BJ PENN RUMORS & GOSSIP
BJ Penn Gets Six-Month Suspension For Illegal IV Use
On Monday, the USADA announced UFC veteran BJ Penn (pictured) has accepted a six-month suspension for his illegal use of intravenous infusion during March 25’s out-of-competition drug test.
“During an out-of-competition test on March 25, 2016, Penn declared the use of an intravenous infusion of a non-prohibited substance,” the USADA expressed in a statement (obtained by MMAFighting...
Via 5thRound.com
June 27, 2016
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BJ Penn accepts six-month suspension for doping violation
BJ Penn will be eligible to fight again as early as September 25 after accepting a six-month suspension from USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) on Monday.USADA revealed that Penn has accepted a six-month sanction after voluntarily admitting a prohibited use of an IV ahead of a drug test that was administered back in March."During an out-of-competition test on March 25, 2016...
Via FOX Sports
June 27, 2016
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BJ Penn pulled from UFC fight due to ‘potential’ violation
That BJ Penn’s potential comeback fight is being scuttled should not come as a surprise. The guy is 37, hadn’t fought since 2014, and has been under investigation for alleged sexual assault. There was a lot going against him. But the reason for Penn’s comeback fight being put on hold is quite interesting.
Penn is under suspension by USADA — the US Anti-Doping Agency, which...
Via Larry Brown Sports
May 24, 2016
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BJ Penn return delayed due to sexual assault allegation
BJ Penn’s return to the octagon is no longer a sure thing. Everything seemed to be going well for the Hawaiian as he began preparation for another return to the sport that made him a household name in the world of mixed martial arts.
Penn began training in Albuquerque, New Mexico with the superstar cast over at Jackson Wink MMA Academy in an effort to become the first 3-division...
Via Fight Booth
February 18, 2016
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UFC investigating BJ Penn over sexual assault allegations
BJ Penn is one of the most recognizable names in the UFC today and he was at one point considered the face of the company. It looks like he has run into a bit of trouble with the company and a former writer on his website.
Pedro Alex Carrasco took to Twitter to air his grievances against Penn, saying that he had sexually assaulted his girlfriend.
Came to my home when I wasn't there...
Via Campus Sports Net
February 18, 2016
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BJ Penn comes out of retirement again; wants to become a 3-division champion
UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn has decided to go ahead and give his fighting career one last shot. Penn (16-10-2) will be working with Greg Jackson and company in Albuquerque before beginning the final chapter of his career inside of the octagon at featherweight. His motivation – he wants to walk away as the only guy to win three UFC belts.
Penn talked about all this and more (including...
Via Fight Booth
January 19, 2016
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Fight Capsule: B.J. Penn vs. Nick Diaz
After a competitive first round between two seasoned warriors of the sport, Nick Diaz decided to treat B.J. Penn’s head and body like a moving heavy bag.
Diaz returns to competition next month after an extended lay off in a middleweight PPV main event against the former 10-time defending UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva. Silva-Diaz will look nothing like Penn-Diaz, that...
Via Fight Booth
December 23, 2014
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BJ Penn Unloads on Mike Dolce
BJ Penn (pictured) might be done fighting, but the future UFC Hall of Famer isn’t done trashing MMA nutritionist Mike Dolce.
After battling to cut down to 145 pounds, the lightest Penn has been in nearly two decades, only to get annihilated by Frankie Edgar at The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale, Penn said he would “never hire [Dolce] again for anything.”
Penn looked slow, sluggish...
Via 5thRound.com
September 12, 2014
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Thank You BJ Penn
Very much like Randy Couture, BJ Penn had an impact on the sport that goes way beyond his fight record. Here’s a list of some of the things BJ Penn was able to accomplish in the fight game:Related Posts:Top Five BJ Penn Greatest UFC Moments & FightsBJ Penn UFC Retirement Talk Is MisguidedFrankie Edgar’s UFC TUF Gamble with BJ PennBJ Penn Accepts Rory MacDonald’s UFC Fight...
Via The Camel Clutch Blog
July 09, 2014
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Your all-time favorite B.J. Penn moments
There are probably about a handful of fighters in the relatively short history of mixed martial arts that you could dub a ‘once in a lifetime’ fighter while keeping a straight face. B.J. Penn is one of those fighters. He may even be the first one that comes to mind for some. In light of him calling it a career this past Sunday night (it feels very real this time) we took to twitter...
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July 08, 2014
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