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