**Official UFC thread**

[ftpjesus]

Sooooo apparently BJ Penn is a coke addict rapist.


Original tweets:



Some nice corollary/anecdotal evidence gets addressed:




And just when people thought this might all be total bullshit, charges got filed:

Ya Left out the part where Dana White just killed any chance BJ has of ever getting back in the cage

"UFC is aware of the recent allegations made against B.J. Penn. The organization requires all athletes who compete in the UFC to act in an ethical and responsible manner, as detailed in the UFC Fighter Conduct Policy. UFC will not tolerate violations of the policy. Every athlete is deserving of proper review and this situation, as with any serious allegation, will be investigated by an independent party and thoroughly reviewed by the UFC. The UFC organization will also cooperate with any law enforcement investigation. In light of the serious allegations, UFC has postponed plans to book Penn for an upcoming bout until more details are determined.

UFC holds athletes who compete in the organization to the highest standard and will continue to take appropriate action, if and when warranted. It is important to note that Penn is considered innocent until proven guilty and UFC is not prejudging this matter."

The last sentence was added as a CYA in case its all a ploy to get BJ to settle monetarily but since this went all criminal and shit guessing its likely a done deal.. This isn't the same as crashing your car into somebody at 3am in New Mexico while the champ and basically face of the promotion.

[sonatine]

Yeah that just happened earlier today. He actually leaves the door open for BJ to return if the case more or less evaporates. Shout out to Phil Davis, Jon Jones, etc.

[ftpjesus]

Assuming Jones beats DC of which I'm pretty sure we all assume he likely will, as he did before. Am I the only one, that wants to see Jones just move up to Heavyweight and finally take control of the crown jewel weight class of any organization, and bring some stability.. Jesus the UFC hasn't had a true beast in the HW division in a LOOOONG time and with his reach advantage and no need to cut weight (he could easily carry 250 on his large frame) I think Jones could crush the division as the top champ (assuming he leaves the coke and the alchy alone) just like he did as the LHW division before being stripped of the belt for stupidity.

[sonatine]

I think Jones is pretty committed to going to HW after he beats DC but in fairness I'm not 100% sure I didnt just dream that.

[Daly]

Posted this in the wagering thread but it probably belongs here. So much action has come in fading Kimbo Slice tomorrow night many books have pulled the line. It's almost like someone knows something.

[4Dragons]

Posted this in the wagering thread but it probably belongs here. So much action has come in fading Kimbo Slice tomorrow night many books have pulled the line. It's almost like someone knows something.

[sonatine]

Posted this in the wagering thread but it probably belongs here. So much action has come in fading Kimbo Slice tomorrow night many books have pulled the line. It's almost like someone knows something.

Check the Bovada scam thread.

[Crowe Diddly]

Ya Left out the part where Dana White just killed any chance BJ has of ever getting back in the cage.

Pretty much the same type of statement the UFC made in regard to Anthony Johnson, Travis Browne, THIAGO SILVA FOR GOD'S SAKE, Rampage Jackson, etc...

LOL at thinking this definitely kills BJ's time in the cage. Only if there's a conviction. Otherwise, business as usual in a few months.

[Daly]

Posted this in the wagering thread but it probably belongs here. So much action has come in fading Kimbo Slice tomorrow night many books have pulled the line. It's almost like someone knows something.

"Spoke to manager at LV Sportsbook in Vegas, betting line for Kimbo Slice moved from -360 to pick today. According to book manager, 'three to four guys' walked in and bet the limit about 20 times. 'Just kept firing on the dog over and over.' For a Bellator fight, LV Sportsbook has taken in 'an unheard of amount of money' according to the manager. Another round of bets on Dada5000 by same 3-4 individuals at LV Superbook takes the Slice line back to a pick-em right now.

[Crowe Diddly]

"Spoke to manager at LV Sportsbook in Vegas, betting line for Kimbo Slice moved from -360 to pick today. According to book manager, 'three to four guys' walked in and bet the limit about 20 times. 'Just kept firing on the dog over and over.' For a Bellator fight, LV Sportsbook has taken in 'an unheard of amount of money' according to the manager. Another round of bets on Dada5000 by same 3-4 individuals at LV Superbook takes the Slice line back to a pick-em right now.

a different take, from Luca Fury. (not endorsing luca, but his opinion is notable here I think)

[sonatine]

they also discount the possibility that kimbo got hurt in practice etc. ive seen lines take a huge beating based on one guy saying "oh yeah such and such took a weird tumble and walked away limping".

[sonatine]

also there is little doubt in my mind at this point that kimbo will end this with a stunning one punch knockout of dada because a) 'see how legit i am? id never throw a fight!' and b) thats all he has in his tank at this point.

basically expect kabuki theater.

[Ryback_feed_me_more]

Hmm and so the spin from BJ begins.. Ill admit the timing is shady as fuck if BJ is right about the severance issue..

"The allegations that Pedro and his girlfriend are making against B.J. Penn simply aren’t true,” the statement reads. “Penn trusted Pedro to run his website for almost a decade and considered him family. He was fired last year for unethical behavior and was provided a severence (sic) that ended on February 16, 2016. One day later allegations appeared in a one sided Twitter rant which happen to be many months after the alleged date in question. (August of 2015). There are many holes in Pedro’s story. In the almost 15 years that Penn has been a champion fighter there has not ever been any incident or allegation in regards to his conduct with women. He is family man and father of two young daughters with a known long term girlfriend. It is unfortunate that someone that B.J. considered family is trying to extort him.”

[Iamdlloyd77]

Ya Left out the part where Dana White just killed any chance BJ has of ever getting back in the cage.

Pretty much the same type of statement the UFC made in regard to Anthony Johnson, Travis Browne, THIAGO SILVA FOR GOD'S SAKE, Rampage Jackson, etc...

LOL at thinking this definitely kills BJ's time in the cage. Only if there's a conviction. Otherwise, business as usual in a few months.

Co-sign 100%

[FPS_Russia]

This RDA vs McGregor fight is a perfect storm for McG. to get absolutely destroyed. RDA plans on torturing Conor in the late rounds and he can do it too. Conor's corner may be wise to stop it if a prolonged torture sesh seems inevitable. Don't let this play out like when Cain destroyed JDS, instead throw in the towel and let their cash cow escape without perma damage.

I hope Conor scores an early KO but if not......

[cmoney]

Bet semi Large on Riggs tonight +210
Also bet Carneiro +340 and Kawajiri +280

Confidence level not too high on any of these but I see value in each.

[DJ_Chaps]

Fox negotiating to acquire the UFC is odd.

[sonatine]

Wow.. Cerrone's line went from like -320 to -260, which is insane because Oliveira is literally awful everyplace compared to Cerrone.

[simpdog]

Fox negotiating to acquire the UFC is odd.

Had to replace the Republican party somehow.

[Hockey Guy]

Wow.. Cerrone's line went from like -320 to -260, which is insane because Oliveira is literally awful everyplace compared to Cerrone.

Yeah, but I heard Cerrone was training at the local Dunkin' Donuts.