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BJ Penn

Lightweight· Not Fighting

BJ Penn

“The Prodigy”· Kailua, United States

Pro record

16-14-2

Model Elo

1455

#1511 of 1994

Age
44
Height
5'9"
Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
Team
—
Born
Kailua, United States
UFC debut
May 4, 2001

Profile

BJ Penn is 12–13–2 in the UFC since 2001. 11 of those 12 wins came inside the distance, 5 in the first round. 3 of them came against opponents rated in the UFC's top tier at the time. Currently on a 7-fight losing streak. Last fight: lost to Clay Guida by unanimous decision (May 10, 2019).

UFC by the numbers

UFC record
12–13–2
since 2001
Finish rate
92%
11 of 12 wins
1st-round finishes
5
Elite wins
3
vs opponents rated 1700+ at the time
Longest win streak
3
Current streak
L7
losses in a row
Octagon time
5h 56m
avg 13:12 per fight
Opposition
1628
avg opponent Elo (1500 = average)

Best wins

Ranked by the opponent's Elo rating going into the fight.

  1. Diego Sanchez

    Diego Sanchez

    KO/TKO, R5 · UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez · Dec 11, 2009

    1724opp. Elo
  2. Matt Hughes

    Matt Hughes

    KO/TKO, R1 · UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida · Nov 19, 2010

    1722opp. Elo
  3. Kenny Florian

    Kenny Florian

    submission, R4 · UFC 101: Declaration · Aug 7, 2009

    1719opp. Elo

Career stats (UFC)

Career UFC averages. The white tick on each bar marks the UFC average.

Striking

Strikes landed / min2.76

UFC avg 3.35 · below average

Strikes absorbed / min3.20

UFC avg 3.95 · better than average

Striking accuracy49%

UFC avg 45% · better than average

Striking defense57%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Knockdowns / 15 min0.29

UFC avg 0.43 · below average

Grappling

Takedowns / 15 min1.19

UFC avg 1.52 · below average

Takedown accuracy43%

UFC avg 15% · better than average

Takedown defense75%

UFC avg 52% · better than average

Submission attempts / 15 min0.51

UFC avg 0.58 · below average

Where the strikes land

Head 76%Body 18%Legs 6%

Where the strikes are thrown

Standing 58%Clinch 23%Ground 19%

Average fight time: 12:59

Fight history (27)

ResOpponentMethodEvent
LClay GuidaClay GuidaRecord after: 12-13-2unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 237: Namajunas vs. AndradeMay 10, 2019
LRyan HallRyan HallRecord after: 12-12-2submissionRound 1 · 2:46UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2Dec 28, 2018
LDennis SiverDennis SiverRecord after: 12-11-2majority decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. LeeJun 24, 2017
LYair RodriguezYair RodriguezRecord after: 12-10-2KO/TKORound 2 · 0:24UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. PennJan 14, 2017
LFrankie EdgarFrankie EdgarRecord after: 12-9-2KO/TKORound 3 · 4:16The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn FinaleJul 5, 2014
LRory MacDonaldRory MacDonaldRecord after: 12-8-2unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC on FOX: Henderson vs DiazDec 7, 2012
LNick DiazNick DiazRecord after: 12-7-2unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 137: Penn vs DiazOct 28, 2011
DJon FitchJon FitchRecord after: 12-6-2majority decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 127: Penn vs FitchFeb 25, 2011
WMatt HughesMatt HughesRecord after: 12-6-1KO/TKORound 1 · 0:21UFC 123: Rampage vs MachidaNov 19, 2010
LFrankie EdgarFrankie EdgarRecord after: 11-6-1unanimous decisionRound 5 · 5:00UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2Aug 27, 2010
LFrankie EdgarFrankie EdgarRecord after: 11-5-1unanimous decisionRound 5 · 5:00UFC 112: InvincibleApr 9, 2010
WDiego SanchezDiego SanchezRecord after: 11-4-1KO/TKORound 5 · 2:37UFC 107: Penn vs SanchezDec 11, 2009
WKenny FlorianKenny FlorianRecord after: 10-4-1submissionRound 4 · 3:54UFC 101: DeclarationAug 7, 2009
LGeorges St-PierreGeorges St-PierreRecord after: 9-4-1KO/TKORound 4 · 5:00UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2Jan 30, 2009
WSean SherkSean SherkRecord after: 9-3-1KO/TKORound 3 · 5:00UFC 84: Ill WillMay 23, 2008
WJoe StevensonJoe StevensonRecord after: 8-3-1submissionRound 2 · 4:02UFC 80: Rapid FireJan 18, 2008
WJens PulverJens PulverRecord after: 7-3-1submissionRound 2 · 3:12The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn FinaleJun 22, 2007
LMatt HughesMatt HughesRecord after: 6-3-1KO/TKORound 3 · 3:53UFC 63: Hughes vs PennSep 22, 2006
LGeorges St-PierreGeorges St-PierreRecord after: 6-2-1split decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 58: USA vs CanadaMar 3, 2006
WMatt HughesMatt HughesRecord after: 6-1-1submissionRound 1 · 4:39UFC 46: SupernaturalJan 30, 2004
DCaol UnoCaol UnoRecord after: 5-1-1split decisionRound 5 · 5:00UFC 41: OnslaughtFeb 27, 2003
WMatt SerraMatt SerraRecord after: 5-1unanimous decisionRound 3 · 5:00UFC 39: The Warriors ReturnSep 26, 2002
WPCPaul CreightonRecord after: 4-1KO/TKORound 2 · 3:23UFC 37: High ImpactMay 9, 2002
LJens PulverJens PulverRecord after: 3-1majority decisionRound 5 · 5:00UFC 35: ThrowdownJan 10, 2002
WCaol UnoCaol UnoRecord after: 3-0KO/TKORound 1 · 0:11UFC 34: High VoltageNov 1, 2001
WDin ThomasDin ThomasRecord after: 2-0KO/TKORound 1 · 2:42UFC 32: Showdown in the MeadowlandsJun 28, 2001
WJGJoey GilbertRecord after: 1-0KO/TKORound 1 · 4:57UFC 31: Locked and LoadedMay 3, 2001