the month but he has some talent and ability. I wouldnt be doing my job if I didnt discuss him.We went through the squad and there are two or three not involved in their international squads that we

Throughout his entire career, BJ Penn has had an affinity for seeking the most difficult fight possible. Why would anything change in his comeback?Penn (16-10-2) will face surging 24-year-old featherweight Yair Rodriguez (9-1) at UFC Fight Night on Jan. 15 in Phoenix. It will be his first appearance since announcing his retirement in 2014.When the matchup was first announced, public response seemed to waver between confusion and dread. Rodriguez is 5-0 in the UFC, and although he has managed only two career knockouts to date, his style lends itself to ... damage.Penn, meanwhile, hasnt won a fight since 2010.Of course, even suggesting this is a difficult matchup brings the competitor out in Penn, who has been attempting to make a comeback all year.So, what youre saying is when I make this look easy on Jan. 15, Im the f------ man, is that what youre telling me? said Penn, on ESPNs 5ive Rounds podcast.Its not a difficult [fight] at all. Hes a very good guy, but I feel like Im training with very good guys. I have a good team around me and I dont feel anything is anywhere near out of my league.Penn, who turns 38 this month, is arguably the greatest lightweight of all time, but has not competed in that division for more than six years. After losing the lightweight championship in 2010, Penn went 1-2-1 in four welterweight fights before dropping all the way to featherweight for what was initially his final bout against Frankie Edgar.Penns return is also at featherweight, which he says gives him a chance to win a title in a third weight class -- which has never been done. Penn, a former lightweight and welterweight champion, is one of three athletes to win UFC titles in multiple weight classes, along with Randy Couture and Conor McGregor.Theres more opportunity for me to get three UFC belts at 145 than going to 185, Penn said. I already feel really confident nobody will be able to get the 155- and 170-pound belts. I want to get one more world title. Three titles at three weight classes, and without a doubt 145 is my best option.In 2009, Penn had an opportunity to hold two UFC titles simultaneously, but ultimately came up short in a welterweight title bid against Georges St-Pierre. That feat was accomplished last month by McGregor, however the UFC already announced he has relinquished his featherweight championship. Penn said he was surprised by that.I was very surprised when they just stripped him of the title, Penn said. They made sure he held on to it to get that accomplishment, then stripped him right after. That was strange.I know we talked about it when we were going to fight [St-Pierre], it would have been one fight every two months. Youve got to defend both belts. 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I coached him as a kid. Hes not everyones flavour of the month but he has some talent and ability. I wouldnt be doing my job if I didnt discuss him.We went through the squad and there are two or three not involved in their international squads that we discussed.We havent ruled anyone out. Some guys may not fit certain plans or frameworks because their personalitys not right, but that doesnt mean we wont consider them.ddddddddddddGatland was impressed by Robbie Henshaw and Conor Murrays performances in Irelands win over New Zealand in Chicago.There is a hell of a long way to go, Gatland said. I could mention 10 or 12 names, but by the time the squads selected in April, someone could have overtaken them.Conor Murray is an integral part of Ireland. Hes probably been one of the most improved players over the last two or three years.Back in 2013, he would probably have been the starting nine if there was another [Lions] Test. 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