This looks like a win-win-win-win for all 4 sides.
Askren had retired and flat-out said he wouldn't fight again unless he was in the UFC.
DJ is gonna get PAID if he wins the ONE title, they like smaller fighters in Asia and ONE will promote him.
The UFC wanted to close the Flyweight division for a while, and they now have a new highly-anticipated WW contender.
ONE gets rid of the malcontent who didn't want to fight for them anymore and gets a new star they can build around.
edit: DJ's coach is apparently a VP at ONE FC.
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how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb?
HOW MANY?!
none they just sit in the dark and cry
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