Fighter
BJ Penn
"The Prodigy"
16-14-2★ 5bonuses
United StatesLast 5
United StatesLast 5Grappling 1-1
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CAREER SUMMARY
BJ Penn holds a professional MMA record of 16-14-2. 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 2.80 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 1.09 takedowns per 15 minutes. BJ 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
- 1978-12-13
- Age
- 47
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Kailua, Hawaii, United States
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, US Founder
- BJ Penn MMA · United States
- Ralph Gracie Academy · San Jose, US 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
Complete FighterUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)
Punch power96
Kick power69
Punch speed97
Kick speed68
Accuracy94
Takedowns76
Ground striking97
Submissions94
Chin95
Body strength74
Cardio62
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
Where they rank
All-time boards where BJ Penn sits in the top 25.
All MMA
- #2 Most title fight wins, Lightweight4
- #3 Fastest finishes, Lightweight0:11
- #3 Fastest knockouts, Lightweight0:11
- #5 Best takedown defence, Lightweight83.5%
- #9 Most knockouts, Lightweight6
- #11 Most finishes, Lightweight9
- #11 Strikes absorbed per minute, Welterweight5.40
- #13 Most total strikes landed, Lightweight1,297
UFC
- #2 Most title fight wins, Lightweight4
- #3 Fastest finishes, Lightweight0:11
- #3 Fastest knockouts, Lightweight0:11
- #5 Best takedown defence, Lightweight83.5%
- #9 Most knockouts, Lightweight6
- #11 Fastest knockouts, Welterweight0:21
- #11 Most finishes, Lightweight9
- #11 Strikes absorbed per minute, Welterweight5.40
Bonus résumé
BJ Penn has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses.
★ FOTN ×2★ KOTN ×1★ SOTN ×2
- ★ FOTNvs Nick Diaz · UFC 137: Penn vs DiazOct 29, 2011
- ★ KOTNvs Matt Hughes · UFC 123: RAMPAGE vs MACHIDANov 20, 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 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.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate BJ Penn earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Clay GuidaUFCUFC 237: Namajunas vs Andrade· May 11, 2019· Lightweight· 16-14-2 vs 35-18UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Ryan HallUFCUFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2· Dec 29, 2018· Lightweight· 16-13-2 vs 7-1SUBR1 · 2:46
- LOSSvs Dennis SiverUFCUFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Lee· Jun 25, 2017· Featherweight· 16-12-2 vs 23-11MDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Penn· Jan 15, 2017· Featherweight· 16-11-2 vs 15-1TKOR2 · 0:24
- LOSSUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale· Jul 6, 2014· Featherweight· 16-10-2 vs 17-4-1TKOR3 · 4:16
- LOSSUFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz· Dec 8, 2012· Welterweight· 16-9-2 vs 14-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Nick DiazUFCUFC 137: Penn vs Diaz· Oct 29, 2011· Welterweight· 16-8-2 vs 26-7FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- DRAWvs Jon FitchUFCUFC 127: Penn vs Fitch· Feb 27, 2011· Welterweight· 16-7-2 vs 24-3-1MDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Matt HughesUFCUFC 123: RAMPAGE vs MACHIDA· Nov 20, 2010· Welterweight· 16-7-1 vs 45-8KOTNTKOR1 · 0:21
- LOSSUFCUFC 118: EDGAR vs PENN 2· Aug 28, 2010· Lightweight· 15-7-1 vs 14-1UDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 112: INVINCIBLE· Apr 10, 2010· Lightweight· 15-6-1 vs 13-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· Dec 11, 2009· Lightweight· 15-5-1 vs 21-3TKOR5 · 2:37
- WINUFCUFC 101: DECLARATION· Aug 8, 2009· Lightweight· 14-5-1 vs 11-4SOTNSUBR4 · 3:54
- LOSSUFCUFC 94: ST-PIERRE VS PENN 2· Jan 31, 2009· Welterweight· 13-5-1 vs 18-2TKOR4 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 84: ILL WILL· May 24, 2008· Lightweight· 13-4-1 vs 33-3-1TKOR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 80: RAPID FIRE· Jan 19, 2008· Lightweight· 12-4-1 vs 28-8SOTNSUBR2 · 4:02
- WINvs Jens PulverUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale· Jun 23, 2007· Lightweight· 11-4-1 vs 21-8-1SUBR2 · 3:12
- LOSSUFCUFC 63: Hughes vs Penn· Sep 22, 2006· Welterweight· 10-4-1 vs 41-4FOTNTKOR3 · 3:53
- LOSSUFCUFC 58: USA vs. Canada· Mar 4, 2006· Welterweight· 10-3-1 vs 12-1SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Renzo GracieK-1: Hawaii 2005· Jul 29, 2005· Lightweight· 10-2-1 vs 10-6-1UD
- LOSSK-1 HERO'S: LeBanner vs. Akiyama· Mar 26, 2005· Heavyweight· 9-2-1 vs 6-0UD
- WINRumble On The Rock 6· Nov 20, 2004· Middleweight· 9-1-1 vs 5-1UD
- WINvs Duane LudwigK-1: Romanex 2004· May 22, 2004· Lightweight· 8-1-1 vs 10-3SUBR1 · 1:45
- WINUFCUFC 46: Super Natural· Jan 31, 2004· Welterweight· 7-1-1 vs 35-4SUBR1 · 4:39
- WINRumble On The Rock 4· Oct 10, 2003· Lightweight· 6-1-1 vs 13-2SUBR3 · 2:35
- DRAWUFCUFC 41: Onslaught· Feb 28, 2003· Lightweight· 5-1-1 vs 15-5-3SDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Matt SerraUFCUFC 39: The Warriors Return· Sep 27, 2002· Lightweight· 5-1 vs 6-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Paul CreightonUFCUFC 37: High Impact· May 10, 2002· Lightweight· 4-1 vs 3-1TKOR2 · 3:23
- LOSSUFCUFC 35: Throwdown· Jan 11, 2002· Lightweight· 3-1 vs 12-2-1MDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Caol UnoUFCUFC 34: High Voltage· Nov 2, 2001· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 13-5-2TKOR1 · 0:11
- WINvs Din ThomasUFCUFC 32: Showdown In The Meadowlands· Jun 29, 2001· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 12-2TKOR1 · 2:42
- WINvs Joey GilbertUFCUFC 31: Locked & Loaded· May 4, 2001· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 1-2-1TKOR1 · 4:57
- WINvs Edson Diniz×1Title bout · Title win #12000 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jul 12, 2000· Featherweight· 1-1-
- LOSSvs João Vitorino1998 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship· Jan 1, 1998· Featherweight· 0-1-
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1586▼6
- Peak
- 1896Dec 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 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 United States.