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BJ Penn vs. Nik Lentz verbally agreed as UFC inexplicably gives Penn another fight

Bloody Elbow | July 27, 2019

Related Topics: Ultimate Fighting Championship, Nik Lentz, B.J. Penn, University of Pennsylvania, Dana White, Aaron Bronsteter, Clay Guida, TSN, Charles Oliveira

For some reason, B.J. Penn is getting another UFC fight.

Dana White, about six weeks after saying he “can’t do it again” when asked if Penn will fight in the UFC again, revealed to TSN’s Aaron Broensteter on Friday that Penn has verbally agreed to face Nik Lentz.

BREAKING: Per @danawhite, BJ Penn will return to the octagon.

He will be facing Nik Lentz, both sides have verbally agreed.

Date and location TBD.— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 26, 2019

Penn (16-14-2) has lost a UFC record seven straight fights, including a decision against Clay Guida at UFC 237.





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