Over at Heavy.com, E. Spencer Kyte tosses BJ Penn's name into the discussion of the best ever in advance of his UFC 107 title defense against Diego Sanchez.

As much as it pains me to say this, B.J. Penn might be the best ever.

Before my fellow Canadians begin cursing me en francais and demanding I be deported, and MMA fans the world over start shouting about their favorite fighter and some of the legends of days gone by, hear me out.

And remember, I said might be...

Love him or hate him, Penn's accomplishments in the sport are numerous, and they are well-detailed in the piece. Kyte offers up a great deal of respect for "The Prodigy's" numerous fights outside of his 155-pound comfort zone, while leaving the ultimate decision a personal one:

While the results haven’t always been favourable, few fighters have even shown the willingness to risk a loss for the sake of a challenge and that is part of what makes BJ Penn so special.

Whether that makes him the best ever is for you to decide.

Let the debating begin...