Ben Askren just got handed the second loss of his MMA career against Demian Maia at the main event of UFC Fight Night 162 which took place at the Singapore Indoor Arena in Singapore.
This fight was a must-win fight for both the fighters. Askren was coming off of a 5-second knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 238 in July and it was also the fastest knockout in the history of UFC. Before that, he won his UFC debut against Robbie Lawler in an extremely controversial submission win at UFC 235.
This fight was supposed to be a grappling delight and it was to a huge extent. Maia displayed tremendous Jiu-Jitsu moves. Although Askren is an elite wrestler, his base couldn’t help him against the 41-year old Brazilian and ultimately, Maia choked Askren out unconscious in round 3. With this win, he is now on a three-fight winning streak.
Here’s how Twitter reacted;
What is Ben Askren doing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂#UFCSingapore https://t.co/5qiVW2t24t
— MMA India (@MMAIndiaShow) October 26, 2019
Wow!!! @demianmaia is the MASTER!! #UFCSingapore
— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) October 26, 2019
Maia finishes Askren with a rear-naked choke! Absolutely beautiful Brazilian jiu-jitsu. #UFCSingapore
— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) October 26, 2019
Ben Askren: I’ll beat anybody in the ufc
Anybody in the ufc: #ufcsingapore https://t.co/qst2snEb4V
— Seth (@SethShaffer) October 26, 2019
Well this is awkward… #UFCSingapore pic.twitter.com/J24Di8rjBb
— J🥊🏴 (@NoTurnUnstonedd) October 26, 2019
That was exciting!!! Good stuff #UFCSingapore
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) October 26, 2019
Ben Askren slept again… smh.#UFCSingapore
— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) October 26, 2019
MOST WINS – UFC History
23 – Donald Cerrone
22 – Demian Maia
20 – Georges St-Pierre
20 – Michael Bisping
20 – Jim Miller#UFCSingapore— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) October 26, 2019
Damnnn!! Maia with the 1 handed RNC🤯
Surprised Askren wanted to go for the takedown when he was actually winning the striking exchanges and considering how dangerous Maia is.
This fight was definitely more intriguing than I thought. #UFCSingapore
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) October 26, 2019
I think people quickly forget that Demian Maia beat Jorge Masvidal two years ago. His recent losses were to Woodley, Usman and Covington, all of which had at least an interim belt in the last two years. #UFCSingapore
— Travis Leder (@travisleder) October 26, 2019
https://twitter.com/ScottyP922/status/1188111302541139968?s=20
Ben Askren in his last two fights #UFCSingapore pic.twitter.com/pZ5Dq4QcfO
— MMA India (@MMAIndiaShow) October 26, 2019
Askren is one tough dude! Despite his poor striking, he makes up for it with his durability, mental toughness, and grappling awareness. He doesn’t stop trying to advance, which drowns opponents. Maia may be slowing down here.. #UFCSingapore
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 26, 2019
Daaaammmmnnn shouldn’t have pigged out at the arab spot so hard #Malkiskitchen #msg #bmf
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) October 26, 2019
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