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Its finally happening...BEST MMA Match of 09.
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| Roweazie |
I've been waiting for this event for a long time.
| quote: | "UFC ANNOUNCES UFC 94: ST-PIERRE VS. PENN 2
UFC® WORLD WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
SATURDAY, JANUARY, 31, 2009
LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS AT MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA
Las Vegas, NV (USA) – In March 2006, top welterweights Georges St-Pierre and BJ Penn fought for the division’s No. 1 contender’s spot. St-Pierre earned a razor-thin split decision and went on to win the Ultimate Fighting Championship® welterweight title. Penn dropped to the lightweight division and won the organization’s 155-pound title.
Now they’re about to do it again. But this time, there’s much more at stake.
UFC® lightweight champion BJ Penn looks to be the first fighter in history to hold two UFC championships at the same time when he faces Georges St-Pierre for the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 94: ST-PIERRE VS. PENN 2, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 31, 2009.
Two champions, two of the best in the world, pound-for-pound, and this time – two more rounds for the welterweight championship.
“This may be the most anticipated rematch in UFC history,” said Dana White, UFC President. “Their first fight was an epic battle of two of the best pound for pound fighters in the sport. After that fight, St-Pierre would go on to win the UFC World Welterweight title and Penn would go on to win the UFC World Lightweight title.
Now these two champions meet again with a lot of pride and St-Pierre's title on the line. This fight will be talked about for years to come.” |
Source: http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=15765 |
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| elFreak |
the better match would be a catch weight fight with gsp and silva.
either way i look forward to this even if i hate bj penn's attitude.
this is old news though. |
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| Roweazie |
| quote: | Originally posted by elFreak
the better match would be a catch weight fight with gsp and silva.
either way i look forward to this even if i hate bj penn's attitude.
this is old news though. |
It was just announced and confirm yesterday. :stongue: Yeah, Penn attitude to make sales and hype the fight/event. |
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| elFreak |
| everyone knew it was coming though. |
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| Renzo |
| I'm hyped for this one! |
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| Vlad |
Will definitely be an awesome ing match, could turn into one of the best ever.
| quote: | Originally posted by elFreak
the better match would be a catch weight fight with gsp and silva.
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honestly, gsp doesnt stand a chance against Silva - too big, too strong and too skilled. once silva backs him into the cage and grabs the muy thai clinch, gsp wont survive - on top of the fact that silva is a bjj black belt from the noguieras. |
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| zizack |
| bump for this weekend |
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| Vlad |
| I got Penn in this fight. |
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| RapidFire |
| im pulling for gsp. bj gets on my nerves. either outcome will be legendary |
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| Renzo |
| I'm pulling for BJ, but I think GSP will win. |
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