+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled
Penn
Orthodox Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
VS
Lopes
Orthodox Balanced
70" Reach 72"
2.76 Strikes Landed/Min 3.83
56% Strike Defense 45%
1.19 Takedowns/15Min 0.88
74% Takedown Defense 68%
Win Probability
Penn
47%
Lopes
53%
Based on stats, win rate & tier
Key Advantages
— Reach Advantage Lopes ▲
— Striking Volume Lopes ▲
▲ Penn Strike Defense —
— Win Rate Lopes ▲
Style Matchup
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu VS Balanced
"Balanced vs Specialist — The well-rounded fighter can dictate where this fight takes place, forcing their opponent out of their comfort zone."
Penn Tactics
Veteran"BJ Penn is a seasoned grappler with a strong submission game, but his striking defense and takedown accuracy have declined with age."
Lopes Tactics
Veteran"Diego Lopes is a veteran fighter with a long record and well-rounded skills, but his stats are not particularly impressive, making him a veteran presence in the 145lbs division."