By Paige VanZant’s recent remarks about former UFC star Ben Askren have sparked a reaction from the retired fighter, who asserts that his accomplishments in combat sports speak volumes.
VanZant, preparing for her boxing debut against Elle Brooke, dismissed comparisons to fighters like Dillon Danis and Ben Askren, stating that they are not true fighters. Askren, a former Bellator MMA and ONE Championship champion, holds a record that VanZant can only dream of, he noted.
While acknowledging VanZant’s comments, Askren emphasized his remarkable career achievements, including holding championship belts in major organizations and his undefeated streak prior to entering the UFC. Despite setbacks later in his career, Askren’s legacy as a dominant force in mixed martial arts remains intact.
VanZant’s remarks have ignited a discussion about the definition of a fighter, but Askren’s contributions to the sport cannot be overlooked, regardless of his performance in specific bouts.
