Zuffa Strips Penn of Title
May 18, 2004
Zuffa, LLC, owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, announced
that due to BJ Penn’s reported
signing with the K-1 organization, Penn would no longer compete in
UFC events. Additionally, Zuffa stripped him of his title.
“I am looking forward to moving on and crowning a champion,” stated UFC president, Dana White.
An announcement will be made soon regarding who will compete for the welterweight championship.
This comes just a few months after BJ Penn submitted former UFC champion Matt Hughes in the first round to grab the title. He had not yet held his first title defense.
“I am looking forward to moving on and crowning a champion,” stated UFC president, Dana White.
An announcement will be made soon regarding who will compete for the welterweight championship.
This comes just a few months after BJ Penn submitted former UFC champion Matt Hughes in the first round to grab the title. He had not yet held his first title defense.
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