"It is an honor to bring the UFC GYM my homeland Hawaii and our community not only shows you how to train like the UFC elite athletes, but to introduce them to an entirely new way to approach to fitness," said Penn, a native of Hilo. "It really is for everyone; athletes, father, mother and children will all be able to train and learn in different ways, ways that get results! "
"BJ Penn has been a champion of the UFC on 155 and 170, the future Hall of Famer, and an icon in his home country of the Hawaii," UFC President Dana White said. "We are thrilled to open registration centre at UFC GYM Honolulu. We know the UFC GYM BJ Penn will be the final destination of wellness in Honolulu. "