Head-to-head
Matt Serra vs. BJ Penn
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
5'6" · 68" · Orthodox
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.
11-7-0 · UFC 7-7-0
Record (pro · UFC)
16-14-2 · UFC 12-13-2
1
Wins vs .500+ opponents
8
1.98
Sig. strikes landed / min
2.8
2.64
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
3.48
39.8%
Striking accuracy
47.5%
46.5%
Striking defense
56.9%
2.05
Takedowns / 15 min
1.09
20.9%
Takedown accuracy
57.8%
38.7%
Takedown defense
76.2%
0.89
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.51
34.2%
Control time
16.3%
42.9%
Finish rate
91.7%
12:01
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)
■ Matt Serra ■ BJ Penn
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2002-09-27 — L for Matt Serra · Decision - Unanimous R3
| Common opponent | Serra | Penn |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Hughes | L 2009 | W 2010 |
| Georges St-Pierre | L 2008 | L 2009 |
| Din Thomas | L 2003 | W 2001 |