By Joe Fernandez
Newsday.com
BJ Penn didn't even get a chance to catch his breath yet.
At UFC 80 on Saturday in England, the native Hawaiian became the second fighter (Randy Couture was the first) in UFC history to earn two belts in two different weight classes. With Penn still collecting congratulations from his team members, the fight between him and Sean Sherk was all but inked.
But why?
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By Joe Fernandez
Newsday.com
According to UFC.com, all 18 fighters made weight for Saturday's card in Newcastle, England.
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By Joe Fernandez
Newsday.com
The UFC travels to Newcastle, England this month for No. 80. With a vacant UFC lightweight title, BJ Penn has a chance to become the first fighter since Randy Couture to earn a UFC title in two different weight classes.
Let's check out some of the matchups for the January 19th card:
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By Joe Fernandez
Newsday.com
With the wealth of talent at 170 pounds in the UFC, it's tough to say that interim UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre won't lose another match for a very long time. But after watching his last win against Matt Hughes -- It's become a lot easier to say.
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