BJ Penn has a 16-14-2 professional record and is 47 years old in the Featherweight division, representing BJ Penn's MMA. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
BJ Penn bio
Career snapshot
BJ Penn career snapshot
Recent formL-L-L-L-LLatest 5 decisive tracked pro resultsCurrent run7-fight losing streakMost recent tracked result: Loss vs Clay GuidaFinish profile81%13 finishes in 16 recorded winsPrimary win pathknockout/TKO7 recorded wins by knockout/TKO
Elo
Combat Edge Elo
1615Solid rating
Elo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#2358
LightweightTBD
Peak1702
Last move-12
Opponent quality1709avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1702 Elo after facing Jon Fitch (2011-02-26)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
BJ Penn competes at Featherweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 145 lbs.
What is BJ Penn's Combat Edge Elo?
BJ Penn's Combat Edge Elo is 1615, with a peak Elo of 1702.
How strong is BJ Penn's recent opposition?
BJ Penn's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1709 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was BJ Penn's last fight?
BJ Penn's latest tracked pro fight was against Clay Guida at UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade on 2019.05.11.
What is BJ Penn's recent form?
BJ Penn's recent tracked pro form is L-L-L-L-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does BJ Penn usually win?
BJ Penn's 16 recorded wins include 7 knockouts, 6 submissions, and 3 decisions, with 81% ending before the final bell.
7Wins by knockout
6Wins by submission
3Wins by decision
4Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
9Loss by decision
BJ Penn stats
Record : 16 / 14 / 2
Significant strikes landed per minute
2.76Fighter3.26Division average
Significant striking accuracy
49%Fighter44%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.20Fighter4.02Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
57%Fighter54%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.19Fighter1.61Division average
Takedown accuracy
55%Fighter36%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
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Elo
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