BJ Penn vs Frankie Edgar Fight Prediction – UFC 112
B.J PENN vs. FRANKIE EDGAR
Fight Overview: Frankie Edgar looks to do what no other Lightweight has been able to do in years, topple seemingly unbeatable champion B.J. Penn. Edgar has a well-rounded skillset, but does he have enough to succeed where other, more experienced fighters have failed miserably?
Edgar’s Strengths: Edgar is very well rounded, with crisp boxing, good jiu-jitsu, and excellent wrestling.
Edgar’s Weaknesses: He is not a very prolific finisher, and is not one of the best in the world at any one thing. Not necessarily a weakness, but it’s hard to beat Penn at the well-rounded game.
Penn’s Strengths: His jiu-jitsu is the best at Lightweight in UFC, his boxing is arguably the best at Lightweight in the entire sport, and he has really excellent takedown defense.
Penn’s Weaknesses: Honestly, to even list a weakness here would be nitpicking at this point.
The Verdict: Edgar is good, Penn is the best. Better boxers than Edgar have been outboxed by Penn, better jiu-jitsu players have been out-grappled, and better wrestlers have had their takedowns repeatedly stuffed. Expect Penn to pick Edgar apart on the feet, drop him, and submit him.
Fight Prediction: B.J. “The Prodigy” Penn by third round rear naked choke.
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