To all newer fans - This is why BJ is so respected

[Nikolai]

Originally Posted by Warheart

So please next time you wanna type that Penn is over-rated, remember this post.

There is never an easier time to tell when a fan is uneducated, and when he explains that he doesn't know why Penn is so respected.

I dont think Penn is too disrespected here, I love Penn as a fighter, overall his skill level might be the best, BJJ, wrestling, striking, he also fights at a weight class he doesnt really belong(170) and handles himself well there. Problem with BJ that upsets me is it never seems he puts everything into a fight, or trains as if he is in a big fight. He seems to gas to me in everyfight at 170 unless he ends it in the first round. Given he did suffer an injury against hughes in the rematch and that could have been the reason why hughes, whos standup blows, began outstriking BJ, I thought it was exhaustion during the fight. If BJ dedicates himself 100% the sky's the limit.

[usafrance1223]

hell yeah great post Pulver went to pride and go his butt beaten badly ...what has he done lately but talk smack..Penn in a punisher

[bill W.]

Originally Posted by asugar

But, he is STILL gonna lose to Pulver in a coupla weeks.

wanna bet your vs my girlfriends life on that?

[homasterflexx]

great post. i was around when bj was somewhat new, and the way he moved up in weight was the craziest news back in the day. no one could believe he won those fights above lightweight. he was like a god around here. he definately deserves all the respect in the world.

[I_IZ_BACK]

new members should read this for sure , period !

btw, great post

[Loco_Loc]

Great post. Well written and insightful. I remember BJ running to the octagon and disposing of his first three opponents with KOs. I became an instant fan. He's earned a spot in the best p4p list. I, too, vote that this thread be stickied for all NOOBIANS to educate themselves.

[WhiteLion]

Great post, I knew most of BJ's history but I was unaware for some reason about the move to fight Machida! Penn is the man, in my eyes he was the first true MMA who was deadly both on his feat and on the mat. I know there is lots of guys out there with a game close to BJ's today, but when he came into the game there was no one with his all around skills.

I am a big Pulver fan as his fights are so exciting, but I hate to say I have a feeling BJ will be too much for him this time around.

Once again great post and, cheers.

[Julius Wang Shi]

I've always like BJ.

[Allready155]

cant wait until June 23rd....Great post!

[delmoreBarry]

i cant wiat for bj to come back and dominate the 170's after he beats jens