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B.J. Penn ruled mentally fit for trial set for July 8

Sherdog.com • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 7:08 PM

Last updated May 31, 2026

B.J. Penn ruled mentally fit for trial set for July 8

Summary

Doctors have declared B.J. Penn mentally fit to stand trial, according to Hawaii News Now. The UFC Hall of Famer faces charges stemming from several arrests in 2025, including incidents involving his mother and violations of a protective order. Penn missed a fitness exam last year and is scheduled to appear in court again on July 8. His last fight occurred on May 11, 2019, where he lost to Clay Guida at UFC 237, ending his career on a seven-fight losing streak.

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•B.J. Penn was ruled mentally fit to stand trial in May 2026.
•He is due back in court on July 8, 2026.
•Penn was arrested multiple times in 2025 for various charges.
•His last fight was on May 11, 2019, against Clay Guida.
•Penn concluded his career on a seven-fight losing streak.

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