BJ might have been the best ever if he had tried harder.
In several ways, he reminds me of GSP. Both of them were exceptional athletes. Just one of them made a genuine effort to push himself into new camps, coaches, and training methods. BJ was content to practice in Hawaii all of the time.
Penn pushed John’s throat back with his arm when he was against the fence in the Fitch fight, and Fitch pushed through it to try to bring his weight back on him. Penn then hurled his other elbow, breaking Fitch’s nose. It was a stunning sequence that demonstrated Penn’s superior technique. It was a brilliant idea.
If the P4P debate is about who was the best fighter in their prime, on their best day, rather than who had the best career, I believe BJ is a strong contender.
Motivated individuals BJ was a danger to everyone.
BJ’s equilibrium is nuts.
A 190-pound Penn takes on a 225-pound Machida in the first clip.
Taking down companies like GSP and Fitch is also no easy task.
Many of the fights he’s had since his prime have tainted his reputation, but there’s a reason Anderson Silva found this guy to be the GOAT.
In his prime, he was truly incredible.
BJ might have been the best ever if he had tried harder.
In several ways, he reminds me of GSP. Both of them were exceptional athletes. Just one of them made a genuine effort to push himself into new camps, coaches, and training methods. BJ was content to practice in Hawaii all of the time.
One of my favorite BJ performances was his battle with Fitch. He was outwrestling Fitch for the better part of two rounds, which is insane.
Penn pushed John’s throat back with his arm when he was against the fence in the Fitch fight, and Fitch pushed through it to try to bring his weight back on him. Penn then hurled his other elbow, breaking Fitch’s nose. It was a stunning sequence that demonstrated Penn’s superior technique. It was a brilliant idea.
Because of the way BJ eats punches like sweets, you can tell he’s half Korean.
If the P4P debate is about who was the best fighter in their prime, on their best day, rather than who had the best career, I believe BJ is a strong contender.
Motivated individuals BJ was a danger to everyone.
The most total warrior of all time. Imagine his reputation if he left after that questionable Edgar decision.
Nick Diaz’s career is defined by his ability to survive BJ having his back.
BJ was a beast in his prime.
In his prime, BJ was completely nuts.