Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
MacDonald and Penn met in a three-round welterweight fight at UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz on Saturday, December 8. MacDonald is 23-10-1 overall and 4-1 in the UFC. Penn is 16-14-2 and 5-4-1. MacDonald has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Penn has 5 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Penn gives up six inches of reach. MacDonald won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | MacDonald | Penn |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'0" | — |
| Reach | 76" | 70" |
| Age | 23 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 4-1 | 5-4-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 3.1 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 4.0 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 47% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 57% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 0.5 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 40% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 83% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.3 |
| Control / 15 | — | 0:00 |
| Finish Rate | 60% | 56% |
| Finished Rate | 20% | 11% |
| Went the Distance | 20% | 33% |
| Average Fight Time | 9:07 | 16:46 |