Listen "26. BJ Penn: From Hilo boy to UFC champion and possibly future governor of Hawai'i."
Episode Synopsis
BJ Penn is a Native-Hawaiian MMA legend from the Big Island of Hawai'i. He is a father, businessman, author, and former UFC champion. He is one of only 7 UFC fighters to ever win titles in multiple weight classes and is the first non-Brazilian to win the jiu-jitsu world championship. Now, he is stepping into a new arena and running for governor or Hawai'i as a republican candidate. In this episode we talk about how he got into mixed martial arts, his motivation for running for governor, some of the issues locals face, what he plans to do if he is elected, and so much more. Enjoy!
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