UFC - OneFC Trade - Demetrious Johnson for Ben Askren - Thoughts?

[jason73]

Can we trade dana for chatri sityodtong?

 

[jimmy boogaloo]

I think it's a good move for DJ. I believe fans over there would appreciate him more

that is right. it should be embarrassing to the ufc that they hold him in such low regard. but it's a neat deal that probably optimises the situation for all concerned

1) DJ gets to travel, make fans, plenty of money and hopefully more of a respectful feel with his employer

2) Askren gets a chance to shine finally, he made noises like he would have been happy to retire otherwise, but maybe that was just negotiation

3) UFC gets shot of a noisy internal critic and gets new blood for at least 2 very interesting fights.

4) as Ben had no-one to fight and was retiring, ONE effectively got DJ for free, to spice up their local scene - and bring eyes from around the world

 

[kneeblock]

UFC dumps the greatest fighter in history and gains a guy who will be done in a year max. I wonder if they'll manage this as a loan, like with Chuck and Ricco in Pride, or as a true trade.

 

[PrideRules]

I have to eat my crow. Ben has been talking about fighting GSP for years and I always though he was a goof talking out his ass because he knew it would never happen.

Don’t I feel stupid. Props to the Funky One for willing this.