The future does not look bright for UFC legend BJ Penn.
The former two-division champion was arrested late last month for violating a restraining order, the fifth time “The Prodigy” has been arrested in 2025.
As a result, the presiding judge paused criminal proceedings pending a mental health evaluation to determine Penn’s competency.
Failing (or refusing) the evaluation could result in Penn being institutionalized against his will. But if the Hawaiian is deemed fit to answer the charges levied against him, the 46 year-old Penn could be facing jail time when he returns to court on Jan. 9 in Hilo.
That’s according to a report from MMA Fighting.
It’s hard to imagine Penn getting a clean bill of health considering his recent troubles. In addition to his imaginary war with “crazy identity thieves,” Penn has continued to stalk and harass his mother while celebrating his defiance of her court-ordered restraining order.
Meanwhile, on Instagram:
Penn (16-14-2) has not competed since losing to Clay Guida at UFC 237 back in early 2019.
