Askren was unconscious upon impact with the ground, and Masvidal threw several unblocked punches before the referee pulled him off Askren. All market data delayed 20 minutes. Jorge Masvidal knocked out Ben Askren in record-setting time during their welterweight clash at UFC 239 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Copyright 2018 PopCulture.com. Once the bout started, Masvidal ran into the center with a flying kick that knocked Askren unconscious almost instantly, notes Sports Illustrated. Fox News Flash top headlines for July 8 are here. Once the bout started, Masvidal (34-13) ran across the Octagon to throw a flying knee that immediately sent Askren (19-1) to the floor. The loss was Askren's first after 19 wins. As for the specifics, Jorge was coming up against Ben Askren, a fighter who up until the […] "You know, if you’re Masvidal you’re assuming (Ben Askren) is going to run right out and shoot on you. Masvidal improved to 33-13 with the win. The bout brought Masvidal's record to 34-13 and followed his victory over Darren Till during UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal in March in London. or redistributed. "Well that sucked," he tweeted. All rights reserved. He thought it was going to be a three piece but no, you getting the whole f—ing MGM Grand Buffet to the face man!". The final blow arrived within just seconds of his big fight at UFC 239. All market data delayed 20 minutes. pic.twitter.com/ih1dYpRZR7, "Wow. I mean it was... It’s one of those things," White told ESPN. All rights reserved. The American mixed martial artist that is Jorge Masvidal just recently broke a world record for the fastest knockout time ever seen in UFC. © 2020 ABG-SI LLC. The knockout came in five seconds, which sets a new UFC record for fastest KO. It was at the start of camp that Masvidal had the idea to begin the fight this way.Jorge Masvidal: Once it got announced, I was like, 'I'm going to beat this guy's ass for 14 minutes' and then I decided, 'You know what? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, After the fight, reporters asked Masvidal if the punches after the knockout were necessary. However, the fight was not without a controversy, as Masvidal gave Askren two big punches even though he clearly knocked him out with a flying knee kick to start the fight. Even UFC boss Dana White was shocked by Masvidal's blink-and-you'll-miss-it win. MMA fighter Jorge Masvidal set a record during UFC 239 in Las Vegas Saturday night by knocking out Ben Askren in only five seconds. MMA fighter Jorge Masvidal set a record during UFC 239 in Las Vegas Saturday night by knocking out Ben Askren in only five seconds. And then when I came in and saw him in the flesh and s… Duane Ludwig previously held the UFC record for fastest knockout at six seconds against Jonathan Goulet in 2006. . Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least 13 years of age, and have read and agree to the PopCulture.com Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, By Daniel S. Levine Entertainment Tonight/TV Guide Network. I'm going to check him right out the gate and see where he's at.' SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. The match was quickly stopped and Masvidal’s arm was raised as the victor. Watch Jorge Masvidal's Incredible 5-Second Knockout That Set UFC Record, Cowboys Grilled for Not Signing Colin Kaepernick Instead of Garrett Gilbert, Colin Kaepernick's Bloodstained Game-Worn Gloves up for Auction, 'Jungleland' Trailer: Charlie Hunnam's Boxing Movie Gets Emotional First Preview, Iconic Olympian John Carlos Blasts Donald Trump: 'You Created Nothing But Divide', Saints Looking to Host Games at LSU's Tiger Stadium, NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Wife Amy Welcome Second Daughter, Packers RB Jamaal Williams Burns Tom Brady: 'My Quarterback Knows What Fourth Down Is', Former Angels Employee Eric Kay Indicted in Overdose Death of Tyler Skaggs. Masvidal was criticized on social media for taunting Askren while he was down on the mat. As for Askren, he had one response to the loss. Follow him on Twitter. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Masvidal, Brown and striking coach Paulino Hernandez began training camp for UFC 239 a few months ago. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Masvidal KO'd Ben Askren in five seconds with a flying knee. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Masvidal then punched Askren twice before the referee stopped him. ©2020 FOX News Network, LLC. Masvidal addressed his taunting after the match. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All Rights Reserved. Masvidal later explained what his thought process was behind starting the fight with a kick. 48 hours earlier, @GamebredFighter was plotting , (via Instagram/MikeBrownMMA) pic.twitter.com/0gbXqBP0eY, “They were super necessary,” Masvidal explained, reports BJPenn.com. “I could just see how eager he was just to come forward. He is next hoping for a shot at welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Yea, it was one of the most viscous knockouts that I have ever seen in my life.". https://www.foxnews.com/sports/jorge-masvidal-ufc-239-knockout So you’re going to run right out and throw the flying knee. So I put my hands behind my back and let him think come eat," Masvidal said. Jorge Masvidal knocked out Ben Askren in record-setting time during their welterweight clash at UFC 239 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night.. Once the bout started, Masvidal … - July 7, 2019 11:01 pm EDT. "He didn’t know it was going to be a buffet though. “I’m coming for that belt,” the Miami native said. All rights reserved. However, the fight was not without a controversy, as Masvidal gave Askren two big punches even though he clearly knocked him out with a flying knee kick to start the fight. So to those people, I would say maybe don’t watch MMA. Askren, who dropped to 19-1, was immediately taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution. UFC president Dana White said after the fight that Askren was "good" and tests "came back negative.". Masvidal defeated Askren in five seconds. UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal set a record for the quickest knockout in the company’s history with his defeat over Ben Askren at UFC 239 on Saturday. He started the fight with a flying knee to the top of Askren’s head and then proceeded to punch him twice in the face while he laid on the mat. Jorge Masvidal with the quickest KO in UFC history in just 5 seconds! “The referee hadn’t pulled me off yet, and my job is to hit somebody until the referee pulls me off. Ryan Gaydos is a sports reporter for FoxNews.com and FoxBusiness.com. “I don’t know who’s fighting next for it and what not but you guys know who deserves that belt. The two were known for exchanging insults before their fight. Go back to soccer.”. Jorge Masvidal official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and … AMANDA NUNES WINS BIG, JON JONES SQUEAKS DECISION AT UFC 239. According to MMAFighting.com, Masvidal earned a $50,000 bonus for the historic win. JORGE MASVIDAL IS COLD AF!!! You guys know who deserves that belt.”, Photo credit: Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images. That’s 16 years of hard work.
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