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Penn: I won't fight in Nevada

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08:41 AM ET 05.20 | While UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn wasn't able to attend this past Wednesday's Nevada State Athletic Commission hearing on "Greasegate," that certainly hasn't stopped the Hawaiian from developing a firm opinion. In a recently released video blog on his official website, Penn blasted NSAC executive director Keith Kizer, and the champ also said he had no desire to ever fight in Nevada again. "I will say that, for me personally, Keith Kizer can't be trusted," Penn said. "I don't trust him in any way. -- Honestly I have no interest in ever fighting in Nevada or Las Vegas again, and that's all I have to say about that whole situation." Penn's latest statement was a reaction to the NSAC's recent hearing regarding the lightweight champ's complaint that UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre was guilty of improperly using Vaseline to gain an unfair advantage in their Jan. 31 fight.

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May 20, 2009  09:18 AM ET

Really though, quite the crying....move on BJ, everyone else has. GSP is the far superior fighter, not even close anymore.

May 20, 2009  09:29 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

Really though, quite the crying

for real......get over it BJ

May 20, 2009  09:47 AM ET

Not many other places allow UFC events to go on in their states....maybe he should rethink this...

May 20, 2009  09:52 AM ET

Apparently BJ Penn has no interest in ever defending the Lightweight Title again either.

May 20, 2009  09:57 AM ET

He won't fight in LV? Riiiiight...says the bigger paycheck he'll receive when the UFC holds PPVs there. Come on BJ, I know you are pouting and throwing a 5 year old type temper tantrum, but get over it already. You'll fight in LV.

May 20, 2009  10:45 AM ET

This guy is THE biggest Cry baby I have ever seen.

May 20, 2009  10:47 AM ET

Uh....BJ....um.....Vegas is in Nevada......So if your not fighting in Nevada your probably not gonna fight in Vegas.

May 20, 2009  11:01 AM ET

Wow... Bold statement...

May 20, 2009  11:18 AM ET

"I will say that, for me personally, Keith Kizer can't be trusted," Penn said.

And BJ Penn can't be trusted to come to the fight in shape.

May 20, 2009  11:28 AM ET
QUOTE(#8):

Wow... Bold statement...

Also one that will put him in the poor house considering UFC is based in Nevada.

May 20, 2009  11:40 AM ET

I'm pretty sure GreaSyP can get lathered up in any state BJ.

May 20, 2009  12:58 PM ET
QUOTE(#5):

He won't fight in LV? Riiiiight...says the bigger paycheck he'll receive when the UFC holds PPVs there. Come on BJ, I know you are pouting and throwing a 5 year old type temper tantrum, but get over it already. You'll fight in LV.

It is just another reason for him to cry!

May 20, 2009  01:17 PM ET

Is this guy related to Scott Norwood?

Talk about obsessing..

May 20, 2009  01:29 PM ET

"...and that's all I have to say about that whole situation."

God, if only that were true! Like any employee in any other organization, you will do what you are told or you will find other employment. I hear Elite XC might have a few openings...and you'll get to fight about as much as you do now!

May 20, 2009  03:47 PM ET

Even tho I hate GSP, i truly dont think that anyone at 155 could contest him. Hes too physically gifted and he is currently in his prime. BJ is a phenom at 155 but 170 is a dream as long as GSP stays in the division. Even tho he took a beatin, its impressive that he was able to hang on as long as he did. I dont think anyone else at 155 could do that against George... BJ is past his prime and needs to focus on a very hungry and eager Florian bc he is going to get thumped if this circus continues.

You lost dude. It eventually happens to every good fighter when always taking the challenging fights. No shame in losing to GSP. Just move on and focus on your next fight.

May 20, 2009  03:53 PM ET

Man, you guys need to lay off BJ. He was asked a question and answered it. Watch the video. Also he said he wouldnt fight in Las Vegas Or Nevada. Hopefully he takes out Florian and VSP, so i dont have to hear you boneheads repeat the same crap over and over again.

May 20, 2009  04:01 PM ET
QUOTE(#16):

Man, you guys need to lay off BJ. He was asked a question and answered it. Watch the video. Also he said he wouldnt fight in Las Vegas Or Nevada. Hopefully he takes out Florian and VSP, so i dont have to hear you boneheads repeat the same crap over and over again.

So let me get this straight real quick...you are tired of US repeating "the same crap over and over" and yet listening to Penn rehash a 3 1/2 month old issue (which has already been decided on, by the way) doesn't bother you?

That's some impressive BJ Penn nuthugging you've got going on there, my friend. Might want to dial it down a couple of notches.

May 20, 2009  04:44 PM ET
QUOTE(#16):

Man, you guys need to lay off BJ. He was asked a question and answered it. Watch the video. Also he said he wouldnt fight in Las Vegas Or Nevada. Hopefully he takes out Florian and VSP, so i dont have to hear you boneheads repeat the same crap over and over again.

Yes...another BJ Penn apologist. Let me guess...he was robbed of victory by GSP.. and if GSP hadn't used vasoline then BJ woulkd of mopped the floor with him..Damn these Penn fans are annnoying

May 20, 2009  04:49 PM ET

Won't fight in Nevada again? Why don't you do us all a favor and never fight again. I am sick of listening to you.

 
May 20, 2009  05:20 PM ET

penn got a pretty thorough and methodical beating. I know that it sucks, but it`s time for the guy to admit to himself how bad he got beaten. Maybe he should watch the video of every time gsp put his fist to his face while standing to realize that grease or no grease, he was outmatched not only in size, but in talent and will power.

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