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 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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 draws with Caol Uno in their 2nd fight
On February 28, 2003 B.J. Penn fought Caol Uno for the vacant UFC lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Penn was 24 years old with a record of 5-1, and Uno was 27 with a record of 15-5-2. Both Penn and Uno were on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
9. B.J. Penn loses to Matt Hughes in their 2nd fight via KO
On September 23, 2006 B.J. Penn fought Matt Hughes for the UFC welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Penn was 27 years old with a record of 10-3-1, and Hughes was 32 with a record of 40-4. Penn was coming off a loss, while Hughes was on a 5-fight winning streak. Hughes stopped Penn via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
10. B.J. Penn KOs Caol Uno in 11 seconds
On November 2, 2001 B.J. Penn faced Caol Uno in a lightweight bout. Penn was 22 years old with a record of 2-0, and Uno was 26 with a record of 13-4-2. Penn was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Uno was coming off a win. Penn stopped Caol Uno via KO in the 1st round.