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If victorious at UFC 259, Askar Askarov wants winner of Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno 2
1 month ago | By MMAjunkie
LAS VEGAS - Askar Askarov answered media questions on Wednesday ahead of his bout at UFC 259 .
Askarov discussed his flyweight matchup with Joseph Benavidez , who the best opponent on his resume is, what is at stake for him at UFC 259, and fighting as a hearing-impaired athlete.
UFC 259 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card streams on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.
Watch the video above to see Askarov's full pre-fight media day availability.
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UFC 259's Joseph Benavidez had to rediscover his 'why' after 'devastating' final title loss
1 month ago | By MMAjunkie
LAS VEGAS - Joseph Benavidez answered media questions on Wednesday ahead of his bout at UFC 259 .
Benavidez discussed his flyweight matchup with Askar Askarov , rediscovering his passion for the sport after what was “probably” his final title shot against Deiveson Figueiredo, his goals for this stage of his career, and much more.
UFC 259 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card streams on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+.
Watch the video above to see Benavidez's full pre-fight media day availability.
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