B.J. Penn Versus Sean Sherk - UFC 84
Our second pick for UFC 84 is the BJ Penn, Sean Sherk matchup. BJ Penn, the jui-jitsu master with flexibility that defies logic is a tough fighter with a very methodical approach, is set up to face Sean Sherk, a fighter with amazing cardio and better ground and pound than any other fighter in the division (IMO).
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BJ Penn is the gold standard of what jui-jitsu represents in the UFC. He is masterful from his back and has the ability to contort his body (especially legs) into unique positions for a quick submission. But that is not where it ends for Penn, who has amazing hands and knock-out power.
Sean Sherk is a bulldog with an aggressive style and unbelievable stamina/cardio. He has a wrestling background and loves to ground and pound. In fact, some say he may be the best ground and pounder in UFC history in the lightweight division. He has a lot of strength, excellent takedowns, and has never been submitted in his lengthy career.
FIGHT ANALYSIS: BJ Penn and Sean Sherk have had LOTS of smack talk and much bad blood as of late. In Penn’s last fight (at the very end) he shouted ‘Sean Sherk, you’re dead!’. Sean, of course, did not take those words lightly and has been training with ferocity ever since. The fight - BJ is going to look to keep the fight standing where his superior boxing skills and reach advantage give him a serious edge. While BJ has some amazing takedown defense, Sherk is just way to dominant in that respect and WILL get him to the ground. When that happens, look for BJ to attempt several submissions from the bottom and Sherk to find a way into the guard for some brutal ground and pound action. Who wins this battle? I think that this round will go several rounds with BJ on his back, but possibly winning out the round with punches prior to takedown. However, I think that eventually Sherk will muscle through when BJ tires and…. In the end… SHERK BY TKO.
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UFCMan (May 16, 2008 @ 10:20 am)
BJ Penn all the way, man. No way is Sherk going to be able to ground and pound BJ. He is WAY too good off his back, hell aren’t half his submissions from that position? Have you seen the way he can move his legs around? C’mon - BJ is winning this fight for sure.
jacobstakes (May 24, 2008 @ 6:28 am)
Sherk is better than people give credit to lately. Hes been ’round for a long time and was, at one time, considered the master of ground and pound. Now hes mad becuase of BJs comments in the ring. I think he has trained hard and will win this out of sheer heart. May not be a TKO, but if it goes to decision it will surely be Sherk who is way more aggressive than BJ.
admin (May 24, 2008 @ 10:29 pm)
First round was pretty even. BJ had some great jabs and Sherk had some good leg kicks and returned fire with some great strikes. Very even.
Second round was pretty much the same with Sherk looking quite a bit bloodier. This one I would have to say BJ took. Sherk ate too many jabs. Seems he is waiting for BJ to tire.
Ouch! BJ landed one hell of a knee to end the fight along with about 6-8 punches AFTER the bell which is complete bullshit, IMO!
BJ wins.. There will be a rematch - count on it.