Penn/Sanchez in November?

August 26, 2009

Sounds like you won’t have to wait long for B.J. Penn’s next fight.

While nothing has been made official, all signs are pointing toward Penn defending his UFC lightweight title against Diego Sanchez on Nov. 14 in Manchester, England, at UFC 105.

Even better is the fact that the event is slated to be broadcast on Spike TV for free (although on a same day tape delay). If the pattern of previous PPVs held overseas holds true, then the live fight would take place around 11 a.m. Hawaii time (and be available on PPV). But if you wait until the Spike rebroadcast at 7 p.m., you could watch it for free.

As for what’s going on now, UFC 102 is this weekend, featuring Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in the main event. Chris Leben, who runs a MMA school on University Ave, will also fight as he looks to bounce back from a loss to Michael Bisping and a subsequent drug suspension.

And locally, yes this blog has been all mixed martial arts, but Brian Viloria is back home to defend his IBF light flyweight title against Jesus Iribe Saturday evening at the Blaisdell Arena.

Lots of stuff going on this week so stay tuned…

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