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Fans troll Ben Askren’s wife on Instagram following KO loss to Jorge Masvidal
Natasha Hooper - July 8, 2019
Fans took to social media to mock Ben Askren after his abrupt loss to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239. However, some fans took it a step further by taking aim at “Funky’s” wife and family. Askren ate a flying knee from his opponent, “Gamebred” Masvidal within five seconds of the first-round. Masvidal made sure to deliver two extra blows to Askren as he fell to the ground, securing his explosive victory. Both fans and fighters were in awe of such a decisive win.
Michael Bisping says Robert Whittaker will make Israel Adesanya 'eat his words'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 8, 2019
Michael Bisping thinks Israel Adesanya is due for his comeuppance. UFC 243 will play host to a middleweight title unification bout. Champion Robert Whittaker will collide with interim title holder Adesanya on Oct. 5. A location for UFC 243 has not been announced.
Jorge Masvidal sends warning to welterweight champ Kamaru Usman following UFC 239
Natasha Hooper - July 8, 2019
Jorge Masvidal is ready for a title shot following his historic UFC 239 win over Ben Askren. Masvidal (34-13-0) put Askren’s (19-1-0) trash talking to rest the best way he knew how: a record-breaking KO by flying knee.
VIDEO | Anthony Johnson gets tapped by Craig Jones at SUG 9
Tom Taylor - July 8, 2019
Former UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Johnson returned to action over the weekend, battling BJJ ace Craig Jones in a heavyweight grappling super fight in the main event of Chael Sonnen’s SUG 9. Unfortunately for “Rumble” fans, this bout ended rather quickly, as Jones forced the tap with a heel hook in less than a minute. See it below:
Jon Jones explained how being 'so relaxed' impacted UFC 239 performance
Tom Taylor - July 8, 2019
On Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 239, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones defended his title once again with a split decision defeat of Brazilian knockout artist Thiago Santos. Jones’ continued dominance is always impressive, but this victory easily ranks amongst the least impressive of his career. Speaking post fight, Jones opened up on this lackluster performance, admitting that he might have been a bit too relaxed in the cage.
VIDEO | Jorge Masvidal watches Israel Adesanya's live reaction to Askren KO, loves it
Tom Taylor - July 8, 2019
When Jorge Masvidal knocked Ben Askren unconcious with a flying knee in just five seconds at UFC 239, he left thousands of onlookers in shock. That includes UFC interim middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, who was in the middle of an interview with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter at the time. See how Adesanya reacted to this highlight reel knockout below:
Dana White comments on future of Ben Askren
Tom Taylor - July 8, 2019
Former ONE and Bellator welterweight champ Ben Askren experienced the first loss of his professional MMA career at UFC 239, and in highlight reel fashion. The wrestler was switched off by a devastating Jorge Masvidal flying knee just five seconds into their main card encounter. It was the fastest knockout in UFC history.
Jon Jones discusses trilogy fight with Daniel Cormier
Tom Taylor - July 8, 2019
Having successfully defended the UFC light heavyweight title with a split decision win at over Thiago Santos at UFC 239, Jon Jones can now look ahead to his next challenge. At this stage, it’s not clear who will provide that next challenge. In fact, it’s not even completely clear what division that challenge will occur in.
Jon Jones addresses possible rematch with Thiago Santos
Thomas Taylor - July 7, 2019
Jon Jones seems to be open to a rematch with Thiago Santos, but not right away. The pair met in the main event of UFC 239 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Jones, the UFC light heavyweight champion, defended his title with a split decision victory competitive enough to leave many fans keen for a rematch.
Ben Askren responds to fan backlash in hilarious fashion
Christopher Taylor - July 7, 2019
Ben Askren suffered a brutal knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal on the main card of last night’s UFC 239 event in Las Vegas. After tons of trash talk, ‘Gamebred’ needed only 5-seconds to end Askren’s undefeated streak, this after landing a flying knee followed by some ‘controversial’ punches.
Darren Till sends Ben Askren a message following 5-second KO loss at UFC 239
Christopher Taylor - July 7, 2019
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till sent a message to Ben Askren following his brutal 5-second knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239. Although Askren and Till have previously had some bitter exchanges online, the Liverpool native opted to take the high road when addressing ‘Funky’s’ historic loss to ‘Gamebred’.
Johnny Walker won’t rule out a move to heavyweight, believes he can defeat Francis Ngannou
Cole Shelton - July 7, 2019
Johnny Walker is one of the more promising light heavyweight prospects in the UFC. The Brazilian is 17-3 as a pro, and 3-0 in the UFC, with all three wins coming by knockout in under two minutes. Although he is light on experience in the Octagon, the 12th-ranked light heavyweight has his eyes on Francis Ngannou. The 27-year-old says he wouldn’t rule out a move to heavyweight and is confident he would beat Ngannou.
What's next for the stars of UFC 239?
Cole Shelton - July 7, 2019
International Fight Week has come and gone and with it was a stacked UFC 239 card. The card was headlined by Jon Jones looking to defend his light heavyweight title against Thiago Santos. In the co-main event, Amanda Nunes was looking to defend her bantamweight title against Holly Holm. And, in a pivotal welterweight bout, Jorge Masvidal fought Ben Askren. Jones ended up edging out a split-decision win over Santos while Nunes TKO’d Holm in the first round and Masvidal knocked out Askren in five seconds.
Jon Jones reacts to split-decision ruling in UFC 239 title fight with Thiago Santos
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2019
Jon Jones retained his UFC light heavyweight title at last night’s UFC 239 event, scoring a split-decision victory over Thiago Santos. The fight was much closer than many fans and analysts anticipated, and some fighters believed ‘Marreta’ had done enough to win.
Jorge Masvidal has a message for anyone complaining about his post-KO punches
Christopher Taylor - July 7, 2019
Jorge Masvidal set the record for fastest knockout in history at last night’s UFC 239 event, flattening Ben Askren with a flying knee. As soon as the fight started, Masvidal saw Askren coming forward and charged at him with a flying knee. The strike sent ‘Funky’ crashing to the octagon canvas and after a couple of unrequired punches, the referee mercifully stepped in to call a stop to the fight.
VIDEO | 48 hours earlier Jorge Masvidal was plotting his flying knee KO
Christopher Taylor - July 7, 2019
Jorge Masvidal rewrote the history books last night in Las Vegas, scoring the fastest knockout ever recorded over Ben Askren at UFC 239. ‘Gamebred’ needed just five seconds to hand ‘Funky’ the first professional loss of his career.
Melvin Guillard pleads guilty to knocking out civilians
Adam D Martin - July 7, 2019
Former UFC lightweight Melvin Guillard was in the news last year for all the wrong reasons, and now we know what his fate is with the law. According to a report from TMZ, Guillard recently plead guilty to knocking out civilians on two different occasions in Denver. However, he has struck a plea deal with law officials in Colorado and will not have to serve any more jail time.
Joe Rogan reveals his four stars from UFC 239
Adam D Martin - July 7, 2019
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has revealed his four stars for their outstanding performances on Saturday night’s epic UFC 239 card. Here are @joerogan's stars of #UFC239