Pete Davidson praised for hilarious assessment of Jake Paul versus Ben Askren
The comedian stole the show before Askren and Paul even made it to the ring Pete Davidson’s hilarious critique of the Jake Paul-Ben Askren matchup has been met with widespread acclaim online, writes Alex Roberts. Paul and Askren met last night at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, with the former picking up a surprise win […]
5 years ago
Ben Askren says he ‘let the world down’ by losing to Jake Paul
Askren suffered a first-round knockout loss to the 24-year-old YouTuber Ben Askren says he ‘let the world down’ by suffering a first-round knockout defeat against YouTube star Jake Paul. As an experienced combat sports pro, ex-UFC star Askren was the bookies’ favourite going into the clash – despite having no boxing pedigree. Askren’s grounding is […]
5 years ago
Conor McGregor’s next fight narrowed down to two options
“There was talk about Jorge Masvidal too. He used to be a 155-er. He’s not a big, big 170.” Conor McGregor started off his ‘2020 season’ with an effortless dismantling of Donald Cerrone in January. He immediately declared his willingness to put a beating on ‘all these mouthy fools’ and remain very much active over […]
6 years ago
Ben Askren on getting the opportunity of a life-time… after he retired
“No regrets, man. None.” It has been four months since Ben Askren last competed in Mixed Martial Arts. Askren is aged 35 and many would back him mounting a successful comeback after two losses in the space of four months [his only two defeats of a 22-fight career]. His body is telling him otherwise, though. […]
6 years ago
Jorge Masvidal obliterates Ben Askren with five-second knockout
Jorge Masvidal recorded the fastest knockout in UFC history with a five-second stoppage of the previously undefeated Ben Askren. Masvidal circled right off the cage and ran at Askren before launching a flying knee into his attempted takedown and dropping the wrestler. “Cause he’s a bum. That dude was talking wild. I had to show […]
7 years ago
‘I really think that me and Ben Askren are gonna fight’ – Dillon Danis
Bellator and the UFC coming together for a cross-promotional bout would be a gigantic deal. Dillon Danis is 2-0 in his professional Mixed Martial Arts career, but he feels he is already big enough to drive such a landmark deal forward. Danis could have a point but it would depend on the money on offer, […]
7 years ago