BJ Penn has left himself and his fans wondering about his future in the UFC and MMA following his loss to Nick Diaz at UFC 137 this past weekend.
Immediately after the bout, Penn told Joe Rogan that it may be the last time we ever see him in the Octagon, and I was left with my jaw on the floor at the thought.
His management immediately downplayed the retirement talk, and BJ himself has softened on that stance and is taking some time to decide his future.
I don’t believe we have seen the last of “The Prodigy” in the UFC, and while I have always admired Penn’s foray into the welterweight division, I believe he should end his career with a couple of strong fights at 155 pounds.
Here are five reasons why.