Modified Jun 28, 2023 21:42 GMT
Ben Askren called out Dr. Jordan Peterson after the latter threatened people who call him cis.
Cisgender is a term that refers to people who identify as the gender they were given at birth. The use of the phrase has become normalized throughout the transgender community, which has upset Dr. Peterson, a viral Canadian psychologist.
A news outlet called spiked recently released an article about the cis phenomenon. Peterson responded to the article being shared on Twitter by saying:
There were various responses to the 61-year-olds comment. Some people supported his point of view, while others questioned what his threats entailed. Askren, a former world MMA world champion in Bellator and ONE Championship, called Petersons bluff with this response:
Peterson has done a phenomenal job growing his social media platforms, leading to seven million YouTube subscribers and millions of followers on Instagram and Twitter. Although Askren called out the viral psychologist, he does agree with his point of view about being called cisgender.
Ben Askrens response to Jordan Peterson on Twitter had nothing to do with the cisgender debate. The former MMA world champion was focused on making a point that the 61-year-old should not threaten people without fighting skills. One fan responded to Askrens comment by saying:
Askren clarified his point of view to the fan:
Askren retired from MMA in October 2019 after being submitted by Demian Maia. In April 2021, Funky returned for one last fight in a boxing match against Jake Paul, which didnt go as planned. Paul secured a first-round knockout and sent the former world champion into retirement.
Askren walked away from combat sports with an MMA record of 19-2. He left his mark on several promotions, including Bellator (9-0), ONE Championship (6-0, one no-contest), and the UFC (1-2). The former University of Missouri wrestler will always be remembered for his wrestling skills.
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Ex-UFC fighter trolls Jordan Peterson for threatening violence against people who call him "cis" - Sportskeeda