UFC 239 live blog: Jorge Masvidal vs. Ben Askren

This is the UFC 239 live blog for Jorge Masvidal vs. Ben Askren, a welterweight bout at Saturday’s UFC event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Masvidal, who has won four of his last six including a highlight-reel KO of Darren Till, faces Askren, who is unbeaten in 20 pro bouts, on the main card.

Check out the UFC 239 live blog below.

Round 1: Masvidal comes out of the corner with a flying knee that catches Askren clean as he ducks and puts him out cold! It’s the fastest KO in UFC history!

Official result: Jorge Masvidal KOs Ben Askren 5 seconds into round 1.