CTE is not REAL! UFC legend shocks fans after making absurd claim about serious injury

UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn made a controversial claim on social media. The retired fighter talked about CTE which might be disturbing to most people.

CTE is not REAL! UFC legend shocks fans after making absurd claim about serious injury

UFC Hall of Famer B.J. Penn states that CTE is not real (via Instagram)

Few athletes in the world of mixed martial arts have acquired the legendary reputation that B.J. Penn has achieved over his career. BJ Penn, a UFC Hall of Famer and former two-division champion has always been regarded highly. However, his latest statements, on the other hand, have sent shockwaves across the MMA world. The topic in discussion was about CTE.

Penn brazenly stated that Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disorder related to recurrent head trauma, does not exist. This reckless remark, along with his rejection of Muhammad Ali’s purported struggle with CTE, has stunned and puzzled fans, experts, and fellow fighters. This is what B.J. Penn said:

Do i have to keep telling you how fake CTE is? Ali, Frazier, Norton, Foreman, Hagler, Duran, Leonard and Hearns never had it and they got a million times more than me each. CTE lies are to cover up murders. Dont make me tell you again kid.
B.J. Penn via Instagram
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Researchers have thoroughly investigated CTE, a disorder prevalent in athletes participating in contact sports such as MMA and boxing. Considerable evidence has confirmed the occurrence of CTE. The illness is well-known for its incapacitating consequences. This frequently results in memory loss, mood swings, and cognitive impairment. Penn’s comments have generated major concerns about his understanding of the medical reality that fighters endure.

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The MMA world is dealing with the fallout from Penn’s provocative claims. It provokes a critical examination of influential athletes in sport’s responsibilities to convey correct information and advocate for the fighter’s health and safety.

Fight fans react to BJ Penn’s controversial statement about CTE

Following B.J. Penn’s controversial claims concerning CTE, the MMA world found itself in a world of denial and uproar.  As word spread of the UFC Hall of Famer’s claim that CTE is not real, fans, analysts, and enthusiasts expressed their disbelief and doubt.

Fight fans react to B.J. Penn's statement that CTE is fake
Fight fans react to B.J. Penn’s statement that CTE is fake (via MMA fighting)

Social media platforms rapidly turned into a war for fans and enthusiasts, with Penn’s remarks meeting with a surge of criticism, disbelief, and mockery. Fight fans quickly pointed out the irony in his skepticism of CTE. Here are some of the fan reactions to Penn’s statement:

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Fight fans were unified in their dedication to preserving the integrity and understanding of the sport they love. This statement prompts the public to push for a more educated and empathic discussion about fighters’ good physical and mental health.

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