The troubled spiral of BJ Penn has taken another disturbing turn, as court documents now reveal that the former two-division UFC champion recently asked a judge to verify whether his mother was, in fact, who she claimed to be.
Penn had previously accused his mother of being a government-replaced doppelgänger – an allegation, coupled with threats and being aggressive, that led to his arrest and a restraining order being filed against him by the woman in question.
BJ Penn update per the Hawaii Tribune-Herald
At a court hearing on June 24, BJ asked the judge to rescind his mom’s TRO, have his mom undergo a “supervised identity verification,” and have his mom provide him with housing. All of his requests were denied. pic.twitter.com/DFEfht3Jpr
— Borrachinha Depot (@FullContactMTWF) June 25, 2025
The bizarre request to the court was denied by the judge, marking yet another chapter in what appears to be a steady and public mental health decline for the MMA legend.
And so,while fans and media continue to follow the story, concerns are mounting that what Penn needs most right now isn’t a legal victory – but professional help.
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