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BJ Penn accepts Rory MacDonald's challenge,

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#1 ·
In speaking with the director of BJPENN.COM, and after contemplating the matchup and possible return to action with his advisors, BJ Penn issued the following response to Rory MacDonald…

“Rory, I accept your challenge!”

Now all that is left is to get the UFC on board and put “Penn” to paper.

The bout is proposed for the UFC’s return to Toronto, Ontario Canada on September 22 for UFC 152. No venue has been selected at this time.

BJ Penn will be a guest this Thursday on our very own “Just Scrap Radio” to discuss his return to action. Tune in on Thursday at 1 p.m. ET right here on BJPENN.COM.
http://bjpenn.com/mmanews/2012/06/05/333-bj-penn-rory-i-accept-your-challenge-ufc-news-28371.html/2

Balls of steel.

Even though this likely ain't gonna end up well for BJ.
 
#4 ·
Very very dumb move by B.J.

Bigger stronger fighers are his cryptonite.

He is NOT a WW.

Rory wins.
 
#5 ·
If BJ wants to fight and wants to train I don't think there is a fighter not named GSP in the WW or LW division that can beat him. Rory is a great fighter but he is not a specialist in anything and BJ is a beast no matter where the fight goes.
 
#6 ·
Good step up for rory though. this would be the perfect name to have on his resume.



You know, i use to believe that myself. Until the Fitch fight. First 2 rounds = bj out wrestled fitch BUT what made me question myself is how easily fitch got penn off his back. I remember thinking "BJ GOT HIS BACK!!! ITS OVER!!!" but no, never happened. BJ has fitch in his guard and he cant do anything. Infact, we havent seen any vintage BJ BJJ since the florian fight.
 
#10 ·
Well I've already convinced myself that BJ will come to the fight motivated and ready to fight 3 rounds, then smash Rory and lick his blood off of his gloves.

Why do I do this to myself? I'm just going to end up hurt again. :(


More seriously though, BJ does have a pretty big advantage in every aspect except for cardio and size, including a massive advantage in grappling. I'm not saying.... I'm just saying.
 
#13 ·
Rory Macdonald just seems to outsize BJ. Could be wrong. I don't see BJ taking Rory down. Maybe his boxing is better, but I can see Macdonald outpointing BJ with reach and Muay Thai. If he adds in some grinding wrestling to wear BJ out or take him down and G and P him (perhaps as viciously as Che Mills), its BJ who has to fight uphill.
 
#30 ·
This!

BJ Penn has really grown on me over the years and I want nothing more than to see him come in shape, motivated to put a hurt down on someone.

I also think BJ acts before he thinks (usually fighting at a disadvantage in WW with bigger and stronger guys).

The craziest thing he did was fight Lyoto Machida back in the day... that man has some balls. :thumb02:
 
#20 ·
BJ Penn will fight anyone in any weight basically. This is part of why he is a legend of MMA. His record might not be great and MMA noobs might take a poke at that but anyone who knows anything knows he hasnt exactly fought many cans in his UFC career.

I am a big fan of Rory, but I love BJ and am hoping he wins this.
 
#26 ·
He didn't want to fight Kos ? so where is your anyone any time now ?
 
#22 ·
I don't get why he would deny Koscheck a few weeks ago but accept Rory's challenge so easily. He'd lose both fights but at least he'd lose to a big name if he fought Koscheck. Now he'll just be a stepping stone for an up and comer.
 
#23 ·
The problem with BJ is he's like a honey badger. He's always gonna be the smaller fighter even in LW...but he don't give a flying ****. Rory is one bad ass man/child. He's laid out his opponents in dominant fashion and even Condit for two rounds.

BJ should be picking his own fights not allowing his emotions/pride/ego get the best of em. If anything him accepting this fight should be a clear sign of respect for the young gun; Rory.

I think Rory is going to try to put away BJ within two rounds. Then BJ might retire again...sadly. On the flipside that might make him return back to LW. BJ should go down to FW and fight The Korean Zombie.
 
#38 ·
The Rory hype rain is out of control. If he beats a BJ Penn who should be fighting at LW and never comes to a fight in shape these days it will be his biggest win by far. His biggest win to date is against a LW in Nate Diaz.

I think Rory may win this fight, but hes not going to walk through BJ like many of you are suggesting.
 
#65 ·
Not only does he walk through Penn after round 1. But he stops him via TKO.
 
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