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Hawai´i-Born Fighter Can Build Reputation on UFC 264 Undercard This Weekend
Tavares on Saturday will fight as part of the undercard for UFC 264, this year’s largest Pay Per View Event to date.
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.
UFC: Upcoming BJ Penn Bout on Hold
BJ Penn’s website issued a statement of its own, saying that it is “unfortunate that someone that BJ considered family is trying to extort him.”
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 Starts Second Stint as “TUF” Coach
Starting Wednesday, Fox Sports 1 began airing the 19th season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” featuring coaches Frankie Edgar and B.J. Penn.
Penn to Have Cataract Surgery in Utah
Penn, who is 16-9-2 in his professional MMA career, is non-committal on whether he will return to the cage following the procedure.