Ben Askren has slammed Jorge Masvidal for requesting a title shot towards Leon Edwards after avoiding the newly-crowned UFC welterweight champion for the final three years and shedding his final three fights in a row.
Edwards and Masvidal have a historical past courting again to 2019 when ‘Gamebred’ sucker-punched ‘Rocky’ with a ‘three-piece and a soda’ backstage at UFC London. The pair have been anticipated to settle their variations within the Octagon final 12 months, however Masvidal pulled out of the matchup resulting from harm.
Masvidal is 0-2 in title fights towards Kamaru Usman however believes he deserves a 3rd title shot towards Edwards, which Askren thinks is ridiculous. ‘Funky’ put his former opponent on blast on Twitter, demanding Masvidal win some fights earlier than he begins asking for a title shot towards a person he ducked for a number of years.
Been off the grid tenting….. why shouldn’t be getting a title shot off 3 losses in a row a controversial opinion????
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 24, 2022
Additionally I might somewhat be a has been than a by no means was
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 24, 2022
Lastly you may’t keep away from somebody for 3 years then attempt to decide a battle as soon as they get a belt
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 24, 2022
“Been off the grid tenting….. why shouldn’t be getting a title shot off 3 losses in a row a controversial opinion,” Askren questioned on Twitter earlier than following up with a pair extra Tweets.
“Additionally I might somewhat be a has been than a by no means was.”
“Lastly you may’t keep away from somebody for 3 years then attempt to decide a battle as soon as they get a belt.”
Edwards is more likely to defend his title towards Usman in a trilogy battle subsequent 12 months, with UFC president Dana White teasing a welterweight showdown at Wembley Stadium within the U.Okay.
