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The rivalry between Georges St Pierre and BJ Penn is over in the sense that they’re not going to step into the Octagon together again, but it’s far from over in the sense that they’re not going to stop talking about each other any time soon.
Penn has repeatedly called St. Pierre a cheater, and St. Pierre, in a call to promote UFC 100, took a swipe at Penn in discussing his upcoming opponent, Thiago Alves.
“If you put Thiago Alves and BJ Penn in a fight, I would bet all my money on Thiago Alves. No doubt about it,” St. Pierre said, before adding, “Thiago Alves is a gentleman. He’s not somebody who would trash talk to promote himself. He’s a very respectful guy.”
On the same call, Alves showed that he is, indeed, a respectful guy, saying of St. Pierre, “I have a lot of respect for the champion and I’m ready 100 percent for whatever he throws at me.”
St. Pierre also said he’s been expecting to face Alves since Alves made his UFC debut, and that he expects Alves to give him a more difficult fight than Penn — or anyone else he’s ever faced in the Octagon.
“When I first saw him fight I knew he was a potential opponent,” St. Pierre said. “I truly believe he is the biggest challenge I have faced so far.”
Georges St. Pierre: Thiago Alves Would Whip B.J. Penn originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:16:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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