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BJ Penn
Jay Dee "B.J." Penn III is an American mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner. Penn competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and K-1. Penn was the winner of the first US Jiu-Jitsu World Championship gold medal. In mixed martial arts, Penn competes in the feathers, light weight, medium and medium weight classes. A former UFC lightweight champion and UFC welterweight champion, he is the second of seven boxers in UFC history to win a title in multiple weight classes. Penn fought to hold the Caol Uno tie in the 41st UFC lightweight tournament. In 2015, Penn became the first introduction to the modern era wing of the UFC Hall of Fame.
BornJay Dee Penn III, December 13, 1978, Kailua, Hawaii, United States
Other namesThe Prodigy, Baby Jay
ResidenceHilo, Hawaii
NationalityAmerican
Weight145 lb
DivisionFeatherweight (2014–2017), Lightweight (2001–2003, 2007–2010, 2018-2019), Welterweight (2004, 2006, 2010–2012), Middleweight (2004–2005), Openweight (2005)
Reach70 in (177.8 cm)
StyleBrazilian Jiu-Jitsu
TeamB.J. Penn's MMA, Nova União (formerly), American Kickboxing Academy, Jackson Wink MMA Academy, RVCA Training Centre
TrainerJason Parillo
Rank5th Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under André Pederneiras
Years active2001–2014, 2017–present
Notable school(s)Hilo High School

About BJ Penn

MMA Fighter BJ Penn was born in Kailua, Hawaii, United States on December 13, 1978. He's 46 years old today.

Mixed martial artist who became only the second fighter in UFC history to hold championships in two weight divisions.

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BJ Penn before becoming famous

BJ Penn was born in the Zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer), and 1978 is also the year of Horse (馬) in the Chinese Zodiac.

At the age of 17, he was introduced to Jiu-Jitsu by a family friend.

Achievement of BJ Penn

In the year 2000, he became the first non-Brazilian to win the World Jiu-Jitsu Championships.

BJ Penn's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He had two daughters, Aeva and Kulia, with his longtime partner Shealen Uaiwa.

BJ Penn on Social Media

BJ Penn's news on his Twitter: @bjpenndotcom.

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BJ Penn Collabed with

Many newspapers rated his fight with MMA Fighter Matt Hughes on September 23, 2006 as one of the best fights of the decade; Hughes won.

BJ Penn Income & Net worth

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Latest information about BJ Penn updated on March 15 2023.