LAS VEGAS -- One of only two fighters ever to hold UFC championships in multiple weight classes can now add another credential to his resume: Hall of Famer.
The legendary B.J. Penn was named to the UFC Hall of Fame's Modern wing during Saturday night's UFC 187 event. He will be inducted on July 11 during International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
The 36-year-old from Hilo, Hawaii became a fan favorite for his willingness to fight anyone. This paid off in one of the legendary upsets in MMA history, when the lightweight Penn went up to welterweight and submitted fellow Hall of Famer Matt Hughes to claim the UFC welterweight belt at UFC 46 in Las Vegas on Jan.