Diego's only two losses were to upper tear welters and he has looked pretty damn dominant in his last few fights at lightweight. People are acting like BJ has reached some type of Spider/Rush dominance :sarcastic12: .
I just dont see it.
Id say Diego probably has the best chance of dethroning penn out of all of the current lightweight crop, and at this point in time has a tremendous amount of momentum.
All im saying is I wont be surprised if the nighmare walks away with the title. :thumb02:
I like both these fighters so i am torn...if i were a BETTING man i would go with Diego Sanchez but honestly either...well nah f that I AM a betting man my money is on THE NIGHTMARE lol..:thumb02:
I think Diego will make the fight interesting, with his 'anger face' and 'bull rushing' and 'yes'ing'.
Don't see him doing much more than that though. Maybe in the ater rounds if BJ's cardio goes (again, these days I don't see him gassing) he maybe able to secure a decent take down and TKO him, however even that's a long shot.
If Sanchez pulls it off, I'll be pretty shocked and give him nothing but praise. As of now though, I think BJ outclasses him in nearly ever facet of the game, and that'll show when they fight.
I really don't think people are giving diego credit where credit is due either. BJ has fought tougher competition but Sanchez aint a joke.
BJ has a great chin, but he's still been stopped before. Diego hasn't been stopped, ever.
BJ has amazing skill, really something special, but Sanchez's work rate makes it incredibly difficult to utilize that.
BJ has great cardio, but Sanchez has better in my opinion. He works PERMANENTLY whether it's standing up, on top or off the bottom. The Guida fight was a gruelling 3 rounds and I reckon Sanchez could have gone at least one more, if not a full 5.
I think BJ will take it but I won't be suprised if Diego causes an upset.
Whatever Diego does well, BJ does it better. On the paper BJ takes this, however Diego is not someone anyone should take lightly and neither should BJ. He brings explosiveness and if BJ can neutralize that, he should be able to tame that beast. I would also like to see how will Diego perform in the later rounds, assuming the fight goes that far.
I'm actually favoring Diego in this fight. Penn's losses in the UFC are exclusive to elite wrestlers and I think Diego Sanchez will bring a very high level of wrestling to the fight. BJ isn't known for his decision wins and Diego has never been finished in his career.
Diego definitely should avoid boxing with BJ, but if makes it a fight and not a competition with BJ I think he could land a decision victory.
I don't think he has to knock BJ out. If he can get initative(sp?), and dictate the direction of the fight then I think he could have a good chance to get the decision. I don't see Diego finishing BJ in anyway and believe the only way he'll win is by decision. The only way I see BJ winning is either by decision or by sub, I don't think BJ can knock Diego out.
Diego isnt as talented as BJ, but what Diego does have is an amazing heart and chin. I believe this fight could be a cracker with diego winning in the 5th to a TKO. I think BJ will wear down later in the fight after dominating the early going. Call me stupid but trust me Diego is going to be the lightweight champion of the world with BJ going out of the sport.
BJ had greatcardio in his last fight with Flo but it is not his history. If he comes in the same shape he is probably gonna win but I wouldn't bet my money on it unless I knew for sure.
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I have TONS of respect for both of these fighters, i wouldnt say Diego is better then Penn at anything but his mind. Diego TRULY believes he is the best like any fighter should but this kid takes it to a new level, with his convidence and his stand up and strikes, he might catch BJ... That said if BJ can smash Sean Sherk in stand up i dont see Diego being able to do much, and if Penn and RNC Kenny Florian then i dont see Diego doing much on the ground. But one thing is for sure, DIEGO WILL BRING IT! And bring it HARD, i exspect to see Diego going in there like he has 10 seconds left on the clock and throwing kicks and haymakers, and i an see BJ either getting into it as well and striking back because of his convidence or taking him down FAST because he doesnt want to exchange or fight in that pace. Ether way BJ wins but also ether way were most likely going to see the FIght Of The Year, my last top fight was Diego vs Guida, now Diego vs Penn, makes me wet myself.... OH GOD!
I agree with ya there. I just hope BJ is not taking him lightly and is training properly.
*fingers crossed* hope bj connects with the uno/sean shrek knee!
Dont underestimate Diego's chin, I believe Diego's got the hardest chin in MMA. BJ's gonna have to dig deep in this fight to get the win. Sanchez wins in the 5th by TKO is my prediction for the 12th. I just think Diego will be too determined in his first title shot to let BJ dictate.
BJ's will win the first 2 round's then Sanchez will slowly wear down on BJ's cardio.
FIGHT OF THE YEAR CONTENDER AWAITS?
...All this talk about B.J. gassing. What if Sanchez gasses out trying to put Penn away early and fails? If Sanchez goes after Penn guns blazing like he did against Guida, B.J. will stop him in his tracks. Penn is very calculating and wouldn't stand there like Clay did and trade bombs. Penn would use tie him up & use his elusiveness. Whatever the case, the fight is gonna be good.
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