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Ben Askren had something to say about Jorge Masvidal’s fake flying knee to open UFC 244’s headliner fight against Nate Diaz.
Jorge Masvidal’s five-second flying knee KO of Ben Askren at UFC 239 in July sent shockwaves to the MMA community. It was a historical night of sorts, as it marked Askren’s first career loss, and the fastest knockout in the UFC.
“Gamebred” threw the knee at “Funky” as soon as the fight commenced. On Satuday’s “BMF” title fight against Nate Diaz at UFC 244, Masvidal attempted the shot once again, but ended up faking. Seeing it a half a step ahead, Diaz hopped back.
Seeing this moment unfold, Askren had some words to say, basing it on his own experience.
Dawg I thought he was a BMF he literally RAN!!! Should have just taken it like a man. https://t.co/NddPbVC92V
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) November 4, 2019
Masvidal ended up with the TKO victory when the doctor called a stop to the fight at the end of round three, after seeing the deep gash above Diaz’s right eye. The two men are willing to run it back, but UFC president Dana White has other plans for Masvidal.