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By The Numbers: A Tribute to BJ Penn


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If BJ Penn is not one of your all-time favorite fighters then youâre doing it wrong. At UFC 31, a 22-year-old BJJ black belt from Hawaii entered the Octagon for the first time to deliver a star-in-the-making performance. Of course, Penn displayed excellent grappling skills, but, more so, Penn showed unique flexibility and devastating punching power as well. Within the year, âThe Prodigyâ would become a huge fan favorite with his willingness to scrap wherever the fight went and his ability to finish once there. What UFC fans grew to understand was that with Penn in the cage, everything was poss ... Read the Full Article Here

 

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Born and raised in Hawaii baby, loved watching this guy scrap. From a street banger to a disciplined fighter, just wished he won against Frankie at TUF Finale. Greatest fighter to come out of the islands so far (for me). I really want to see more Island guys in the UFC (hoping Russel Doane continues to improve, unconvincing against Brimmage)

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