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Police Investigate BJ Penn for DUI Following Traffic Incident
On Friday, Feb. 7, at approximately 7 p.m., Penn was operating a black Toyota Tacoma pickup truck when it was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Route 11 in Hilo.
Dana White Says BJ Penn ‘Won’t Fight Again’ in UFC
UFC President Dana White says Hawai‘i Island’s BJ Penn “won’t fight again.” The decision came after White saw two videos of Penn street fighting in Hawai‘i.
Penn Gets New Opponent for UFC 199
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced on Wednesday that BJ Penn will face Cole Miller at UFC 199.
HPD Receives Report on BJ Penn Allegations
Before announcing the findings of its investigation, the UFC revealed that Penn would return at UFC 199 in Los Angeles, Calif. on June 4.
BJ Penn Ends Retirement, Wants Featherweight Belt
BJ Penn wants to win his third different championship belt in the UFC, something no other fighter can claim. No opponent or date has been set for his return.
Penn Earns Spot in UFC Hall of Fame
Hilo resident B.J. Penn will be inducted into the Modern Era category of the UFC Hall of Fame during a ceremony in July.
ANALYSIS: BJ Penn’s Forced Retirement a Stain on HOF Career
Penn’s loss Sunday to Frankie Edgar extended his winless streak to four consecutive bouts, and forced him to make a second retirement concession on live television.
Hilo’s Penn Returning to Octagon as Featherweight Against Edgar
Penn, with a record of 16-9, will coach against Frankie Edgar in the popular TV series “The Ultimate Fighter” before facing him for the third time in his career.
