BJ Penn was born on December 13, 1978 in Hilo, Hawaii, United States. BJ “The Prodigy” Penn was born in the Generation X and is currently 45 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the featherweight division. He made his Octagon debut 8,610 days ago, on May 4, 2001. Penn trains at BJ Penn’s MMA.
When is BJ Penn’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵
Name |
BJ Penn |
Nickname |
“The Prodigy” |
Date of Birth |
December 13, 1978 |
Age |
45 |
Birthplace |
Hilo, Hawaii, United States |
Birth Sign |
Sagittarius |
Height |
5' 9" (1.75 m) |
Weight |
145 lbs (66 kg) |
Reach |
70″ |
Leg Reach |
37.5″ |
Stance |
Orthodox |
Style |
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
As of November 2024, BJ Penn’s pro record is 16-14-2, with 7 of those wins coming by knockout, 6 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Penn has fought in over 32 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 5 years ago against Clay Guida at UFC 237 – Namajunas vs. Andrade. The fight was on Saturday, May 11, 2019. BJ Penn loss by Decision (Unanimous) in round 3 at 5:00.
Fun fact: On the day BJ was born, "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" by Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more cool BJ Penn birthday facts.
BJ Penn next fight: PENDING
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BJ Penn height and weight
BJ Penn’s height is 5' 9" (1.75 m). He fights in the featherweight division in UFC. Fighters who fight in the featherweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.
BJ Penn net worth
The estimates of BJ Penn’s net worth vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many top-level fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list BJ Penn’s net worth, check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and then subtracting all of the liabilities.
Did you know: The average UFC fighter made $148,000 in 2020, up from average earnings of $146,000 in 2019, $138,000 in 2018, and $132,000 in 2017.
How old is BJ Penn?
BJ Penn’s age – 45 years old. He was born on a Wednesday, December 13, 1978. BJ is turning 46 years old in .
Where is BJ Penn from?
BJ Penn was born in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
What is BJ Penn’s reach?
BJ Penn’s reach is 70″ and leg reach is 37.5″.
Where does BJ Penn rain?
BJ Penn trains at BJ Penn’s MMA.
Who is BJ Penn dating now?
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BJ Penn 10 facts
1. BJ Penn’s birth sign is Sagittarius.
2. He was born in the Year of the Horse.
3. BJ’s next birthday is in
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4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. BJ Penn was born in Generation X (1978).
6. Penn’s life path number is 5.
7. His ruling planet is Jupiter.
8. BJ Penn’s birth flower is Narcissus.
9. His birthstone is Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon and Topaz.
10. Penn has been alive for 16,788 days or 402,921 hours.
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