Ben Askren is able to kick issues off with Jorge Masvidal – however not in a boxing ring.
Masvidal knocked out Askren with a flying knee in simply 5 seconds at UFC 239 in July 2019, setting the document for the quickest knockout in firm historical past. Now, with each males at the moment retired, Masvidal has mentioned he is able to combat Askren within the ring.
“I heard Ben Askren say he is popping out of retirement to combat me,” Masvidal advised TMZ. “He wished MMA however for him I’d do boxing so I would not knee him within the face. It is unlawful, huh. Come on man (laughs). Hey, Ben, I am gonna kick your ass with each palms behind your again. Ben is so unhealthy at boxing.
“He mentioned it. Hear, Ben, I am going to solely provide you with boxing revenge, motherfucker. Individuals will pay attention as a result of I am unable to knee him within the face, can they? Perhaps Ben can “do no matter he needs now.” Hey, Ben, fuck my ass. You are popping out of retirement, I am sending you proper again, motherfucker. This man, mate. They should not have proven me that remark, you corny bastard.
The spectacular end skyrocketed Masvidal’s profession into stardom, and Askren has all the time wished to show issues again. “Gamebred” ultimately agreed however most popular that they lace up the boxing gloves, which Askren objected to.
Askren needs revenge in MMA and even contacted Dana White to attempt to make it occur.
No, I am not going to field Jorge. If Jorge was actually a BMF, he’ll settle for a rematch in MMA and never be a coward. https://t.co/d9UDZsEZ1h
— Superior (@Benaskren) July 25, 2023
“No, I am not going to field Jorge. If Jorge was actually a BMF, he’ll settle for a rematch in MMA and never be a coward.
“I stored in wonderful form through the retreat. I’ve no want to combat anybody besides this loser Jorge.
Askren, a former Bellator and ONE Championship titleholder at 170 kilos, is likely one of the finest wrestling specialists in MMA historical past. By no means recognized for his standing strike, he went 1-2 after becoming a member of the UFC in 2019.
Askren made his skilled boxing debut towards Jake Paul in April 2021, when he was knocked out by the YouTuber in slightly below two minutes.
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