Best fights of B.J. Penn
Over 18 years as a professional, B.J. Penn has compiled a 16-14-2 (13) record, including twelve title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. B.J. Penn KOs Matt Hughes in their 3rd fight in 21 seconds
On November 20, 2010 B.J. Penn faced Matt Hughes in a welterweight bout. It was their third meeting. Penn was 31 years old with a record of 15-7-1, and Hughes was 37 with a record of 45-7. Penn was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Hughes was on a 3-fight winning streak. Penn stopped Matt Hughes via KO in the 1st round.
2. B.J. Penn KOs Diego Sanchez
On December 12, 2009 B.J. Penn defended his UFC lightweight title against Diego Sanchez. Penn was 30 years old with a record of 14-5-1, and Sanchez was 27 with a record of 21-2. Penn was coming off a win and Sanchez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Penn stopped Diego Sanchez via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
3. B.J. Penn KOs Sean Sherk
On May 24, 2008 B.J. Penn defended his UFC lightweight title against Sean Sherk. Penn was 29 years old with a record of 12-4-1, and Sherk was 34 with a record of 34-2-1. Penn was on a 2-fight winning streak and Sherk was on a 3-fight winning streak. Penn stopped Sean Sherk via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
4. B.J. Penn submits Matt Hughes
On January 31, 2004 B.J. Penn fought Matt Hughes for the UFC welterweight title. Penn was 25 years old with a record of 6-1-1, and Hughes was 30 with a record of 35-3. Penn was coming off a win and Hughes was on a 13-fight winning streak. Penn submitted Matt Hughes via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
5. B.J. Penn submits Kenny Florian
On August 8, 2009 B.J. Penn defended his UFC lightweight title against Kenny Florian. Penn was 30 years old with a record of 13-5-1, and Florian was 33 with a record of 11-3. Penn was coming off a loss, while Florian was on a 6-fight winning streak. Penn submitted Kenny Florian via rear-naked choke in the 4th round. Defended the title.
6. B.J. Penn submits Joe Stevenson
On January 19, 2008 B.J. Penn fought Joe Stevenson for the vacant UFC lightweight title. Penn was 29 years old with a record of 11-4-1, and Stevenson was 25 with a record of 28-7. Penn was coming off a win and Stevenson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Penn submitted Joe Stevenson via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
7. B.J. Penn draws with Jon Fitch
On February 27, 2011 B.J. Penn faced Jon Fitch in a welterweight bout. Penn was 32 years old with a record of 16-7-1, and Fitch was 33 with a record of 24-3. Penn was coming off a win and Fitch was on a 5-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
8. B.J. Penn defeats Rodrigo Gracie
On November 20, 2004 B.J. Penn faced Rodrigo Gracie in a middleweight bout. Penn was 25 years old with a record of 8-1-1, and Gracie was 30 with a record of 5-0. Penn was on a 3-fight winning streak and Gracie was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Penn won via unanimous decision.
9. B.J. Penn loses to Georges St-Pierre in their 2nd fight via KO
On January 31, 2009 B.J. Penn fought Georges St-Pierre for the UFC welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Penn was 30 years old with a record of 13-4-1, and St-Pierre was 27 with a record of 17-2. Penn was on a 3-fight winning streak and St-Pierre was on a 4-fight winning streak. St-Pierre stopped Penn via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
10. B.J. Penn loses to Frankie Edgar in their 3rd fight via KO
On July 6, 2014 B.J. Penn faced Frankie Edgar in a featherweight bout. It was their third meeting. Penn was 35 years old with a record of 16-9-2, and Edgar was 32 with a record of 16-4-1. Penn was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Edgar was coming off a win. Edgar stopped Penn via TKO in the 3rd round.