LightweightNOT FIGHTING

BJ Penn

16-14-2

Age

Height

5'9"

Weight

1555 lbs

Reach

70"

Avg Fight Time

12:59

Gym

—

Wins By

7 KO · 6 Sub · 3 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 5R2 3R3 2R4 1R5 1

Last 5

LLLLL

Finish Rate

81%

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

Kailua, United States

Fight History

LOSS

vs Dennis Siver

UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee· 2025-09-27

Decision - Majority

R3 5:00

Decision - Majority·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Yair Rodriguez

UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Penn· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R2 0:24

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 0:24

LOSS

vs Clay Guida

UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade· 2019-05-11

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Ryan Hall

UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2· 2018-12-29

Submission

Heel Hook After Drop to Ground

R1 2:46

SubmissionHeel Hook After Drop to Ground·R1 2:46

LOSS

vs Nick Diaz

UFC 137: Penn vs Diaz· 2011-10-29

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

DRAW

vs Jon Fitch

UFC 127: Penn vs Fitch· 2011-02-26

Decision - Majority

R3 5:00

Decision - Majority·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Matt Hughes

UFC 123: Rampage vs Machida· 2010-11-20

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 0:21

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:21

LOSS

vs Frankie Edgar

UFC 118: Edgar vs Penn 2· 2010-08-28

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

LOSS

vs Frankie Edgar

UFC 112: Invincible· 2010-04-10

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Diego Sanchez

UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· 2009-12-12

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

Facial Cut

R5 2:37

TKO - Doctor's StoppageFacial Cut·R5 2:37

WIN

vs Kenny Florian

UFC 101: Declaration· 2009-08-08

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R4 3:54

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R4 3:54

LOSS

vs Georges St-Pierre

UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2· 2009-01-31

KO/TKO

to Corner Stoppage

R4 5:00

KO/TKOto Corner Stoppage·R4 5:00

WIN

vs Sean Sherk

UFC 84: Ill Will· 2008-05-24

KO/TKO

Flying Knee Head

R3 5:00

KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Joe Stevenson

UFC 80: Rapid Fire· 2008-01-19

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 4:02

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 4:02

LOSS

vs Matt Hughes

UFC 63: Hughes vs Penn· 2006-09-23

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Crucifix

R3 3:53

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Crucifix·R3 3:53

LOSS

vs Georges St-Pierre

UFC 58: USA vs Canada· 2006-03-04

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Matt Hughes

UFC 46: Supernatural· 2004-01-31

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 4:39

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:39

DRAW

vs Caol Uno

UFC 41: Onslaught· 2003-02-28

Decision - Split

R5 5:00

Decision - Split·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Matt Serra

UFC 39: The Warriors Return· 2002-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Paul Creighton

UFC 37: High Impact· 2002-05-10

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Mount

R2 3:23

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R2 3:23

LOSS

vs Jens Pulver

UFC 35: Throwdown· 2002-01-11

Decision - Majority

R5 5:00

Decision - Majority·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Caol Uno

UFC 34: High Voltage· 2001-11-02

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 0:11

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:11

WIN

vs Din Thomas

UFC 32: Showdown in the Meadowlands· 2001-06-29

KO/TKO

Knee to Head At Distance

R1 2:42

KO/TKOKnee to Head At Distance·R1 2:42

WIN

vs Joey Gilbert

UFC 31: Locked and Loaded· 2001-05-04

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R1 4:57

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 4:57

WIN

vs Jens Pulver

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pulver vs. Team Penn Finale

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R2 3:12

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:12

LOSS

vs Frankie Edgar

The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Guard

R3 4:16

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Guard·R3 4:16

LOSS

vs Rory MacDonald

UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Well-Rounded

Balanced MMA

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

2.8/min

Grappling

1.19 TD

Defense

57%

⚖️BJ adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

🧬Competent across all ranges — 49% striking and 55% TD accuracy

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

No commentary data for technique analysis

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

64% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

36% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (7 techniques)

Flying Knee Head

14% of KOs

Knee to Head At Distance

14% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

14% of KOs

Facial Cut

14% of KOs

Punches to Head From Back Control

14% of KOs

Punches to Head From Mount

14% of KOs

Punches to Head At Distance

14% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 4 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

100% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 64% KO/TKO, 36% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Flying Knee Head leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (4x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 8 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

⚠️

Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (20/100). Opponents exploit this.

🔥

Finisher: 81% of wins end in finish (7 KO + 6 subs).

🚫

Anti-wrestler: 75% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (74% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

49%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

57%

Above Avg

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

39% acc63%

Clinch

71% acc21%

Ground

68% acc16%

Striking Differential-0.44/min

2.76 landed/min3.20 absorbed/min

2.76

Landed/Min

3.20

Absorbed/Min

0.29

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed1146

Sig. Strikes Attempted2346

Key Insights

Primarily a headhunter with 77% targeting the head.

Effective ground striker: 16% from ground at 68% accuracy.

Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Elite KD exchange: deals 7.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

55%

Above Avg

0%100%

TD Defense

75%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

43%

Landed

Defended

Total

1.19

TD / 15min

0.51

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

58%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

12 total attempts

Opportunistic

42%

Key Insights

Solid TD defense at 75%.

6 career submission wins.

High TD accuracy (55%).

Prolific submission hunter: 12 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

999

1.04

Ratio

Absorbed

961

Chin Rating

Elite

KD Exchange

7/1

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

29.0

Moderate

Strikes/Min

4.9

Standing %

85%

R3 vs R1 Output

74%

Slight Fade

Key Insights

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (29.0) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 27 fights

R1 Control

1:09

R2 Control

0:47

R3 Control

0:09

R1 to Final

-13%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+3.4pp

Body

-8.0pp

Leg

+4.6pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-19.6pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

🥊 Peak performance in Round 1

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 7 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

13.3

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

11.2

sig strikes / round

Output Change

84%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Slight Fade

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

3208

Championship

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 1

0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights