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B.J. Penn

UFC 137 results: Nick Diaz defeats B.J. Penn by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-28) B.J. Penn is a former UFC welterweight and lightweight champion, one of only two men to win UFC belts in two weight classes. Nicknamed "The Prodigy," Penn is a Jiu-Jitsu master who burst onto the UFC scene in 2001. Penn has been vocal in his ambition to be the best fighter in the world, and has jumped between weight classes in pursuit of his goal.

Fighter Stats

Nickname The Prodigy
Age 44
Height 5'9"
Weight 155
Place of birth Hilo, Hawaii, United States

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