Head-to-head
Jens Pulver vs. BJ Penn
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
5'7" · 70" · 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.
6-2-1
Record (pro · UFC)
12-13-2
3
Wins vs .500+ opponents
8
1.95
Sig. strikes landed / min
2.8
1.75
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
3.48
39.1%
Striking accuracy
47.5%
53.7%
Striking defense
56.9%
0.51
Takedowns / 15 min
1.09
80.0%
Takedown accuracy
57.8%
74.6%
Takedown defense
76.2%
0.51
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.51
38.2%
Control time
16.3%
33.3%
Finish rate
91.7%
12:59
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)
■ Jens Pulver ■ BJ Penn
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2002-01-11 — W for Jens Pulver · Decision - Majority R5
They fought: 2007-06-23 — L for Jens Pulver · Submission R2
| Common opponent | Pulver | Penn |
|---|---|---|
| Caol Uno | W 2001 | D 2003 |