MMA Quick Quote: Shinya Aoki wants to fight BJ Penn to determine worlds best lightweight
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“I think there’s no doubt that B.J. Penn is still the best at 155 pounds. He’s most likely the best fighter in the world. I don’t ignore the UFC. I respect the UFC because it’s a very high level organization — a high summit in the sport…. Personally, the most decisive fight in the world, the culmination, the pinnacle for me is B.J. Penn. Please do not misunderstand — I really need this to be clearly expressed in the media: Shinya Aoki will not go to the UFC. I just want to fight B.J. Penn. This is my selfish wish. I know that everyone says they want Penn, but I think I’m the number one Japanese fighter to be saying this.” ...
Shinya Aoki Calls Out B.J. Penn
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Fresh from beating Eddie Alvarez at FiELDS Dynamite! and claiming the money WAMMA belt, Shinya Aoki tells Sherdog where he thinks he rates:
"I think there's no doubt that B.J. Penn is still the best at 155 pounds. He's most likely the best fighter in the world. I don't ignore the UFC," Aoki commented. "I respect the UFC because it's a very high level organization -- a high summit in the sport."
The UFC lightweight king also figures into Aoki's hopes for the as-yet uncertain future.
"Personally, the most decisive fight in the world, the culmination, the pinnacle for me is B.J. Penn," Aoki said on the eve of arguably his greatest victory. ...
MMA Callout: Shinya Aoki Wants A Shot At The Best, BJ Penn
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After his submission victory over Eddie Alvarez at K-1 Dynamite 2008, newly crowned WAMMA world lightweight champion, knows to be called the best you have to beat the best and the best is currently BJ Penn.
“I think there’s no doubt that B.J. Penn is still the best at 155 pounds. He’s most likely the best fighter in the world. I don’t ignore the UFC … I respect the UFC because it’s a very high level organization — a high summit in the sport.”
“Personally, the most decisive fight in the world, the culmination, the pinnacle for me is B.J. Penn … Please do not misunderstand — I really need this to be clearly ...
Shinya Aoki to America: "Top of MMA is JAPAN!"
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We didn't pick up on Shinya Aoki's post-fight speech at Dynamite!! 2008 because we don't speak Japanese and we didn't actually watch the event, but apparently the Tobikan Judan had some strong words for Dana White, the UFC, and our country as a whole. You can check it out above, helpfully translated into broken English.
Later, in a chat with Sherdog, Aoki was a bit more humble:
“I think there’s no doubt that B.J. Penn is still the best at 155 pounds. He’s most likely the best fighter in the world. I don’t ignore the UFC. ...
Aoki Clamoring for Fight Against Penn
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Shinya Aoki. Photo courtesy of Fighting and Entertainment Group.
Even though it may not be possible, at the moment or ever, Japanese grappling wizard Shinya Aoki wants to test himself against the best that MMA’s lightweight division has to offer - UFC lightweight title holder B.J. Penn.
From Sherdog.com:
“Personally, the ...
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