B.J. Penn Continues Run-Ins with the Law, Arrested and Charged with Assault

UFC legend B.J. Penn arrested for sixth time in 2025 after alleged assault

While B.J. Penn is viewed by many as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, his recent erratic streak has seen him fall from grace.

UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn arrested on assault charge in latest sad twist

Former UFC star B.J. Penn is facing legal trouble again in Hawaii after being arrested and charged for allegedly beating up a man on Tuesday morning, according to a news release issued by Hawai’i Police.

Penn charged with assault in sixth 2025 arrest

BJ Penn was arrested Tuesday morning after a man alleged the former UFC champion punched and kicked him multiple times.

BJ Penn arrested for sixth time in 2025 after alleged assault

Penn's legal troubles continued on Tuesday in Hawaii

B.J. Penn continues run-ins with the law, arrested and charged with assault

HILO, Hawaii (KHON2) -- Jay Dee "B.J." Penn, 46, was arrested and charged with third-degree assault, Hawaiʻi Police Department officials said. The former UFC champion was arrested following an alleged assault that took place at approximately 1 a.m. on Nov. 4 in Hilo. Former UFC champion B.J. Penn arrested — again A 45-year-old man told police that Penn had punched and kicked him multiple times. He later had to be hospitalized for his injur…

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UFC Hall of Famer BJ Penn has been arrested once again, continuing an alarming year filled with law enforcement run-ins for the former world champ. The Hawaiian ex-MMA fighter was arrested on Tuesday morning and charged with third-degree assault, per a report from local news station KITV. The victim, who alleged he escaped after getting punched and kicked numerous times, went to a hospital due to injuries he suffered from the incident. Penn, 46,…