Helwani talks with Ben Askren about his K.O. loss by Ash in Kampfsport

[–]Ash[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I have mad respect for him after watching this interview.

Helwani talks with Ben Askren about his K.O. loss by Ash in Kampfsport

[–]prmntn 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

He couldn't have been more professional after taking a loss like that. Askren is great.

Helwani talks with Ben Askren about his K.O. loss by Ash in Kampfsport

[–]Ash[S] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

-He seems to deal well with his loss and doesn't make any excuses.

-Humble and didn't lose his sense of humor

-Talks about his gameplan for that night

-Praises Masvidal's execution of his flying knee, admits that he wouldn't be able to pull it off

-"Struggle and failure build character"

-Still doesn't like Masvidal "He's a douche" but "a good fighter"

-Surprised by Dillon Danis and Darren Till's positive messages to him

-Will take it easy until August 21st

Ben Askren-All talk and no substance? by Ash in Kampfsport

[–]Ash[S] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

I want to see what's next for him and how he will deal with the loss. I know that he has a lot of naysayers and Dana must be delighted.

Btw, thank you, you made the first comment on this sub.

Eta: He seems to do alright: Ariel Helwani talks with Ben Askren: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pfe9tM0e3w

Ben Askren-All talk and no substance? by Ash in Kampfsport

[–]prmntn 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

He was 19-0-1 NC as a professional fighter and had belts in multiple organizations. Anyone can be knocked out by a random flying knee out of the gate. I would have liked to see how the fight went if they felt each other out a bit. It was definitely exciting to watch though.