Fastest knockout ever in UFC just happened a few days ago
So there isn't really a whole lot to say about this because if you even looked away from the screen during the start of the match you would have missed it. The fight was over in 5 seconds.
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Jorge Masvidal delivered Ben Askren his first defeat ever, in a truly embarrassing fashion. As the picture indicates, this happened as the result of a flying knee that actually resulted in Masvidal hitting the canvas pretty hard afterwards. Askren was a ragdoll on the mat after the contact.
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Masvidal then struck Askren two more times after the initial strike and many people think this was unnecessary (it was) but being so ramped-up about a fight and the fact that you need to finish a fight and only stop when the ref tells you to. Jorge at no point ignored the referee's instructions so there is no foul here. The fight was actually over in 2 seconds, but the ref did the right thing by waiting to see if Askren was still conscious and capable of continuing, which he clearly was not.
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In the post-fight interview Jorge said that Ben was "a bum" and that he had been talking S**T for a long time about this fight... which really isn't very uncommon. Personally I felt a little bit bad for Askren because I know from being briefly involved in fighting sports how much time and dedication goes into this sport even at a very low level. I would imagine that Ben trained intensely for years leading to the moment, only to have the lights switched off the very first time he was hit.
However, the KO is as much his doing as it was Jorge's. One of the worst things you can do in a fight is to actually LEAN IN to an oncoming strike, especially a leg or knee... and that is precisely what he did. Personally, I hope that a rematch happens if Ben can recover from this very embarrassing defeat... he is truly eating "humble pie" right now.
People that fight know virtually anyone can knock out the average person with the right blow, luck, or bad posture on account of the person getting struck. This is why so many suckerpunches result in knockouts.
Granted, these are the guys willingly going into these fights and are probably tougher than the average guy. The rule still applies though, amongst these men, the right blow, luck, and bad posture mean quick knockout is on the table despite whatever the matchup seems to be.
What we saw here might be a solid case of the right blow mixed with bad posture.
The best trained man can go down with a well placed blow, especially if hes not prepared to take it. Ultimately, on the street, this is why you shouldnt tempt fate. Only fight when necessary, do not go around trying to be a tough guy or picking fights. Your life, your family, your home are worth it, impressing acquaintances at the bar is not.
i agree with everything you wrote there and it is absolutely correct. Sometimes, we attribute someone (in fighting sports) as being a great fighter, when it may have had a lot to do with luck and "one unblocked blow"
Dude was leaning INTO that knee and wasn't even looking at his opponent and he blindly charged. Horrible tactic that I hope he doesn't do again. Personally, i would like to see this fight hyped and made into a rematch.
It's hard to believe some farts last longer than this fight...
Heard about it but I got no time to find out why!
Incredible! Somebody must have done some black magic!! We believe this in Thailand when something odd happens!
Thanks for sharing!
once a month i wake up and drink beer at hours that you shouldn't be drinking beer... it's always during the UFC. :)
Then, You must be a bit psychic! I think the urge to drink beer was the incentive to get you awaken for a purpose!