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B.J. Penn Wouldn’t Turn Down Opportunity to Fight at UFC Event in Hawaii

There’s at least one opportunity that could convince B.J. Penn to step Octagon one more time.

The 39-year-old Hilo, Hawaii, native is winless six bouts since 2011, including a recent return from retirement that saw him lose to Yair Rodriguez and Dennis Siver in 2017. His last victory occurred at UFC 123 on Nov. 20, 2010, when he knocked out Matt Hughes in 21 seconds.

“Everywhere I go people ask me are you going to fight again." Penn told Hawaiian station KHON2.

"I’m happy that they think I’m young enough and they think that I still got a chance.