01 Mar BJPenn&Fokai:
First..giving proper shoutouts to BJPenn and the rest of the PennFamily. We are in imminent and humble gratitude for all their support. We were very priveleged to work with them 2004-2007 for some collaborative projects facilitated by world MMAIndustry trailblazer and former FokaiHawaii foreman RICHARD CHOU.It was and still is an honor to have shared in their good graces.
For years, even prior to BJs UFCSuper-stardom–BJ had already done tremendous work in the cage and ring and had since immortalized his name among in MixedMartialArts competition.
For Pacific Islanders–his accomplishments provided a beacon of light to point island fighter athletes and industry-heads towards the furthest horizons. It is currently his website, www.bjpenn.com, that in one way or another reminds us to pick up trash and( despite potholes, speedbumps, and eventual detours) to enjoy the view along the way.
It was years later that the globalization of the UFC pointed its spotlight towards the electrifying experience that the world now recognizes as BJPenn, through their remarkable efforts–the fighting islander and proud Hawaiian spearheaded the islands sincere pursuit for a noble and respectable name in the modern worlds most proving battleground….theUFC
We have respectfully watched him rise to the top with his defeat over Rodrigo Gracie in Rumble on the Rock’s Gracie vs. Penn, we saw him dominate Renzo Gracie in GVP2@TheAlohaStadium.
He later went to rock a much bigger LyotoMachida, beat up the legendary Georges St.Pierre, win two UFC WorldTitles, have world celebrities cheer his name, become a father and most importantly—inspire a planet.
Last October we just watched him in a decision loss to Nick Diaz and calling it quits for MMA.
The hearts dropped for Pacific Islanders all over the world when hearing this at first. but in true faith of BJ’s greatness and his destiny for greatness–many are reassured of his return to MMA competition in the future; and even moreare comforted in his MMA Immortality..period
if the return to MMA is not in his destiny–were excited to see what other acts of greatness and community service that might be in store for the future for the fearless Hawaiian.
Thanks BJ for all the support. We will never for get your family’s service to this humble effort.
Hafa Adai&Aloha
