Ex-wife accuses BJ Penn of domestic violence: 'I feel scared'

Penn is accused of domestic violence. Photo: Facebook @ufc

the phase of B.J. Penn in the octagon is not good. The Hawaiian, former lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) and welterweight (up to 77,1 kg) champion has not won in the UFC since 2010. However, the 'Prodigy' has an even bigger problem outside the boxing area. fights. He is accused by his ex-wife of domestic violence.

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Shealen Uaiwa filed a complaint against Penn in the state of Hawaii (USA) alleging that she was physically and verbally abused during a 10-year relationship. She even obtained a protective measure that prevents the athlete from approaching his ex-partner until 2021.

“I feel afraid for my safety, for the lives of my children and for the influence he has on them,” said Uaiwa in the police report, published by the website MMA Junkie.

The ex-wife also reported one of the times that Penn threatened her and her mother and children.

“He came to the car threatening my mother, saying he was going to kick her… He was attacking us with verbal insults, calling us thieves and manipulators. He was trying to get out of the garage and he wouldn't let me, like someone was going to attack us through the window. My children witnessed this incident,” he said.

Shealen Uaiwa also accused the fighter of being addicted to cocaine and only retired in 2017 to try to get rid of the addiction, but in vain. The UFC has not yet commented on the case.

Fight scheduled in Rio

Despite the incident, B.J. Penn continues with a scheduled fight. He is trying to recover from the series of six consecutive defeats against Clay guida No. UFC 237, an event that takes place on May 11th, in Rio de Janeiro.

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