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- July 8, 2019
- 8:42 pm
Ben Askren joins Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show to look back at his knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239 in Las Vegas.
Askren says he doesn’t have memory of the knockout, but has watched it. Askren believes he would’ve earned a title shot with a win, but doesn’t think that Masvidal will get one vs. Kamaru Usman despite the flying knee knockout.
How did Ben Askren cope with his quick and brutal loss to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239?
Ben Askren, a former MMA fighter who retired this year, recently appeared on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show to reflect on his infamous KO loss to Jorge Masvidal in just five seconds at UFC 239 last year.
Askren, who was previously undefeated in his professional MMA career, admitted that losing in such a quick and brutal fashion was difficult to come to terms with. He also acknowledged that the loss was a huge blow to his ego and confidence as a fighter.
However, Askren stated that he was able to move past the loss and continue fighting due to his strong mentality and support system. He credited his wife, family, and friends for helping him through the tough times and keeping him motivated to continue pursuing his passion for MMA.
During the interview, Askren also commented on Masvidal’s now-famous flying knee strike that ended the fight. He stated that while he knew Masvidal was capable of throwing that technique, he did not expect it to come so early in the bout. Askren admitted that he was caught off guard and paid the price for underestimating his opponent.
Despite the loss, Askren stated that he has no hard feelings towards Masvidal and respects him as a fighter. He also thanked the UFC for the opportunity to fight on their platform and grow his career.
Overall, Askren’s appearance on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show offered a candid and honest look into the mindset of a professional fighter following a devastating loss. While the KO loss to Masvidal will always be a part of Askren’s career, he shared inspiring insights into how he was able to move forward and continue fighting with confidence and grace.
