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BJ Penn

"The Prodigy"
16-14-2★ 5bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Grappling 1-1

Last fight: Loss vs Clay Guida · Unanimous Decision · May 11, 2019

16-14-2 · 13 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Clay GuidaUD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC 237: Namajunas vs Andrade·May 11, 2019

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CAREER SUMMARY

BJ Penn holds a professional MMA record of 16-14-2. Penn has won 16 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 14 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Penn lands 2.80 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 1.09 takedowns per 15 minutes. Penn also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: May 11, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'9"175 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Dec 13, 1978
Age
47
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Kailua, Hawaii, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Clay Guida
    UFC 237: Namajunas vs Andrade· May 11, 2019· Lightweight· 16-14-2 vs 35-18
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Ryan Hall
    UFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2· Dec 29, 2018· Lightweight· 16-13-2 vs 7-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:46
  3. LOSS
    vs Dennis Siver
    UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Lee· Jun 25, 2017· Featherweight· 16-12-2 vs 23-11
    MD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. LOSS
    vs Yair Rodriguez
    UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Penn· Jan 15, 2017· Featherweight· 16-11-2 vs 15-1
    TKO
    R2 · 0:24
  5. LOSS
    vs Frankie Edgar
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs Team Penn Finale· Jul 6, 2014· Featherweight· 16-10-2 vs 17-4-1
    TKO
    R3 · 4:16
  6. LOSS
    vs Rory MacDonald
    UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz· Dec 8, 2012· Welterweight· 16-9-2 vs 14-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. LOSS
    vs Nick Diaz
    UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz· Oct 29, 2011· Welterweight· 16-8-2 vs 26-7
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  8. DRAW
    vs Jon Fitch
    UFC 127: Penn vs Fitch· Feb 27, 2011· Welterweight· 16-7-2 vs 24-3-1
    DRAW
    R3 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Matt Hughes
    UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida· Nov 20, 2010· Welterweight· 16-7-1 vs 45-8
    TKO
    R1 · 0:21
    KOTN
  10. LOSS
    vs Frankie EdgarTitle bout
    UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2· Aug 28, 2010· Lightweight· 15-7-1 vs 14-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  11. LOSS
    vs Frankie EdgarTitle bout
    UFC 112: INVINCIBLE· Apr 10, 2010· Lightweight· 15-6-1 vs 13-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  12. WIN
    vs Diego Sanchez×5Title bout · Title win #5
    UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· Dec 11, 2009· Lightweight· 15-5-1 vs 21-3
    TKO
    R5 · 2:37
  13. WIN
    vs Kenny Florian×4Title bout · Title win #4
    UFC 101: DECLARATION· Aug 8, 2009· Lightweight· 14-5-1 vs 11-4
    SUB
    R4 · 3:54
    SOTN
  14. LOSS
    vs Georges St-PierreTitle bout
    UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2· Jan 31, 2009· Welterweight· 13-5-1 vs 18-2
    TKO
    R4 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Sean Sherk×3Title bout · Title win #3
    UFC 84: ILL WILL· May 24, 2008· Lightweight· 13-4-1 vs 33-3-1
    TKO
    R3 · 5:00
  16. WIN
    vs Joe Stevenson×2Title bout · Title win #2
    UFC 80: RAPID FIRE· Jan 19, 2008· Lightweight· 12-4-1 vs 28-8
    SUB
    R2 · 4:02
    SOTN
  17. WIN
    vs Jens Pulver
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs Team Penn Finale· Jun 23, 2007· Lightweight· 11-4-1 vs 21-8-1
    SUB
    R2 · 3:12
  18. LOSS
    vs Matt HughesTitle bout
    UFC 63: Hughes vs Penn· Sep 22, 2006· Welterweight· 10-4-1 vs 41-4
    TKO
    R3 · 3:53
    FOTN
  19. LOSS
    vs Georges St-Pierre
    UFC 58: USA vs Canada· Mar 4, 2006· Welterweight· 10-3-1 vs 12-1
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  20. WIN
    vs Renzo Gracie
    K-1: Hawaii 2005· Jul 29, 2005· Lightweight· 10-2-1 vs 10-6-1
    UD
  21. LOSS
    vs Lyoto Machida
    K-1 HERO'S: LeBanner vs. Akiyama· Mar 26, 2005· Heavyweight· 9-2-1 vs 6-0
    UD
  22. WIN
    vs Rodrigo Gracie
    Rumble On The Rock 6· Nov 20, 2004· Middleweight· 9-1-1 vs 5-1
    UD
  23. WIN
    vs Duane Ludwig
    K-1: Romanex 2004· May 22, 2004· Lightweight· 8-1-1 vs 10-3
    SUB
    R1 · 1:45
  24. WIN
    vs Matt Hughes×1Title bout · Title win #1
    UFC 46: Super Natural· Jan 31, 2004· Welterweight· 7-1-1 vs 35-4
    SUB
    R1 · 4:39
  25. WIN
    vs Takanori Gomi
    Rumble On The Rock 4· Oct 10, 2003· Lightweight· 6-1-1 vs 13-2
    SUB
    R3 · 2:35
  26. DRAW
    vs Caol UnoTitle bout
    UFC 41: Onslaught· Feb 28, 2003· Lightweight· 5-1-1 vs 15-5-3
    DRAW
    R5 · 5:00
  27. WIN
    vs Matt Serra
    UFC 39: The Warriors Return· Sep 27, 2002· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 6-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  28. WIN
    vs Paul Creighton
    UFC 37: High Impact· May 10, 2002· Lightweight· 4-1 vs 3-1
    TKO
    R2 · 3:23
  29. LOSS
    vs Jens PulverTitle bout
    UFC 35: Throwdown· Jan 11, 2002· Lightweight· 3-1 vs 12-2-1
    MD
    R5 · 5:00
  30. WIN
    vs Caol Uno
    UFC 34: High Voltage· Nov 2, 2001· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 13-5-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:11
  31. WIN
    vs Din Thomas
    UFC 32: Showdown In The Meadowlands· Jun 29, 2001· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 12-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:42
  32. WIN
    vs Joey Gilbert
    UFC 31: Locked & Loaded· May 4, 2001· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 1-2-1
    TKO
    R1 · 4:57

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJ
  • 2015UFC Hall of Fame
  • 2000Champion · IBJJF Worlds · black belt, -70 kg
  • 2000Black belt · BJJ · Andre Pederneiras (Nova Uniao)
  • 1999Bronze · IBJJF Worlds · Brown belt
  • 1998Silver · IBJJF Worlds · Blue belt
  • Purple belt · BJJ · Ralph Gracie
  • AGE 17Started in BJJ

Camp

  • Penn Training and Fitness Center (BJ Penn's MMA Academy) · Hilo, Hawaii, United States Founder
  • BJ Penn MMA
  • Ralph Gracie Academy · San Jose, United States Former
  • Nova Uniao · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Former

Coaches

  • Tom Callos · Mentor
  • Ralph Gracie · Grappling coach
  • Andre Pederneiras · Grappling coach
  • Jason Parillo · Boxing coach
  • Rudy Valentino · Cornerman
  • Renato 'Charuto' Verissimo · Grappling coach

Training partners

  • Jose Aldo
  • Renan Barao

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power97
Kick power73
Punch speed96
Kick speed72
Accuracy93
Takedowns72
Ground striking97
Submissions94
Chin94
Body strength70
Cardio59

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 16-14-2 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.80per min
48% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.48per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.09per 15 min
58% success
Takedowns stuffed76%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 12-13-2 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.80per min
48% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.48per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.09per 15 min
58% success
Takedowns stuffed76%
Submission attempts0.5per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where BJ Penn sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

BJ Penn has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses.

★ Fight of the Night ×2★ KO of the Night ×1★ Submission of the Night ×2
  1. ★ FOTNvs Nick Diaz · UFC 137: Penn vs DiazOct 29, 2011
  2. ★ KOTNvs Matt Hughes · UFC 123: Rampage vs MachidaNov 20, 2010
  3. ★ SOTNvs Kenny Florian · UFC 101: DECLARATIONAug 8, 2009
  4. ★ SOTNvs Joe Stevenson · UFC 80: RAPID FIREJan 19, 2008
  5. ★ FOTNvs Matt Hughes · UFC 63: Hughes vs PennSep 22, 2006

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 5 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate BJ Penn earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1582▼7
Peak
1881Dec 12, 2009
Rated fights
34
150016501800200220052008201120142017May 4, 2001 · 1606May 4, 2001 · 1558Jun 29, 2001 · 1681Nov 2, 2001 · 1739Jan 11, 2002 · 1690May 10, 2002 · 1737May 10, 2002 · 1719Sep 27, 2002 · 1753Feb 28, 2003 · 1746Oct 10, 2003 · 1772Jan 31, 2004 · 1830May 22, 2004 · 1844Nov 20, 2004 · 1855Mar 26, 2005 · 1830Jul 29, 2005 · 1837Mar 4, 2006 · 1825Sep 23, 2006 · 1792Jun 23, 2007 · 1821Jan 19, 2008 · 1835May 24, 2008 · 1854Jan 31, 2009 · 1839Aug 8, 2009 · 1860Dec 12, 2009 · 1881Apr 10, 2010 · 1865Aug 29, 2010 · 1852Nov 21, 2010 · 1869Feb 26, 2011 · 1869Oct 29, 2011 · 1858Dec 8, 2012 · 1835Jul 6, 2014 · 1766Jan 16, 2017 · 1633Jun 26, 2017 · 1622Dec 30, 2018 · 1589May 12, 2019 · 15821582

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Frequently asked questions

When does BJ Penn fight next?

BJ Penn has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is BJ Penn's record?

BJ Penn's professional MMA record is 16-14-2.

Who is BJ Penn fighting next?

BJ Penn's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did BJ Penn fight last?

BJ Penn most recently fought Clay Guida at UFC 237: Namajunas vs Andrade on Saturday, May 11, 2019, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does BJ Penn fight in?

BJ Penn fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does BJ Penn have?

BJ Penn has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has BJ Penn won?

BJ Penn has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night, 2× Submission of the Night.

How tall is BJ Penn?

BJ Penn is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does BJ Penn weigh?

BJ Penn weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is BJ Penn's reach?

BJ Penn has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is BJ Penn?

BJ Penn is 47 years old (born Dec 13, 1978).

Where is BJ Penn from?

BJ Penn is from the United States.

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