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Ben Askren recalls first memories after Jorge Masvidal knockout: ‘F***, that’s Luke Rockhold. That means I’m in the hospital’
Ben Askren has become synonymous with Jorge Masvidal after he suffered a 5 second knockout at the hands of ‘Gamebred’ in 2019. The former ONE and Bellator welterweight champion shot for an early takedown but was caught by a flying knee. It was an iconic finish for Masvidal. The stoppage that launched a thousand memes. […]
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‘I’d take his head clean off his shoulders!’ UFC newcomer Paddy Pimblett brash about boxing Jake Paul
Paddy Pimblett is the latest in a long line of UFC fighters that have expressed an interest in fighting Jake Paul. Pimblett has yet to even have his first fight in the UFC but the Brit arrives with a cult following and has been making plenty of headlines in recent weeks. The Liverpudlian boasts a […]
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Michael Bisping says Jake Paul, Ben Askren and Dillon Danis are “an insult to the sweet science”
Michael Bisping has never been one to hold back on his opinions. The outspoken Brit delivered plenty of classic lines during his time as a fighter and it’s no surprise that he’s now making a handsome living as a podcaster, commentator and analyst. With the latest news dropping that YouTuber Jake Paul will be taking […]
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Ben Askren predicts Maycee Barber will be champion by 2021
Before she got her scheduled fight against Roxanne Modafferi at UFC 246, Maycee Barber was very public and open in her pursuit of a possible fight against Paige VanZant. For whatever the reason, the UFC decided to match Barber against Modafferi at next weekend’s UFC 246 event, while VanZant will face Amanda Ribas in March. […]
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Douglas Lima on Ben Askren: “I don’t see any hunger in him when he steps in there”
Douglas Lima is once again the Bellator MMA welterweight champion and is also $1 million richer after defeating Rory MacDonald at Bellator 232. It was a tough day road through the Welterweight World Grand Prix for Lima to get his title back and while he’s back at the top, a former opponent of his is […]
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Gilbert Burns goes after Ben Askren, “Funky” issues amusing response
UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns has gone after divisional rival Ben Askren on social media, and the man himself has taken the time to respond. Burns (17-3) has been making the headlines over the course of the last few months after taking two short-notice fights, winning them both against Alexey Kunchenko and Gunnar Nelson. The […]
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Kevin Lee: Ben Askren is ‘easiest fight out of anybody’
Kevin Lee certainly doesn’t see a scenario where a matchup with Ben Askren would be all that competitive. Now that “The Motown Phenom” has had a taste of the welterweight division — and with plans to stay at 170-pounds — a fight between him and Askren is something that could be on the table. With […]
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Ben Askren gives update on fighting future after first loss
Following his record-setting knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239, Ben Askren doesn’t sound ready to stop fighting. Askren suffered his first professional MMA loss to Masvidal this past weekend, and on Monday he provided an update on his fighting future. During an interview with ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, Ben Askren was asked if he […]
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Dillon Danis reacts to Ben Askren getting knocked out at UFC 239
Rising Bellator star Dillon Danis took to social media to give his reaction to Ben Askren’s devastating knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239 on Saturday night. Instead of roasting Askren like you think Danis would have, he actually sent a classy message to the former Bellator welterweight champion. Here’s what Danis had to […]
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Video | Watch Israel Adesanya react to Jorge Masvidal’s historic KO
Israel Adesanya was caught on camera with a unique reaction as he was being interviewed during Jorge Masvidal’s flying knee KO over Ben Askren at UFC 239. TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter was interviewing the interim UFC middleweight champion Adesanya when Masvidal smashed Askren in the face with a flying knee. At 5 seconds into the first […]
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Jorge Masvidal says Ben Askren “fu**ing froze” during a recent encounter
Jorge Masvidal has not been shy about his dislike for his upcoming UFC 239 opponent, Ben Askren and now he’s added fuel to that fire. During his media day interviews, Masvidal told reporters on multiple occasions that Askren froze up during a recent encounter between the two. Since entering the UFC, Askren has gotten under […]
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Ben Askren thinks he will leapfrog Colby Covington for next welterweight title shot
Although most consider Colby Covington to be the No. 1 contender in the UFC welterweight division, it’s possible he gets passed over for the next title shot. Everyone thought Covington would be next in line to fight UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, but Covington was recently booked to fight Robbie Lawler in the main event […]
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Ben Askren calls Justin Bieber a wimp
Count Ben Askren among the parties interested in a potential celebrity showdown between Justin Bieber and Tom Cruise. Speaking to TMZ, Askren agreed Bieber vs. Cruise would be a big fight for the UFC. And if the fight does come to fruition, Askren has already made his pick. “I’m going to say Tom Cruise wins. […]
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One FC 26 Results: Bizarre Ending to Askren vs. Santos
“ONE FC 26: Valor of Champions” took place earlier today at Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines. The event was headlined by a welterweight title fight featuring undefeated champion Ben Askren (14-0 MMA) taking on title challenger Luis Santos (61-9-1 MMA). The main event was ruled a no contest after Askren accidentally poked Santos […]
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Askren: Dana White is telling blatant lies about me
It is no secret that current ONE FC Welterweight Champion Ben Askren and UFC President Dana White don’t exactly see eye to eye. The pair have verbally sparred back-and-forth on many different topics, most recently the UFC’s signing of former WWE star CM Punk. Askren’s criticism of the UFC’s new hire prompted Dana White to […]
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White on Askren: “He doesn’t want to fight in the big show”
Widely believed to be the best prospect outside of the UFC, ONE FC welterweight champion, Ben Askren has found himself at odds with UFC President Dana White on more than one occasion. Dana White spoke to TSN’s ‘Off the Record’ about Askren, and why he hasn’t signed the prospect yet. “Ben Askren, I don’t hate […]
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PUBE HEAD! Conor McGregor, Ben Askren Engage In Twitter Beef
It was announced earlier today that Conor McGregor and Dennis Siver would be headlining a fight card in Boston in January, which sparked ONE FC champion Ben Askren to Tweet the UFC, and McGregor. Giving @TheNotoriousMMA another easy tune up match against another non wrestler is a really smart move by the UFC! — Ben […]
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QUICK TWITT | Askren Beats Rory ‘Any Damn Way He Wants’
One FC welterweight champion, Ben Askren just wants to make sure you know that he can beat UFC contender Rory MacDonald. For those of you who are curious about how I would beat @rory_macdonald let me say… Any damn way I want to! — Ben Askren (@Benaskren) October 9, 2014 Are you buying?
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Josh Burkman & Ben Askren Engage In Twitter Beef
Ben Askren is offended! The OneFC champ is piping mad over the recent UFC signing of Josh Burkman, and his booking opposite Hector Lombard. Check it: Get beat up by Steve Carl then get to fight the #3 guy in the world. Makes perfect sense 🙂 #ufclogic — Ben Askren (@Benaskren) October 3, 2014 If […]
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Did Josh Burkman Throw His WSOF Title Fight?
Following his release from the UFC in 2008, Josh Burkman went on a 3-fight win streak. Burkman then lost to Jordan Mein in 2011, and then went on a 5-fight win streak, with 3 of his wins coming under the WSOF banner. Burkman then had his win streak snapped by Steve Carl for the WSOF […]
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QUICK TWITT | Khabib Can’t Hold Pettis Down
UFC lightweight champion, Anthony Pettis has a long list of title challengers. Most vocal however is Russia’s Khabib Nurmagomdeov, who recently said the champ is no match for his wrestling. (Find that HERE). Anthony’s Longtime wrestling coach and training partner, Ben Askren said that’s just not so. Check it: “@john_drama: @Benaskren Do you think Khabib […]
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Askren to Dana: ‘You’re in good hands’
Dana your attacks against me aren't working,don't worry it will be ok. You're in good hands. http://t.co/oBwd46uIYM pic.twitter.com/dkGviFkqmX — Ben Askren (@Benaskren) September 12, 2014 One FC Welterweight champion Ben Askren took this jab at UFC President Dana White, and somewhere Inside MMA host Kenny Rice just had a heart attack. Sorry Kenny!
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PHOTO | Ben Askren Guest Coach For Team Pettis On TUF 20
TUF 20 is currently running every Wednesday night on Fox Sports 1. The season will crown the inaugural women’s strawweight champion. Last week the season kicked off with a huge upset when Randa Markos defeated Tecia Torres via decision. Felice Herrig, who is a member of Team Pettis revealed the following picture of Team Pettis […]
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Askren Jokes: ‘Maybe Dana Paid Rice $5k For Inside MMA snub’
“I jokingly said to my wife after the interview, ‘Maybe Dana paid Kenny $5,000 to try to make me look like an ass. That was my intuition: Why is he acting like this? Something’s gotta be up. But I still have no idea. I’m still dumbfounded by the whole thing.” “Honestly, I think a lot […]
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Ben Askren’s High Level Grappling Broken Down
Ben Askren has long sisnce preached about his ‘Funk’ wrestling moves, here we can see Askren’s head & arm lock to back take broken down with his use of the gable grip to bypass his opponents whizzer attempt. Post by BJJ Video Vault.
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Ben Askren Disses Hendricks (Again), Explains Why He Dislikes Big Rigg
The saga between Ben Askren and the UFC continues, this time with Askren throwing some harsh allegations at the UFC welterweight champion. He spoke on The MMA Hour: “It’s hard to describe in full effect unless you’ve been around the wrestling community a long time. He has won so many matches lucky through college. … […]
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AXS TV Fights Boss Apologizes To Ben Askren For Being Kicked Off Show
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 Hey @mcuban let me […]
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Askren Kicked Off Air For Dissing UFC
Ben Askren was a guest on “Inside MMA” which airs on AXS TV and began to talk about how he believes the UFC is monopolizing the mixed martial arts industry. He ranted, “The UFC has had quite the monopoly the last handful of years but really, if they don’t change their tune they’re going to […]