B.J. Penn to fight at UFC 112

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    From The MMA Manifesto:

    UFC lightweight champion B.J. Penn revealed today that his next title defense will be at UFC 112 in Abu Dhabi on April 10th. But who should be given the next shot at Penn's belt? Kenny Florian is probably the next best 155er in the UFC, but he just got crushed by Penn last summer. Newcomer Takanori Gomi ... read more
     
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    Sweet money.

    What is the time difference from there to the west coast?
     
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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    Minus twelve hours.
     
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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    It seems Frankie Edgar is most likely to get the title shot regardless of Gray Maynard's performance on Monday.
     
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    That is what I'm hearing also. I guess it is more a case of who's available as opposed to who is most worthy.
     
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    speeds $2.50 highball, $1.50 beer Staff Member Administrator GFX Team

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    I think it's more to do with the fact that Maynard has been a boring fighter.
     
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    Edgar will get manhandled in that weight class against Penn.
     
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