Head-to-head
BJ Penn vs. Nick Diaz
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
The numbers
Career rates, side by side.
Full-career UFC rates — the longer bar has the better of each pair.
16-14-2 · UFC 12-13-2
Record (pro · UFC)
24-10-0 (2 NC) · UFC 7-7-0 (1 NC)
8
Wins vs .500+ opponents
2
2.8
Sig. strikes landed / min
4.26
3.48
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
3.89
47.5%
Striking accuracy
41.7%
56.9%
Striking defense
54.1%
1.09
Takedowns / 15 min
1.03
57.8%
Takedown accuracy
34.1%
76.2%
Takedown defense
62.8%
0.51
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.95
16.3%
Control time
14.4%
91.7%
Finish rate
85.7%
13:11
Avg fight time
13:38
The shape of the fight
Profiles, overlaid.
Percentiles against UFC veterans — plus whether these two have ever shared an opponent, or a cage.
Profiles overlaid (percentile vs UFC veterans)
■ BJ Penn ■ Nick Diaz
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2011-10-29 — L for BJ Penn · Decision - Unanimous R3
| Common opponent | Penn | Diaz |
|---|---|---|
| Diego Sanchez | W 2009 | L 2005 |
| Georges St-Pierre | L 2009 | L 2013 |
| Sean Sherk | W 2008 | L 2006 |