Head-to-head
BJ Penn vs. Sean Sherk
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
5'9" · 70" · Orthodox
Height · Reach · Stance
5'6" · 67" · Orthodox
The numbers
Career rates, side by side.
Full-career UFC rates — the longer bar has the better of each pair.
12-13-2
Record (pro · UFC)
8-4-0
8
Wins vs .500+ opponents
7
2.8
Sig. strikes landed / min
2.22
3.48
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
2.92
47.5%
Striking accuracy
34.7%
56.9%
Striking defense
55.1%
1.09
Takedowns / 15 min
4.01
57.8%
Takedown accuracy
44.2%
76.2%
Takedown defense
56.5%
0.51
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.32
16.3%
Control time
46.7%
91.7%
Finish rate
25.0%
13:11
Avg fight time
15:34
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 ■ Sean Sherk
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2008-05-24 — W for BJ Penn · KO/TKO R3
| Common opponent | Penn | Sherk |
|---|---|---|
| Frankie Edgar | L 2014 | L 2009 |
| Nick Diaz | L 2011 | W 2006 |
| Matt Hughes | W 2010 | L 2003 |
| Kenny Florian | W 2009 | W 2006 |
| Georges St-Pierre | L 2009 | L 2005 |