Comments on: Dana White: BJ Penn to remain at lightweight and fight for title

By: Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:55:34 +0000

Point taken

By: Luppers

Luppers — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:58:27 +0000

Kevin Kelly, BJ hired a strength and conditioning coach, and looked to be in the best shape of his life against Jens. If he lives up to how he looks, 3-4 rounds of hardcore fighting shouldnt be a problem. Is he gonna be AS conditioned as Sherk? Doubtful… guy is a maniac. Just needs to fight more.

By: Kevin Kelly

Kevin Kelly — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:41:43 +0000

Lets recall that Penn beat Hughes in 2004. Penn lost the rematch last fall and totally was on fumes. He flat out gased out against Hughes after 12 minutes (mid round 3). He didnt look overly in shape against Pulver and even was beginning to breath from his mouth in Round 2. I am really not trying to discredit BJ Penn I just feel that many of you treat him like he’s the Micahel Jordan of MMA. He may be an all time great a la Oscar Robertson but he aint no MJ.

By the way very funny man cruch comment MMAFAN204 nice low blow haha. Sean Sherk overwhelms BJ Penn for 25 minutes you heard it from me first.

Kevin “cuts” Kelly

By: jason bang

jason bang — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 11:56:24 +0000

I think BJ is the one man to shit on Sean’s parade.

By: Gord

Gord — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:11:38 +0000

[quote post=”2687″]I think Silva koing Marqaurdt was a LOT more likely than Penn submitting Sherk, in my opinion Silva is THE most dangerous striker in MMA period, Marqaurdt was way out of his league. I don’t feel than way with Sherk and Penn, Sherk is a freaking animal and think the fight could go either way. Don’t get me wrong I like Penn and think he’s incredibly talented but unfortunately talent isn’t always enough to win. I personally think he’s a better fighter than Sherk pound for pound but Sherk has strength and conditioning on him, which sometimes can be enough to win. I [/quote]
Well said, another exellent post Nathan.

By: Gord

Gord — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:57:40 +0000

[quote post=”2687″]I think you need pump your breaks and back that train up bro! WAS MATT HUGHES or GSP too much for him, honestly please come up with facts! Fact is he can keep up with Sean and based upon his fight history has a great chance to beat him![/quote]
Yah they were to much for him , he lost. Based on fight history stronger guys power out of BJ’s subs and Sherk powered out of every sub ever put on him ,especially at LW where his strength advantage is HUGE.

By: Gord

Gord — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:19:57 +0000

[quote post=”2687″]Im hopin this is true cuz it would be an insane fight! i hope BJ takes it and gets the title he almost had when he faught Pulver. And after he gets the LW Title he moves up to WW to beat Matt Hughes(assuming he beats Serra) and pulls of a “Hendo” and hold both titles in each weight class haha [/quote]
Your forgeting GSP (ok maybe Kos) gets first crack at Matts head , I mean title.

By: Gord

Gord — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 02:44:30 +0000

[quote post=”2687″]Whay is every fight a title fight? What happened to cultivating talent? I guess thats what the IFL and the WEC (which the Fertita’s own) are for. Granted BJ deserves a shot after a few more fights. Not sure where he is ranked, he should bet the #2 guy if he isn;t already that person[/quote]
BJ won 1 of his last 3 fights. Not exactly the norm for a guy getting a title shot,but who else has a chance at Sherk. Although I don’t think BJ has a great chance. Sherk is to strong , to good of cardio and way to HARD of a head.

By: Pat

Pat — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:24:14 +0000

This is a real MMA fan’s dream match. Two of the best technicians in the game. They’re gonna put on a clinic. This one’s a toss-up IMO. BJ has beaten a lot of good wrestlers, but none as well-conditioned and tough as Sherk. Sherk has beaten BJJ black-belt, but none have the insane abilities that BJ has. BJ’s conditioning is suspect, but he looks a lot fitter at 155. And while Sherk proves way too big for the LW competition so far, BJ has faced guys stronger and a lot bigger than Sherk.

Just how good are these guys? BJ’s brains and skills Sherk’s body and training = MMA god lol

By: nathan

nathan — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:31:39 +0000

I think Silva koing Marqaurdt was a LOT more likely than Penn submitting Sherk, in my opinion Silva is THE most dangerous striker in MMA period, Marqaurdt was way out of his league. I don’t feel than way with Sherk and Penn, Sherk is a freaking animal and think the fight could go either way. Don’t get me wrong I like Penn and think he’s incredibly talented but unfortunately talent isn’t always enough to win. I personally think he’s a better fighter than Sherk pound for pound but Sherk has strength and conditioning on him, which sometimes can be enough to win. I