BJ Penn "The Prodigy"

BJ Penn, known as "The Prodigy", is a mixed martial artist from the United States competing in the UFC Lightweight division. BJ Penn holds a professional record of 16-14-2, including 11-14-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 7 came by knockout or TKO, 3 by submission and 1 by decision. BJ Penn stands 5'9", has a 70-inch reach, and is 44 years old. BJ Penn is currently on a 7-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.

BJ Penn profile

DivisionLightweight
Professional record16-14-2
UFC record11-14-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusNot Fighting
CountryUnited States
Age44
Date of birth1978-12-13
Height5'9"
Reach70"
Leg reach37.5"
Last weigh-in155.5 lbs
Current streakL7
Total octagon time5h 56m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute2.76
Significant strikes absorbed per minute3.2
Striking accuracy49%
Striking defense57%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.29
Strikes to the head77%
Strikes to the body18%
Strikes to the legs6%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes1.19
Takedown defense75%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.51
Average control time per fight (seconds)108.91

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO7
UFC wins by submission3
UFC wins by decision1

BJ Penn UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2019-05-11UFC 237: Namajunas vs. AndradeClay GuidalossDecision · Unanimous
2018-12-29UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2Ryan HalllossHeel Hook · 2:46 · R1
2017-06-25UFC Fight Night 112Dennis SiverlossDecision · Majority
2017-01-15UFC Fight Night 103Yair RodriguezlossHead Kick & Punches · 0:24 · R2
2014-07-06The Ultimate Fighter 19 FinaleFrankie EdgarlossPunches · 4:16 · R3
2012-12-08UFC on FOX 5Rory MacDonaldlossDecision · Unanimous
2011-10-29UFC 137: Penn vs. DiazNick DiazlossDecision · Unanimous
2011-02-26UFC 127: Penn vs FitchJon FitchdrawDraw · Decision · Majority
2010-11-20UFC 123: Rampage vs. MachidaMatt HugheswinPunches · 0:21 · R1
2010-08-28UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2Frankie EdgarlossDecision · Unanimous
2010-04-10UFC 112: InvincibleFrankie EdgarlossDecision · Unanimous
2009-12-12UFC 107: Penn vs. SanchezDiego SanchezwinDoctor Stoppage · 2:37 · R5
2009-08-08UFC 101: DeclarationKenny FlorianwinRear Naked Choke · 3:54 · R4
2009-01-31UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2Georges St-PierrelossCorner Stoppage · 5:00 · R4
2008-05-24UFC 84: Ill WillSean SherkwinKnee & Punches · 5:00 · R3
2008-01-19UFC 80: Rapid FireJoe StevensonwinRear Naked Choke · 4:02 · R2
2007-06-23The Ultimate Fighter 5 FinaleJens PulverwinRear Naked Choke · 3:12 · R2
2006-09-23UFC 63: Hughes vs PennMatt HugheslossPunches · 3:53 · R3
2006-03-04UFC 58: USA vs CanadaGeorges St-PierrelossDecision · Split
2004-01-31UFC 46: SupernaturalMatt HugheswinRear Naked Choke · 4:39 · R1
2003-02-28UFC 41: OnslaughtCaol UnodrawDraw · Decision
2002-09-27UFC 39: The Warriors ReturnMatt SerrawinDecision · Unanimous
2002-05-10UFC 37: High ImpactPaul CreightonwinPunches · 3:23 · R2
2002-01-11UFC 35: ThrowdownJens PulverlossDecision · Majority
2001-11-02UFC 34: High VoltageCaol UnowinPunches · 0:11 · R1
2001-06-29UFC 32: Showdown in the MeadowlandsDin ThomaswinKnee & Punches · 2:42 · R1
2001-05-04UFC 31: Locked and LoadedJoey GilbertwinPunches · 4:57 · R1

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BJ Penn competes in the UFC Lightweight division.

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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