Jake Paul fight: MMA champion Ben Askren apologises to world for knockout loss to YouTuber – ABC News

Former MMA champion Ben Askren has apologised to the world after suffering a first-round knockout in his highly anticipated bout with 24-year-old YouTuber Jake Paul.

• Paul sent the 36-year-old Olympic wrestler to the canvas about halfway into the first round
• The YouTuber, who appears to have embraced his role as a social media villain, was ecstatic with the win
• Paul’s antics in the lead-up to the fight saw many in the combat sports world gunning for an Askren win

Paul, in only his third professional…

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