Tag: Ben Askren

Jake Paul says Ben Askren lucky fight was stopped: ‘The ref saved him’

“I had another big motherf*cking right hand coming for him.”

ATLANTA – [autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag] says [autotag]Ben Askren[/autotag] was fortunate their Triller Fight Club headliner was stopped when it was.

After Askren was dropped early in the first round of his boxing match with Paul on Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Arena, he got back up and tried to fight on. He was on wobbly legs, though, and the referee decided he’d seen enough and waved it off at the 1:59 mark of Round 1.

Askren seemed upset he didn’t get a chance to continue, but Paul said things would’ve gotten far worse if he did.

“Of course he’s going to protest it, just like every f*cking fighter who loses does,” Paul told MMA Junkie post-fight. “Lucky for Ben Askren, because I had another big motherf*cking right hand coming for him, and he would’ve been unconscious for a lot longer than that. The ref saved him.

“He’s lucky. He would’ve been an even bigger meme. It would’ve been more viral if they let him back into the fight. I had a big, big punch coming for him.”

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Paul 24, said he knows people won’t give him his proper due after beating Askren, who is a former Bellator and ONE Championship titleholder that came out of retirement at 36 to compete in the boxing ring. Ultimately, though, he doesn’t care.

Paul’s passion for the fight game is real, he said, and he promises he’s taking it seriously. He doesn’t want to know what it feels likes to be on the other side of the coin that Askren experienced, and he said that’s why he’ll continue to put the work in for every fight – no matter if his opponent is considered legitimate or not.

“If I would’ve lost, I would’ve been the laughing stock of the world for years to come,” Paul said. “But that’s what drove me so hard to train every day in practice. Everyone wants to see Jake Paul fail. Why? Because I’m the villain. They think I did this, they think I did that. They think I’m an asshole. So, no one knows what it’s like to be me.”

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Ben Askren: ‘I let the world down’ with TKO loss to Jake Paul

Ben Askren’s boxing match with Jake Paul couldn’t have gone worse than it did.

ATLANTA – [autotag]Ben Askren[/autotag]’s boxing match with Jake Paul couldn’t have gone worse than it did for the former Bellator and ONE Championship titleholder.

Askren was disappointed Saturday night, to say the least, after his fight ended in shambles when he suffered a first-round TKO loss to the YouTube star in the Triller Fight Club headliner at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

It was a one-sided bout, as Paul landed a bomb of a punch that dropped Askren. He got back up but could not intelligently answer the referee, forcing him to wave it off.

Askren participated in a virtual media session after the contest and expressed shame in the outcome.

“I didn’t let the MMA community down, I let the world down,” Askren told reporters post-fight. “People f*cking hate Jake Paul, and they wanted me to make him miserable.”

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Askren, 36, came out of retirement to fight Paul after having hip replacement surgery. Askren, a former Olympic wrestler and two-time collegiate national champion, never was known for his striking during his MMA career.

It showed Saturday night against Paul, 24, who moved his professional record to 3-0.

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Watch it: Jake Paul’s insane KO of Ben Askren from ringside

Watch it: Jake Paul’s insane KO of Ben Askren from ringside.

Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on MMAJunkie.com.

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Whether you agree or disagree with the referee’s decision to stop the fight, the fact remains that Jake Paul floored Ben Askren in their Triller Fight Club boxing match on Saturday night.

It didn’t take long, either, as the fight was over at the 1:59 mark of the first round. On the live broadcast, you could tell the punch was hard, but this ringside video shows just how devastating it truly was (via Twitter):

That sound you heard was Askren’s chin getting rocked and then his head bouncing off the canvas. YIKES.

If you’re one of the people who disagreed with the stoppage, this video should change your mind.

The Blue Corner is MMA Junkie’s blog space. We don’t take it overly serious, and neither should you. If you come complaining to us that something you read here is not hard-hitting news, expect to have the previous sentence repeated in ALL CAPS.

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Watch it: Jake Paul’s insane KO of Ben Askren from ringside

Watch it: Jake Paul’s insane KO of Ben Askren from ringside.

Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on MMAJunkie.com.

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Whether you agree or disagree with the referee’s decision to stop the fight, the fact remains that Jake Paul floored Ben Askren in their Triller Fight Club boxing match on Saturday night.

It didn’t take long, either, as the fight was over at the 1:59 mark of the first round. On the live broadcast, you could tell the punch was hard, but this ringside video shows just how devastating it truly was (via Twitter):

That sound you heard was Askren’s chin getting rocked and then his head bouncing off the canvas. YIKES.

If you’re one of the people who disagreed with the stoppage, this video should change your mind.

The Blue Corner is MMA Junkie’s blog space. We don’t take it overly serious, and neither should you. If you come complaining to us that something you read here is not hard-hitting news, expect to have the previous sentence repeated in ALL CAPS.

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Steven Cunningham outpoints former UFC champ Frank Mir

Steven Cunningham outpointed former UFC champ Frank Mir on the Jake Paul-Ben Askren card Saturday in Atlanta.

Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on MMAJunkie.com.

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ATLANTA – Frank Mir’s venture into the boxing world proved unsuccessful Saturday.

Mir, a former UFC heavyweight champion and interim titleholder, transitioned into the ring as a sizable underdog to a far more experienced foe in Steve Cunningham. It showed in the bout, as Cunningham displayed his seasoning to get the win by unanimous decision with scores of 60-54, 60-54, 58-56.

The heavyweight bout was part of the Triller Fight Club main card at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The event aired on pay-per-view.

After weighing in 70 pounds heavier than Cunningham on Friday, Mir attempted to put his size to use early in the fight. Cunningham was mobile, though, staying at range and attacking the body of Mir, who whiffed on big early punches.

Mir showed more comfort as the fight wore on, happily fighting from range and inside the clinch when the referee allowed it. Cunningham was a little too smooth, though, and retained better control and worked the body in the early and mid rounds. There were a couple thudding shots, but nothing that took away the legs of either man.

As the fight went down the stretch, Cunningham controlled the pace with his jab and the shots that came behind it. Mir tried to pressure from the inside, but he was a little too plodding in his attacks an lacked accuracy.

In the end, Cunningham controlled the overwhelming majority of the fight and was rewarded with the unanimous decision win.

Up-to-date Triller Fight Club results included:

  • Steve Cunningham def. Frank Mir via unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 58-56)
  • Joe Fournier def. Reykon via TKO (did not answer bell) – Round 3, 3:00

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Steven Cunningham outpoints former UFC champ Frank Mir

Steven Cunningham outpointed former UFC champ Frank Mir on the Jake Paul-Ben Askren card Saturday in Atlanta.

Editor’s note: This article was originally posted on MMAJunkie.com.

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ATLANTA – Frank Mir’s venture into the boxing world proved unsuccessful Saturday.

Mir, a former UFC heavyweight champion and interim titleholder, transitioned into the ring as a sizable underdog to a far more experienced foe in Steve Cunningham. It showed in the bout, as Cunningham displayed his seasoning to get the win by unanimous decision with scores of 60-54, 60-54, 58-56.

The heavyweight bout was part of the Triller Fight Club main card at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The event aired on pay-per-view.

After weighing in 70 pounds heavier than Cunningham on Friday, Mir attempted to put his size to use early in the fight. Cunningham was mobile, though, staying at range and attacking the body of Mir, who whiffed on big early punches.

Mir showed more comfort as the fight wore on, happily fighting from range and inside the clinch when the referee allowed it. Cunningham was a little too smooth, though, and retained better control and worked the body in the early and mid rounds. There were a couple thudding shots, but nothing that took away the legs of either man.

As the fight went down the stretch, Cunningham controlled the pace with his jab and the shots that came behind it. Mir tried to pressure from the inside, but he was a little too plodding in his attacks an lacked accuracy.

In the end, Cunningham controlled the overwhelming majority of the fight and was rewarded with the unanimous decision win.

Up-to-date Triller Fight Club results included:

  • Steve Cunningham def. Frank Mir via unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 58-56)
  • Joe Fournier def. Reykon via TKO (did not answer bell) – Round 3, 3:00

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The ringside video of Jake Paul knocking out Ben Askren is insane

It shows just how devastating Jake Paul’s right hand truly was when it connected with Ben Askren’s chin.

Whether you agree or disagree with the referee’s decision to stop the fight, the fact remains that [autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag] floored [autotag]Ben Askren[/autotag] in their Triller Fight Club boxing match on Saturday night.

It didn’t take long, either, as the fight was over at the 1:59 mark of the first round. On the live broadcast, you could tell the punch was hard, but this ringside video shows just how devastating it truly was (via Twitter):

That sound you heard was Askren’s chin getting rocked and then his head bouncing off the canvas. YIKES.

If you’re one of the people who disagreed with the stoppage, this video should change your mind.

The Blue Corner is MMA Junkie’s blog space. We don’t take it overly serious, and neither should you. If you come complaining to us that something you read here is not hard-hitting news, expect to have the previous sentence repeated in ALL CAPS.

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Twitter reacts to Jake Paul’s quick TKO of Ben Askren in boxing match

See the top Twitter reactions to Jake Paul’s quick TKO victory over Ben Askren in their boxing match at Triller Fight Club.

[autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag] lived up to his promise to beat [autotag]Ben Askren[/autotag] in the Triller Fight Club headliner on Saturday.

Paul moved his undefeated record to 3-0 in professional boxing competition when he beat former Bellator and ONE Championship titleholder Askren by first-round TKO in their 190-pound main event matchup at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Atlanta. Now, the hype around Paul grows even larger.

Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Paul’s victory over Askren at Triller Fight Club.

Jake Paul knocks out Ben Askren 1 minute, 59 seconds into their fight

Jake Paul knocked out Ben Askren in the first round of a boxing match Saturday in Atlanta.

Editor’s note: This story was originally posted on MMAJunkie.com.

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ATLANTA – Jake Paul lived up to his promise and proved to be superior to Ben Askren in their boxing match Saturday.

After much anticipation, Paul and Askren finally stepped into the ring to trade blows. It was one-way action, though, with Paul winning by first-round TKO at the 1:59 mark after the referee ruled Askren unable to continue, despite answering the count following a knockdown.

The cruiserweight bout (190 pounds) headlined the Triller Fight Club event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The main card aired on pay-per-view.

Paul, the YouTuber, actor and rapper, made his boxing debut in January 2020 with a first-round TKO of fellow YouTuber Ali Eson Gib. His second fight came in November, when he beat former NBA player and Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson with a knockout that went viral.

Now he adds Askren’s name to his resume, and he said the next challenge will be a sterner one as he looks to further add to his resume.

Askren, meanwhile, is likely done in the fight game.

After suffering back-to-back losses to Jorge Masvidal and Demian Maia under the UFC banner, Askren retired from competition in November 2019. He subsequently underwent hip replacement surgery, and that seemingly put a bow on his time in the fight game.

More than a year later, however, the opportunity to box Paul arose, and he opted to have at it. The result didn’t go his way, and the 36-year-old may now be done for good.

Complete Triller Fight Club results included:

  • Jake Paul def. Ben Askren via TKO – Round 1, 1:59
  • Regis Prograis def. Ivan Redkach via technical decision (60-54, 60-54, 59-54)
  • Steve Cunningham def. Frank Mir via unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 58-56)
  • Joe Fournier def. Reykon via TKO (did not answer bell) – Round 3, 3:00

Jake Paul knocks out Ben Askren 1 minute, 59 seconds into their fight

Jake Paul knocked out Ben Askren in the first round of a boxing match Saturday in Atlanta.

Editor’s note: This story was originally posted on MMAJunkie.com.

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ATLANTA – Jake Paul lived up to his promise and proved to be superior to Ben Askren in their boxing match Saturday.

After much anticipation, Paul and Askren finally stepped into the ring to trade blows. It was one-way action, though, with Paul winning by first-round TKO at the 1:59 mark after the referee ruled Askren unable to continue, despite answering the count following a knockdown.

The cruiserweight bout (190 pounds) headlined the Triller Fight Club event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The main card aired on pay-per-view.

Paul, the YouTuber, actor and rapper, made his boxing debut in January 2020 with a first-round TKO of fellow YouTuber Ali Eson Gib. His second fight came in November, when he beat former NBA player and Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson with a knockout that went viral.

Now he adds Askren’s name to his resume, and he said the next challenge will be a sterner one as he looks to further add to his resume.

Askren, meanwhile, is likely done in the fight game.

After suffering back-to-back losses to Jorge Masvidal and Demian Maia under the UFC banner, Askren retired from competition in November 2019. He subsequently underwent hip replacement surgery, and that seemingly put a bow on his time in the fight game.

More than a year later, however, the opportunity to box Paul arose, and he opted to have at it. The result didn’t go his way, and the 36-year-old may now be done for good.

Complete Triller Fight Club results included:

  • Jake Paul def. Ben Askren via TKO – Round 1, 1:59
  • Regis Prograis def. Ivan Redkach via technical decision (60-54, 60-54, 59-54)
  • Steve Cunningham def. Frank Mir via unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 58-56)
  • Joe Fournier def. Reykon via TKO (did not answer bell) – Round 3, 3:00