Head-to-head
Nick Diaz vs. BJ Penn
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.
7-7-0 (1 NC)
Record (pro · UFC)
12-13-2
2
Wins vs .500+ opponents
8
4.26
Sig. strikes landed / min
2.8
3.89
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
3.48
41.7%
Striking accuracy
47.5%
54.1%
Striking defense
56.9%
1.03
Takedowns / 15 min
1.09
34.1%
Takedown accuracy
57.8%
62.8%
Takedown defense
76.2%
0.95
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.51
14.4%
Control time
16.3%
85.7%
Finish rate
91.7%
13:38
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)
■ Nick Diaz ■ BJ Penn
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2011-10-29 — W for Nick Diaz · Decision - Unanimous R3
| Common opponent | Diaz | Penn |
|---|---|---|
| Georges St-Pierre | L 2013 | L 2009 |
| Sean Sherk | L 2006 | W 2008 |
| Diego Sanchez | L 2005 | W 2009 |