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[jlruthven84]

Originally Posted by BigBanda

I agree with the both fighters have evolved statement but I"m not set on deciding the victor in this match up just yet. I wonder if GSP will even try to stand very long. I think he will feel it out at first and if he is not getting the upperhand he will go for the takedown. Wont be that easy for GSP though because Penn is both good standing and on the ground.

That's my point, though. Penn is probably second to none in takedown defense, so I see him stuffing at least the majority of GSP's attempts, and he's better on his feet than GSP is.

Couple of things to think about, though: has Penn faced as strong a wrestler as GSP? Also, I don't doubt Penn's cardio very much, but this fight has a very good chance of going five rounds, and its still something to think about...GSP looked pretty fresh when the fight with Fitch ended.

[BigBanda]

Originally Posted by jlruthven84

That's my point, though. Penn is probably second to none in takedown defense, so I see him stuffing at least the majority of GSP's attempts, and he's better on his feet than GSP is.

Couple of things to think about, though: has Penn faced as strong a wrestler as GSP? Also, I don't doubt Penn's cardio very much, but this fight has a very good chance of going five rounds, and its still something to think about...GSP looked pretty fresh when the fight with Fitch ended.

Yeah that will for sure be GSP's strong points ... quickness, amazing cardio and his wrestling. The first fight was such a war but both fighters have improved more since then, I'm salivating thinking about it!!

[kingrobert]

I cant wait to see this fight. I just hope Bj trains his ass off and is able to go full speed all 5 rounds. I think cardio will be the single biggest advantage for GSP in this fight. Striking is equal GSP gets the wrestling advantage but Bj has the Bjj advantage. I would give a slight edge to GSP. I would rather see GSP win and hopefully fight Anderson Silva sometime in the future.