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Originally Posted by subgenius
Yes, let's be honest. BJ Penn said it in the interview before the fight. We all know what his mindset is with regards to cardio training. He is not going to change. He thinks that he can KO everyone in round one, so why train for more than that. Even after two devastating losses, I am betting he still is as arrogant and foolish (about cardio) as he was before these last two fights.
BJ Penn needs a hell of a lot more than simple cardio training. His striking last night was dreadful (he even eye-poked again, which made GSP visibly angry as they showed his reaction). And, since when did Hughes NEED five rounds? He beat Gracie in round one. He beat Penn in round three. In fact, Hughes has NOT gone five full rounds since 2003 against Sherk, and that was the ONLY match for Hughes that went five rounds.
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What is it that Matt Hughes showed last night that makes you think he would win against a fresh BJ Penn. Cardio is the one thing BJ needs. When he had gas he fought hard. It was not some kind of mental block. He just didn't have the energy for three rounds, let alone five. Maybe it was the short notice, maybe it was his training methods, but it still in one adjustment. After that, he will run the division.