BJ Penn

BJ PENN

"The Prodigy"

6-11-135.3% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Organization

UFC
USA

Nationality

American

Birth

13/12/1978 (47)

Birthplace

Kailua

United States

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

175.26 cm (5'9")

Biography

BJ Penn is a legendary mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner who became one of the few fighters in UFC history to win titles in two different weight classes. Known for his elite grappling and fearless willingness to challenge opponents of any size, he was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame for his significant contributions to the sport.

WIN BREAKDOWN

18 total fights · 50% KO rate

KO/TKO3 (50%)
Submission3 (50%)
Decision0 (0%)

Fight history (18)

1 / 4
Loss
vs Clay GuidaDecision - Unanimous (R3)UFC 237 — 11/05/2019
Loss
vs Ryan HallSubmission (Heel Hook) (R1)UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2 — 29/12/2018
Loss
vs Dennis SiverDecision - Majority (R3)UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee — 25/06/2017
Loss
vs Yair RodriguezKO/TKO (Punches) (R2)UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Penn — 15/01/2017
Loss
vs Frankie EdgarKO/TKO (Punches) (R3)The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale — 06/07/2014

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