Former two-weight UFC champion BJ Penn will continue to fight until a conclusion is reached on his various allegations. Leading up to his UFC 237 fight with Clay Guida this past weekend, Penn was accused by estranged partner Shealen Uaiwa of a number of disturbing abuse allegations last month. This was followed up by another allegation that Penn had allegedly threatened a taro farmer with a machete, which he was being investigated for. Despite all this, the Hawaiian was still allowed to compete against Guida as if nothing was happening. According to UFC vice president of international and content David Shaw, that’s because the promotion is essentially viewing the matter(s) as a case of innocent until proven guilty. “I think until there’s some sort of conclusion reached on that situation, and there’s information that comes to the forefront, I think that he’ll continue to have a plan to fight,” Shaw said at the UFC 237 post-fight press conference (via MMA Junkie). ‘Pretty Big Skid’ One could even ask why the UFC is allowing Penn to fight even if there were no allegations. The 40-year-old was outpointed by Guida on Saturday night and is still winless since 2010. His latest loss makes it seven defeats in a row which is now a UFC record. To make matters worse, Penn even claimed he was still hopeful of becoming a UFC champion again leading up to the fight. Whether he fights again is something that will have to be discussed. “Now, I’m not sure having lost this fight, not having won one since 2010, that’s a pretty big skid,” Shaw added. “I’m not sure what he wants to do with his career. It’s something that next week we’ll try to figure out what the next step is, but at this point I don’t really know what that means.”<doc-sep>UFC 237 acted as the UFC’s big return to Brazil when they touched down in Rio de Janeiro this past Saturday night. There were several big-name legendary figures of the sport in action. One of which being the first ever fighter to win UFC championships in two different divisions, ‘The Prodigy,’ BJ Penn. Save with Disney Bundle Get all three for $13.99/month Get the full ESPN+ experience, the best stories in the world with Disney+, and your favorite TV episodes from Hulu (ad-supported). All for just $13.99/month. Sign Up Learn More We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. The Hawaiian icon would square off with his fellow veteran in Clay ‘The Carpenter’ Guida to kick off the evening’s preliminary action. Unfortunately for Penn, he would once again suffer defeat as Guida picked up the unanimous decision win. The loss extended Penn’s skid to a UFC record seven straight while Guida got back in the win column after a loss to Charles Oliveira in June 2018. Acknowledging the position that he’s currently in, the 40-year old former champion discussed the loss on Monday. “I know I am on a losing streak,” Penn told BJPenn.com. “I think they said it is the longest in UFC history or something. But that being said, I am not going out there and getting knocked unconscious. There are ton of guys, who would be considered in their prime, who still get knocked out cold – even this past weekend. I still feel good and the desire to compete is still there. “It was a good scrap with Clay, who is a really tough fight for anybody at 155 [pounds]. You know what they say, Babe Ruth set a record for most strikeouts too right *laughs*. But in all seriousness, I do this because I love it. Anderson Silva said it best; never feel sorry for the lion, because the lion doesn’t feel sorry for himself when he is surrounded by a bunch of hyenas ready to die.” In the lead-up to this fight for Penn, some allegations of domestic violence came to light regarding his ex-wife as the two are currently embroiled in a custody battle over their two daughters. Declining to speak about the allegations ahead of the fight, Penn cleared the air now that things had concluded inside the Octagon. “It was a no brainer for me to stay back in Hawaii and train for the fight while I deal with the custody case,” he said. “It was actually great, I have my daughters with me for a few days each week. They inspire me to be my best. I am their provider and I want to train hard and win for them. So it was great motivation. “I would never do anything to hurt a girl. Growing up I was never taught anything like that. My father never did anything like that to my mother. Women are soft and cuddly little creatures, that is what my father always told me growing up. I have two girls myself, and I can’t imagine how I would feel if someone ever hurt them. You know, despite everything that’s gone on, I wish [my ex-wife] Shea nothing but the best. We have been separated for a while now. She is actually married and expecting a child in the next few months. All I can say is that I wish her all the best. “Right now I’m just returning to Hilo. Once I am back we will focus on the custody case and then figure out what will come next.” Prior to Penn’s bout with Ryan Hall at UFC 232 in December 2018, he signed a new four-fight deal with the promotion, therefore, meaning that he has at least two left if he decides to fulfill it. That’s also assuming that the UFC doesn’t cut ties with the legendary lightweight.<doc-sep>Hall of Famer B.J. Penn suffered a UFC-record seventh consecutive defeat Saturday, falling via unanimous decision to Clay Guida during the UFC 237 prelims. Penn hasn't won a fight in over eight years, recording his last victory Nov. 20, 2010. He now has has more losses (13) in the UFC than he has wins (12). B.J. Penn's fights since 2010 Date Opponent Outcome May 2019 Clay Guida Loss Dec. 2018 Ryan Hall Loss June 2017 Dennis Siver Loss Jan. 2017 Yair Rodriguez Loss July 2014 Frankie Edgar Loss Dec. 2012 Rory MacDonald Loss Oct. 2011 Nick Diaz Loss Feb. 2011 Jon Fitch Draw Nov. 2010 Matt Hughes Win Aug. 2010 Frankie Edgar Loss April 2010 Frankie Edgar Loss Penn got off to a decent start against Guida but was outmatched in the second and third rounds. The judges scored the bout 29-28, 29-28, 29-27 in favor of Guida. The 40-year-old Penn was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2015. The former lightweight and welterweight champion was regarded at the time as one of the greatest pound-for-pound combatants in mixed martial arts history.<doc-sep>
B.J. Penn has been in the middle of multiple legal issues lately. The former two-division UFC champion has an active restraining order against him, which was recently extended until October of 2021. His estranged partner detailed numerous disturbing allegations including drug abuse, threats, verbal and physical abuse, and sexual coercion. Penn is also reportedly being investigated for threatening a farmer with a machete. The UFC has been inconsistent at best with their supposed “zero tolerance” policy on domestic violence, and Penn was ultimately allowed to compete this past weekend at UFC 237. Reports also came out that the former champion wouldn’t be entertaining any questions concerning his legal troubles during fight week. The 40-year-old eventually lost yet another one-sided bout, dropping a three round decision to Clay Guida. UFC executive David Shaw tried to explain their reasoning, basically saying that Penn is innocent until proven guilty. “I think until there’s some sort of conclusion reached on that situation, and there’s information that comes to the forefront, I think that he’ll continue to have a plan to fight,” Shaw said during the UFC 237 post-fight press conference. The Hawaiian fighter currently has the longest winless streak in UFC history, and hasn’t won a fight in the past decade. Shaw implied that if Penn’s not going to compete with the UFC anymore, it would probably only be because of that losing skid or a possible retirement. “Now, I’m not sure having lost this fight, not having won one since 2010, that’s a pretty big skid,” Shaw said. “I’m not sure what he wants to do with his career. It’s something that next week we’ll try to figure out what the next step is, but at this point I don’t really know what that means.” The mother of Penn’s children was granted a temporary restraining order on October 2018. The court again determined that there was enough reason to extend the said order of protection last February. Penn has fought for the UFC twice in that time period, losing to Ryan Hall in December 2018, and again to Guida this past weekend. He also has had numerous run ins with the law prior to these recent issues. Support for survivors of domestic violence can be found from the following organizations: USA - The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) UK and Ireland - Women’s Aid: 0808-2000-247 Rest of the World - HotPeachPages