UFC Lightweight Championship Belt is on the Line - Stevenson vs. Penn
Despite last weeks mentioning that Sean Sherk would keep His UFC Lightweight Belt, today, UFC.com announced that on January 19th 2008, Joe Stevenson and BJ Penn will face off at UFC 80 Rapid Fire for the Lightweight Championship Belt once possessed by Sean Sherk. On December 4th, the California State Athletic Commission decided to reduce Sherk’s suspension from the UFC, but the UFC decided to withdraw Sherk’s recognition as the UFC Lightweight Champion. Dana White stated,
“I have nothing but respect for Sean Sherk and I believe he’s been honest throughout this whole process, But BJ Penn and Joe Stevenson will be fighting for the lightweight title at UFC 80 on January 19th and Sean Sherk will fight the winner for the title.”
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