Ben Askren Issues Brutally Honest Response To Flying Knee Loss

Over the weekend, Ben Askren lost via record-breaking flying knee knockout to Jorge Masvidal (highlights here) on the main card of UFC 239 from Las Vegas. ‘Gamebred’ came out with the jaw-dropping strike right out of the gate, shocking ever…

Over the weekend, Ben Askren lost via record-breaking flying knee knockout to Jorge Masvidal (highlights here) on the main card of UFC 239 from Las Vegas. ‘Gamebred’ came out with the jaw-dropping strike right out of the gate, shocking everyone watching. But despite the surprise nature of the strike, it was apparently a maneuver that […]

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Jorge Masvidal Watches Israel Adesanya’s Insane Reaction To Ben Askren KO

Jorge Masvidal stole the show at UFC 239 this past weekend. “Gamebred” knocked out Ben Askren in five seconds in their highly-anticipated welterweight bout. The knockout garnered a ridiculous reaction from the mixed martial arts (MMA) community online. However, interim UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s reaction was caught live on camera. While in the middle […]

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Jorge Masvidal stole the show at UFC 239 this past weekend.

“Gamebred” knocked out Ben Askren in five seconds in their highly-anticipated welterweight bout. The knockout garnered a ridiculous reaction from the mixed martial arts (MMA) community online. However, interim UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya’s reaction was caught live on camera.

While in the middle of an interview with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter, Adesanya lost it when watching Masvidal nail Askren with a sprinting flying knee. Masvidal was later interviewed by Bronsteter as well, and was shown Adesanya’s reaction to the knockout. The Florida native found “Stylebender’s” reaction very amusing, and had some kind words for the Nigerian striker as well.

Check it out here:

“I know he likes that violence sh*t,” Masvidal giggled. “Damn, that’s the champ right there, man, shouting me out. You guys are welcome, man. See, that’s another real fighter.

That’s another dude that comes to hurt people, so when I get those kind of reactions from guys that I f*cking like their f*cking style, man, and I like that they’re actual fighters – you know, he’s a dog and he showed in that Gastelum fight, it means a lot to me.”

What did you think about Masvidal’s big knockout win over Askren at UFC 239? Do you think Askren will retire?

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Dana White Comments On Ben Askren’s UFC Future

Much has been made regarding the future of Ben Askren after his five-second knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239 this past weekend (Sat. July 6, 2019). Many speculate that “Funky” may have fought the last fight of his mixed martial arts (MMA) career after suffering a grizzly knockout defeat – the first of […]

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Much has been made regarding the future of Ben Askren after his five-second knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239 this past weekend (Sat. July 6, 2019).

Many speculate that “Funky” may have fought the last fight of his mixed martial arts (MMA) career after suffering a grizzly knockout defeat – the first of his run in the sport. Following the show, TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter caught up with UFC President Dana White.

White was asked where Askren goes from here after being knocked out. Here’s what the UFC boss had to say:

“Listen, I like Ben,” White said. “We finally got a deal done, we came in here, we had fun. He has had a rough two-fight run in the UFC. What I do love about the kid and respect, he’s not afraid to fight anybody. He’s calling out all the big dogs in the UFC and was willing to fight anybody.”

Not only was Askren’s knockout the fastest in UFC history, but it’s certainly up there for one of the worst. “Funky” immediately shot in on a takedown, and Masvidal, expecting the move, sprinted forward with a flying knee.

Askren was immediately rendered unconscious and ate some questionable follow-up shots before the referee stepped in to stop the action. Aside from a brief comment after the fight, Askren has not yet commented on his future.

Do you think Askren will fight in the UFC again after suffering the fastest knockout loss in promotion history?

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Duane Ludwig Reacts To Jorge Masvidal Passing Him For Fastest KO Win In UFC

Duane Ludwig is no longer a UFC record holder. Back in 2006, he knocked out Jonathan Goulet in just six seconds. And for just over 13 years his record stood until Jorge Masvidal knocked out Ben Askren in five seconds at UFC 239. Now, the MMA coach reac…

Duane Ludwig is no longer a UFC record holder. Back in 2006, he knocked out Jonathan Goulet in just six seconds. And for just over 13 years his record stood until Jorge Masvidal knocked out Ben Askren in five seconds at UFC 239. Now, the MMA coach reacted to his record being broken. “It’s how […]

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Masvidal Would Slap Askren at Whole Foods; Dana Talks Rockhold Future; More News

Bleacher Report catches you up on the latest news from the world of MMA . Jorge Masvidal Says He Would Slap Ben Askren ‘at Whole Foods’ …

Bleacher Report catches you up on the latest news from the world of MMA . Jorge Masvidal Says He Would Slap Ben Askren ‘at Whole Foods’ …

Darren Till Offers Support to Ben Askren After UFC 239 Loss

Darren Till knows what it is like to lose to Jorge Masvidal and offered some support to fellow welterweight Ben Askren.  Masvidal beat Till by second-round knockout in the headliner of UFC on ESPN+ 5 (also known as UFC London) on Saturday, March 1…

Darren Till knows what it is like to lose to Jorge Masvidal and offered some support to fellow welterweight Ben Askren.  Masvidal beat Till by second-round knockout in the headliner of UFC on ESPN+ 5 (also known as UFC London) on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at The O2 Arena in London, England.  This was the […]

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