Head-to-head
Diego Sanchez vs. BJ Penn
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
5'10" · 72" · Southpaw
Height · Reach · Stance
5'9" · 70" · Orthodox
The numbers
Career rates, side by side.
Full-career UFC rates — the longer bar has the better of each pair.
30-14-0 · UFC 19-13-0
Record (pro · UFC)
16-14-2 · UFC 12-13-2
10
Wins vs .500+ opponents
8
2.66
Sig. strikes landed / min
2.8
3.12
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
3.48
37.3%
Striking accuracy
47.5%
56.5%
Striking defense
56.9%
1.36
Takedowns / 15 min
1.09
21.7%
Takedown accuracy
57.8%
47.1%
Takedown defense
76.2%
0.68
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.51
25.0%
Control time
16.3%
31.6%
Finish rate
91.7%
12:24
Avg fight time
13:11
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)
■ Diego Sanchez ■ BJ Penn
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2009-12-12 — L for Diego Sanchez · TKO - Doctor's Stoppage R5
| Common opponent | Sanchez | Penn |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Guida | W 2009 | L 2019 |
| Joe Stevenson | W 2009 | W 2008 |
| Jon Fitch | L 2007 | D 2011 |
| Nick Diaz | W 2005 | L 2011 |
| Kenny Florian | W 2005 | W 2009 |