —
How did we do for UFC 80? One word: Horrible. Thanks to an idea by robnashville, we'll be keeping a running scorecard of how each of us are doing on our picks throughout the year. Luke Thomas: 3/8 (Penn, Davis, Hardonk) Kid Nate: 3/8 (Penn, Davis, Gouveia) Brent Brookhouse: 3/8 (Penn, Davis, Hardonk) Michael Rome: 4/8 (Penn, Davis, Hardonk, Stout) Nick Thomas: 5/8 (Penn, Davis, Rivera, Kelly, Stout) What did we all get wrong? Fabricio Werdum and Alessio Sakara winning their fights. And onto some news, here's who won the UFC 80 'of the Night' bonuses: ...
UFC 85: BJ Penn vs. Sean Sherk
MMA Mania —
... UFC President Dana White confirmed the obvious match up during the post event press conference, according to MMAWeekly.com. ...
UFC 85: BJ Penn vs. Sean Sherk
MMA News, Results, UFC blog, Ultimate Fighter, Rumors, Video and Opinion —
... UFC President Dana White stated at a post UFC 80 press conference, that Former UFC lightweight Champion Sean Sherk will face Current UFC lightweight Champion BJ Penn at an unannounced fight sometime in May.
This will be BJ Penn’s firsts title defence after claiming the lightweight title by defeating Joe Stevenson at UFC 80.
UFC 85 is rumored to me May 25 in Las Vegas, but don’t be surprised if the UFC plans another event around Cinco De Mayo (May 5).
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Roundup: Post-UFC 80 News and Notes
MMAFrenzy.com —
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Mirko Cro Cop training, but for who? (Pics)
MMA Mania —
New pictures of UFC heavyweight fighter Mirko Cro Cop training have recently surfaced all over the Internet boards and blogs.
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It’s a statement that contradicts recent comments from Cro Cop that he has five or six more fights left in the tank and was even interested in competing on the UFC 80: “Rapid Fire” card.
Something is not right. And ...
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FanHouse
At UFC 80 today, B.J. Penn defeated Joe Stevenson to win the vacant UFC lightweight title . And afterward, Penn didn't waste a lot of time in looking forward to defending his title. In his post-fight interview in the Octagon, Penn immediately called out Sean Sherk , the former lightweight champion who was stripped of his title when he tested positive for steroids. Penn has previously said ...
UFC 80: Rapid Fire Takes Place This Afternoon/Tonight —
The Big Lead
The UFC is back in England today.
UFC 80 [official site] features “The Prodigy” BJ Penn and Joe “Daddy” Stevenson battling for Sean Sherk’s vacant lightweight title. With Sherk under suspension for testing positive for steroids after his last title defense, Penn and Stevenson have been given a chance to rise to the top of the lightweight division.
What makes ...
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The Eric Gargiulo Blog at phillyBurbs.com
Sean Sherk is an Ultimate Fighting Championship champion. Sherk is a former UFC lightweight champion who failed a drug test prior to his last match. Sherk was stripped of his title by the UFC after the California State Athletic Commission held up his suspension. Sherk’s first match back from suspension will be challenging the new champion for the title. I couldn’t think of a worse message for ...
Major Stories Out of UFC 80 —
Bloody Elbow
BJ Penn remains untested: BJ Penn looked unstoppable today, Joe Stevenson never had a chance. However, even though BJ looks great, we still haven't seen his cardio tested in a meaningful way since dropping to 155. If I had to bet today on Sherk/Penn, I'd put the money on Penn, but he's actually going to have to work hard for that win. Marcus Davis is a contender: The ...
Stevenson Expects Tough Fight Against Penn —
MMA on Tap
Joe “Daddy” Stevenson discusses his upcoming fight against B.J. Penn at this weekend’s UFC 80: Rapid Fire at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England with ESPN. The two will be fighting for the UFC lightweight title, which was vacated by Sean Sherk last month following a denial of his appeal of a positive steroids test through the California State Athletic ...
Lightweight Potential —
Bloody Elbow
I've written before that the Lightweight division has the potential to be UFC's top drawing division. With an awesome guy like BJ on top, and a nearly endless line of talented challengers, BJ could defend 3 times a year for 3 years without coming close to finishing off all the talent. Joe Stevenson, Sean Sherk, Kenny Florian, Mac Danzig, Roger Huerta, Clay Guida, Frankie Edgar, ...
Sam Caplan Talks Sean Sherk —
Bloody Elbow
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Sean Sherk can go cry me a river! —
Five Ounces of Pain
In all my comments about Sean Sherk regarding his testing positive for steroids, I’ve never said if I felt he was innocent or guilty. I have done my best not to get caught up in the guilty vs. not guilty debate because I honestly don’t know.
I don’t know to this day one way or the other so I’m not going to condemn a man simply for having an impressive physique. ...
Non Stop MMA Lightweight Rankings —
Non Stop MMA
1. Sean Sherk (UFC)
2. Kenny Florian (UFC)
3. Joe Stevenson (UFC)
4. Frankie Edgar (UFC)
5. Hayato Sakurai (K-1)
6. Tyson Griffin (UFC)
7. Thiago Tavares (UFC)
8. BJ Penn (UFC)
9. Gilbert Melendez (Independent)
10. Takanori Gomi (PRIDE)
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