Tag: Penn

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 […]

Dana White Reports That BJ Penn vs. Rory MacDonald Targeted for Toronto

The rumored return of BJ Penn is one step closer to becoming a reality says UFC President Dana White. White confirmed at the UFC on FX 3 press conference that Joe Silva will be speaking with Penn this evening about a proposed bout with Rory MacDonald. …

The rumored return of BJ Penn is one step closer to becoming a reality says UFC President Dana White. White confirmed at the UFC on FX 3 press conference that Joe Silva will be speaking with Penn this evening about a proposed bout with Rory MacDonald. The bout is targeted for UFC 152 in Toronto […]

BJ Penn Says He and Rory MacDonald Will Be in the Hospital After Their Fight

In case you missed it, Rory MacDonald asked for a fight with former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn and it didn’t take long for “The Prodigy” to respond this week. Not only does Penn expect this to be a competitive f…

In case you missed it, Rory MacDonald asked for a fight with former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn and it didn’t take long for “The Prodigy” to respond this week. Not only does Penn expect this to be a competitive fight, he essentially said he expects both himself and the 22-year-old prospect to […]

UFC 152 Preview: Once Great B.J. Penn Now Merely an Opponent for Rory MacDonald

It’s a sad moment, one that happens inevitably to all great athletes. In football it can come in an instant—one moment Emmitt Smith is gliding through a crack in the line, plowing a linebacker and heading for daylight. The next, he’s …

It’s a sad moment, one that happens inevitably to all great athletes. In football it can come in an instant—one moment Emmitt Smith is gliding through a crack in the line, plowing a linebacker and heading for daylight. The next, he’s on the Arizona Cardinals and picking himself up behind the line of scrimmage again […]

B.J. Penn Willing to Come out of Retirement for Rory MacDonald at UFC 152

Recently, the MMA world has been wondering what it will take to get BJ Penn out of retirement and back inside the UFC cage. Every attempt that Zuffa made to bring the former lightweight and welterweight champ back was declined, as Penn was seemingly ha…

Recently, the MMA world has been wondering what it will take to get BJ Penn out of retirement and back inside the UFC cage. Every attempt that Zuffa made to bring the former lightweight and welterweight champ back was declined, as Penn was seemingly happy spending time with his family. Even Josh Koscheck was unable […]