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BJ Penn is going to hand Diego his submisison loss, whether from strikes or via a sweet submission.
I believe diego to be a valid contender. His striking i s above par, he has excellent head movement and defensive posture, and his chin has been tested as decent. I don't believe he has ever been in a position where he's been at a risk of being submitted, so I can't omment one way or another as to his submission defense.
That being said, all his skills are subpar to Penn's. Penn has developed great boxing, his bjj is world class, and the cardio he showed in the Florian fight was that of a champion.
I expect Penn to frustrate Diego, and then use his experience ot pull off the win.
BJ Penn is going to hand Diego his submisison loss, whether from strikes or via a sweet submission.
I believe diego to be a valid contender. His striking i s above par, he has excellent head movement and defensive posture, and his chin has been tested as decent. I don't believe he has ever been in a position where he's been at a risk of being submitted, so I can't omment one way or another as to his submission defense.
That being said, all his skills are subpar to Penn's. Penn has developed great boxing, his bjj is world class, and the cardio he showed in the Florian fight was that of a champion.
I expect Penn to frustrate Diego, and then use his experience ot pull off the win.
Completely agreed, Penn's boxing to superb and he is a World BJJ Champion. Sanchez has never really been challenged on the ground and BJ is going to surprise him for sure. BJ does crazy things with his legs to move himself into better positions. Whether it’s on the feet or the ground BJ has the advantage and he will come out victorious..
That story about Sanchez probably isn't true. I try not to listen to "he said she said" stories on the internet that do not have sources. I'm pretty sure that Sanchez is into women as well considering he dated Ali Sonoma for quite a while.
That being said, I see Penn probably winning a decision here. Diego has great grappling, decent stand up, a great chin, great conditioning, and he is fairly strong at lightweight. He has the tools to go the distance with Penn in my opinion.
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Top 5 Favorite Fighters
1. Chuck Liddell
2. Forrest Griffin
3. Matt Hughes
4. Diego Sanchez
5. Marcus Davis
This is going to be a great card. Penn/Sanchez will be good for sure and Alves/Thiago is bound to be a war (unless it ends early, which it could). Florian/Guida will be a war for sure with lots of back and forth action. Mir/Kongo is an intriguing matchup for me and Big Nog is supposed to be on the card too. DAYUM!!!
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Originally Posted by Goldberg on Diego
It must take a lot of energy just to keep that mean look on his face.
Diego vs. Penn is gonna be awesome. I'm not a huge fan of the Nightmare but he is very good and will be a great challenge for Penn. I'm think Penn is gonna stand and not rely on his sick ground skills. Any agree?
Diego vs. Penn is gonna be awesome. I'm not a huge fan of the Nightmare but he is very good and will be a great challenge for Penn. I'm think Penn is gonna stand and not rely on his sick ground skills. Any agree?
Well to be honest I'm not really sure whether he stays on the feet or goes to the ground. I have a feeling BJ will try to submit Sanchez but if he decides to stand up the whole time I don't think he will have any problems..
UFC 107: B.J. Penn vs. Diego Sanchez
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