UFC Statement on BJ Penn

[The Cat Smasher]

“UFC is aware of the recent allegations made against BJ Penn. The organization requires all athletes who compete in the UFC to act in an ethical and responsible manner, as detailed in the UFC Fighter Conduct Policy. UFC will not tolerate violations of the policy. Every athlete is deserving of proper review and this situation, as with any serious allegation, will be investigated by an independent party and thoroughly reviewed by the UFC. The UFC organization will also cooperate with any law enforcement investigation. In light of the serious allegations, UFC has postponed plans to book Penn for an upcoming bout until more details are determined.

UFC holds athletes who compete in the organization to the highest standard and will continue to take appropriate action, if and when warranted. It is important to note that Penn is considered innocent until proven guilty and UFC is not prejudging this matter.”

http://www.ufc.com/news/UFC-Stateme...al&utm_source=multiple&utm_content=1455808900

 

[PokerMage]

pretty basic and understandable statement by the UFC.

idk dont know all the facts nor does anyone around here.

ill wait to pass judgment.

 

[DaffodilMcWoozy]

I guess he might not be in ufc 197 after all

 

[Fuzzybread]

?

What did I miss?

 

[Quinton Fields]

I knew they'd push his return fight back after these allegations surfaced, hope BJ didn't do it.

 

[Jim Gleason]

WTF did BJ alledgidly do?

 

[Sonny Qc]

was curious to see what BJ would look like now that he train at Greg Jackson.

 

[MechMA]

To everyone asking what he supposedly did, his writer claims BJ broke into his house and raped his lady.

Im hoping she just fucked BJ and then was a dispacable person and lied about it, and it surfaces as that.

I'd hate for it to be true... Ugh...

 

[Sonny Qc]

I guess he might not be in ufc 197 after all

good thing they made Pettis Vs Barboza yesterday then...

 

[Summoning]

“UFC is aware of the recent allegations made against BJ Penn. The organization requires all athletes who compete in the UFC to act in an ethical and responsible manner, as detailed in the UFC Fighter Conduct Policy. UFC will not tolerate violations of the policy. Every athlete is deserving of proper review and this situation, as with any serious allegation, will be investigated by an independent party and thoroughly reviewed by the UFC. The UFC organization will also cooperate with any law enforcement investigation. In light of the serious allegations, UFC has postponed plans to book Penn for an upcoming bout until more details are determined.

UFC holds athletes who compete in the organization to the highest standard and will continue to take appropriate action, if and when warranted. It is important to note that Penn is considered innocent until proven guilty and UFC is not prejudging this matter.”

http://www.ufc.com/news/UFC-Stateme...al&utm_source=multiple&utm_content=1455808900

 

[donfryeismyhero]

Wtf is Penn being accused of?

 

[Rylo Ken]

My words for BJ, the things he's being accused of are even worse than those who have embraced the darkside. If there is truth to any of these accusations, his professional career is in clear jeopardy.

 

[subhuman trash]

He's being accused of rape basically, guys. Sexual assault ain't nothing to joke around with, he's done.

 

[RiotWyatt]

Blessing in disguise. BJ gets more time with Greg Jackson and Wink.

 

[method115]

Wow all someone has to do is alleged you did these things and it's enough to get you pulled. Fighters better be careful about the people they choose to scorn in their life.

 

[jonathan274]

 

[esalmighty]

'Penn is considered innocent until proven guilty and UFC is not prejudging this matter'

BUT....

We are going to cover our asses and pretend he is guilty.

'UFC has postponed plans to book Penn for an upcoming bout until more details are determined'

 

[mbach4307]

From a legal standpoint it's really the only statement to make until all the facts are out.

 

[OverCoronavirus Pressure]

Awesome!
Prediction: the allegations will come to nothing, and this confirms that they're interested in BJ signing for a fight.

 

[Quantum Jake]

Wtf is Penn being accused of?

Pedro alex carraso a former writer for bj penn.com tweeted that bj is a coke head and has been since child hood. Forced himseld onto carasso's girlfriend and took her clothes off. Then proceeded to blame him because carasso "looked at his girlfriends ass. Carassos gf pressed charges as of yesterday. He also claimed he knows of another victim and has proof, but has yet to publically share the alleged evidence.