“The Prodigy” BJ Penn is a 43 year old Male fighter from United States with a 16-14-2 pro MMA record. Penn most recently fought Clay Guida at UFC 237 on Saturday May 11, 2019. BJ Penn lost to Clay Guida by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3 in the Lightweight division.
BJ Penn has 16 wins with a 82% finish rate, including 7 by knockout, 6 by submission, 3 by decision.
BJ Penn is currently on a 7 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 16-13-2 | Clay Guida |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 237 | 2019-05-11 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-12-2 | Ryan Hall |
SUB
R1 2:46
|
UFC 232 | 2018-12-29 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-11-2 | Dennis Siver |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 112 | 2017-06-25 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-10-2 | Yair Rodriguez |
KO/TKO
R2 0:24
|
UFC Fight Night 103 | 2017-01-15 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-9-2 | Frankie Edgar |
KO/TKO
R3 4:16
|
The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale | 2014-07-06 | Featherweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-8-2 | Rory MacDonald |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 5 | 2012-12-08 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-7-2 | Nick Diaz |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 137 | 2011-10-29 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Draw | 16-7-1 | Jon Fitch |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 127 | 2011-02-26 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-7-1 | Matt Hughes |
KO/TKO
R1 0:21
|
UFC 123 | 2010-11-20 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 15-6-1 | Frankie Edgar |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 118 | 2010-08-28 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 15-5-1 | Frankie Edgar |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 112 | 2010-04-10 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-5-1 | Diego Sanchez |
KO/TKO
R5 2:37
|
UFC 107 | 2009-12-12 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-5-1 | Kenny Florian |
SUB
R4 3:54
|
UFC 101 | 2009-08-08 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 13-4-1 | Georges St. Pierre |
KO/TKO
R4 5:00
|
UFC 94 | 2009-01-31 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-4-1 | Sean Sherk |
KO/TKO
R3 5:00
|
UFC 84 | 2008-05-24 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-4-1 | Joe Stevenson |
SUB
R2 4:02
|
UFC 80 | 2008-01-19 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-4-1 | Jens Pulver |
SUB
R2 3:12
|
The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale | 2007-06-23 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 10-3-1 | Matt Hughes |
KO/TKO
R3 3:53
|
UFC 63 | 2006-09-23 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 10-2-1 | Georges St. Pierre |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 58 | 2006-03-04 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 9-2-1 | Renzo Gracie |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
K-1 | 2005-07-29 | Lightweight | K-1 |
| Loss | 9-1-1 | Lyoto Machida |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
K-1 HERO'S | 2005-03-26 | Heavyweight | K-1 |
| Win | 8-1-1 | Rodrigo Gracie |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2004-11-20 | Middleweight | ROTR |
| Win | 7-1-1 | Duane Ludwig |
SUB
R1 1:45
|
K-1 | 2004-05-22 | Lightweight | K-1 |
| Win | 6-1-1 | Matt Hughes |
SUB
R1 4:39
|
UFC 46 | 2004-01-31 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 5-1-1 | Takanori Gomi |
SUB
R3 2:35
|
Regional circuit | 2003-10-10 | Lightweight | ROTR |
| Draw | 5-1-0 | Caol Uno |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 41 | 2003-02-28 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 4-1-0 | Matt Serra |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 39 | 2002-09-27 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 3-1-0 | Paul Creighton |
KO/TKO
R2 3:23
|
UFC 37 | 2002-05-10 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 3-0-0 | Jens Pulver |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 35 | 2002-01-11 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Caol Uno |
KO/TKO
R1 0:11
|
UFC 34 | 2001-11-02 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Din Thomas |
KO/TKO
R1 2:42
|
UFC 32 | 2001-06-29 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Joey Gilbert |
KO/TKO
R1 4:57
|
UFC 31 | 2001-05-04 | Lightweight | UFC |
Penn made his professional debut against Joey Gilbert on May 4, 2001, fighting on the main card of UFC 31: Locked and Loaded.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Joey Gilbert who carried a 1-1-1 professional MMA record into the fight.
BJ Penn beat Joey Gilbert by KO/TKO at 4:57 of Round 1.
Penn made his debut in the UFC against Joey Gilbert on May 4, 2001, fighting on the main card of UFC 31: Locked and Loaded having compiled a 0-0-0 professional MMA record.
BJ Penn beat Joey Gilbert by KO/TKO at 4:57 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Penn has gone on to fight a total of 27 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 12-13-2.
Penn lost his 1st lightweight title challenge, losing to Jens Pulver on January 11, 2002 at UFC 35: Throwdown.
BJ Penn lost to Jens Pulver by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
BJ Penn vs Caol Uno ended in draw by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
After his UFC stint, Penn took his next fight at ROTR on October 10, 2003, fighting against Takanori Gomi on the main event of the regional circuit.
BJ Penn beat Takanori Gomi by Submission at 2:35 of Round 3.
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Penn returned to the UFC on January 31, 2004, fighting against Matt Hughes on the co-main event of UFC 46: Supernatural.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 6-1-1
BJ Penn beat Matt Hughes by Submission at 4:39 of Round 1.
Penn won the UFC Welterweight Championship defeating Matt Hughes on January 31, 2004 at UFC 46: Supernatural.
This was Penn's 3rd UFC championship fight.
BJ Penn beat Matt Hughes by Submission at 4:39 of Round 1.
After 4 fights outside of the promotion, Penn returned to the UFC on March 4, 2006, fighting against Georges St. Pierre on the main card of UFC 58: USA vs Canada.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 10-2-1
BJ Penn lost to Georges St. Pierre by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Penn lost his 1st welterweight title challenge, losing to Matt Hughes on September 23, 2006 at UFC 63: Hughes vs Penn.
BJ Penn lost to Matt Hughes by KO/TKO at 3:53 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Penn won the UFC Vacant Lightweight Championship defeating Joe Stevenson on January 19, 2008 at UFC 80: Rapid Fire.
This was Penn's 5th UFC championship fight.
BJ Penn beat Joe Stevenson by Submission at 4:02 of Round 2.
Penn defended his belt against Sean Sherk on May 24, 2008 at UFC 84: Ill Will.
This was Penn's first successful UFC lightweight title defence.
BJ Penn beat Sean Sherk by KO/TKO at 5:00 of Round 3.
Penn lost his 2nd welterweight title challenge, losing to Georges St. Pierre on January 31, 2009 at UFC 94: St-Pierre vs. Penn 2.
BJ Penn lost to Georges St. Pierre by KO/TKO at 5:00 of Round 4.
Penn defended his belt for the 2nd time against Kenny Florian on August 8, 2009 at UFC 101: Declaration.
BJ Penn beat Kenny Florian by Submission at 3:54 of Round 4.
Penn defended his belt for the 3rd time against Diego Sanchez on December 12, 2009 at UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez.
BJ Penn beat Diego Sanchez by KO/TKO at 2:37 of Round 5.
Penn lost his UFC Lightweight title to Frankie Edgar on April 10, 2010 at UFC 112: Invincible having previously made 3 title defences.
BJ Penn lost to Frankie Edgar by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Penn lost his 2nd lightweight title challenge, losing to Frankie Edgar on August 28, 2010 at UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2.
BJ Penn lost to Frankie Edgar by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Penn's last win came against Matt Hughes at UFC 123 on Saturday November 20, 2010. BJ Penn beat Matt Hughes by KO/TKO at 0:21 of Round 1.
Penn is not currently booked for any fights.
Penn's last loss came against Clay Guida at UFC 237 on Saturday May 11, 2019. BJ Penn lost to Clay Guida by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Penn has fought 27 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 12-13-2.
Penn has knocked out 7 opponents.
Penn has submitted 6 opponents.
Penn has been knocked out 4 times.
Penn has been submitted 1 times.
