Ben Askren is happily retired from MMA but admits there is one fight that would draw him back in.
Askren retired following his submission loss to Demian Maia but then made his pro boxing debut and was knocked out by Jake Paul. After the loss, he confirmed his career would be over as he needed hip surgery and cited his age. However, âFunkyâ says he would end his retirement and return to fighting to face Jorge Masvidal.
âItâs the only thing that I would come out of retirement for,â Askren said when a fan asked him about how a rematch with Masvidal would go.
Of course, Ben Askren and Jorge Masvidal fought back at UFC 239 in a massive fight for both of their careers. Askren was coming off his UFC debut win over Robbie Lawler while Masvidal was coming off the KO win over Darren Till.
In the lead-up to the fight, Askren had said if he beats Masvidal he would get a welterweight title shot. However, âGamebredâ landed a flying knee in five seconds that KOâd Askren to hand him his first career loss. After the fight, Masvidal beat Nate Diaz to win the BMF belt and then had back-to-back title fights against Kamaru Usman, while also becoming a massive star.
Ever since UFC 239, Askren has made it known he dislikes Masvidal so it shouldnât be a surprise to see him want that rematch. Although âFunkyâ is retired, it does make some sense on paper as Masvidal is on a three-fight losing skid and a bout against Askren would be a massive fight for both men and another big payday. However, whether or not the UFC or Masvidal has an interest in making the scrap is uncertain, but Askren at least would be open to it.
damn was coming here expecting Rothwell calling out Mas
Iâd watch it.
No my Thrad Title was not misleading
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I would watch.
This needs to happen. Ben is infinitely better than street Judas. That was the luckiest shot in MMA which lead us into a reality where Jorge gets numerous title shots while being mediocre at best.
I canât stand Masvidal but I think any 2019 version of Mas beats 2019 Askren. I think heâd beat him today too. Now if they had fought 10 years prior in Bellator Iâd pick Askren all day long
Colby vs Askren would of been a really fun fight stylistically.
Fun fight
Colby would dominate him
Itâs Askrenâs fault Masvidal became so popular. Fuck him
Make it happen, Dana.
Colby by KO. His first clean KO
The KO loss to Jake Paul sure didnât help Benâs cause either.
Same with the fact that he didnât seem to take his conditioning very seriously late in his career. He was just in there for the money. I wouldnât watch him for one more fight.
Stay retired mate
Ill watch it. Masvidal isnât really THAT good