Ben Askren and Jorge Masvidal are set for a highly anticipated rematch. Will they face off in the boxing ring or the Octagon? Find out more about their clash of styles and their previous encounter.
After their iconic clash at UFC 239 in July 2019, Ben Askren and Jorge Masvidal are gearing up for a highly anticipated rematch. This time, however, the two fighters are considering a different arena – the boxing ring.
Askren (19-2) and Masvidal (35-17) have had a contentious relationship since their first encounter, which ended in a record-breaking five-second knockout by Masvidal. Despite both fighters retiring from mixed martial arts, Masvidal recently expressed his interest in a rematch with Askren, but with a twist – he wants to face off in a boxing match instead of the Octagon.
Askren, on the other hand, is determined to keep the fight within the realm of MMA. He accepted the challenge with one condition: it must be an MMA fight and not a boxing match. To ensure the proposal’s legitimacy, Askren even consulted UFC president Dana White.
While Masvidal emerged victorious in their initial bout, he believes his advantage lies in the boxing ring. Unlike Askren, who hails from a wrestling background, Masvidal possesses experience in street fighting as well as a notable number of knockout wins in his MMA career. In fact, sixteen of his thirty-five victories have come by knockout or TKO. Masvidal’s involvement in Gamebred Fighting Championship, a promotion that sanctions bare-knuckle fights and boxing matches, further solidifies his boxing prowess.
On the other hand, Askren has limited experience in boxing, with only one professional boxing match under his belt. Unfortunately, he suffered a first-round TKO loss to YouTuber Jake Paul in April 2021. Despite this setback, Askren remains confident in his abilities and is eager to prove himself in the rematch against Masvidal.
The potential rematch between Askren and Masvidal has captured the attention of fight fans worldwide. The clash of styles, with Askren’s wrestling background pitted against Masvidal’s boxing skills, promises an intriguing showdown. Whether the fight ultimately takes place in the boxing ring or the Octagon, one thing is certain – it will be a battle for the ages.
Fight Summary
| Fighter | Wins | Losses | Knockouts | TKOs ||————-|——|——–|———–|——|| Ben Askren | 19 | 2 | 6 | 6 || Jorge Masvidal | 35 | 17 | 16 | 19 |
