B.J. "The Prodigy" Penn Career Stats, Information & Analysis (MMA

B.J. PENN

STATUS: FIGHTER

Birthdate: December 13, 1978

Age: 31

Birthplace: Hilo, Hawaii, USA

Height: 5'9"

Weightclass: Lightweight

Camp: BJ Penn's MMA

Nickname: "The Prodigy"

Years Pro: 10

Organization: UFC

Next Fight - To Be Announced

STATISTICS

YEAR	FIGHTS	W-T(KO)	W-SUB	W-DEC	W-TOT	L-(T)KO	L-DEC	L-TOT	DRAWS	WIN%
2010	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	0.00
2009	3	1	1	0	2	1	0	1	0	66.67
2008	2	1	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	100.00
2007	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	100.00
2006	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	0	0.00
2005	2	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	50.00
2004	3	0	2	1	3	0	0	0	0	100.00
2003	2	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	100.00
2002	3	1	0	1	2	0	1	1	0	66.67
2001	3	3	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	100.00
*CAREER TOTALS*	23	6	6	3	15	2	5	7	1	68.18

*STRENGTHS*	*WEAKNESSES*	*CREDENTIALS*	*CAREER POTENTIAL*
One of the most naturally gifted fighters in the sport; very fast and quick; good wrestling, world class BJJ, phenomenal takedown defense; extremely flexible; fast hands, knockout power and excellent technical boxing; granite chin	Cardio and conditioning issues have plagued him throughout his career; at times finds it difficult to get motivated to train	Gold Medal winner at 2000 World Jiu-Jitsu Championships; former UFC Welterweight Champion; four time UFC Lightweight Champion	Hall of fame calibre lightweight

INJURIES / SUSPENSIONS / TRANSACTIONS / NOTES

Dec. 12, 2009: Defeated Diego Sanchez at UFC 107 (Cut)

Aug. 8, 2009: Successfully defended UFC Lightweight Championship against Kenny Florian at UFC 100

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