WORLDOFMMA.com | Diego Sanchez Interview, talks UFC 107 bout with BJ Penn
This is going to be a very exciting fight. I am going to go with BJ Penn in this fight, I think his skill level will be just a little too much for Diego Sanchez, but one thing is for sure–Sanchez is going to bring it. This is his dream and he is extremely hungry. He always puts it all on the line is one of those fights who is highly intense and you’re always confident will put forth an incredible effort and is always dangerous. I had the chance to meet Sanchez once at a Dave and Busters and I could very quickly tell from the 15 second interaction I had with him that he is a very intense person. That’s an obvious characteristic from watching him compete, and that brooding intensity is something that has allowed him to get as far as he has in MMA.
Penn himself is at an all-time high in terms of training, conditioning and being on top of his game. Fresh of a win over Kenny Florian via rear naked choke in the 4th round, Penn is looking in tip top form and that will make for a very dynamic fight. His BJJ is sublime, but Sanchez has a pretty slick game himself. He did quite well against grappling phenom Marcelo Garcia in Abu Dhabi, and a great job against the talented and super-heavy Roy Nelson in Grappler’s Quest. Again Sanchez’s big heart allows him to get past any disparities he faces in size, strength and skill.
All that being said, have to go with Penn in this one still. BJ Penn by decision in a very fast paced, dynamic bout where both fighters go hard for 25 minutes.
