Diego Sanchez: Time to pass the torch, BJ Penn

Posted at 12/10/2009 12:16 AM | Updated as of 12/11/2009 12:06 AM

MANILA, Philippines -- Diego "Nightmare" Sanchez said it’s time for Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight king BJ Penn to pass the torch when they meet head on in UFC 107.

“I’m BJ Penn’s ‘kryptonite’,” said the 27-year-old Sanchez in a UFC promotional video. “I'm a bad match up for you, BJ.”

Their match up will take place at the Fedex Forum in Memphis, Tennessee on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).

Sanchez, who has compiled a mixed martial arts (MMA) record of 23-2, has been unbeaten in his last four fights. The last time he lost was against Jon Fitch in UFC 76 back in 2007.

“It’s gonna be a good fight,” Sanchez said of his upcoming watch with Penn. “We’re both gonna bring everything we have and I’m gonna have more.”

The grappler from California is confident that he has more than enough skills to overwhelm the champion.

“You've had your time, everybody passes the torch. Come fight me, BJ,” said Sanchez, daring Penn.

Penn, on the other hand, is confident he’ll make an easy work on his challenger.

“I'm not worried about him (Sanchez) coming out and trying to overwhelm me,” said the Hilo, Hawaii native.

“I have a lot faster hand speed, I'm gonna be fast on the ground,” added Penn, who has an MMA record of 14-5-1.

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