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Nope, fights Maia in October. 

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UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren was potentially one win away from a title shot entering his bout with Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239 in July. And in five seconds, that dream was over.

Masvidal's flying knee earned him the fastest KO in the promotion's history and ended Askren's 20-fight unbeaten streak and chance to face champion Kamaru Usman for the belt.

"It's not as bad as it was in the Olympics when I realized I wouldn't have another shot. This, I could have another shot," Askren said. "Nevertheless, you're talking about a goal of nine years in the making, and I'm one fight away from getting there against a guy that I chose. I blew it. My life's goal was to be the best in the world. I was this close."

As a result, Askren will now take on Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Demian Maia in October in Singapore.

Some fans and media immediately criticized the fight as it pits non-strikers together. Maia is one of the greatest grapplers in UFC history, while Askren boasts similar accolades in wrestling.

Helwani asked about those who "say there's a chance this fight is very boring."

"I think there's obviously a portion of fans who like all parts of MMA, not just those who stand and bang," Askren said. "It's kind of a myth that that's all people want to watch. At the end of the day, I'm a non-stand-up guy, a boring wrestler. And I've also been the most anticipated fight on the biggest two cards of the year. So there's some type of myth in there."

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Didn't know this but apparently Covington and Masvidal are like best buddies, unlikely as it seems. If either one beats Usman, they'll have to fight each other.

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Real life Colby is chill.  He and Masvidal were roommates for long times.  And they have gone on record saying they don't have a problem fighting each other for the belt.  It's just business and significant money

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I’m like 99% sure Colby’s thing is a gimmick. Like, he didn’t feel like he was getting the recognition he deserves, saw what Conor was doing, and decided to go full heel just for show. I’m sure he’s probably a trump supporter, but a lot of the shit he says just seems like an act. Because clearly that’s worked for him as of late. Masvidal seems like one of the realest dudes in the sport. If they’re close friends, I can’t see it being any other way.

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Lol Mike Perry is a Legend, flicks off the crowd as he holds onto underhooks against the cage.

Now the guillotine is squeezing all the blood outta Perry. He sucks but he's entertaining.

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Carmoushe is under Eddie Bravo?

Shev double underhooks body lock takedown. Carmoushe looks satisfied throwing heel strikes to the thigh and squeezing arms from the bottom.

3-0 Champ

Shit fight so far. Hope Shev opens up this can soon.

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  On 8/11/2019 at 3:22 AM, JohnnyRage said:

Nice job of grabbing half guard from full side control. Other than that, fuck this fight.

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Yeah the Champ has won every round, the challenger hasn't engaged enough to warrant any action. Anytime she finally gets in close enough she gets dropped by a perfectly timed strike.

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It isn’t letting me post the picture for some reason, but I’m seeing the nastiest fucking picture of Mike Perry’s broken nose. Jesus Christ. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen one look that bad 

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  On 8/11/2019 at 3:58 AM, youdunnf'dup said:

It isn’t letting me post the picture for some reason, but I’m seeing the nastiest fucking picture of Mike Perry’s broken nose. Jesus Christ. I don’t know if I’ve ever seen one look that bad 

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Fuck. Brutal sport.

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