Could Anthony Johnson Take BJ Penn? - Page 5

fedor belfort · 05-10-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by thewhiterooster

exactly. i've seen a few threads hyping up anthony johnson. he's got a long way to go before his name is mentioned with b.j. penn.

He will be the Houston Alexander of the WW Division.Score a couple of devastating KO's and then fall from grace.That's my opinion ofcoarse.

johnsq316 · 05-10-2008, 07:04 PM

Can't reply, brain hurts from thinking about this...

I'm about the last person who is a BJ Penn nuthugger, but "Rumble" Johnson has the same shot Serra had against GSP. Maybe if he gets a big shot in early, but BJ has better stand up (technically), better takedowns, absurdly better ground game; this would be like tying a lamb down in the middle of the cage and letting a hungry wolf in.

Look, Johnson had a nice little win against Tommy Speer. Can we just let him enjoy that, maybe move up to fighting another TUF alum next? Can the guy at least win two fights in a row against B/C level fighters before we start setting up a title fight?

The RZA · 05-10-2008, 07:05 PM

Ya... seriously.

Tommy Spear vs. BJ = Joe Daddy vs. BJ

...except way worse.

Growsome · 05-10-2008, 07:06 PM

He could take him if he landed a wild shot on him like houston did jardine. If it went any distance, penn would submit him.

BehindTheLight · 05-10-2008, 07:07 PM

Penn would get beat badly.

Xyentist · 05-10-2008, 07:13 PM

if by 'take him' you mean drive him down to a local burger king..then sure...in a fight BJ would eat his soul

ceehound619 · 05-10-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BehindTheLight

Penn would get beat badly.

common sense > you

Aarish · 05-10-2008, 07:20 PM

no.

gmr7494 · 05-10-2008, 07:21 PM

Anthony who?

ShootFighter09 · 05-10-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunzen

I think Johnson might be a little too athletic for BJ. I really wouldn't be all that surprised to see Johnson get a 1st round TKO here. Penn normally comes in out of shape and with Johnson's long reach and superior athleticism, I don't see how Penn has a chance.

Let me guess you get your MMA TV fix from watching that shitty BET MMA realty show. Sure, a guy with zero big fight MMA experiece will immediately step and knock out BJ Penn. Who is considered the 3 or 4th best Pound for Pound fighter in the world.

Go back to watching BET.