AXS TV Fights Boss Apologizes To Ben Askren For Being Kicked Off Show

After Kenny Rice kicked Ben Askren off of Inside MMA for dissing the UFC, Askren took to Twitter to express his frustration.

Hey @KennyRiceSports I think that is what @KingMoFH would call some @ufc dick riding. keep an open mind brother, times are changing

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) September 6, 2014

Hey @mcuban let me debate your disrespectful @InsideMMAaxstv host Kenny Rice on the economics of global MMA! Bet I take him to school.

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) September 6, 2014

Hey @mcuban I thought @InsideMMAaxstv was an independent MMA news source. Better check how much @KennyRiceSports is taking from UFC

— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) September 6, 2014

Askren’s Tweets prompted the AXS TV boss to apologize to Askren.

@Benaskren I apologize for @InsideMMAaxstv closing mic.We respect your opinions & look forward to having you back to continue the discussion

— Andrew Simon (@andrewAXSTV) September 7, 2014

@Benaskren I don't have your phone number, but would appreciate opportunity to talk 1 on 1. Feel free to DM or I can send mine

— Andrew Simon (@andrewAXSTV) September 7, 2014