Author Topic: BJ Penn will fight Matt Hughes (Read 6581 times)

Eric15210 · « **on:** August 23, 2006, 07:12:34 PM »

I hope BJ kept himself in good shape for this fight

http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=3125

Jaded · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2006, 07:56:45 PM »

war BJ Penn! i hope he wins... i honestly can't stand any of those people from Idaho or some hick town wherever their from

*ChuteBoxe* · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:24:30 PM »

Quote from: Jaded on August 23, 2006, 07:56:45 PM

war BJ Penn! i hope he wins... i honestly can't stand any of those people from Idaho or some hick town wherever their from

I agree, Matt Hughes is getting on my nerves already, and I hope he says something stupid like "It would be embarrasing to lose to a lighter guy" and then loses again. Although, I think he will be better prepared this time. In anycase,War Penn!

ReEvolution · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:45:34 PM »

i just read elswhere that GSP/hughes is still (or back) on.

Jaded · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2006, 09:55:17 PM »

Quote from: ReEvolution on August 23, 2006, 09:45:34 PM

i just read elswhere that GSP/hughes is still (or back) on.

source?

if its posted on the UFC website, then its official ... so far ufc.tv still says Penn to the Rescue

*ChuteBoxe* · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2006, 11:40:23 PM »

Quote from: ReEvolution on August 23, 2006, 09:45:34 PM

i just read elswhere that GSP/hughes is still (or back) on.

Nah, it was just some chump on Sherdog makin shit up.

dirtysanchez · « **Reply #6 on:** August 24, 2006, 07:53:51 AM »

Quote from: Eric15210 on August 23, 2006, 07:12:34 PM

I hope BJ kept himself in good shape for this fight

http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=3125

Finally!!!

onlyme · « **Reply #7 on:** August 24, 2006, 02:38:45 PM »

BJ is fighting Matt Hughes. Just got off the phone with his brother and they are leaving for Vegas tonight to shoot commercials.

onlyme · « **Reply #8 on:** August 24, 2006, 02:39:49 PM »

Quote from: Eric15210 on August 23, 2006, 07:12:34 PM

I hope BJ kept himself in good shape for this fight

http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=3125

And BJ will be is awesome shape. He is training everyday and nothing else. Very focused as always.

~salmon~ · « **Reply #9 on:** August 24, 2006, 03:40:21 PM »

This is awesome! I would love to see Penn beat Hughes. Then, have that followed up with a Penn/GSP rematch, with GSP wining. Then, have that followed up with a GSP/Hughes rematch with GSP winning!!

ReEvolution · « **Reply #10 on:** August 24, 2006, 05:24:21 PM »

good deal. i'd rather see this fight then the winner vs GSP
man, i hope BJ........IS in shape.

SinCitysmallGUY · « **Reply #11 on:** August 24, 2006, 06:24:48 PM »

I'm gonna have to disagree with all. No matter how much anyone hates Matt. He is a very dedicated fighter. The guy trains hard and shows up every fight. If he wasn't a great he wouldn't still have the belt and he has fought formadable opponents.... I think whoever hughes fights will catch a beatdown, so i have to turn against yall on this one and say HUGHES!!!!!!!!!

americanbulldog · « **Reply #12 on:** August 24, 2006, 06:58:39 PM »

BJ by RNC or armbar.

Capt._America · « **Reply #13 on:** August 26, 2006, 09:19:22 AM »

What's everybody's beef with matt hughes, probable pound for pound the best fighter in the UFC, dedicated, not cocky, does his job in the ring beating everybody put in front off him, so what the hell, lay off of him

Jaded · « **Reply #14 on:** August 26, 2006, 09:39:28 AM »

we just like BJ a lot more!

onlyme · « **Reply #15 on:** August 26, 2006, 11:44:19 AM »

BJ comes from one of the most down to earth and close knit families I have ever met. His roots are solid as can be. I could only wish to have had that kind of support from my family.

SinCitysmallGUY · « **Reply #16 on:** August 30, 2006, 03:27:11 PM »

Quote from: onlyme on August 26, 2006, 11:44:19 AM

BJ comes from one of the most down to earth and close knit families I have ever met. His roots are solid as can be. I could only wish to have had that kind of support from my family.

Matt comes from a very family orientated home.. He was grounded by his parents... he wrestled in high school and worked on a farm... he actually used to buck hay for one of my good friends dad.. her family has nothing but nice things to say about him, from high school still to this day..... hes a very approachable person and very down to earth... i hope he keeps the belt..... as good of a public champ as any...

onlyme · « **Reply #17 on:** September 07, 2006, 10:20:27 PM »

BJ is unreal ready for this fight. He is going to kill Hughes

getfast81 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 08, 2006, 10:22:25 AM »

St.Pierre will fight whoever wins Hughes/Penn. Hughes should win but I am also getting a bit tired of him but thats why hes the best.

wes mantooth · « **Reply #19 on:** September 08, 2006, 10:42:05 AM »

Quote from: Capt._America on August 26, 2006, 09:19:22 AM

What's everybody's beef with matt hughes, probable pound for pound the best fighter in the UFC, dedicated, not cocky, does his job in the ring beating everybody put in front off him, so what the hell, lay off of him

not cocky? are we talikg about the same matt hughes?

hughes needs to be humbled by bj penn

onlyme · « **Reply #20 on:** September 21, 2006, 07:19:23 PM »

Bj will kill Matt within 2 rounds. He is so ready for this.

americanbulldog · « **Reply #21 on:** September 21, 2006, 08:23:39 PM »

Quote from: SinCitysmallGUY on August 30, 2006, 03:27:11 PM

Matt comes from a very family orientated home.. He was grounded by his parents... he wrestled in high school and worked on a farm... he actually used to buck hay for one of my good friends dad.. her family has nothing but nice things to say about him, from high school still to this day..... hes a very approachable person and very down to earth... i hope he keeps the belt..... as good of a public champ as any...

I like both fighters, but styles makes fights. Matt's game is dominant freestyle wrestling, and ground and pound. Fact: No one has passed BJ's guard in an mma fight. So if Matt takes him down, he will end up in his guard. Two things will happen. 1. Matt creates space to drop elbows, and gets caught in a sub. (not good for Matt) 2. Matt stays in his guard and waits for the ref to stand him up (better). I think Matt can wear BJ down by the fourth and fifth round, and THEN impose his will on BJ. If he comes out extremely aggressive, BJ will catch him in a sub, or KO him on his feet. BJs standup and submission game is much better. Matt is better in the clinch and takedowns. I think Matt will be too excited to control himself, and will want to make an example of BJ. His overaggressiveness will lead to his downfall. GSP was smart enough to know to take BJ down, and lay and pray until the standup and repeat. This is how you eke out a decision against BJ.

noworries · « **Reply #22 on:** September 22, 2006, 03:05:37 AM »

Quote from: americanbulldog on September 21, 2006, 08:23:39 PM

I like both fighters, but styles makes fights. Matt's game is dominant freestyle wrestling, and ground and pound. Fact: No one has passed BJ's guard in an mma fight. So if Matt takes him down, he will end up in his guard. Two things will happen. 1. Matt creates space to drop elbows, and gets caught in a sub. (not good for Matt) 2. Matt stays in his guard and waits for the ref to stand him up (better). I think Matt can wear BJ down by the fourth and fifth round, and THEN impose his will on BJ. If he comes out extremely aggressive, BJ will catch him in a sub, or KO him on his feet. BJs standup and submission game is much better. Matt is better in the clinch and takedowns. I think Matt will be too excited to control himself, and will want to make an example of BJ. His overaggressiveness will lead to his downfall. GSP was smart enough to know to take BJ down, and lay and pray until the standup and repeat. This is how you eke out a decision against BJ.

Only problem is it won't go 5 rounds. If it does BJ will lose. They will not give BJ a descision. And Matt does not want to go toe to toe with BJ. He'll want to keep it on the ground and hope BJ makes a mistake.

dirtysanchez · « **Reply #23 on:** September 22, 2006, 03:10:32 AM »

Quote from: noworries on September 22, 2006, 03:05:37 AM

Only problem is it won't go 5 rounds. If it does BJ will lose. They will not give BJ a descision. And Matt does not want to go toe to toe with BJ. He'll want to keep it on the ground and hope BJ makes a mistake.

I completely agree with this. If both fighters fight their best fight, I honesly think BJ will win. But if it comes down to a close decision Matt will definately be given the decision.

Tedd · « **Reply #24 on:** September 22, 2006, 09:58:41 AM »

If I were to bet on this fight I would bet on MATT HUGHES. There is no way that BJ will be able to catch him in a rear naked choke again or an arm bar, Matt will just power out of it. BJ will look for strikes standing or a triangle on the ground. I think Matt Hughes will be dropping elbows and fists all over BJ PENN in which the referee will have to stop the fight.

Author Topic: BJ Penn will fight Matt Hughes (Read 6581 times)

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