Nick Penner

Nick Penner (born March 26, 1980) is a Canadian mixed martial artist. He fights in the light heavyweight division. He is currently signed with the UFC.

Early career
Penner made his professional MMA debut in August 2007 in his native Canada. Over the next five years, he amassed a record of 11 wins and 1 loss.

Ultimate Fighting Championship
Penner made his UFC debut against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu expert Anthony Perosh on March 3, 2012 on the UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

Penner was expected to face Tom DeBlass on July 11, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Weidman. However, the bout was scrapped after Penner was forced out of the bout with an injury and DeBlass was pulled from the event altogether.

Penner was expected to face UFC newcomer Eddie Mendez on December 15, 2012 at UFC on FX: Sotiropoulos vs. Pearson. However, Mendez pulled out of the bout citing a shoulder injury and was replaced by fellow newcomer Cody Donovan. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.