At 155 pounds, BJ Penn faces off with Sean “The Muscle” Sherk to see who will hold the UFC light weight title belt. This should be a fantastic fight. Sean Sherk is looking to take back his belt after being stripped of it just last year for testing positive for an enhancement drug called nandrolone. Sherk is known for his tremendous conditioning, strength and wrestling. He denies using the drug and is ready to put the past behind him and get back to his place, on top.

But, Sean Sherk has his work cut out for him. BJ Penn is considered by many to be the greatest pound per pound martial artist alive today. In BJ’s last match up with Joe “Daddy” Stevenson, BJ displayed his pinpoint striking ability as he picked Joe Stevenson apart, and finished up by showing his tremendous ground skills as he submitted Stevenson by rear naked choke. BJ is well known for his flexibility and perfected MMA techniques. Check this link to see some of the Penn v.s. Joe Daddy fight- v33019957yRczw8h

While BJ has not been well regarded for his conditioning, it is obvious that he has stepped up his conditioning recently while working his way back to the being the world champion. While it is not likely that BJ will over power Sherk, BJ’s superb technique more than makes up for the difference in physical strength. Power v.s. Technique is exactly what you will see in this fight.

In my opinion, if that fight remains standing, BJ will have a clear advantage. If it goes to the ground, it will likely be a much closer fight. Either way, BJ Penn always comes to fight, and Sean Sherk wants his belt back…. it’s gona be a brawl.

Also, keep an eye out at the end of the fight to see if BJ Penn licks Sean Sherk’s blood off his gloves. While it definitely adds some scariness to BJ’s demeanor, it sure is gross and unhealthy. One of these days, BJ is going to contract something.