After Kenny Rice kicked Ben Askren off of Inside MMA for dissing the UFC, Askren took to Twitter to express his frustration.
Hey @KennyRiceSports I think that is what @KingMoFH would call some @ufc dick riding. keep an open mind brother, times are changing
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) September 6, 2014
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Hey @mcuban let me debate your disrespectful @InsideMMAaxstv host Kenny Rice on the economics of global MMA! Bet I take him to school.
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) September 6, 2014
Hey @mcuban I thought @InsideMMAaxstv was an independent MMA news source. Better check how much @KennyRiceSports is taking from UFC
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) September 6, 2014
Askren’s Tweets prompted the AXS TV boss to apologize to Askren.
@Benaskren I apologize for @InsideMMAaxstv closing mic.We respect your opinions & look forward to having you back to continue the discussion
— Andrew Simon (@andrewAXSTV) September 7, 2014
@Benaskren I don't have your phone number, but would appreciate opportunity to talk 1 on 1. Feel free to DM or I can send mine
— Andrew Simon (@andrewAXSTV) September 7, 2014