BJ Penn

“The Prodigy”

16-14-2

0Prospect

/Age 47/Orthodox/5' 9"/70″ reach/155 lbs

Win %

53%

SLpM

2.8

Str Acc

48%

Str Def

56%

TD Avg

1.2

TD Def

74%

Sub Avg

0.5

Finish

93%

At a Glance

2.8

SLpM

48%

Str Acc

1.2

TD Avg

93%

Finish %

56%

Str Def

BJ Penn "The Prodigy" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 16-14-2, the fighter owns a 50% win rate across 32 pro contests, with a 93% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division.

Career Arc

32 fightspeak +9 · current +1

Skill Profile

Fighter

UFC Avg

0Prospect

IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc

Str Def

TD Acc

TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min

2.76-0.66 vs avg

0avg 3.49

Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min

3.20+0.02 vs avg

0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min

1.19-0.33 vs avg

0avg 1.56

Submissions / 15 Min

0.50+0.10 vs avg

0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.20)Landed (2.76)

-0.44

Wins by Method

93%Finish

KO/TKO750%

Submission643%

Decision17%

16 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (16)

7 KO

6 SUB

1 DEC

2 OTH

Losses (14)

4 KO

1 SUB

8 DEC

1 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

Dec

Sub

Dec

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

11/16(69%)

14/22(64%)

8/14(57%)

11/18(61%)

20/45(44%)

Landed

Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position

53%

19%

28%

Distance: 48Clinch: 17Ground: 25

Target

60%

27%

Head: 54Body: 12Leg: 24

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight

0.3

Avg Control / Fight

0:36

Avg Sub Att. / Fight

0.1

TD Success Rate

73%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision

9 of 32

KO/TKO Losses

Avg Fight Duration

2.7 rounds

Post-Loss Record

4-6

Fight History27 UFC + 5 pre-UFC

32 fights14W13L

Result	Opponent	Event	Date	Method	Rd	Time
L	Clay Guida	UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade	May 11, 2019	DU-DEC	3	5:00
LOSS Method U-DEC Round 3 of 3 Time 5:00 Division Lightweight UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade 2019-05-11 Compare fighters →
L	Ryan Hall	UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2	Dec 29, 2018	SSUB Heel Hook	1	2:46
L	Dennis Siver	UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee	Jun 25, 2017	DM-DEC	3	5:00
L	Yair Rodriguez	UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Penn	Jan 15, 2017	KKO/TKO Punches	2	0:24
?	Unknown	The Ultimate FighterThe Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale	Jul 6, 2014	KTKO	3	4:16
L	Frankie Edgar	The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale	Jul 6, 2014	KKO/TKO Punches	3	4:16
L	Rory MacDonald	UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz	Dec 8, 2012	DU-DEC	3	5:00
L	Nick Diaz	UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz	Oct 29, 2011	DU-DEC	3	5:00
?	Jon Fitch	UFC 127: Penn vs Fitch	Feb 26, 2011	DM-DEC	3	5:00
W	Matt Hughes	UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida	Nov 20, 2010	KKO/TKO Punch	1	0:21
L	Frankie Edgar	UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2	Aug 28, 2010	DU-DEC	5	5:00
L	Frankie Edgar	UFC 112: Invincible	Apr 10, 2010	DU-DEC	5	5:00
W	Diego Sanchez	UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez	Dec 12, 2009	KKO/TKO	5	2:37
W	Kenny Florian	UFC 101: Declaration	Aug 8, 2009	SSUB Rear Naked Choke	4	3:54
L	Georges St-Pierre	UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2	Jan 31, 2009	KKO/TKO	4	5:00
W	Sean Sherk	UFC 84: Ill Will	May 24, 2008	KKO/TKO Flying Knee	3	5:00
W	Joe Stevenson	UFC 80: Rapid Fire	Jan 19, 2008	SSUB Rear Naked Choke	2	4:02
W	Jens Pulver	The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale	Jun 23, 2007	SSUB Rear Naked Choke	2	3:12
L	Matt Hughes	UFC 63: Hughes vs Penn	Sep 23, 2006	KKO/TKO Punches	3	3:53
?	Unknown		Mar 4, 2006	DDEC		Split
L	Georges St-Pierre	UFC 58: USA vs Canada	Mar 4, 2006	DS-DEC	3	5:00
?	Unknown	K-K-1 HERO'S: LeBanner vs. Akiyama	Mar 26, 2005	DDEC		Unanimous
W	Unknown	K-K-1: Romanex 2004	May 22, 2004	SSUB	1	1:45
W	Unknown		Jan 31, 2004	SSUB	1	4:39
W	Matt Hughes	UFC 46: Supernatural	Jan 31, 2004	SSUB Rear Naked Choke	1	4:39
?	Caol Uno	UFC 41: Onslaught	Feb 28, 2003	DS-DEC	5	5:00
W	Matt Serra	UFC 39: The Warriors Return	Sep 27, 2002	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Paul Creighton	UFC 37: High Impact	May 10, 2002	KKO/TKO Punches	2	3:23
L	Jens Pulver	UFC 35: Throwdown	Jan 11, 2002	DM-DEC	5	5:00
W	Caol Uno	UFC 34: High Voltage	Nov 2, 2001	KKO/TKO Punches	1	0:11
W	Din Thomas	UFC 32: Showdown in the Meadowlands	Jun 29, 2001	KKO/TKO Knee	1	2:42
W	Joey Gilbert	UFC 31: Locked and Loaded	May 4, 2001	KKO/TKO Punches	1	4:57