Former UFC two-division champion BJ Penn faces another legal issue after Hawaii Island police arrested and charged him with third-degree assault following an incident early Tuesday morning in Hilo. The 46-year-old fighter was taken into custody on November 4, 2025, marking his latest run-in with law enforcement in a troubling pattern.
BJ Penn Arrested on Assault Charges in Hilo, Marking Sixth Arrest in 2025
According to the Hawaii Police Department, officers responded to a report of an assault at approximately 1 a.m. at a residence on Kanoa Street in Hilo. A 45-year-old male victim reported that Penn punched and kicked him multiple times before the victim was able to leave the area and contact police.