BJ PENN think up to welterweight for new challenges

Reigning UFC lightweight BJ Penn (15-5-1) who has virtually wiped out the division of the lightweights are considering returning back to the welterweight class after his fight at UFC 112, this according with an interview conducted to MMAWeekly:

"If all goes well on April 10, definitely considers move to 170 pounds. I will talk with Dana White to see if there is a chance to vacate the title. There are some top contenders in the welterweight category, of course there is a champion, and there are more people. This matt Hughes. There are a lot of fights there. This is what it is, put the biggest and best fights in history "

I was the welterweight champion once and in many ways, I do not really mind being the champion again. I think it's just something fun to do "

Remember that even though BJ Penn has been a champion welterweight, most of their losses have been in this weight class (1-3), but also has key wins over contenders such as Sean Sherk and welterweight Diego Sanches but lightweight .

A fighter like BJ Penn in a comprehensive division-name fighters as Thiago Alves, Josh Koscheck, Jon Fitch, Dan Hardy, Paul Daley could give us excellent and memorable fights, but ultimately remains a dangerous move to Penn.

Although BJ takes into account the tastes of the public as a third fight with GSP would be uninteresting:

"I had my chance to go straight for the championship and things did not work. Of course anyone would like a free chance for the title. But as I mentioned, I take my time. I want to test the waters. And as I said, Anderson Silva, it would make great fights. "

Meanwhile, BJ Penn will defend his championship for the fourth time his championship against Frankie Edgar at UFC co 112 main event on Saturday. But in case you make the move

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