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Jorge Masvidal Blasts 'Groupie' Ben Askren For Not Rematching Lawler

Jorge Masvidal makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon this weekend when he headlines UFC London against Darren Till. Masvidal hasn’t fought since his unanimous decision loss to Stephen Thompson back at UFC 217, his second loss in a row.

The 34-year-old is one of the many UFC welterweights called out by promotional newcomer Ben Askren, who has said he wants the winner of this weekend’s main event after his submission win over Robbie Lawler at UFC 235 earlier this month. “Gamebred” blasted Askren for the way he has conducted himself in the light of his controversial submission over Lawler:

“He’s a little groupie, man,” Masvidal told MMAjunkie .