BJ Penn News
EXCLUSIVE | BJ Penn: "To the doubters, go put all your money on Lamas!"
Chris Taylor - August 24, 2016
Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn will return to the octagon on October 15 when he squares off with former UFC featherweight title challenger Ricardo Lamas in the main event of UFC Manila. The UFC Hall of Fame fighter, Penn, recently sat down with BJPENN.com’s Chris Taylor where he discussed his comeback fight and future plans in the sport.
UFC officially announces BJ Penn to headline UFC Fight Night Manila
Russell Ess - August 15, 2016
The UFC announced early Monday that Hall of Fame legend BJ Penn is set to return to the Octagon at UFC Fight Night Manila. Penn, the former UFC welterweight and lightweight champion will meet UFC #4 ranked featherweight Ricardo Lamas in the main event of the card, which takes place on October 15.
BREAKING! BJ Penn targeted to return at UFC Manila this October
Scott Hernandez - August 1, 2016
Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn will return to the octagon on October 15 in Manila, Philippines, when he meets former UFC featherweight title challenger Ricardo Lamas. The UFC Hall of Fame fighter, Penn, has not stepped foot in the cage since his July 2014 loss to Frankie Edgar.
BJ Penn responds to Dana White's criticism
Scott Hernandez - July 28, 2016
Earlier this year, UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn officially ended his retirement, revealing his intention to make a run at the featherweight title with the help of coaches Greg Jackson & Mike Winkeljohn. With his eyes set on a November return to the Octagon, Penn found himself criticized by UFC President Dana White recently when the UFC President stated that Penn didn’t live up to his potential in the Octagon, and ultimately could have gone down as the single greatest fighter of all time.
BJ Penn makes his case for welcoming Georges St-Pierre to lightweight
Russell Ess - June 27, 2016
BJ Penn issued a formal challenge to fight Georges St-Pierre at 155 pounds late Sunday after hearing GSP say he could easily make the lightweight limit on a recent episode of “The MMA Hour.” On Monday, “The Prodigy” followed up with another tweet making his case for welcoming the former welterweight king to the UFC lightweight division.
BJ Penn and USADA come to agreement on suspension term for IV violation
Russell Ess - June 27, 2016
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) released a statement on Monday addressing the suspension terms for BJ Penn for his admitted IV violation. USADA’s statement:
BJ Penn calls Georges St-Pierre out for a fight at 155 pounds
Russell Ess - June 26, 2016
After hearing Georges St-Pierre tell Ariel Helwani on a recent episode of “The MMA Hour” that he could easily fight at lightweight, our namesake, BJ Penn took to twitter to cordially ask “Rush” for another fight in the Octagon. Penn tweeted, “Hey @GeorgesStPierre if you can make 155 easily, I’m free in November and would love the opportunity to fight you at 155 pounds in New York.”
EXCLUSIVE | BJ Penn details the IV that forced him out of his fight at UFC 199
Chris Taylor - May 29, 2016
We would not being doing our job as journalists if we did not track down BJ Penn and ask him what everyone is wondering, which is why he took the IV back in March. “Ok do you want the short version or the long version?” asked Penn.
UFC releases statement on BJ Penn being pulled from UFC 199 for USADA IV violation
Russell Ess - May 23, 2016
Late Monday, BJPENN.COM learned that UFC Hall of Fame legend BJ Penn was pulled from his UFC 199 bout with Cole Miller after his admitted use of an IV to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). The UFC gave the following statement regarding Penn’s USADA IV violation:
BJ Penn pulled from UFC 199 bout for USADA IV violation
Russell Ess - May 23, 2016
Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn was scheduled to come out of retirement at UFC 199 on June 4 in a featherweight bout against Cole Miller. Penn who last fought Frankie Edgar in 2014 is looking to make some noise in the featherweight division but will have to be put on the sideline as he has been pulled from the UFC 199 bout with Cole Miller after telling the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) that he had used an IV previously in March.
Cole Miller says that it is absurd if people think he cannot submit BJ Penn
Russell Ess - May 23, 2016
Cole Miller is set to make his first fight in the Octagon in 2016 when he steps in to face UFC Hall of Fame legend BJ Penn at UFC 199 on June 4. Miller was given the fight on short notice after Penn’s original opponent Dennis Siver was pulled from the bout due to an injury.
VIDEO | BJ Penn submits Kenny Florian by rear-naked choke in UFC's 'Submission of the Week'
Russell Ess - May 23, 2016
The UFC recently released their “Submission of the Week” video featuring our namesake BJ Penn in his past lightweight title defense against Kenny Florian at UFC 101.
UFC asking fans to vote for 'Greatest Fighter of All Time'
Russell Ess - May 20, 2016
The UFC has a poll out and is asking fans to help decide who should be ranked as the “Greatest Fighter of All Time.” Our namesake BJ Penn has made it on the list, and also includes other UFC greats such as Anderson Silva, Jon Jones, and newer names such as Conor McGregor just to name a few.
BJ Penn officially receives new opponent for UFC 199
Scott Hernandez - May 11, 2016
Tuesday evening news broke that Dennis Siver was forced out of his UFC 199 scrap with BJ Penn due to an undisclosed injury. While speculation began flying as to who would step up and face the UFC Hall of Famer on such short notice, it appears we now have an answer!
Report: UFC targeting Cole Miller to fight BJ Penn at UFC 199
Russell Ess - May 11, 2016
Late Tuesday, BJPENN.COM released news that Dennis Siver was out of the scheduled UFC 199 featherweight bout with BJ Penn after suffering an injury leading up to the fight. While the UFC has yet to make any official announcement regarding a new opponent for UFC 199, our namesake BJ Penn obviously knows what fights are being offered as possible opponents but has not been allowed to disclose any information to BJPENN.COM per the UFC’s request.
Conor McGregor's teammate calls out BJ Penn
Russell Ess - May 11, 2016
The UFC is searching for a new opponent for UFC Hall of Fame legend and former two-time UFC champ BJ Penn for a UFC 199 bout on June 4. Penn’s originally scheduled opponent, Dennis Siver, pulled out of the fight due to suffering an injury. Now, with just over three weeks out from the fight, Penn is without an opponent.
BJ Penn releases statement regarding being on UFC 199 prelims
Scott Hernandez - May 10, 2016
Tuesday afternoon news broke that UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn’s fight against Dennis Siver at UFC 199 would take place on the televised prelims, as opposed to the Pay-Per View section of the card, as many expected. According to MMAFighting, Penn vs. Siver will serve as the main event of the preliminary card before Dustin Poirier vs. Bobby Green kicks off the Pay-Per View portion of the card.
BJ Penn says Greg Jackson will decide when he will be ready to fight for the featherweight title
Russell Ess - April 18, 2016
BJ “The Prodigy” Penn is scheduled to make his return to the Octagon at UFC 199 against Dennis Siver on June 4 at The Forum in Los Angeles. The former UFC champion and UFC Hall of Fame legend recently stated that he is coming back for his second fight in the featherweight division for the ultimate goal of winning the 145-pound belt, which will make him the only fighter in UFC history to win championship titles in three different weight classes.