BJ Penn

BJ Penn, fighting out of an Orthodox stance at 5'9" and 155 pounds, compiled a 16-14-2 professional record that reflects a career spanning multiple weight classes and nearly two decades of elite competition. "The Prodigy" operated as a well-rounded mixed martial artist with moderate striking volume at 2.76 strikes landed per minute and 48% accuracy, while maintaining solid defensive capabilities at 56% strike defense. Penn's grappling credentials were evident through a 1.19 takedown average per 15 minutes with 55% accuracy and exceptional 74% takedown defense, complemented by a 0.5 submission average that produced several highlight-reel finishes.

His recent fight history demonstrates both his peak dominance and the toll of a lengthy career: Penn defeated Takanori Gomi via submission in the third round (October 2003), secured a stunning first-round knockout over Matt Hughes in just 21 seconds (November 2010), and won a unanimous decision against Rodrigo Gracie (November 2004), but suffered notable losses to Hughes via third-round TKO (September 2006) and Nick Diaz via unanimous decision (October 2011). Penn's 6-2 record across his eight most recent fights shows competitive output even in his later years, though his career trajectory indicated a gradual decline from his championship-level performances of the early 2000s.