Tag: Macdonald

BJ Penn Has All the Tools to Beat Rory MacDonald; Motivation Is the X-Factor

BJ Penn retired after his draw with Jon Fitch at UFC 127. He then retired again after his loss to Nick Diaz at UFC 137. That brings us to his next bout out of “retirement” that he has this weekend at UFC on Fox 5 against Rory MacDonald. If …

BJ Penn retired after his draw with Jon Fitch at UFC 127. He then retired again after his loss to Nick Diaz at UFC 137. That brings us to his next bout out of “retirement” that he has this weekend at UFC on Fox 5 against Rory MacDonald. If this were to follow the pattern […]

UFC on FOX 5: Rory MacDonald vs. BJ Penn Rumored as Co-Main Event

While it’s still pretty disappointing the fight isn’t happening at UFC 152, we’ll still get to see a bout between B.J. Penn and Rory MacDonald. As MMAjunkie.com reported on Friday, the Penn-MacDonald matchup will take place …

While it’s still pretty disappointing the fight isn’t happening at UFC 152, we’ll still get to see a bout between B.J. Penn and Rory MacDonald. As MMAjunkie.com reported on Friday, the Penn-MacDonald matchup will take place on December 5th at UFC on Fox 5. The major factor many are overlooking is that the report claims Penn and […]

UFC News: Rory MacDonald Wants Penn at UFC 154, BJ Prefers Bout at UFC 153

To the chagrin of MMA fans worldwide, UFC president Dana White announced at the UFC on FOX 4 post-fight conference that Rory MacDonald would be forced to withdraw from his UFC 152 bout with BJ Penn due to a deep cut he sustained during training.&#…

To the chagrin of MMA fans worldwide, UFC president Dana White announced at the UFC on FOX 4 post-fight conference that Rory MacDonald would be forced to withdraw from his UFC 152 bout with BJ Penn due to a deep cut he sustained during training.  Shortly afterwards, “Ares” tweeted a long message to his fans: “2day […]

UFC 152: Rory MacDonald Warns BJ Penn, Get Serious or Get Hurt

After taking a serious beating at the hands of Nick Diaz at UFC 137, a bruised, bloody and swollen BJ Penn stood in the Octagon and told Joe Rogan that it was probably the last time we would see him in the Octagon, saying, “I don’t want to …

After taking a serious beating at the hands of Nick Diaz at UFC 137, a bruised, bloody and swollen BJ Penn stood in the Octagon and told Joe Rogan that it was probably the last time we would see him in the Octagon, saying, “I don’t want to go home looking like this,” as the […]

Rory MacDonald Wanted Carlos Condit but Settled for B.J. Penn

Rory MacDonald never really wanted a fight with B.J. Penn. He got one, of course, but the fighter he actually wanted to face was Carlos Condit. MacDonald made the confession on MMAjunkie Radio today when asked about who he actually wanted to fight: &#8…

Rory MacDonald never really wanted a fight with B.J. Penn. He got one, of course, but the fighter he actually wanted to face was Carlos Condit. MacDonald made the confession on MMAjunkie Radio today when asked about who he actually wanted to fight: “Carlos Condit,” MacDonald told MMAjunkie.com Radio. “But he’s busy right now. He’s […]

BJ Penn vs. Rory MacDonald: Early Head-to-Toe Breakdown

UFC 152 will be the host of a high-profile welterweight clash, as the legendary BJ Penn meets the hottest prospect in the division, Rory MacDonald. This fight has the potential to be epic, as Penn appears to be motivated by a fighter with the upside of…

UFC 152 will be the host of a high-profile welterweight clash, as the legendary BJ Penn meets the hottest prospect in the division, Rory MacDonald. This fight has the potential to be epic, as Penn appears to be motivated by a fighter with the upside of MacDonald. Toronto will play host to UFC 152, which […]