Ben Askren Provides Joaquin Buckley Constructive Criticism
Throughout an episode of “Funky and the Champ,” Ben Askren expressed his perception that Joaquin Buckley took Daniel Cormier’s criticism of the callout too personally. He agrees with “DC” on the Conor McGregor callout being a poor choice, and feels Buckley can be higher served studying from the expertise slightly than lashing out (h/t MMAFighting).
“So Joaquin, for those who take heed to this, don’t be mad at me too simply because I’m associates with Daniel, however I agree with Daniel,” Askren stated. “And I like Joaquin Buckley. I believe he’s a great dude, trains with Nick Simmons. I agree with [Cormier]. No, I agreed, I agreed with you completely. And that is the place, once more, don’t take your self too critically — you’re not going to hit one hundred pc of the time, proper? Daniel Cormier, perhaps he’ll have a great drive now and again, however he shanks a few of them into the woods when he golfs.
“That’s what Joaquin Buckley did in that post-fight, he shanked it into the woods. Calling out McGregor? It was simply ridiculous. Perhaps for those who’re going to do one thing like that, make one line about him. However don’t make the entire thing about him, proper? Say one line simply to get his title in there, after which go off on someone else — it could’ve been significantly better.”
Buckley’s focus must be on his subsequent opponent, who can be Stephen Thompson. The 2 are set to collide on the UFC 307 card on October fifth. That occasion is being headlined by a UFC Mild Heavyweight Championship struggle between titleholder Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree.
