MMA Live 'UFC 94 Postfight Extra' on ESPN (Video)
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Hey- GSP addressed the Vaseline issue at 5:25 remaining in the video. Any thoughts?
by DSmith on Feb 1, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions
Frank Mir looked like he’s getting kind of fat in his face. Anyone else notice that?
by RyanHobbs on Feb 2, 2009 4:26 AM EST up reply actions
BJ BJ BG BG GSP GSP..!! LOL he made BJ quite?! BJ is a quitter? talk about eating your own words GSP made BJ live by his own words. BJ is a quitter LOL. BJ is a quitter LOL. BJ is a …..
by Beaver on Feb 1, 2009 4:31 AM EST reply actions
Not really, BJ said he wanted to fight on, but his brother pulled the plug.
by MoonUK on Feb 1, 2009 7:07 AM EST up reply actions
If BJ wanted to continue he would of made it much clearer than a weak, barely audible “yes”. He would of slapped his hands against his head, squared up and roared or something.
Basically his “yes” was only pride, his body and heart had already quit. Personally I would rather a GSP type quit where he gives up when he knows he’s beat rather than someone who is just trying to survive, because thats how peope get seriously injured.
I’m really happy they stopped it. All those who say MMA is brutal get to see its not about blood lust, the fighters health is the utmost priority.
Another win for MMA
by Holdin_Ropes on Feb 1, 2009 7:14 AM EST up reply actions
Oh come on. BJ didn’t protest at all when JD said stop. If Penn would have come out in the 5th he would have been killed.
by SilasM on Feb 1, 2009 9:12 AM EST up reply actions
espn needs to get their facts straight it had both of them listed as 6’1 when it showed the results in the very beginning
by sac165 on Feb 1, 2009 11:51 AM EST up reply actions
I SAID IT WAS A MISMATCH AND PEOPLE FLAMED ME.
I SAID GSP’S WRESTLING WOULD OVERWHELM BJ AND PEOPLE ARGUED.
I SAID BJ WOULDN’T WIN A ROUND.
I EVEN EXPLAINED HOW THE LHW’S AT HERE AT JACKSON’S GYM HAVE TROUBLE WITH GSP’S WRESTLING AND I WAS DISMISSED.
WELL HERE’S THE “I TOLD YOU SO”
I SAID MACHIDA WOULD DOMINATE SILVA.
“I TOLD YOU SO”
JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER FIGHT I’VE CALLED SINCE THE BEGINNING OF 2008.
“I TOLD YOU SO”
I’VE ARGUED THAT GSP IS THE BEST P4P IN THE WORLD AND THE BJ NUTHUGGERS WENT CRAZY. “I TOLD YOU SO”
Now I’ll make a predictoin: I think GSP stands a 50-50 shot of beating Anderson Silva.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Feb 1, 2009 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
I love GSP, but Silva is to big and elusive for GSP to dominate. I could see GSP shooting for a take downs and eating to many knees, Silva needs to fight Bisping(the future champ) or Henderson first, then maybe a farwell fight with GSP. Pudgy prodigy can stay at 155 and stfu
by Bigmcmac on Feb 1, 2009 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
bisping the future champ? ok… hopefully henderson stops him so we don’t have to see silva whoop his ass. I don’t think gsp can beat silva though, his standup is too good and he would probably have a good reach on gsp
by Bk on Feb 1, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
“Now I’ll make a predictoin: I think GSP stands a 50-50 shot of beating Anderson Silva.”
-Thats not a prediction.
And I’m not a BJ Penn nuthugger I definately thought GSP
was taking this oen relatively eaasily, so why are you
acting like you are the know it all. Your post makes it
sound like you were the only one who thought GSP would win.
You need to calm down pal, GSP was the odss maker favorite
and the people’s choice to win dude you aren’t the mma lord
of all creation
by trblkd on Feb 1, 2009 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
Yes I am the lord of mma prediction (at least pointing out mismatches when other people’s hearts blind them). The odds makers didn’t say it was mismatch. They didn’t say BJ wouldn’t win a round. I said that. If you thought GSP would dominate then I wasn’t talking to you dipshit.
Okay so 50-50 chance isn’t really a prediction for the A. Silva thing. I’ll concede that, but what I’m trying to say is that he has a legit chance of holding him down. There will be plenty of people here who refute that.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Feb 1, 2009 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, and Karo sucked! I didn’t predict a loss for him, but I did mention that he annoys me and he’s not contender material anymore.
by Punch You in the Ovaries on Feb 1, 2009 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
love the awkward crowd response when machida said “Am i desrving of a crowd shot?”
by ADA on Feb 1, 2009 5:01 AM EST reply actions
Yeah, he said “People, am I deserve the title shot?” and it was a soft cheer but I think it’s because most people didn’t understand what he said.
by RedDog on Feb 1, 2009 7:52 AM EST up reply actions
yea sure, but ppl wants to see the big names fight for the titles so the crowd response was as expected.. and btw, Thiago must have had a mental breakdown through his whole training camp cause he was in horrible physical shape not even close to how he looked like against Houston..
by RoB on Feb 1, 2009 9:39 AM EST up reply actions
I don’t know about a mental breakdown but he definitely had a spare tire going.
by RedDog on Feb 2, 2009 1:44 AM EST up reply actions
Man. GSP is all class. Great insight, great game plan, and through it all he still shows humility and respect. No childish trash talking needed.
Great show BTW always look forward to it.
by Teep on Feb 1, 2009 5:12 AM EST reply actions
Yeah, he let his fighting do the talking. Ironically, I think if Penn would have stayed in one more round, GSP would have have been the one to kill BJ.
by RedDog on Feb 1, 2009 7:55 AM EST up reply actions
To the death indeed. When thinking about how Penn tried to paint GSP as a quitter and hearing GSP psychoanalysis of it- BJ really did describe what he would happen to him to a T.
by DSmith on Feb 1, 2009 11:23 AM EST up reply actions
Jon Jones seems very humble and mature for his age. Just by improving his cardio alone would make him a serious threat to many of the light heavy weight strikers. If he also adds any bjj to his arsenal, even the simple stuff (RNC, armbar, guillotine, etc…) and does it well, he would be a force to be reckoned with at such an early period in hi development.
by Holdin_Ropes on Feb 1, 2009 7:07 AM EST reply actions
I would like to see Jon Jones vs. Matt Hammil next!
by john on Feb 1, 2009 7:14 AM EST up reply actions
Jon JOnes vs. Verra would be interesting as well, since they both have solid greco Roman bases!
by john on Feb 1, 2009 8:42 AM EST up reply actions
I’d see Jones winning both, though I think Hamill be a more competitive fight.
by DSmith on Feb 1, 2009 11:25 AM EST up reply actions
Ever since i saw his fight with Gusmao, i was just blown away by his creativity, timing and daring. Man, i am all over the jones bandwagon. Learning moves off of youtube- What??! I think we’re reaching an era of MMA where many truly naturally gifted and brilliant fighters will rise unlike your one or two like BJ from the previous gen.
by NameNotRequired on Feb 1, 2009 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
BJ GOT HIS AZZ WHOOPED. BJ GOT HIS AZZ WHOOPED. BJ GOT HIS AZZ WHOOPED. BJ GOT HIS AZZ WHOOPED>
by Vette on Feb 1, 2009 8:25 AM EST reply actions
I don’t lose any respect for BJ last night, he did get dominated but he isn’t meant to fight up at 170. It’s hard to move up, I’m sure we will see that if Georges makes the jump to Silva.
by Bennie Blanco from the Bronx on Feb 1, 2009 8:59 AM EST up reply actions
Karma is a b——. He thinks he is the greatest thing next to GOD. BJ is naturally gifted but he is also lazy and thinks he don’t have to train and prepare for fights.
by Vette on Feb 1, 2009 9:19 AM EST up reply actions
All this talk from a guy that didnt even have the b*lls to make a prediction before hand, BJ threw in the towell last night but you were never in this fight, shhhhhh.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Feb 1, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions
Vette, just because he lost like that doesn’t mean he didn’t train. Physically, he looked better than ever at 170. In the second Hughes fight, he weighed in at 162, and had a belly. Friday he weighed in at 168 and there was no flab.
by --utaptout-- on Feb 1, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
bj damn it man .oh while bj damn it man what the hell .
by tz swanger on Feb 1, 2009 8:41 AM EST reply actions
I had picked BJ.
My favorite fighters are:
1. BJ
2. GSP
3. Rampage
4. Machida
So even though I picked BJ it was hard to do. Props to Georges, he was the stronger guy and his game plan worked. Georges is classy guy and respecful, so when BJ goes down you have to be happy it was Georges.
What is this I hear about BJ filing with the athletic commission about GSP’s back? Things like that shouldn’t even be debatable. There needs to be rules in place so guys can’t even file with the commission. GSP didn’t do anything I’m sure but I think there should be some rules in place.
by Bennie Blanco from the Bronx on Feb 1, 2009 8:58 AM EST reply actions
Something to do with GSP and vasaline . . . I think its BS.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Feb 1, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
Wow. I love how all the Bj Penn fans talk so much shi*t….I knew this would happen but the Bj Fans believed the hype on Primetime and they paid for it. What did I learn this fight? BJ Penn fans talk more shi*t than they can backup.
by Ryan on Feb 1, 2009 9:05 AM EST reply actions
agree. i just have to laugh watching them throw their little tantrums in writing. i have my popcorn ready for when they start attacking writers personally with stupid shiit like “well, he’ll kick your ass…” love it.
by fkngns on Feb 1, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
jon jones – illegal elbow??? i heard frank on this, but I say illegal and need for time for recovery. in any case, jon is very mature for 21 years and a great talent.
by TapedUpPair on Feb 1, 2009 9:21 AM EST reply actions
By the truest definition, the blow was illegal. But, there was no way Jones could gauge whether the elbow would even land let alone decide where to land it.
by DJ on Feb 1, 2009 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
I knew it was physically impossible for BJ to win and i called it a 4th rd TKO.. and Joe Rogan – Mike Goldberg was totally off-beat the whole night they must have had their eyes closed or something.. Jones elbow was right in the back of the head almost the neck and it was brutal!
by RoB on Feb 1, 2009 9:50 AM EST reply actions
I actually picked up how slippery George’s back was when BJ tried to clinch him (utilizing his legs) but was unable. This commotion about the commissioner picking up on his corner applying it to his back proves my perception was correct. I am not saying George did this on purpose but I have another assumption which is that George is on steroids.
Time will tell
by RayS on Feb 1, 2009 10:23 AM EST reply actions
BJ should have had a tune-up fight at 170. It would have given him a chance to adjust to the extra weight. But, from a promotional standpoint, it would have taken away from the mystique if he had of looked merely mortal against one of the average 170 pounders.
I still have alot of respect for BJ’s ability – it is now settled on where he belongs.
by DJ on Feb 1, 2009 10:26 AM EST reply actions
True, on where he belongs, its settled.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Feb 1, 2009 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
Adam your such a joke its ridiculous. Stop posting your garbage on this site.
by Mc19 on Feb 1, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
What are you talking about dude, i just agreed that where BJ belongs is at 155, f*ck you b*tch.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Feb 1, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
You’re the joke, talk now, where have you been all week loser, i lost this fight, but you were never in this one buddy, get lost tool. And in case you still dont get it tard, GSP is better than BJ Penn, a lot better. Got it, get it, tard.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Feb 1, 2009 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
We’ve been arguing all week you retard. All your BJ chants just make you look ridiculous. All of your arguments were so stupid against everyone. This had to have been one of the easiest fights to call. you suck
by Mc on Feb 1, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
Mc, Adam helped keep all us Mania fans pumped for the fight, and after everything he never once made an excuse for the BJ loss….Adam please go no where
by jet99 on Feb 1, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
Yea, i said it was an easy one to call . . . And im sure you thru up GSP chants as well Mr Rediculous, when he has an advantage, lets see you take the chance at looking rediculous when GSP fights Ando like you want, chant for him then also ok, like i did, when the odds were stacked against my fighter, not with him, do it then too. GSP is better than BJ Penn, wayy better.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Feb 1, 2009 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
And what, if thats you McArthur, what the f*ck, you act chill with me all week and then talk sh*t about me, yea, thats right, you have been around here for about a week, thats it huh. I might have lost last night but i was here before you got here and ill be here long after you are gone.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Feb 1, 2009 1:38 PM EST up reply actions
Adam dont waste your time on this guy! this site is far better with you around!
by jet99 on Feb 1, 2009 2:12 PM EST up reply actions
Kenflo was taking a lot of notes on how to beat BJ
by Earl on Feb 1, 2009 10:34 AM EST reply actions
Thats the formula now, id right it down too. If you wanna kick Penns *ss thats what ya gotta do right there, hell, if you’re lucky he might even throw in the towell and embaress himself and all his fans, who knows.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Feb 1, 2009 11:41 AM EST up reply actions
Adam, I’m glad to see you back…I myslef just woke up and this morning it really settled in. BJ got owned. I hope he takes a few weeks off, clears his head, smokes a TON of weed, and rebounds from this. I don;t know what more to say.
by --utaptout-- on Feb 1, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions
If he really is the guy he acts like, he’ll retire and go into Hawaiian politics. Thats my first bet. If he cant be the best at something he wont do it, he’ll even quit as we’ve seen, like a little b*tch, right BJ? If he still wants to fight at LTWT thats chill, but ill respect him again when GSP leaves the WLWT division and steps back up and gets his belt back, somehow someday. If he ever quits like that agin, especially to a 155er, im done with his *ss, waste my friggin time!!! . . . BJ BJ BJ!!!
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Feb 1, 2009 12:01 PM EST up reply actions
I love it when the shit talker in the fight gets his ass kicked. Holy domination BJ you got tuned in buddy. After last night s fight I would have to say that BJ is not even on the same planet as GSP so go home sit on your bed for a half an hour, think about it, and the GO FUCK YOURSELF. I believe those are your words BABY J.
by Spyder on Feb 1, 2009 10:43 AM EST reply actions
where is the most annoying guy on this sight I havent seen anything from Adam yet he must be very very very very upset. Or maybe hes hurt because his mancrush has let him down.
by I Told You So on Feb 1, 2009 10:46 AM EST reply actions
I posted right after the fight last night, even i had more in me than Penn did when it was over, maybe you should go read it in the lists thread though, ive ate my words, GSP is better, you told me so, “my mancrush” let me down, thanks for not being a tool about it or anything, thanks man.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Feb 1, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
I was a true BJ Penn fan, a real fan of something, not just some guy being annoying and talking sh*t, 95% of my arguments were valid dude, a real fan, not some BSer trying to annoy people, he didnt just lose, he didnt even fight, how do you think i feel . . . Thanks again man, about not being a tool about it though ya know . . .
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Feb 1, 2009 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
What were you watching with tears in your eyes?
by Tyler on Feb 1, 2009 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
Adam- good to see you this morning. Sorry about the fight. I know you guys are disappointed, but it’s good you’re here to neutralize some of the stupidity of some of these comments. And great on the list again man.
by DSmith on Feb 1, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
By the end of the 3rd, i needed a bong rip, 2 in a row and i shotgunned a beer as well before the 4th started, i though he was gettin ready to go out and die, he survived, i then thought he was gonna go out and die in the 5th, but he quit, like a little b*tch right BJ??? What the f*ck man! Then i hit the fan, he was losing, but i still respected him to go out and take it, get finished, eat his words, and then he really did, called it a night, unreal, came up, ate my words on here, bong rip, bong rip, bong rip, bed.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Feb 1, 2009 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
yo whats the chance gsp vs spider. i want it gsp looks like he could handle the weight. thiago alvesvs gsp is a joke.
by kurt on Feb 1, 2009 10:59 AM EST reply actions
What?? How is thiago vs gsp a joke??? Your a fu*cking Idi*t!!
by mike22 on Feb 1, 2009 4:25 PM EST up reply actions
So did I hear that Thiago Alves might have to face John Fitch? I think Alves deserves a title shot put fitch against karo or marcus davis or someone like that.
Manchida still doesn’t get a title shot unless Jardine beats Rampage. Well rampage does deserve a shot if he wins so that is fair but why not have the two of them fight in march instead of rampage vs jardine?
And if rampage does win then who will manchida get next? the winner of rashad/rampage? That would take 9 months or more from now.
by hatteras on Feb 1, 2009 11:28 AM EST reply actions
Well guys, it looks like we were wrong. Hats off to GSP for doing what we didn’t think was possible. As far as GSP’s fans, congrats to you. Us true BJ fans will make it, but this is the toughest pill we’ve ever had to swallow as fans, and I can’t imagine one being worse. Anyway, when he moves on to fight Kenny, and then whoever else, we’ll still be there chanting BJ
by --utaptout-- on Feb 1, 2009 12:00 PM EST reply actions
True. A little let down, but once i see him clinch KenFlo and deck him a couple times, ill be back in it.
WAR ANY NEWS NOT RELATED TO UFC94 LoL!!! BJ BJ BJ!!!
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Feb 1, 2009 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
Lol…nice. Crazy thing is…the SuperBowl is tonight. I’m a huge football fan, and I could care less about it.
by --utaptout-- on Feb 1, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
Word, what to do . . . I cant watch the replay, i was palning on watching it a million times by now . . .
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Feb 1, 2009 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
Tell me about it….I need to find meaning in my life again…lol. JK
by --utaptout-- on Feb 1, 2009 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
Adam, utapout- what do you think of the Vaseline thing?
by DSmith on Feb 1, 2009 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
just heard about it, BJ would have lost, in better shape he would have lost, both dry as a bone or wet as my girlfriend BJ would have lost, steriods or not, BJ would lose, im sorry man. BJ is the best LTWT in the world, thats it. If GSP moves up to 170, after BJ gets his sh*t back, and wins at 155 for 2-3 years, he could try and get back the 170 title, but i repeat, he will never beat GSP, Too big, Too fast, Too big at 170, GSP is the best 185 lb fighter that fights at 170 ive ever seen. BJ BJ BJ!!!
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Feb 1, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
I know since he has rededicated himself he wants to avenge all of his losses. It’ll be a very hard pill for him to swallow that he can’t beat GSP. I don’t think the 170 belt will mean as much to him without beating GSP along with it, but I agree with you.
by DSmith on Feb 1, 2009 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not usre what to make of the vaseline thing. I hate to say it, but like Dana said, BJ is surrounded by “yes-men”. They may have said something to him about it. I don’t know what to make of it yet…I’m sure Mania will shed more light on it as soon as he can.
by --utaptout-- on Feb 1, 2009 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
If BJ loses to Ken Flo, which is a very strong possibility as Kenny also comes into fights with a plan, then he will disappear once again.
I really like BJ, but after his trash talking with no back up, how can you be a fan of this guy.
The only truth that can be said about the entire fiasco leading up to the fight is what someone stated about BJ – he can really promote a fight or make something out of nothing. Well, he made lots of money for Dana and lost a lot of respect in the process. GSP might as well been fighting against a cadaver last night as that was how much a threat BJ was to GSP.
I hope they never feature Karo or his zygote Manvel ever again on a UFC card. That fight was friggen hard to watch – even worse was the commentary from Karo’s corner encouraging him. They might as well have given him his fav blue blankie and a soother since this guy has mentally lost it. There is no way he won that fight….NO WAY!!!
by deadgrassinyard on Feb 1, 2009 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
Bj will go back to the kiddy pool and dominate. Gina Carono is 145…so think about that 155 is really small. BJ is the best of the little dudes. All he can do now to save his legacy is be the best light weight champ ever. If he beat Kenny and then diego snachez or whoever. 2 or 3 wins at lightweight and BJ will go down as the best 155 ever.
If GSP beats Thiago and then moves up to face Anderson and wins that he will surpass even Fedor as the best p4p in the world. That is until rickson gracie comes back.
by hatteras on Feb 1, 2009 12:32 PM EST reply actions
I have no issue with anyone commenting on my comments. I do not know why you would.
by DJ on Feb 1, 2009 12:54 PM EST reply actions
There seems to be some issue with GSP’s corner rubbing vasoline on him. MMA live brought it up, but BJs crew is going to have the commision take a closer look to see if they cheated.
by fokman on Feb 1, 2009 1:00 PM EST reply actions
Its retarded, what does BJ want to fight GSP again without the Vas (if its true) and get his *ss kicked again, what did the Vas do to help GSP land superman punches and jabs? GSP is better regardless of that crap being said. GSP is the best 198 pound fighter that fights at 170 pounds that i have ever seen. GSP is better than BJ Penn. Penn is good, but not great. Period. Gord was right.
by ( (AdamG ) ) on Feb 1, 2009 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
As if that would have some bearing on this fight. Its not like Penn was doing anything. If they call the fight a no contest, it just goes to show how far Dana’s balls are down BJ’s throat.
by deadgrassinyard on Feb 1, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
The dude vas’ed his face between rounds 1-2, then accidentally used the same hand to massage his back (up top by his neck). You can see when you re-watch the fight. The commission caught it before the round started and wiped it off themselves- there was no cheating.
by DSmith on Feb 1, 2009 3:59 PM EST up reply actions
BJ “The Pudgy” Penn can now go eat coconuts in hawaii and go back up to his weight of 210. He is a pig with a big mouth. He is a loser. He should retire and be a hula dancer. If not a hula dancer then he can wax surfboards at the beach for a few bucka an hour.
by Vince McMahon on Feb 1, 2009 2:00 PM EST reply actions
BJ’s pudgy coconut head bouncing off the mat was the funniest part of the evening. Oh, and I guess "to the death" really means "to the end of the fourth" or "to the point that I get tired or my face hurts".
"Don’t piss me off Georges, I’m serious…". Yeah. Seriously disappointing. After all that smack talk, BJ should have answered the final bell and took his beating like a man. He’s the one who wanted this fight so bad. Cabbage patch coward.
It’s time to stick a fork in BJ’s deformed potatoe head and get on with the Superbowl.
by Jeremyjackson on Feb 1, 2009 5:31 PM EST reply actions
I feel for ((adamg)) theanomoly, utapout true penn fans, I myself would have being really depressed if gsp lost. To be honest I too like you guys thought very highly of penns skills and was shocked at how the fight went. What the hell was wrong with penn is gsp that good or did penn have a really bad night. How the hell did he pass his guard as easily as he did?
Penn really should have stayed at light weight, not said all that shit about gsp, what a nightmare for him now, his fans his family and girlfriend I feel sorry for them. I used to have animosity for penn as he said such disrespectfull things to gsp, but its all gone, I feel sorry for him, how completely embarrassing to lose like that, after all the talk and calling gsp out fore ever.
Was it just me or did penn look really off coming into the fight, like a deer in the head lights, he looked scared like something was wrong. Was he sick or injured coming into this fight? I wonder, nothing like what I expected, I thought it would be a war, and still think penn had a chance to win, it just takes one hard punch and its lights out. But I will say gsp seemed to have an amazing game plan and stayed away from the pocket, he clinched or superman punched, or kicked. What else is there to say, its still surreal to me, of course I’m glad gsp won but holy shit that was not expected.
by nathan on Feb 1, 2009 6:47 PM EST reply actions
I concur that BJ looked like a deer in the headlights, not ready to fight. Like “damn, what have I gotten myself into, I’m not ready for this and GSP obviously is.”
Karmic retribution perhaps for all the trash talking. BJ had to throw all the insults at a guy who is a noble champion and a great ambassador to the sport. Then he doesn’t even come to fight! And can’t even finish!! Totally surreal and some kind of weird lesson in it for me as well as BJ’s whole camp.
I was hoping that if BJ won he would have apologized to GSP. But I can see that wouldn’t cut it, being a good guy after the fact. The right guy won that fight and the other guy was not ready for the biggest moment of his life. Lessons abound in what we witnessed.
You gotta work hard to be a great champ. You’ve gotta be humble and do the painstaking day to day work without EGO. You gotta do everything right so when that moment comes you can lay it all on the line and win or lose with dignity.
GSP is smart enough to train with the best in the world and not make it all about him. Then he helps them out when they need to prepare. Unbelievable camp he has. Meanwhile, Penn is training with guys nowhere near his level. He should suck it up and go to Couture’s camp and be a gym rat for the next few years like GSP. Don’t know if he has that in him, though.
BJ tried to talk himself into the fight by belittling GSP. Ali talked a lot about how he was The Greatest, obviously psyching himself up for big moments, but he always brought it come fight time. That said, Ali’s worst moment and his worst loss came when he tried to humiliate Frazier and got his ass beat in their first fight.
Nate, I’ve been eating crow all over various other posts, but I noticed you’ve been a great sport regarding the outcome of the fight. Good show, man.
I’d like to see BJ make a comeback but he has to totally re-evaluate who he is and what kind of person he’s gonna be. Then he might become a real champion.
’Till then I will look to the class acts of the sport for examples: Fedor, Anderson Silva, Machida, and definitely GSP.
by revjames13 on Feb 1, 2009 7:59 PM EST reply actions
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