Yair Rodriguez vs. BJ Penn headlines UFC: Phoenix

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: imhungry4444
Date: November 21, 2016 at 04:08 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn's long-awaited return to the Octagon will headline the UFC's Phoenix event on January 15, as "The Prodigy" faces Mexican phenom Yair Rodriguez in a five-round featherweight bout at Talking Stick Resort Arena.
FS1 will televise the special Sunday UFC Fight Night event, which marks the UFC's first show in Phoenix since December of 2014. Tickets go on sale on Friday, December 2.
Winner of season one of The Ultimate Fighter Latin America, Yair Rodriguez is unbeaten in five UFC bouts thus far, a run highlighted by a Fight of the Night victory over Charles Rosa and a Performance of the Night KO of Andre Fili.
Fresh from a Fight of the Night decision win over Alex Caceres in his first headlining assignment, Mexico's "Pantera" will return to the main event slot against Hawaiian superstar Penn, one of only three fighters to hold two UFC titles, and a fan favorite looking to soar back to the top of the MMA world as a featherweight. But to get that journey started right, the 37-year-old Penn must hold off the charge of the 24-year-old Rodriguez.
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: MMAFTM13
Date: November 21, 2016 at 04:12 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

Wow.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Norway
Date: November 21, 2016 at 04:15 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

Didnt see this coming. Thought UFC would match BJ up with Maynard after his fight.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JonnyRico
Date: November 21, 2016 at 04:17 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

Aw s---

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Mike Porch MMA
Date: November 21, 2016 at 04:20 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

MADNESS

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: NicoSuave
Date: November 21, 2016 at 04:23 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

BJ is gonna die.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Neonep
Date: November 21, 2016 at 04:27 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

This is one of the dumbest fights ever. I adore B.J. but Jesus f---ing Christ.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: JesusChrysler2000
Date: November 21, 2016 at 04:32 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

December 2nd, tickets will go on sale for Baby Jay's funeral

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: THE FIRST
Date: November 21, 2016 at 04:57 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

that is so cool tbh
It's more like a fun fight esp for yair, but again - he needs some opponent he can beat easily and he is fighting big name. So it's all good for him. Let's see how much test BJ can bring to a youngster like this.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: cobra_punch
Date: November 21, 2016 at 05:06 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

Yair opens up at -2000 odds

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: PejaPolo
Date: November 21, 2016 at 05:13 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

Lol this is ridiculous. Yair would destroy Penn. If Penn showed up of course.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: THE FIRST
Date: November 21, 2016 at 05:21 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

PejaPolo said:
Lol this is ridiculous. Yair would destroy Penn. If Penn showed up of course.
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he will show up - he just needs to run through the Ocean with a big stone in his hands

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: opti
Date: November 21, 2016 at 05:21 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

5 rounds 0.0

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: cmvideo75
Date: November 21, 2016 at 05:23 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

On what planet does this match up make sense??

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Norway
Date: November 21, 2016 at 05:24 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

In my opinion, BJ at least got a chance her. I did not give him that against Lamas. 95 % most likely, Yair will win this fight, but if BJ could drag him to the ground he should probably be the better fighter there.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Bigdawg99
Date: November 21, 2016 at 05:42 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

Really thought BJ would get Maynard/ Hall winner or if they wanted relevant contender someone like Barao or Sung Jung for his comeback fight. I even thought they could possibly be doing Artem vs BJ to give BJ his one last fight good bye. Guess I was way wrong. The most athletic prospect in FW division with crazy kicks. BJ/ Jackson and Co better be ready to grapple Yair all day

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: NicoSuave
Date: November 21, 2016 at 06:00 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

cmvideo75 said:
On what planet does this match up make sense??
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'Murica

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: holmezy
Date: November 21, 2016 at 06:00 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

No just f---ing NO!!!!
Why BJ do you want to die??
f--- this fight.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: LighthouseKeeper
Date: November 21, 2016 at 06:07 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

WAR BJ

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Buddercastle
Date: November 21, 2016 at 06:10 PM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/yair-rodriguez-vs-bj-penn-headlines-ufc-phoenix.70240/

Why the f--- do they keep putting BJ in headlining fights? No one cares. Waste of a 5 round fight.