The UFC is currently negotiating a trade deal with ONE Championship in which the promotion wishes to exchange former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson for former ONE Championship welterweight title holder Ben Askren. Since the news, Askren has received quite a bit of attention from the UFC roster.
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Taking to Twitter, Michael Chiesa has since come forward with a respectful message of admiration. However, the fighter has since been battling trolling fight fans over the social media platform. Check it out below.
“Hey @Benaskren, I’m a welterweight but I’m here to say… you’re fuckin awesome. Been a big fan since your Mizzou days, my teammate @ONEtylermcguire is fighting for the title you retired in ONE FC and I want to train with you. Congrats on getting the deal done. #FunkyTown”
Hey @Benaskren, I’m a welterweight but I’m here to say… you’re fuckin awesome. Been a big fan since your Mizzou days, my teammate @ONEtylermcguire is fighting for the title you retired in ONE FC and I want to train with you. Congrats on getting the deal done. #FunkyTown
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) October 25, 2018
Not my type of thing bud
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) October 25, 2018
Wow I haven’t heard that one before, you’re so original.
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) October 25, 2018
You have my permission to shut up now, jagoff
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) October 25, 2018