B.J. Penn plockades nyligen bort från UFC 199 efter det att han använt sig av för mycket IV (dropp) under sitt träningsläger, en mängd som dock Penn trodde var tillåten. Nu lovar B.J. att komma tillbaka in i oktogonen så snart som möjligt, och detta hade han att säga via ”KHON2”:
I don’t think it should be too long, because, I mean, ignorance of the rule is no excuse, but if it has nothing to do with banned substances, we’re not doing anything with any performance enhancement, and I think they just gotta lay down the punishment for whatever they feel.
It’s just got to be a speed bump, but I’ve went way too far to say I’m exhausted at this point. It’s amazing how my fights have just been getting pushed back. I guess this is just one more road bump, and I’m the best I’ve ever been. I’m doing great in the gym. I feel awesome. I don’t think Greg Jackson would let me quit at this point. It’s just amazing the way this all went down.
Sist vi såg Penn fightas slogs han ut av Frankie Edgar i tredje ronden under ”UFC: TUF 19 Finale”, hans tredje raka förlust i organisationen.