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Who was the opponent Penn defeated to win the UFC Lightweight Championship?

  • Sean Sherk

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Sean Sherk, an American mixed martial artist and former UFC Lightweight Champion, was defeated by B.J. Penn in a championship bout that took place on January 31, 2004, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Penn's victory marked a significant moment in his career, as it solidified his status as a dominant force in the lightweight division and earned him the prestigious UFC Lightweight Championship title.
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