Penn Takes Huge Step Up Against Jon Fitch

Fitch will have a huge size and wrestling advantage against BJ Penn when they meet in the New Year.  However, BJ has faced big wrestlers before and certainly has fought bigger guys (Lyoto Machita at light heavyweight included).  The x-factor will be Penn's ability to control the fight and keep it standing.  Everyone expects Fitch to dominate on the ground since Penn has somehow lost his allure on the ground.  He's supposed to be a superb bjj fighter and we need to see his ground game come back if he wants to dominate again.  I think the fight against GSP has hurt Penn's confidence on the ground but GSP can do that to anyone (including brilliant wrestlers like Fitch, Matt Hughes and Kos).  The fight seems to favor Fitch with his size and wrestling advantage but I think BJ has a great chance in this one especially with his superior striking.