(Georges St. Pierre vs. BJ Penn)
(Lyoto Machida vs. Thiago Silva)
(Jon Jones vs. Stephan Bonnar)
(Clay Guida vs. Nate Diaz)
(Karo Parisyan vs. Dong Hyun Kim)
John’s UFC 94 Predictions and Worth the bet! |
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| UFC 94 Fight | John’s Pick | Method | Round | Minute | Worth the bet? |
| Georges St-Pierre v. BJ Penn | Winner: BJ Penn | Technical Knock Out | 4 | 3 | Yes - BET! |
| Lyoto Machida v. Thiago Silva | Winner: Lyoto Machida | Unanimous Decision | 3 | 5 | Yes - BET! |
| Stephan Bonnar v. Jon Jones | Winner: Jon Jones | Unanimous Decision | 3 | 5 | Yes - BET! |
| Manny Gamburyan v. Thiago Tavares | Winner: Manny Gamburyan | Technical Knock Out | 1 | 4 | Yes - BET! |
| Jake O’Brien v. Christian Wellisch | Winner: Jake O’Brien | Unanimous Decision | 3 | 5 | Yes - BET! |
| Matt Arroyo v. Dan Cramer | Winner: Dan Cramer | Technical Knock Out | 2 | 3 | Yes - BET! |
| Chris Wilson v. John Howard | Winner: Chris Wilson | Submission (Arm Lock) | 1 | 4 | Not Worth It |
| Jon Fitch v. Akihiro Gono | Winner: Jon Fitch | Technical Knock Out | 2 | 3 | Not Worth It |
| Nate Diaz v. Clay Guida | Winner: Clay Guida | Unanimous Decision | 3 | 5 | Yes - BET! |
| Karo Parisyan v. Dong Hyun Kim | Winner: Karo Parisyan | Technical Knock Out | 2 | 3 | Not Worth It |
THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF BJ PENN
By John Gagne
We all know that BJ Penn posses an amazing Brazilian Ju-Jitsu game, but what else does he offer. And do his weaknesses out weigh his strengths? I will review them all, and take a look at the components that make up a great fighter. And if being a great fighter in one aspect, while lacking in others. Will help or hurt him, and how much.
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Out of those strengths and weaknesses. BJ has many more strengths then weaknesses. Now we have to weigh them all. We will see how much these strengths and weaknesses. And figure out when it comes to the total package as a fighter, which prevails.
The biggest strength is without a doubt is his BJJ ability. Followed closely by his warrior spirit. These I feel are the most significant out of all BJ’s strengths. He out classes everyone he faces on the ground. And when BJ wants to fight, he is more driven then many other fighters. His Hawaiian spirit is felt every time he steps in the cage. Some would also say he has a little bit of a crazy side. As we have seen when he licks the blood of his gloves after any victory where his opponent bleeds.
As for his weaknesses, the number one is his ability to stay motivated while training. BJ has shown in many fights; like the second Matt Hughes fight or the first fight with GSP. That he does not always show up prepared. I believe his training partners and talent all attest to this. He has been known to have everyday fighters with training with him. Now I am not taking anything away from his camp. We just do not see the big names helping his preparations. His amazing talent is also weakness. Things come so easy to BJ, he thinks that at 80% he is better than most at 100%. In some cases it’s true, but that will not fly with GSP.
If I had to say pick between which BJ possesses, more strengths or weaknesses. I pick strengths. Even though the weaknesses BJ has may directly cause his demise. I do feel that his strengths will make up for it.
I don’t know if any of you caught the UFC Primetime last night on Spike TV, but I am actually really enjoying these background looks into the top fighter’s training camps. First, I am really impressed with George St Pierre’s training camp and facility. They seem to be taking this to the extreme of serious and watching GSP train (even if it’s just a glimpse) is incredible. I was actually really impressed with some of the athleticism show by George St. Pierre.
BJ Penn’s camp and training on the other hand looked more relaxed. Maybe because of the way they presented it with BJ Penn training in Hawaii while GSP trains in the harsh cold of Canada. But BJ said something last night that caught my attention. He said “I’ve been training this way for 10 years and it works for me”. Obviously the man knows what he’s doing and how to be successful. Another quote I liked I think came from his brother saying that BJ was a fighter and GSP is just an athlete. That’s a pretty powerful statement.
I’m really, really looking forward to this UFC fight. I think the UFC Primetime episodes definitely helped peak my interest too.
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