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Because Prime BJ himself was criminally overrated. He was the "best" LW at the time only by default because he was the champion for a period. Similar to Johny Hendricks. Hendricks was the "best" but he is never mentioned in the all time great WW list. But there are fools who still think of BJ as one of the best LWs ever.
Prime BJ's longest win streak was 3. Three! Prime BJ had a .500 record (UFC 58 to UFC 118).
Prime BJ was "unmotivated." The lack of motivation did not come after his prime but smack dab in the middle of it. It is the most bullshit excuse ever made for a fighter. Unmotivated BJ Penn is BJ Penn. Just like fat Roy Nelson is Roy Nelson.
But the BJ cult was strong back in the day. I was a new-ish fan back then so I did not fall for it. BJ seem so average to me. But damn, so many thought he was the GOAT. Some still think he's the LW GOAT.
No way Prime BJ beats Tony, Khabib, Porier, Geathje etc.
Prime BJ's longest win streak was 3. Three! Prime BJ had a .500 record (UFC 58 to UFC 118).
Prime BJ was "unmotivated." The lack of motivation did not come after his prime but smack dab in the middle of it. It is the most bullshit excuse ever made for a fighter. Unmotivated BJ Penn is BJ Penn. Just like fat Roy Nelson is Roy Nelson.
But the BJ cult was strong back in the day. I was a new-ish fan back then so I did not fall for it. BJ seem so average to me. But damn, so many thought he was the GOAT. Some still think he's the LW GOAT.
No way Prime BJ beats Tony, Khabib, Porier, Geathje etc.