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

[UrbanSavage]

Yeah, I remember Penn wanting to fight Wanderlei in his prime, as well. BJ Penn's awesome like that.

[Warheart]

Originally Posted by Dogcatcher

thats like reading last years newspaper, what the hell is BJ going to be able to do in the current UFC. He needs some wins because he is coasting on fumes.

Please explain where I said that he is currently one of the best?

This is for people to know why BJ is regarded so highly, not why he is the best.

If you are going to criticize, please try to understand the point before you argue.

[God_hates_you]

Finally... someone on this site with a friggin' brain! Good for you.

[Mickel]

very well put together and informative thread

[TORCOP]

good read good post... I usually dont read long posts...but this one was worth it

I am not BJ fan... but I may re consider

[kidzer0]

Originally Posted by gemnasty

do one for Tito so people stop calling him a can and gatekeeper

It would only embarass Tito.

[seawolfing]

great post, i think if ppl acually watched his last 2 fights they would still think hes one of the best ever

[MartinLav]

Great troll job budy !


















Just fucking arround... Yeah Penn is one of the greatest And he'll be arround for a while I think

[stealthelpehant]

Originally Posted by shizz

Playing Devils advocate, how can any new fan without seeing older footage know how talented he is? It's unfortunate, but it seems like he's run into bad luck lately... bad luck that wouldn't have happened if he had the desire to stay at 155.

Nobody can honestly say that BJ is in the top ten at any weight right now. Obviously he has the potential to be at the top of 155lbs or 170lbs, but you need to win to be there.

I hope for the fans sake we see a new BJ in the Pulver fight, that is willing to stay at 155.

^^^ And that is what this thread is for.

Well when he returned to the UFC from K-1, there was no 155 division correct?

Originally Posted by LouieIII

This is exactly why I don't like him.

He has more natural fighting ability and skill than just about any fighter I can think of off the top of my head, but he'll lose because he gases in a fight. He is gifted, but I don't respect people for what they are given, I respect people for what they do with what they have.

Didn't he take the GSP fight on somewhat short notice?

And are you going to seriously blame him for separating a rib against Hughes? He was clearly dominating Hughes for the first 2 rounds.

[BOSFighter]

nice piece.