LAS VEGAS – UFC welterweight contenders Ben Askren and Jorge Masvidal finally had their first faceoff ahead of UFC 239, and it once again reaffirmed the tension between the two men.
Askren (19-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) and Masvidal (33-13 MMA, 10-6 UFC) have been talking all sorts of smack about each other in the lead-up to their potential title eliminator, and the antics continued over into the staredown at UFC 239 media day on Thursday.
The talk from Askren was immediate. He repeatedly asked Masvidal why he was so mad at him, but “Gamebred” kept his composure and even threw a taunt the way of his opponent.
Watch the faceoff video above.
UFC 239 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Askren vs. Masvidal is part of the main card, which airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass.
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