Comments for Five Ounces of Pain

Comment on Why B.J. Penn will dominate Sean Sherk by Michael Huckaby

Michael Huckaby — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:20:40 +0000

Well said.

Though the subject is right along there with an article on why cola tastes better than NyQuil.

Comment on Why B.J. Penn will dominate Sean Sherk by Kelvin

Kelvin — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:18:38 +0000

Nice article.

Comment on Why B.J. Penn will dominate Sean Sherk by ufcfan

ufcfan — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:16:01 +0000

thanks sam for writing this…i am the biggest bj penn fan out there and need nice posts like this to remind that the bj is indeed the fav.

but then again…you were also certain hendo would beat silva

so this makes me nervous…

LOL

Comment on Why B.J. Penn will dominate Sean Sherk by Mikee

Mikee — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:07:08 +0000

I agree 100%. During his commentary at UFC 80 when Sherk replied to Rogan and Goldberg saying that his boxing was better than Penn’s I was thinking to myself, “what else is this guy on other than steroids?!? He has got to be smoking something to make himself that dillusional.” Penn also had incredible takedown defense vs. Hughes and GSP, until his cardio ran out of course. Cardio hasn’t been an issue for him since coaching TUF 5 and will (hopefully) not be a factor in this match. One question I have been entertaining myself with though is with Sherk’s strength, extremely short arms, and gorilla like neck, what submissions will Penn be most likely looking for and realistically obtainable for him? I am predicting round 1 submission, rear naked choke.

Comment on Why B.J. Penn will dominate Sean Sherk by Si

Si — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:05:59 +0000

quick addition to the Hughes / GSP counter argument - both struggled until Penn gassed / got injured / whatever. Yup - Hughes and St Pierre are both extremely good wrestlers, but in the first rounds of both fights, they struggled with Penn’s stand-up and weird hopping take-down defense.

Comment on Why B.J. Penn will dominate Sean Sherk by Derek B.

Derek B. — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:57:01 +0000

This could be a candidate for fight of the year.

Comment on 5 Oz. Interview with former NFL All-Pro offensive lineman Carlton Haselrig by Brent

Brent — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:53:16 +0000

Sam, I wished you would have asked him about his 2-0-0 record against his wife.

Comment on How soon is too soon? by Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:45:06 +0000

Looking at the Lightweight rankings currently on the site, you have Ishida 4th, and Hansen 10th. I think I could easily slot Alvarez into Hansen’s spot at 10. I tend to think if you want to be in the top 10 you have to beat someone in the top 10. Beating Hansen and Dida prior to that should get him in there, especially replacing Hansen. Ishida slips a few spots but I would keep him in the top 10 still.

Comment on Why B.J. Penn will dominate Sean Sherk by Sam Cupitt

Sam Cupitt — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:20:55 +0000

Don’t you go Caplan Cursing Penn now.

Comment on Why B.J. Penn will dominate Sean Sherk by Jay

Jay — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:14:18 +0000

good article Sam!! I’m a Sean Sherk fan and I have to admit that it will be tough for him to win this fight.

Would I be suprised if Sean won? No.

any idea if the UFC is planning to bring Sherk back as soon as august for a home town fight in minnesota august 9th?