BJ Penn Talks About Nick Diaz And The UFC Forcing Fighters Into Scripted Interviews

Weird…but I wish there was more info about the context…was BJ TOO passive during the interview? Did he not come off as exciting?

The issue to me (as is evident by recent post and UFCs) is as the sport gets bigger, there are more and more Meatheads who have NO understanding of combat, the sport, why fighters do what they do, etc.

When I train people I talk to them about strategy and to the new fighters I constantly have to tell them “This is not ‘Rock ‘em, Sock ‘em Robots’-OUT THINK your opponent and then execute your moves. I really do think there is more of this BS to come…ESPECIALLY with Fox in the mix…more stupid people watching will destroy the quality.

Diaz and Penn are losers…always complaining and conspiracy theories.

They just wanted him to say his name to clarify who he is fighting because of all the switch ups to the line up.

I don’t really know. If it’s really what happened? Is it some type of a policy or invention of the director? or camera man? I also think they had to have him say Diaz’s name in some context due to the changes caused by …. well, Diaz. Besides – he could have refused easily, and say “no, I’m not going to say this”, and nobody would do a damn thing, you know what I mean? because what, they would cancel the fight? Cut his pay? Tell him “BJ, you’re a bad boy”?

First off BJ Penn is a class act, so show some respect turds. Second, even this revised fight sold out in one day so ticket sales are not needed.
The UFC always eggs the fighters on in interviews. Half of them show the fighters saying “he said that? oh well then I’m gonna….” Which is an obvious tactic, and should be. BJ just knows a dumb*ss like Nick will take that ish personal. No big news here.

Don’t be scared Homie!!!!!

Enscribe, ticket sales are the smaller part of the total revenue share of a UFC event. PPV buys make up the vast majority of the money. Therefore, the hype and bs that goes into promoting the event is still essential.

How old is this guy that if someone tells him to say something, he just says it and regrets it later? He’s not a f’ing rookie… what a complaining clown.

At the end of the day I hope BJ and Diaz both bring a damn hard fight, none of this holding back because they are pals bull s***. Saying Diaz’s name shouldn’t be a big issue, saying that you are going to kill Diaz IS A BIG ISSUE.

how is bj penn a class act?

Bj Penn and Nick Diaz are the best fighters in the division.

I’m a massive BJ fan (both of the fighter and the physical act itself, recieving only), he is one of my favourite fighters. But i think he has a bit of a screw loose. Sometimes he comes across like he’s been hit a few too many times. BJ vs. Diaz is going to be battle of the schizos. Can’t wait.

@dylan; BJ is a class act cos on sundays, he wears his sunday bests ! But ignore the world champ BJJ, X2 weight division guy who is passionate about his chosen arts, says openly whats on his mind, dumb ass cant get away with being open, honest & human huh ! He only rides pillion with M.Hughes to save money on the rising bus prices ! Now where’s my monacle ?

The previous match ups I think would make for a better fight. I was stunned when Dana changed it up over a press conference. Don’t screw the fans, screw the fighter and fine Diaz for it.

Diaz can negate BJ’s incredible ground game. Diaz has the reach on him in the stand up. This is not a good fight for BJ.

Do you comprehend the implications of what BJ said about UFC.
What is the point of listening to any of the fighters, since they are all being programmed what to say and do?

Brah you people need to get a life!

“i’m sure 90% of you UFC fans mostly male want to have sex with Dana white!”

they have no mind of there own just what the the UFC tells them! if the UFC says it’s good…then it must be good! god i hate sheep!

you gotta say the dude’s name because otherwise people might think its a re-used promo video for the other fight.

Yeesh.

bj called gsp a quitter, then gsp turned penn into a quitter, so hahaha bj penn who is the quitter now, diaz is a great fighter but the dumbest person, in the sport