BJ Penn has endured career journey quite like no other fighter in the UFC.
The Hawaiian native has faced the world’s best fighters in two separate weight classes, while also being one of two only men to hold two UFC titles in two different divisions. At UFC 137, Penn will look to continue establishing his legacy as he prepares to face Nick Diaz.
Known for his competitive nature, Penn said he expects to test Diaz throughout the entire bout.
“I’m there to take him out from the first-round to the third-round,” Penn said during a pre-UFC 137 interview. “I just want to put on the performance of my life and I want to come out there with my hand raised.”
Penn and Diaz are slated to be in the co-main event, as UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and Carlos Condit will headline the event.
UFC 137 is scheduled for October 29, live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
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