if Rory can use his range to pepper BJ at distance while moving around him then transition to takedowns and pushes the pace later in the fight, like he did to Diaz, he should be sitting pretty, but what has Mac ever shown that makes you think he'll steamroll BJ ?
i like the guy a lot but just because you ragdolled Diaz and Che Mills doesn't mean you're gonna outwrassle BJ easily. dude traded takedowns with Frankie Edgar and Jon Fitch, GSP's been the only cat to totally dominate him with grappling. don't think Rory is at that level and don't think he has the standup to really put Penn in danger. if he fights smart he should be able to take the decision, but if lightweight champion BJ shows up (knock on wood) i wouldn't be surprised to see Penn break him down standing
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