I’ll be biting my nails! BJJ scout (Kenan) even predicted the flying knee opener! Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by CptJacuzzi, Apr 11, 2019. pretty sure lawler has way better TDD than masvidal and more power, i think it's an easier style matchup for askren tbh. You can essentially run right up to him and engage with no consequences because you're only vulnerable to his game-plan from ultra close range. I think the difference is how Masvidal was running and fully committed to the knee. Let’s go Gamebred!! The 35-year-old is quickly becoming one of the biggest names in the promotion after a huge 2019 and a win against Usman would make him even bigger. The fact that Askren tried to counter a totally telegraphed flying knee attack with a fucking double leg take-down just shows you how dumb it is to be that one-dimensional. I have ultimate faith in Askrens chin/skull/concussion durability after surviving that slam and onslaught from Lawler. Manchester United Fans Cannot Believe Team Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Has Picked Against Newcastle, Virgil van Dijk Has Reportedly Ruptured His ACL, Could Be Sidelined For 7-8 Months. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art that focuses on grappling and ground fighting. 239 July 6 is a banger through and through. I just wanted to say that this is what happens when you are foolish enough to believe that your style is unbeatable. Published 2:39 PM, Saturday July 11 2020 GMT+1. Masvidal lost 2 of his last 3 fights. But my heart can’t deny Jorge Masvidal when he’s on. JackBurton85 1 year ago #11. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. His plan was literally to eat whatever shot came at him in hopes of getting on that leg. Ben Askren Predicts Jorge Masvidal Will Face Conor McGregor Next. I think Masvidal knew this so he just unloaded on him and we all saw the result. Pro Tip: When opponent rushes you from across the cage, do not shoot a double directly into their knee. Be real -- first time you saw this, did you know the flying knee was coming in the < 3 seconds he took to throw it? I mean Khabib is pretty exceptional in that he's not afraid of fighting standing up at all. I find it so ironic that Ben called him an idiot. Was cocky and standoffish back then in the gym. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. believe that the Irishman will return should the right fight present itself. He was either going to wrestlefuck Masvidal into oblivion or he was going to get the shit knocked out of him. Mike Brown and ATT know what the fuck they're doing. Ryan is a writer for SPORTbible. What I can’t understand is wtf was Askren thinking? Smh, He’s a jerk in real life too. He obviously hates YOUR football team and has no interest in synchronised swimming. Moral of the story here is that if you're that predictable at the highest level, you're going to be ruthlessly punished by someone with the right skills to exploit you. Didn't Masvidal start his Till fight like this? Ryan Sidle in UFC. Oh great the Masvidal hype train will be ended even quicker then usual. (Maia Vs Woodley good example of this, Kabib is an exception to the rule XD). Sherdog.com is a property of Mandatory Media, LLC, monitoring_string = "5200e30beed193e5fe31f8bccc2bdcbf". 2.7k votes, 813 comments. /r/bjj is for discussing BJJ training, techniques, news, competition, asking questions and getting advice. "McGregor obviously wants that third title, Usman would be a terrible match-up for McGregor in my opinion and that's why that fight was not made. Masvidal has stepped up at just six days notice to fight Usman for the welterweight title on Fight Island on Saturday night, for one of the most hotly anticipated fights in the UFC. Askren, though, believes that should the Nigerian Nightmare win then Gamebred will get a rematch, adding, "If this fight is competitive and Masvidal loses, Masvidal will get a rematch. Conor McGregor will challenge for a third UFC title if Jorge Masvidal beats Kamaru Usman at UFC 251, that's the opinion of Gamebred's former opponent Ben Askren. JORGE MASVIDAL VS. BEN ASKREN, UFC 239 In a year with plenty of thrilling finishes, it was hard to top the fastest knockout in UFC history. All of the other good wrestlers set up their take-downs with striking - not Askren. Yeah great win but totally disgusted with how he acted afterwards, I will enjoy watching the next time he is knocked out. If he comes in great shape it'll be a great fight. Till was vastly overrated (a product of the UFC hype machine as they needed someone to fight Woodley). Masvidal could not be more shooooooooooooook. And that would be a gigantic fight," the former ONE champion told ESPN. A win over Till is literally the highlight of his career. McGregor has retired, not for the first time, but Dana White, and others,believe that the Irishman will return should the right fight present itself. Askren will crush. "The other thing is McGregor's got to move up and fight [Masvidal]. Longer reach (74’ vs 71’), 6 of 8 Askren’s last fights have ended in the 1st round. The guy is almost a .50 fighter with 13 losses. So imagine you're Masvidal and you know that your opponent really is not planning to punch or kick you at all - what would you do? I’m not a fan of Masvidal as a person, we’ll at least his public persona, but the guy is a smart fighter. Masvidal’s fighter IQ is insane. Plus, he is so deep in Masvidals head. I think this is a pivotal moment in Jorges career. Having fought at welterweight in his most recent fight, beating Donald Cerrone back in January, it would make perfect sense fo the Notorious to challenge for the title in the future. Fair point, but don't you think hindsight is helping you a little bit here? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 1.3m members in the MMA community. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Till, the guy who got a title shot with a single top 10 win in a snoozefest against a guy that is currently 1-3-1. 7 months ago. There was no Plan B, there was nothing else. "It will be McGregor - Masvidal if Masvidal wins.". Incredible display in that fight. OFFICIAL gamefaqs policy per moderator staff: You … Discussion is encouraged. The Colonel meets Funkmaster I don’t know why but I’m super hyped for this fight. He covers all sport from football, formula one, cricket, rugby, tennis, athletics, mma and wrestling. I hope he rises to the occasion!!! Press J to jump to the feed. I used to train with him at ffa in Miami 10+ years ago. Usman's wrestling style might not be a good match-up for the former two weight UFC champion but against Masvidal it would be an excellent scrap. Askren vs Masdival; User Info: JackBurton85. Askren, who lost to Masvidal last year in the quickest KO in the company's history, believes that a win would mean that the new champion would face McGregor next. Would everyone's reaction be so extreme to this knee if "it was so clearly telegraphed?". It’s criminal how many people under estimate Gamebred. They had that exact knee planned out long before the fight. I'd argue there's a super low chance this was as telegraphed as you think, with hindsight on your side. Hands down one of the best fighters on the planet skill wise. Ben has walked through some ungodly shots to hit this take down in the past, Masvidal just had it to well scouted. 1. I mean Khabib is pretty exceptional in that he's … He's a different animal. If not, just proceed with the rest of the game plan. To see all of Masvidal's and McGregor's fights, subscribe to Fight Pass, where you'll get access to every UFC fight ever, plus behind the scenes exclusives and original content that can't be found anywhere else. "With a full camp, as it will do good numbers, the UFC will want to do good numbers again and Gilbert Burns will not do good numbers. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Topics: Fight Island, Conor Mcgregor, Nate Diaz, Jorge Masvidal, Ben Askren, UFC News, MMA News, UFC 251, UFC, MMA, Kamaru Usman. I’m sure him and his coaches figured there was a good chance that Ben would immediately shoot in and a flying knee might work. Askren had a plan and everybody knew exactly what it was. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Published 2:39 PM, Saturday July 11 2020 GMT+1. Masvidal is getting slaughtered in this fight. It seemed like Ben was willing to eat a knee to get a hold of someone. ), Masdival and Askren are around the same height (5’11 and 5’10), Masdival has 3 in.
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