Sometimes, when one door closes another opens, or so the adage and it’s variations go. That certainly seems to be the philosophy B.J. Penn is looking to capitalize on, after finding himself benched from a potential return to MMA at UFC 199. Penn was expected to face Cole Miller, when he was flagged by USADA for improper IV use.
It appears the result of his USADA run in was a six month suspension (or thereabouts) as Penn now claims that he will be “free in November.” He’s even got a fight in mind for his return, and it’s potentially a much bigger one than Cole Miller (h/t Fox Sports):
Hey @GeorgesStPierre if you can make 155 easily, I'm free in November and would love the opportunity to fight you at 155 pounds in New York.