UFC 132: BJ Penn vs Jon Fitch rematch booked for July 2

Let's try this again, shall we?

B.J. Penn and Jon Fitch have both agreed to a rematch of their hotly contested UFC 127 bout that ended in a controversial draw back on Feb 26 in Australia. This time, the two will clash at UFC 132, which is tentatively scheduled for July 2 in Las Vegas.

The promotion announced the pending match-up late last night.

Their first bout was put together to determine a number one contender to the welterweight title. However, after 15 minutes of grueling battle, neither one of the two had clearly gained the upper hand, at least not in the eyes of the judges sitting cage side.

Immediately following the decision, Penn noted that if all involved wanted a rematch he would oblige but his tone and overall demeanor suggested otherwise.

He even hinted at a possible retirement from the sport.

We can officially put that speculation to rest, which was "greatly exaggerated" to begin with according to the fight announcement, and gear up for what should be an epic rematch... right?

WHy didnt they give Fitch the win the first time?!

He is just gonna beat BJ Penn's overrated[..] again

It should be the new improved unstoppable Fitch vs GSP not Fake Shields!

The UFC be on some bull!!

How is Penn overrated? He fought the #2 ww to a draw and wasn't even ranked at the time?
Maybe overrated as a lightweight b ut as a ww he's quite overlooked. Anyone not named Fitch, St. Pierre, Alves or Condit loses to Penn, in my opinion.

WHy didnt they give Fitch the win the first time?!

He is just gonna beat BJ Penn's overrated[..] again

It should be the new improved unstoppable Fitch vs GSP not Fake Shields!

The UFC be on some bull!!

How is Penn overrated? He fought the #2 ww to a draw and wasn't even ranked at the time?
Maybe overrated as a lightweight b ut as a ww he's quite overlooked. Anyone not named Fitch, St. Pierre, Alves or Condit loses to Penn, in my opinion.

And why would anyone want to see Fitch/St Pierre 2? Really? At least the Shields fight could result in us seeing GSP display his standup, something we wouldn't see against Fitch.

As long as its not the main event I'm all good

As long as its not the main event I'm all good

It most likely will be. The main card looks pretty set with the Guillard/Dunham/Wiman/Ortiz fights.

NEVERMIND lol...Cruz/Faber rematch just booked for this event so that's likely the main event. Either Siver/Wiman or Ortiz/Bader will be a helluva Spike prelim..

No way Cruz/Faber is a headliner. Possibly co-headliner but not the big show.

lol... the new and improved Jon Fitch got taken down with ease by a lightweight... Hopefully Baby J made an adjustment and he can lock up the RNC this time around... Or maybe now that Fitch must respect the takedown, it'll open up the standup and he'll get KTFO

How is Penn overrated? He fought the #2 ww to a draw and wasn't even ranked at the time?
Maybe overrated as a lightweight b ut as a ww he's quite overlooked. Anyone not named Fitch, St. Pierre, Alves or Condit loses to Penn, in my opinion.

And why would anyone want to see Fitch/St Pierre 2? Really? At least the Shields fight could result in us seeing GSP display his standup, something we wouldn't see against Fitch.