BJ Penn salary
$1.2M
recorded career earnings
$250K
best recorded payday
7
fights with pay data
Fight-by-fight purse history
Commission disclosures and contemporaneous reporting, best source per fight.
| UFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2 Dec 30, 2018LOSS | $150,000 | ? | $150,000 | disclosed |
| UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Lee Jun 26, 2017LOSS | $150,000 | ? | $150,000 | disclosed |
| UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Penn Jan 16, 2017LOSS | $150,000 | ? | $150,000 | disclosed |
| UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz Dec 8, 2012LOSS | $150,000 | ? | $150,000 | disclosed |
| UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz Oct 29, 2011LOSS | $150,000 | ? | $150,000 | disclosed |
| UFC 118: EDGAR vs PENN 2 Aug 29, 2010LOSS | $150,000 | ? | $150,000 | disclosed |
| UFC 84: ILL WILL May 24, 2008WIN | $250,000 | ? | $250,000 | disclosed |
Disclosed figures exclude undisclosed locker-room bonuses, sponsorships and most PPV money. “Reported” rows mix commission data with contemporaneous research.
Fighter pay FAQ
What is BJ Penn's biggest recorded payday?
BJ Penn's biggest recorded payday is $250,000, at UFC 84: ILL WILL.
What are BJ Penn's career earnings?
Across 7 fights with pay data, BJ Penn has recorded earnings of about $1,150,000 — excluding undisclosed bonuses, sponsorships and most PPV money, so the real career total is higher.