Description: (American Former Professional Mixed Martial Art Fighter)
B.J. Penn is an American retired professional mixed martial artist and 5th-degree black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner. He is a former UFC Lightweight Champion and UFC Welterweight Champion, making him one of nine fighters in UFC history to win titles in multiple weight classes. Penn was the first non-Brazilian to win the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship at black belt level. Throughout his career, he competed in various weight divisions, held multiple championship titles, and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. Despite facing criticism for fighting past his prime, Penn's impact on the sport is widely recognized.