(Knockout Nation – February 2, 2009) Representatives for BJ Penn have reportedly filed a formal complaint with the Nevada State Athletic Commission, because the corner for opponent Georges St. Pierre allegedly rubbed Vaseline on the victor’s back.
Georges St. Pierre brutally beat BJ Penn in defense of his welterweight bout on Saturday at UFC 94.
The corner man was rubbed the slippery material between rounds, according to cagepotato.com.
During the post-fight conference, UFC President Dana White said, “I saw the commission jump up there and flipping out. They said one of the guys was rubbing Vaseline on Georges’ back in between rounds. It was one and two, I think. The guys from the athletic commission went up there and started screaming at them. Knocked the Vaseline and kicked the Vaseline out of the Octagon.”
Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer did exchange words with St. Pierre’s camp between rounds. What was said is unclear.
The accusations are not likely to change the outcome of the fight.
“Some Vaseline on a guy’s back didn’t change the outcome of that fight, but you don’t do it,” White stated.
(KNOCKOUT NATION – JANUARY 31, 2009)
Georges St-Pierre Vs. BJ Penn
BJ Penn failed to continue between the fourth and fifth round after being totally dominated the welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre. The fight took place at thw MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, January 31, 2009. By the third round, St-Pierre was in full control over Penn. St-Pierre bloodied Penn early in the round via strikes and continued to dominate. GSP was fully confident, whereas Penn appeared weakened and discouraged at the opening of the fourth round.
“I had a lot of pressure. This time I wanted to take (Penn) out and I’m glad I did it,” St. Pierre. St. Pierre is likely to fight Thiago Alves in the next bout defending his Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight title.
If he won, BJ Penn would have been the first fighter in history to hold two UFC championships at the same time.
Lyoto Machida Vs. Thiago Silva
In their non-title fight, Lyoto Machida imposed his will early on Thiago Silva, who was dropped a couple of times in the first round. Suddenly, at the very end of the first round, Machida knocked out Sliva out with a right and finished him with a left as the horn rang. “I am very happy to be here. He was a tough guy, but today, I am better than him,” Machida said after the match. “I am ready (for a title shot)! Whatever, whoever!”
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(KNOCKOUT NATION NEWS – May 25, 2008) Sean Sherk hoped to regain his Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight belt in a scheduled five-round bout with sworn enemy B.J. Penn, but his dream was deferred by flying knee.
Sean Sherk’s (36-2-1) belt was removed because he tested positive for steroids. BJ Penn (13-4-1) then scooped the belt up and subsequently called Sherk out. The hatred Sherk has expressed for Penn emerged immediately when their fight started in the Vegas MGM Grand Saturday night.
Sherk said he never fought anybody that he hated, but there are firsts for most everything. Sherk was driven to get his lightweight belt back.
While driven, Sherk had immediate difficulty with Penn’s 3-inch reach advantage. Still, he managed to rock Penn on occasion, but the tide would not favor him much.
Known for his rigorous cardio routine, Sherk was favored if he was capable of taking Penn into deep water in the five round bout. Penn’s jab was lightening fast and continued to fluster Sherk. By the first round’s end, Sherk had a minor cut under his right eye.
Following his corner’s instruction, Sherk showed more head movement even though Penn was able to strike with knees and fists in close quarters. The fight was very much a boxing match as Penn’s jab continued to connect, bloodying Sherk’s face. Sherk had a pair of matching cuts under both eyes by the beginning of the third round.
There was wide speculation that Sherk had hurt his right hand after showing a reluctance to thrown it with bad intentions. Suddenly, in the third, Penn catches Sherk with a trio of jabs, backing him up. He then follows with a flying left knee to Sherk’s chin. The bell rings and the fight is ended amid a series of blows from Penn. Sherk was unable to continue.
The hate Sherk held for Penn was exorcised as the two men embraced.
“Sean, always respect. Sean Sherk is a great competitor,” the undisputed champion said from the octagon.
Shunning retirement, Sherk explained that he would keep fighting, but had no opinions on the stoppage. He admitted he didn’t even hear the bell ring.
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