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Demian Maia submitted Ben Askren with a rear-naked choke at UFC Singapore. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the fight.
In what was a surprising striking battle for the most part, UFC Singapore’s still ended with one of its most predictable outcomes. After two close rounds on the feet, Demian Maia finally managed to wrap his arms around Ben Askren’s neck and pick up another rear-naked choke win. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the match.
This main event is gonna be interesting! #UFCSingapore
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) October 26, 2019
This is such a hard fight to pick!! I am going with Askren. I am basing my pick on the Jake Shields vs Maia fight and how Shields neutralized Maia on the ground. Still not a safe pick either way though!! #Vickspicks
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) October 26, 2019
I just don’t understand how someone’s striking can be this rudimentary. Like awful. But finally a TD! #UFCSingapore
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 26, 2019
Have you ever seen such an accomplished wrestler not look that good in wrestling as much as askren
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) October 26, 2019
Something told me askren and maia was gonna throw hands
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) October 26, 2019
Maia is slowing down, Ben can scramble all day. This will be like qucksand if he keeps getting taken down.
— Gerald Harris (@GHurricane) October 26, 2019
Maia looks exhausted. I bet Askren to finish in 3 at +1600….let’s go! Lol
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) October 26, 2019
Askren is one tough dude! Despite his poor striking, he makes up for it with his durability, mental toughness, and grappling awareness. He doesn’t stop trying to advance, which drowns opponents. Maia may be slowing down here.. #UFCSingapore
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 26, 2019
Booooooooooo stand the fight back up
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) October 26, 2019
Fuck yes #bjj #UFCSingapore
— éS (@EricSpicely) October 26, 2019
Damn. Styles make freaking fights! #UFCSingapore
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 26, 2019
That was exciting!!! Good stuff #UFCSingapore
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) October 26, 2019
MMA Media scores that fight for Ben Askren! #UFC
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) October 26, 2019
Levels, Bjj will always beat wrestling #UFCSingapore
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) October 26, 2019
FUCK @Benaskren 0-3 in the @ufc he just #UFCSingapore
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) October 26, 2019
Legend!!! #Respect
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) October 26, 2019
Ben skill set is top 25 at best #UFCSingapore
— Leon ‘Rocky’ Edwards (@Leon_edwardsmma) October 26, 2019
High level Jitz > high level wrestling? pic.twitter.com/NTMxSEL4N2
— Geoff (handzofsteel) Neal (@handzofsteelmma) October 26, 2019
Damnnn!! Maia with the 1 handed RNC
Surprised Askren wanted to go for the takedown when he was actually winning the striking exchanges and considering how dangerous Maia is.
This fight was definitely more intriguing than I thought. #UFCSingapore
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) October 26, 2019
Incredible fight fellas! Maia is filthy with it! https://t.co/bvG5LrihJr
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) October 26, 2019