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The Prodigy is set to return to Las Vegas for the first time since UFC 94 in January of 2009.
After a long absence from the UFC’s hometown, BJ “The Prodigy” Penn will return to Las Vegas to face his UFC 127 counterpart Jon Fitch in a rematch which will likely determine the welterweight number 1 contender.
Their first meeting ended with a controversial draw in Sydney Australia that saw Penn get the better of Fitch in the opening two frames. Much to the displeasure of many onlookers Fitch was able to secure a 10-8 score on two judges’ cards to take the third round and ultimately cause a majority draw.
UFC president Dana White went on record following the bout and declared that BJ won the fight and the third round, although dominated by Fitch was scored in error and should have been a 10-9.
Prior to the draw Penn made his welterweight return with a first round knockout over Matt Hughes and Fitch had secured 5 straight victories.
While UFC 132 is yet to be officially announced it is expected to take place on July 2 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. No word on the bouts placement or who will headline the event.
After a long absence from the UFC’s hometown, BJ “The Prodigy” Penn will return to Las Vegas to face his UFC 127 counterpart Jon Fitch in a rematch which will likely determine the welterweight number 1 contender.
Their first meeting ended with a controversial draw in Sydney Australia that saw Penn get the better of Fitch in the opening two frames. Much to the displeasure of many onlookers Fitch was able to secure a 10-8 score on two judges’ cards to take the third round and ultimately cause a majority draw.
UFC president Dana White went on record following the bout and declared that BJ won the fight and the third round, although dominated by Fitch was scored in error and should have been a 10-9.
Prior to the draw Penn made his welterweight return with a first round knockout over Matt Hughes and Fitch had secured 5 straight victories.
While UFC 132 is yet to be officially announced it is expected to take place on July 2 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. No word on the bouts placement or who will headline the event.
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