BJ Penn vs. Rory MacDonald

Main Card | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Dec 8, 2012
W
MacDonald defeats Penn
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"The Prodigy"

Fighter Comparison

13-1-0

Climbed to 14-1
Pro
Record
16-8-2

Fell to 16-9-2
-320
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+260
(Moderate Underdog)

Canada
Nation

United States
Deerfield Beach
Florida
Fights out of
Hilo
Hawaii
23
+4 mos, 2 wks, 2 days
Age at Fight 33
+11 mos, 3 wks, 4 days
170.2 lbs
(77.2 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
168.2 lbs
(76.3 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
5'9"
(176cm)
76.0"
(193cm)
Reach
70.0"
(178cm)
Lupe Fiasco - Lightwork Walkout Music
Tristar Gym

(Primary)
Kill Cliff FC

(Other)
Gym Jackson Wink MMA

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,484

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
MacDonald
64%
Penn
36%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC on FOX 5

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC on FOX 5: Henderson vs. Diaz
  • Date: Saturday 12.08.2012 at 08:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: KeyArena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Penn Disclosed Pay: $150,000
  • MacDonald Disclosed Pay: $42,000
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Videos & Highlights

    Predictions  |  MMA Oddsbreakers: MacDonald vs Penn

    MMA Oddsbreakers breaks down the opening line for Rory MacDonald vs. BJ Penn with host Nick Kalikas and guests Damon Martin and Brett Okamoto.

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