BJ Penn Expected to Fight at UFC 112 in Abu Dhabi

by Nick Thomas on Jan 6, 2010 4:57 PM EST in MMA News

April 10th:

- BJ Penn vs. Gray Maynard or Frankie Edgar (rumor)
- Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort
- Matt Hughes vs. Renzo Gracie

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rumors huh?

either way, i can already chalk this one to Penn

by rkilla on Jan 6, 2010 4:52 PM EST reply actions

whos he fighting?

maynard if he wins but if he doesnt then who?

by milk72 on Jan 6, 2010 4:52 PM EST reply actions

Gomi?

jkjk

by jammushi on Jan 6, 2010 4:54 PM EST up reply actions

Penn by TKO

by soxrule!35 on Jan 6, 2010 4:53 PM EST reply actions 3 recs

rec’d for not even needing to know his opponent

by cagefightonacid on Jan 6, 2010 6:16 PM EST up reply actions

Bj Penn vs James Toney ufc 112

by jackmerridew on Jan 6, 2010 4:55 PM EST reply actions

If injuries don’t set in, this is starting out looking like a really good card.

by swells2048 on Jan 6, 2010 5:20 PM EST reply actions

Really, really liking how frequently BJ’s fighting these days.

by Tedd Welch on Jan 6, 2010 6:07 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

YUS

It’s totally contrary to his old 2 times a year attitude, I’m loving the new dedication.

by Chris Barton on Jan 6, 2010 7:07 PM EST up reply actions

Surprised me too. I am also surprised that he’s not “bored” with the competition in Lightweight in the UFC. I honestly believe that the loss to GSP may have been the best thing to happen to Penn as far as giving Penn new focus.

by chrisbboy82 on Jan 6, 2010 7:35 PM EST up reply actions

I think it’s the contrary.

He IS bored at LW…that’s why he wants to clean out LW at soon as possible.

His heart is at WW…and the fastest way to get back there is to clean out LW as fast as possible.

by MickDawg on Jan 6, 2010 10:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I can see that point of view actually

At the end of the day though, the fans win because we get to see one of the pound for pound best MMA fighters fighting frequently and with focus.

by chrisbboy82 on Jan 7, 2010 2:15 AM EST up reply actions

Me too.

Though I’d would really take some good hyping for any LW contender if Penn is going to fight every other 5 event.

I am. I think. I will. - Ayn Rand

by vivero on Jan 6, 2010 8:20 PM EST up reply actions

Actually disappointed (as he is) that he’s not fighting sooner—on course for four this year instead of three.

by Ninkynonk on Jan 6, 2010 9:36 PM EST up reply actions

WAR BJ!!!!!

i always wanted him to fight this often with this much ferocity but never actually thought it would happen..

by cagefightonacid on Jan 6, 2010 6:18 PM EST reply actions

Wow UFC 111 and 112 are STACKED

Looks like they are trying to make up for some of the recent cards.

by fozo on Jan 6, 2010 6:49 PM EST reply actions

the UFC are sure going to recoup the losses in PPV buys from 108’s loss of lesnar

by Riley_96 on Jan 6, 2010 7:09 PM EST reply actions

This is a pretty awesome card. Return of Anderson and BJ. The UFC is making up for lost time I guess.

by Neil Manich on Jan 6, 2010 8:49 PM EST reply actions

I don’t think they are particularly. This is how cards will be normally without the injury plague, it’s not like they’re purposely stacking certain soon cards to compensate for 108.

by Ninkynonk on Jan 6, 2010 9:37 PM EST up reply actions

i know maynard is going to get the shot, because he’s definately beating diaz, but i’d rather frankie edgar

by Austin Martin on Jan 6, 2010 9:37 PM EST reply actions

BJ vs Frankie

It’s going to be Frankie Edgar his new manager Sheri made it happen! I know MMA math would say it’s Gray!! But when has MMa math really every Pan out! So for you bet folks out there put your money on Frankie fighting BJ in the UAE

by IGUILLOTINE on Jan 6, 2010 11:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Diaz subs Maynard

by Ninkynonk on Jan 6, 2010 9:38 PM EST reply actions

gray by tko. diaz got so lucky against melvin, who if he wasnt so cocky would’ve definately won that fight. gray had much better boxing his last fight, and i think he’s goin to ktfo diaz. 1st.

by Austin Martin on Jan 6, 2010 9:40 PM EST up reply actions