Ben Askren rips Paige VanZant after ‘considerably higher’ profession
It didn’t take lengthy for Askren to reply to VanZant’s feedback.
It actually wasn’t price my response. However I respect you reminding her that my profession was considerably higher than hers. I’ve a document that she will be able to solely dream https://t.co/WSDGgSZ6dm
— Funky (@Benaskren) Might 3, 2024
“It actually wasn’t price my response,” Askren tweeted Friday. “However I respect you reminding her that my profession was considerably higher than hers. I’ve a document that she will be able to solely dream.”
Askren went 1-2 in his UFC tenure with losses to Jorge Masvidal and Demian Maia. He controversially gained his UFC debut over UFC Corridor of Famer Robbie Lawler at UFC 235.
Earlier than signing with the UFC, Askren was one of many prime welterweight fighters on Earth, with titles in ONE and Bellator. He went unbeaten in his first 20 skilled fights, together with Bellator title defenses in opposition to Douglas Lima and Andrey Koreshkov.
VanZant, a former UFC flyweight contender, earned wins over Felice Herrig and Bec Rawlings throughout her promotional tenure. Regardless of displaying preliminary promise contained in the cage, she struggled in opposition to veteran flyweights and by no means fought for a belt.
Askren continues to take care of on-line hate after falling to Jake Paul in his lone boxing struggle in 2021. He hasn’t competed in fight sports activities since and appears adamant about making his retirement a finality.
Whereas Askren didn’t seize a UFC title, he had a profitable MMA profession and dismisses VanZant and different critics of his accomplishments.