Ben Askren accepts Jorge Masvidal’s call-out but on one condition.
The pair famously met in the Octagon in 2019, with Masvidal ending the fight in spectacular fashion.
#1 The fastest KO in UFC history
Jorge Masvidal defeats Ben Askren via Flying Knee five seconds into the fight at UFC 239 pic.twitter.com/bZXKmMnW78
— The Octagon Obsessed (@octagonobsessed) March 12, 2023
Masvidal recently told TMZ Sports that he isn’t considering a return to MMA but is up for a boxing match, especially one against Askren.
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Well Askren has responded, but he’s made it clear he wants an MMA bout.
He revealed in a Tweet a message he sent to UFC chief Dana White.
Balls in your court mr BMF 🙄🙄🙄 https://t.co/zMwbUucmst pic.twitter.com/5P8qBsJhqf
— Funky (@Benaskren) July 25, 2023
But later specified he wants the rematch only in the Octagon.
No I’m not gonna box Jorge. If Jorge was really a BMF he will accept a rematch in MMA and not be a coward. https://t.co/d9UDZsEZ1h
— Funky (@Benaskren) July 25, 2023