BJ Penn
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
BJ Penn holds a professional MMA record of 16-14-2. Their full professional MMA career spans 32 bouts on record. BJ 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, BJ Penn lands 2.76 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 1.19 takedowns per 15 minutes. BJ Penn also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: May 12, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'9"175 cm
- Weight
- 155 lbs70 kg
- Reach
- 70"178 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1978-12-13
- Age
- 47
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Kailua, Hawaii, United States
Fight DNA
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Bonus résumé
BJ Penn has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses.
- ★ FOTNvs Nick Diaz · UFC 137: Penn vs DiazOct 29, 2011
- ★ KOTNvs Matt Hughes · UFC 123: RAMPAGE vs MACHIDANov 21, 2010
- ★ SOTNvs Kenny Florian · UFC 101: DECLARATIONAug 8, 2009
- ★ SOTNvs Joe Stevenson · UFC 80: RAPID FIREJan 19, 2008
- ★ FOTNvs Matt Hughes · UFC 63: Hughes vs PennSep 23, 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.
All-time bonus leaders →Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what BJ Penn earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Clay GuidaUFCUFC 237: Namajunas vs Andrade· May 12, 2019· Lightweight· 16-13-2 vs 34-18UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Ryan HallUFCUFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2· Dec 30, 2018· Lightweight· 16-12-2 vs 6-1SUBR1 · 2:46
- LOSSvs Dennis SiverUFCUFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Lee· Jun 26, 2017· Featherweight· 16-11-2 vs 22-11MDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Penn· Jan 16, 2017· Featherweight· 16-10-2 vs 14-1TKOR2 · 0:24
- LOSSUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale· Jul 6, 2014· Featherweight· 16-9-2 vs 16-4-1TKOR3 · 4:16
- LOSSUFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz· Dec 8, 2012· Welterweight· 16-8-2 vs 13-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Nick DiazUFCUFC 137: Penn vs Diaz· Oct 29, 2011· Welterweight· 16-7-2 vs 25-7FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- DRAWvs Jon FitchUFCUFC 127: Penn vs Fitch· Feb 26, 2011· Welterweight· 16-7-1 vs 24-3MDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Matt HughesUFCUFC 123: RAMPAGE vs MACHIDA· Nov 21, 2010· Welterweight· 15-7-1 vs 45-7KOTNTKOR1 · 0:21
- LOSSUFCUFC 118: EDGAR vs PENN 2· Aug 29, 2010· Lightweight· 15-6-1 vs 13-1UDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 112: INVINCIBLE· Apr 10, 2010· Lightweight· 15-5-1 vs 12-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· Dec 12, 2009· Lightweight· 14-5-1 vs 21-2TKOR5 · 2:37
- WINUFCUFC 101: DECLARATION· Aug 8, 2009· Lightweight· 13-5-1 vs 11-3SOTNSUBR4 · 3:54
- LOSSUFCUFC 94: ST-PIERRE VS PENN 2· Jan 31, 2009· Welterweight· 13-4-1 vs 17-2TKOR4 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 84: ILL WILL· May 24, 2008· Lightweight· 12-4-1 vs 33-2-1TKOR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 80: RAPID FIRE· Jan 19, 2008· Lightweight· 11-4-1 vs 28-7SOTNSUBR2 · 4:02
- WINvs Jens PulverUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale· Jun 23, 2007· Lightweight· 10-4-1 vs 21-7-1SUBR2 · 3:12
- LOSSUFCUFC 63: Hughes vs Penn· Sep 23, 2006· Welterweight· 10-3-1 vs 40-4FOTNTKOR3 · 3:53
- LOSSUFCUFC 58: USA vs. Canada· Mar 4, 2006· Welterweight· 10-2-1 vs 11-1SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Renzo GracieK-1: Hawaii 2005· Jul 29, 2005· Lightweight· 9-2-1 vs 10-5-1UD
- LOSSK-1 HERO'S: LeBanner vs. Akiyama· Mar 26, 2005· Heavyweight· 9-1-1 vs 5-0UD
- WINRumble On The Rock 6· Nov 20, 2004· Middleweight· 8-1-1 vs 5-0UD
- WINvs Duane LudwigK-1: Romanex 2004· May 22, 2004· Lightweight· 7-1-1 vs 10-2SUBR1 · 1:45
- WINUFCUFC 46: Super Natural· Jan 31, 2004· Welterweight· 6-1-1 vs 35-3SUBR1 · 4:39
- WINRumble On The Rock 4· Oct 10, 2003· Lightweight· 5-1-1 vs 13-1SUBR3 · 2:35
- DRAWUFCUFC 41: Onslaught· Feb 28, 2003· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 15-5-2SDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Matt SerraUFCUFC 39: The Warriors Return· Sep 27, 2002· Lightweight· 4-1 vs 6-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 37: High Impact· May 10, 2002· Lightweight· 3-1 vs 3-0TKOR2 · 3:23
- LOSSUFCUFC 35: Throwdown· Jan 11, 2002· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 11-2-1MDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Caol UnoUFCUFC 34: High Voltage· Nov 2, 2001· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 13-4-2TKOR1 · 0:11
- WINvs Din ThomasUFCUFC 32: Showdown In The Meadowlands· Jun 29, 2001· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 12-1TKOR1 · 2:42
- WINvs Joey GilbertUFCUFC 31: Locked & Loaded· May 4, 2001· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 1-1-1TKOR1 · 4:57
- WIN2000 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jul 12, 2000· Featherweight· 0-1-
- LOSS1998 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jan 1, 1998· Featherweight· 0-0-
Career history data via Tapology.
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1591▼7
- Peak
- 1905Dec 12, 2009
- Rated fights
- 32
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 Sunday, May 12, 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 United States.