This will be the most anticipated fight of the year thus far. It will be loaded with trash talk, controversy, and explosive excitement! This is a fight not to be missed.
Sherk is here to prove the belt belongs to him and win back the UFC fans he has lost as a result of the steroid controversy. Penn wants to show that he is determined and focused, with much improved cardio. This fight should end up being a great show for all fans.
Sherk has superb wrestling skills , great takedowns, and cardio that is among the best. Penn, on the otherhand, has far better striking, grapling, and flexibility. Penn will have the advantage if this fight stays on their feet. Sherk says he wants to stand and use his hands, but we all know he will most likely shoot for the takedown, where he is the most comfortable. He will then look to ground and pound. Sherk wants to take Penn down and use his size and muscle to control Penn on the mat. He will then try to pass guard and mount Penn. Sherk has the ability to pass guard. It will be tough, but if he does, will Sherk be able to capitalize on top or will he just hold Penn down for most of the fight?
The question is can Sherk take Penn down? In the past Penn has had trouble with good wrestlers such as Matt Hughes and Georges St.Pierre. I believe Penn will be too much for Sherk to handle. Penn’s striking will steadily wear him out and will deny most of Sherks take downs. Although Sherk is very stocky up top with a large neck which will be tough for Penn to get a hold of. Penn is very comfortable on his back which he try every submission attempt he owns. Penn has won his last two fights with a rear naked choke.
A very confident Penn has said what will Sherk do when he puts him on his back and rains punches and elbows. Something Sherk isnt used to experiencing in the Octogon. I think Sherk in the later rounds will become frutrated by getting his take down attempts denied and be careless then get caught in a submission.
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Author: Pat V.
