BJ Penn News
BJ Penn 'not surprised' by Nate Diaz
Chris Taylor - September 6, 2019
Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn has had the chance to watch Nate Diaz become one of the biggest stars in the sport. Diaz is currently 20-11 as a professional and challenged for the UFC lightweight title back in December of 2012.
BJ Penn reacts to Nik Lentz booking, hopes to fight at Madison Square Garden
Chris Taylor - July 26, 2019
Former two division UFC champion BJ Penn has verbally agreed to fight Nik Lentz in a lightweight bout. Dana White announced the news earlier today during an interview with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter.
Frankie Edgar weighs in on former rival BJ Penn's fighting future
Adam Martin - May 31, 2019
Frankie Edgar believes it could be time for his former rival BJ Penn to hang up the gloves. “Do I wish he would retire and just enjoy life? Probably,” Edgar told MMAjunkie. “It’s probably what’s best for his body, but I don’t really know what’s going on in his head. I’m sure everybody has a little piece in it, but ultimately it’s up to him. No one is putting a gun to his head and making him fight. It’s all on him.”
Frankie Edgar says underdog status against Max Holloway similar to UFC 112 fight against B.J. Penn
Cole Shelton - May 30, 2019
In the main event of UFC 240, Frankie Edgar will once again be fighting for a UFC belt when he takes on Max Holloway. However, the oddsmakers don’t favor “The Answer” to win this fight. He is a +350 underdog, given he is just 1-1 in his last two. And, his last win was against Cub Swanson back in April of 2018.
Matt Serra weighs in on BJ Penn’s fighting future following UFC 237
Matheus Costa - May 17, 2019
Last saturday wasn’t a easy night for BJ Penn as he suffered his seventh straight loss at UFC 237 after being defeated by Clay Guida via unanimous decision. And while there’s a lot of fans and even fighters calling for the legend’s retirement, Mr. Penn has received a backup on his cause from a notorious former opponent. Matt Serra, a former UFC welterweight champion, spoke about Penn’s last fights on the “UFC Unfiltered Podcast”. The headcoach for Serra-Longo’s Team showed some love to “The Prodigy” and didn’t join those who want to see him hanging up his gloves – for now.
BJ Penn opens up following UFC 237 loss to Clay Guida
Chris Taylor - May 13, 2019
Former two division UFC champion BJ Penn returned to the octagon for a lightweight fight with Clay Guida at Saturday’s UFC 237 event in Rio. After a good opening round for ‘The Prodigy’, Guida was able to turn the tide later in round two. ‘The Carpenter’ went on to get off the better volume of strikes in round three and was thus awarded a unanimous decision victory over Penn (29-28 x2, 29-27) after fifteen minutes of action.
Pros react to BJ Penn vs Clay Guida at UFC 237
Christopher Taylor - May 11, 2019
A lightweight scrap featuring former two-division UFC champion BJ Penn taking on fellow veteran Clay Guida took place on the prelims of tonight’s UFC 237 event from Rio de Janeiro. Penn (16-13-2 MMA) was returning for the first time since December’s UFC 232 event in Los Angeles, where he suffered the first submission loss of his career to Ryan Hall.
UFC 237 Results: Clay Guida defeats BJ Penn via decision
Chris Taylor - May 11, 2019
A lightweight bout featuring former two-division UFC champion BJ Penn taking on fellow veteran Clay Guida took place on the prelims of tonight’s UFC 237 event from Rio de Janeiro. Penn (16-13-2 MMA) was last seen in action at December’s UFC 232 event in Los Angeles, where he suffered the first submission loss of his career to the always crafty Ryan Hall.
UFC 237 Fight Card and Rumors
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2019
The octagon will return to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 11 for the promotions UFC 237 pay-per-view event. Learn how to watch UFC 237 here While the fight card is not close to complete, it does already feature some notable names including former UFC champions Anderson Silva, BJ Penn and Jose Aldo.
BJ Penn returns at UFC 237
Tom Taylor - March 6, 2019
Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn will return to the cage at UFC 237 on May 11 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he will take on a fellow veteran in Clay Guida. This bout was first reported by Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting. Penn confirmed this news with his website, BJPenn.com.
BJ Penn issues statement following submission loss to Ryan Hall at UFC 232
Chris Taylor - January 12, 2019
UFC legend BJ Penn returned to the octagon at last month’s UFC 232 event in Los Angeles for a lightweight fight with Ryan Hall. Unfortunately for the former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion, Penn’s return to 155-pounds did not go as planned.
EXCLUSIVE | BJ PENN: "I was honored to spend a week with Kid Yamamoto before he passed"
Christopher Taylor - November 29, 2018
The mixed martial arts community is still grieving after losing legendary Japanese fighter Kid Yamamoto to cancer this past September. Norifumi had announced that he was battling the disease back on August 26 via his official Instagram.
Ryan Hall "not the least bit afraid" of BJ Penn's grappling
Tom Taylor - September 18, 2018
Ryan Hall is one of the best BJJ practitioners in the UFC. His UFC 232 opponent, UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn, is also known for his dangerous grappling game. As such, many fans are excited to see how the pair match up on the mat. While BJ Penn has proven his ferocity on the mat time and time again, Ryan Hall doesn’t seem worried about his foe’s skill. In fact, he says he’s “not the least bit afraid” about a potential grappling match with his decorated adversary.
Ryan Hall 'I have a great fight' in B.J. Penn
Cole Shelton - September 17, 2018
UFC Hall-of-Famer B.J. Penn will return to the Octagon for the first time since June of 2017 at December’s UFC 232 event in Las Vegas. Penn will be up against Ryan Hall, who won The Ultimate Fighter 22 and has not fought in the UFC since December 2016. The fight will take place at 155-pounds (lightweight), meaning both Penn and Hall will be moving up from their most recent home of featherweight for this fight.
EXCLUSIVE | BJ Penn reacts UFC 232 matchup with Ryan Hall
Tom Taylor - September 14, 2018
Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn is going to fight again. The UFC Hall of Famer is set to return to the cage at UFC 232 on December 29 in Las Vegas, where he will battle BJJ whiz Ryan Hall. For Penn, who is known for his world class grappling, this is a very interesting matchup, and one that he hopes will excite his legions of dedicated fans.
VIDEO | BJ Penn takes on The Crust in Guam
Tom Taylor - August 6, 2018
Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn has been all over the world over the last few months. One of his recent trips took him to Guam, where he chowed down at Crust, a gourmet Pizzeria in the capital city of Hagåtña. In the video above, you can watch BJ dig into artisan crafted burrata, lasagna, pizza and more, and learn a bit about how these classic Italian specialties are made at the restaurant.
Conor McGregor is just 310 days away from making UFC lightweight history
Chris Taylor - March 31, 2018
Conor McGregor is just 310 days away from making UFC lightweight history Conor McGregor is on the verge of making UFC history!
BJ Penn Talks Possible Return & Cris Cyborg: "She’s as strong as anyone I’ve felt."
Drake Riggs - March 2, 2018
A masked invader broke into the UFC 222 open workouts and attacked the featherweight champ, Cris Cyborg the other day! Who would do such a thing?! Obviously the one and only ‘Prodigy’ BJ Penn. It was a fun surprise for MMA fans and after all was said and done, Penn took time to talk about the champ, Cyborg with MMAJunkie: