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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
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UFC legend B.J. Penn charged with family abuse after strange bedroom arrest: video
Former UFC champion B.J. Penn was arrested on a charge of abuse of a family or household member on Sunday, and posted a strange video showing cops trying to arrest him in his bedroom. TMZ reported Tuesday that Penn was taken to jail in Hilo, Hawaii, on Sunday and released on $2,000 bail shortly before 2 a.m. on Monday. Advertisement Penn posted a disturbing clip of the incident on Instagram Monday night, during which he argued with officers before being taken away in handcuffs. UFC hall of famer BJ Penn is seen in attendance during the UFC 267 event at Etihad Arena on October 30, 2021 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Zuffa LLC 'How can I be under arrest for harassment? This is my house,' Penn told the officers. 'I just went to go grab the mail. Can we call an officer I know that can talk to you guys? Why am I being arrested again? What kind of harassment? What does harassment mean?' He also denied any wrongdoing in the caption of the social media post. MMA legend BJ Penn was arrested over the weekend in a video posted to instagram on May 26, 2025. Instagram/@bjpenn B.J. Penn as he was escorted out of an apartment building. Instagram/@bjpenn Police officers walking Penn down a flight of stairs. Instagram/@bjpenn 'In Hawaii, 'impostor theft' refers to instances where individuals falsely impersonate others, often to steal their identity or commit fraudulent acts,' Penn wrote. 'This can involve using a fake identity to obtain documents, financial accounts, or even posing as law enforcement or other professionals to commit crimes. #hawaii.' Advertisement TMZ added that Penn is set to appear in court on Tuesday. The latest incident comes a month after the UFC Hall of Famer bizarrely claimed that his family had been murdered and replaced with imposters in a series of Instagram posts. BJ Penn poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session on December 26, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Zuffa LLC via Getty Images 'My mother Lorraine Shin, my brother Jay Dee Penn, my brother, Reagan Penn and my brother Kalani Mamazuka [were] all murdered and I need [police] to investigate these guys get these people out of my house and my off my properties,' Penn captioned one of the posts on April 8.
New York Post
27-05-2025
- New York Post
UFC legend B.J. Penn charged with family abuse after strange bedroom arrest: video
Former UFC champion B.J. Penn was arrested on a charge of abuse of a family or household member on Sunday, and posted a strange video showing cops trying to arrest him in his bedroom. TMZ reported Tuesday that Penn was taken to jail in Hilo, Hawaii, on Sunday and released on $2,000 bail shortly before 2 a.m. on Monday. Penn posted a disturbing clip of the incident on Instagram Monday night, during which he argued with officers before being taken away in handcuffs. 5 UFC hall of famer BJ Penn is seen in attendance during the UFC 267 event at Etihad Arena on October 30, 2021 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Zuffa LLC 'How can I be under arrest for harassment? This is my house,' Penn told the officers. 'I just went to go grab the mail. Can we call an officer I know that can talk to you guys? Why am I being arrested again? What kind of harassment? What does harassment mean?' He also denied any wrongdoing in the caption of the social media post. 5 MMA legend BJ Penn was arrested over the weekend in a video posted to instagram on May 26, 2025. Instagram/@bjpenn 5 B.J. Penn as he was escorted out of an apartment building. Instagram/@bjpenn 5 Police officers walking Penn down a flight of stairs. Instagram/@bjpenn 'In Hawaii, 'impostor theft' refers to instances where individuals falsely impersonate others, often to steal their identity or commit fraudulent acts,' Penn wrote. 'This can involve using a fake identity to obtain documents, financial accounts, or even posing as law enforcement or other professionals to commit crimes. #hawaii.' TMZ added that Penn is set to appear in court on Tuesday. The latest incident comes a month after the UFC Hall of Famer bizarrely claimed that his family had been murdered and replaced with imposters in a series of Instagram posts. 5 BJ Penn poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session on December 26, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Zuffa LLC via Getty Images 'My mother Lorraine Shin, my brother Jay Dee Penn, my brother, Reagan Penn and my brother Kalani Mamazuka [were] all murdered and I need [police] to investigate these guys get these people out of my house and my off my properties,' Penn captioned one of the posts on April 8.
USA Today
27-05-2025
- USA Today
UFC legend B.J. Penn arrested on charge of abuse of family or household member
UFC legend B.J. Penn arrested on charge of abuse of family or household member Former UFC champion B.J. Penn is in trouble with the law once again. UFC legend B.J. Penn is in trouble with the law again. The former two-division UFC champion was arrested this past Sunday in Hilo, Hawaii, on charges of abuse of a family or household member, according to the Hawaii Police Department media booking log obtained by MMA Junkie. The news was reported Tuesday by MMA Fighting. Penn, 46, also posted a video documenting the arrest to his Instagram account. He was taken by police and later released on $2,000 bail. Penn was due in court Tuesday. Penn's video shows him laying in bed, questioning multiple officers for the reason of his arrest, which they communicated was for harassment. After a back-and-forth, Penn stood up from the bed, was handcuffed, and taken away. Penn posted a caption along with the video: 'In Hawaii, 'impostor theft' refers to instances where individuals falsely impersonate others, often to steal their identity or commit fraudulent acts. This can involve using a fake identity to obtain documents, financial accounts, or even posing as law enforcement or other professionals to commit crimes.' In recent months, Penn has claimed in numerous posts that his parents and siblings were murdered and replaced by impostors. These adamant and continuous claims have worried many in the MMA community, including several of his fellow fighters such as Brendan Schaub and Jason Miller. This isn't the first time Penn has been involved with the law. In the years before and following his retirement in 2019, Penn has experienced a number of legal troubles, including DUI arrests and a bar brawl assault that led to his UFC release. Penn is considered one of the greatest lightweights of all time and a pioneer for the division. He's a former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion. Penn was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2015. Penn fought 32 times as a professional fighter, a career that spanned from 2001 to 2019. Penn, who was known for his durability and skill, lost four times by TKO/KO and was involved in many wars. Some have attributed his troubles and erratic behaviors in recent years to brain trauma.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Georges St-Pierre finally answers who pushed him the hardest in his iconic career
Georges St-Pierre finally answers who pushed him the hardest in his iconic career (Image Source: Getty Images) Georges St-Pierre , who is almost universally considered one of the greatest mixed martial artists ever, has finally answered the question that has shadowed him throughout his illustrious career. He was asked who was the hardest to push inside the UFC octagon during Friday's UFC 315 fan Q&A session at Montreal's Bell Centre, the former two-division champion admitted that Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu prodigy B.J. Operation Sindoor Pak to deploy students in case of war with India? What Khawaja Asif said Abu Jundal, Yusuf Azhar & more: 5 key Pakistani terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor Entry to airports banned, ATMs closed & more such news: Govt says 'fake news' Penn represented the greatest challenge of his career. This revelation comes as St-Pierre returns to his home province of Quebec for the first UFC event in Montreal in nearly a decade. The Prodigy's Unmatched Speed and Technical Brilliance In a fan event in Montreal on May 9, 2025, UFC legend Georges St-Pierre looked back on the most skilled opponent of his storied career, pointing to B.J. Penn as the toughest opponent ever to face. Georges St-Pierre praised B.J. Penn's incredible speed and elite grappling pedigree, adding that B.J. Penn earned the nickname 'The Prodigy' for becoming the first American to win a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt world championship in three and a half years. The Canadian legend pointed out B.J. Penn's incredible speed and technical ability that surprised him during their first meeting at UFC 58 in 2006, which Georges St-Pierre won on split decision. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Want Lower Bills Without Changing a Thing? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo Recalling the first time they met, Georges St-Pierre recalled being amazed by Penn's speed, and noted after he threw a jab, he realised B.J. Penn had already moved behind him – 'like he teleported', he said. Georges St-Pierre praised B.J. Penn as 'the perfect fighter' highlighting how hard it was to cope with his combination of speed and skill. GSP's Championship Mindset and Street Fight Perspective During his discussion on his competitive approach, Georges St-Pierre also explained how he turned pre-fight fear into his competitive advantage. He explained, 'I use fear to elevate me.' 'When I'm scared, I train harder, my reaction time is better, and I don't shortcut'. In a recent interview with Lex Fridman, Georges St-Pierre provided interesting insights into the street fighting world, and he would rather fight former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou than Dutch legend Bas Rutten in an unregulated fight. Also Read: 'He should not be the interim champion…': MMA icon drops bold statement on Tom Aspinall's title Those fans who will be in the Bell Centre for UFC 315 on May 10 will be treated to the welterweight championship bout between Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena. The primary card starts at 10 ET with prelims at 8 PM ET and is available on pay-per-view through ESPN+.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Joe Rogan Says B.J. Penn Was Better Than Khabib Nurmagomedov at His Peak
The UFC's lightweight division has long been considered one of the most talent-rich weight classes in the sport's history. From dominant champions like Khabib Nurmagomedov, B.J. Penn, Frankie Edgar, and Benson Henderson to electrifying contenders, the 155-pound landscape has never lacked drama—or debate. Chief among them: Who is the greatest lightweight of all time? Recently, a familiar voice entered the conversation again. And when Joe Rogan speaks, the MMA world tends to stop and listen. On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, the longtime UFC commentator offered a take that instantly got fans buzzing. Rogan didn't hesitate when reflecting on who he believes deserves lightweight GOAT consideration. 'People talk about Khabib being the greatest lightweight of all time and maybe he is, it's very possible he is—but I would put the B.J. Penn that fought Joe 'Daddy' Stevenson, the B.J. Penn that fought Sean Sherk, the B.J. Penn that was in that peak when he was training with Marinovich, I would put him against anybody.' The comment caught fire quickly and started trending across MMA forums and social media platforms. Joe Rogan reacts to UFC 313 KOChris Unger / Contributor - GETTY The comments sent a ripple through the MMA fanbase. Supporters of Khabib Nurmagomedov, the undefeated former champion, were quick to push back. Some responses included, 'Bro Khabib would beat Penn so bad even Islam, Charles would' and 'He not even top 5.' Others, however, rallied behind the Hall of Famer, claiming 'Prime BJ ruins Khabib.' Advertisement Whether viewed as nostalgia or legitimate analysis, Rogan's comments have reignited a classic debate—one that MMA fans may never agree on. Related: Terence Crawford Speaks Out After UFC Blunder: 'That Was No Accident' Related: Ilia Topuria Teases Major Fight Reveal: Opponent, Date, and Las Vegas Showdown Incoming
