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Lightweight

B.J. Penn

"The Prodigy"

Hilo, Hawaii, United States

27 recorded fights

Recorded bouts
12-13-2

Incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.

KO
7
SUB
4
DEC
1
B.J. Penn
Born
Dec 13, 1978 · age 47
Height
175 cm
Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
Weight
145 lb
Division
Lightweight
Team
BJ Penn's MMA

UFC career stats

Averages from 27 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.

Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
Striking
Strikes landed / min 2.59
Strikes absorbed / min 3.22
Striking accuracy 48%
Striking defence 57%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.27
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 1.01
Submissions / 15 min 0.47
Takedown accuracy 58%
Takedown defence 76%
Control time / fight 2:09

B.J. Penn is a Hall of Famer who won UFC titles at lightweight and welterweight, making him one of the rare multi-division champions in the promotion's history. The Hawaiian legend and BJJ innovator finished 12-13-2 across two decades competing at the sport's highest level.

FAQs

Which bouts are recorded for B.J. Penn?
This archive records B.J. Penn at 12-13-2. Wins split: 7 by knockout, 4 by submission, 1 by decision. Recorded finish rate: 92% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
Which weight class is listed for B.J. Penn?
B.J. Penn is listed in the Lightweight division. They stand 175 cm.
Where is B.J. Penn from?
B.J. Penn is from Hilo, Hawaii, United States. Born Dec 13, 1978, currently age 47.
Which gym or team does B.J. Penn train with?
B.J. Penn trains with BJ Penn's MMA.

Fight history

Career timeline 2009 → 2019
2019 1 fight
2018 1 fight
2017 2 fights
2014 1 fight
2012 1 fight
2011 2 fights
2010 3 fights
2009 3 fights
2008 2 fights
2007 1 fight
2006 2 fights
2004 1 fight
2003 1 fight
2002 3 fights
2001 3 fights

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