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1) Got rid of a dominant fighter who doesn't sell for a mediocre one who DOES sell. Askren has also now given HUGE shine to Masivdal, which has allowed the UFC to turn a decent fighter in Jorge into a bonafide main event draw. UFC 244's success will be due in large part to Askren eating that knee, as well as the ripple effects going from that into the future.
2) With Askren looking like hot garbage in the UFC, it perpetuates the public perception that the UFC is THE big leagues, where a guy who dominated and became champ in several rival orgs, going undefeated for 10 years, can't even compete with the contenders. Meanwhile their castaway Mighty Mouse is dominating in One FC.
Great trade from the UFC's perspective.
2) With Askren looking like hot garbage in the UFC, it perpetuates the public perception that the UFC is THE big leagues, where a guy who dominated and became champ in several rival orgs, going undefeated for 10 years, can't even compete with the contenders. Meanwhile their castaway Mighty Mouse is dominating in One FC.
Great trade from the UFC's perspective.