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B.J. Penn

"The Prodigy"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 47BJ Penn's MMAUFC
16
Wins
14
Losses
2
Draws
81%
Finish Rate
7
KO / TKO
6
Submissions
2001
Pro Debut

Biography

Jay Dee "B.J." Penn III is an American former professional mixed martial artist and 5th degree black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioner. A former UFC Lightweight Champion and UFC Welterweight Champion, he is the second of eleven fighters in UFC history to win titles in multiple weight classes. Prior to his MMA career, Penn was known as the first non-Brazilian to win the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship at black belt level. In mixed martial arts, Penn has competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and in K-1 in the Featherweight, Lightweight, Welterweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight/Openweight divisions. Penn fought to a draw against Caol Uno in the UFC 41 Lightweight Tournament.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy49%
Takedown accuracy55%

2.76

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

3.2

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.19

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.51

avg

Submissions

0.29

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 178 cmUFC debut May. 4, 2001Born Kailua, United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO7
Decision3
Submission6

Finish Rate

81%
13 of 16
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts31 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesRyan HallH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1UFC 232Dec 29, 2018
LossGermanyDennis SiverH2HDecision (majority)R3UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. LeeJun 25, 2017
LossMexicoYair RodríguezH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. PennJan 15, 2017
LossUnited StatesFrankie EdgarH2HTKO (punches)R3The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn FinaleJul 6, 2014
LossCanadaRory MacDonaldH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. DiazDec 8, 2012
LossUnited StatesNick DiazH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 137Oct 29, 2011
DrawUnited StatesJon FitchH2HDraw (majority)R3UFC 127Feb 27, 2011
WinUnited StatesMatt HughesH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 123Nov 20, 2010
LossUnited StatesFrankie EdgarH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 118Aug 28, 2010
LossUnited StatesFrankie EdgarH2HDecision (unanimous)R5UFC 112Apr 10, 2010
WinUnited StatesDiego SanchezH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R5UFC 107Dec 12, 2009
WinUnited StatesKenny FlorianH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R4UFC 101Aug 8, 2009
LossCanadaGeorges St-PierreH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R4UFC 94Jan 31, 2009
WinUnited StatesSean SherkH2HTKO (knee and punches)R3UFC 84May 24, 2008
WinUnited StatesJoe StevensonH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC 80Jan 19, 2008
WinUnited StatesJens PulverH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2The Ultimate Fighter 5 FinaleJun 23, 2007
LossUnited StatesMatt HughesH2HTKO (punches)R3UFC 63Sep 23, 2006
LossCanadaGeorges St-PierreH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 58Mar 4, 2006
WinBrazilRenzo GracieH2HDecision (unanimous)R3K-1: World Grand Prix HawaiiJul 29, 2005
LossBrazilLyoto MachidaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3K-1: Hero's 1Mar 26, 2005
WinBrazilRodrigo GracieH2HDecision (unanimous)R3K-1 Rumble on the Rock 6Nov 20, 2004
WinUnited StatesDuane LudwigH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1K-1 MMA: RomanexMay 22, 2004
WinUnited StatesMatt HughesH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 46Jan 31, 2004
WinJapanTakanori GomiH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3K-1 Rumble on the Rock 4Oct 10, 2003
DrawJapanCaol UnoH2HDraw (split)R5UFC 41Feb 28, 2003
WinUnited StatesMatt SerraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 39Sep 27, 2002
WinUnited StatesPaul CreightonH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 37May 10, 2002
LossUnited StatesJens PulverH2HDecision (majority)R5UFC 35Jan 11, 2002
WinJapanCaol UnoH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 34Nov 2, 2001
WinUnited StatesDin ThomasH2HKO (knee and punches)R1UFC 32Jun 29, 2001
WinUnited StatesJoey GilbertH2HTKO (punches)R1UFC 31May 4, 2001

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.