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Jorge Masvidal: ‘I’m going to have to grapple’ Ben Askren and show who the ‘alpha of alphas is’

Jorge Masvidal dealt Ben Askren his first-ever career loss at UFC 239 via a highlight reel flying knee, ending the fight in five seconds. Now, “Gamebred” is open to lock horns with “Funky”, this time outside of MMA rules.

Speaking to BJPenn.com Radio recently, Masvidal says he is now considering a possible grappling match with the Olympic freestyle wrestler.

“I love to wrestle, and I would’ve loved to prove that against this guy that he can not hold me down,” Masvidal said of Askren. “I’m going to have to grapple him one of these days.