BJ Penn knocked Matt Hughes

Almost immediately after former UFC Lightweight and Welterweight Champion BJ Penn knocked Matt Hughes out in the co-main event of UFC 123 last weekend, it was announced that the Hawaiian scrapper would next be matched up with perennial welterweight contender Jon Fitch. 

"BJ's a legend. Having only fought two separate opponents in his five fights at welterweight (Georges St. Pierre and Matt Hughes) with his only victories coming against Hughes, it is unclear how Penn will match up with other top-tier 170-pounders. Fitch understands that, but also understands all of the tangible and intangible factors that come along with facing BJ Penn that always ensure the Hawaiian is a dangerous opponent. 

"That always puts him in every fight.

You've got to beat a legend to become a legend, so this is a great opportunity for that."

"If I'm able to utilize my wrestling skills to put BJ in disadvantageous positions when I fight, then I'm going to do that."

"As long as I'm getting tough fights, I guess I'll be happy.