All MMA fightersBJ Penn
“The Prodigy”
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Profile
| Full name | Jay Dee Penn III |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Prodigy |
| Date of birth | 13 Dec 1978 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Hilo, Hawaii, USA |
| Lives in | Hilo, Hawaii, USA |
| Division | Lightweight / Welterweight |
| Team | Nova União |
| Height | 170 cm (5′7″) |
| Reach | 173 cm (68″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 2001–2019 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 4 May 2001 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Clay Guida, 11 May 2019 |
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Titles and honours
- UFC lightweight champion (2008–2010)
- UFC welterweight champion (2004)
- UFC 41 lightweight tournament finalist (draw with Caol Uno)
- Rumble on the Rock lightweight champion (2003)
- UFC Hall of Fame (Modern Wing, 2015)
Background
Became the first non-Brazilian to win the black belt division at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in 2000. He made his UFC debut in 2001 and won titles in two weight classes.
Fight history
32 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Clay Guida | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 237 | 11 May 2019 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Loss | Ryan Hall | Submission (heel hook) | 1 | 2:46 | UFC 232 | 29 Dec 2018 | Inglewood, California, USA | |
| Loss | Dennis Siver | Decision (majority) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee | 25 Jun 2017 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA | |
| Loss | Yair Rodríguez | TKO (punches) | 2 | 0:24 | UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Penn | 15 Jan 2017 | Phoenix, Arizona, USA | |
| Loss | Frankie Edgar | TKO (punches) | 3 | 4:16 | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale | 6 Jul 2014 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Rory MacDonald | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz | 8 Dec 2012 | Seattle, Washington, USA | |
| Loss | Nick Diaz | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 137 | 29 Oct 2011 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Draw | Jon Fitch | Draw (majority) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 127 | 27 Feb 2011 | Sydney, Australia | |
| Win | Matt Hughes | KO (punches) | 1 | 0:21 | UFC 123 | 20 Nov 2010 | Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA | |
| Loss | Frankie Edgar | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 | UFC 118 | 28 Aug 2010 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA | |
| Loss | Frankie Edgar | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 | UFC 112 | 10 Apr 2010 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | Diego Sanchez | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 5 | 2:37 | UFC 107 | 12 Dec 2009 | Memphis, Tennessee, USA | |
| Win | Kenny Florian | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 4 | 3:54 | UFC 101 | 8 Aug 2009 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | |
| Loss | Georges St-Pierre | TKO (corner stoppage) | 4 | 5:00 | UFC 94 | 31 Jan 2009 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Sean Sherk | TKO (knee and punches) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 84 | 24 May 2008 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Joe Stevenson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 4:02 | UFC 80 | 19 Jan 2008 | Newcastle upon Tyne, England | |
| Win | Jens Pulver | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 3:12 | The Ultimate Fighter 5 Finale | 23 Jun 2007 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Matt Hughes | TKO (punches) | 3 | 3:53 | UFC 63 | 23 Sep 2006 | Anaheim, California, USA | |
| Loss | Georges St-Pierre | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 58 | 4 Mar 2006 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Renzo Gracie | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | K-1: World Grand Prix Hawaii | 29 Jul 2005 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | |
| Loss | Lyoto Machida | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | K-1: Hero's 1 | 26 Mar 2005 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | Rodrigo Gracie | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | K-1 Rumble on the Rock 6 | 20 Nov 2004 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | |
| Win | Duane Ludwig | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | 1 | 1:45 | K-1 MMA: Romanex | 22 May 2004 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Win | Matt Hughes | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 4:39 | UFC 46 | 31 Jan 2004 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Takanori Gomi | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 3 | 2:35 | K-1 Rumble on the Rock 4 | 10 Oct 2003 | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA | |
| Draw | Caol Uno | Draw (split) | 5 | 5:00 | UFC 41 | 28 Feb 2003 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Win | Matt Serra | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 39 | 27 Sep 2002 | Uncasville, Connecticut, USA | |
| Win | Paul Creighton | TKO (punches) | 2 | 3:23 | UFC 37 | 10 May 2002 | Bossier City, Louisiana, USA | |
| Loss | Jens Pulver | Decision (majority) | 5 | 5:00 | UFC 35 | 11 Jan 2002 | Uncasville, Connecticut, USA | |
| Win | Caol Uno | KO (punches) | 1 | 0:11 | UFC 34 | 2 Nov 2001 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Win | Din Thomas | KO (knee and punches) | 1 | 2:42 | UFC 32 | 29 Jun 2001 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA | |
| Win | Joey Gilbert | TKO (punches) | 1 | 4:57 | UFC 31 | 4 May 2001 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |