Nick Penner
• Pro since 2007
• Six wins by KO, four by submission
• Loss to Perosh broke nine fight winning streak
• Defeated former boxing star Eric “Butterbean” Esch in second pro fight in 2007
• Lone pre-UFC loss came via decision to WEC / Dream vet Jimmy Ambriz in 2008
TRAINING: A typical training day would be going to SVPT for my strength and conditioning, Frank Lee’s Muay Thai gym in the afternoon for standup and down to Hayabusa at night for wrestling or MMA training.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I watched lots of Kung Fu movies as a kid. I thought it was awesome, and I wanted to be a Kung Fu master. I started training in traditional martial arts at 14.
What ranks and titles have you held? I have a purple belt in BJJ and I held the western Canadian kickboxing title, Canadian kickboxing title and a western Canadian Muay Thai title
Do you have any heroes? Ramon Dekkers, Peter Aerts
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything. The UFC is the top of the top. This will be an experience that I will never forget.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
What was your job before you started fighting? Military
Favorite grappling technique: Kimura
Favorite Striking technique: Jab
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Nick Penner: RT @OlympicWrestlr: If this gets 300000 retweets and 150000 followers a petition will be sent to the The International Olympic Committee ...3 months, 6 days, 13 hours ago
Nick Penner: @DruKnott @donnybrookcody he never meant to do that, shit happens. I have done that by accident myself.5 months, 5 days, 10 hours, 57 minutes ago
Nick Penner: Made weight early and crazy easy. Still need to go to the bathroom as well. Well, I guess I can start drinking water5 months, 6 days, 22 hours, 55 minutes ago
Nick Penner: Washing clothes in the sink makes me feel like I'm back in the colony. #amishlife5 months, 1 week, 2 days, 15 hours, 56 minutes ago
Nick Penner: Two weeks till I get to mix it up with Mendez. Should be a good fight, he is a tough dude.5 months, 2 weeks, 5 days, 14 hours, 31 minutes ago
Nick Penner: Christmas vacation is nothing short of awesome5 months, 3 weeks, 43 minutes ago
Nick Penner: @bunzyhope yeah, let's set something up at 11 again.5 months, 3 weeks, 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
Nick Penner: Nap time5 months, 3 weeks, 1 day, 1 hour, 56 minutes ago