Tune in to Sony Six and Sony Six HD to find out about all the action from UFC 235: Jones vs Smith. ^ Back to Top ^ © 2022 ESPN Internet Ventures. Ahead of his fight with Robbie Lawler, I had the chance to pose a few questions before Ben Askren. The UFC has not announced a main event for the UFC 235 pay-per-view. He is coming off a decision loss to Rafael dos Anjos. Lawler (28-12) hasn't fought since December 2017, due to a torn ACL. He is also a former Division I national champion collegiate wrestler. 19, the UFC's first card of 2019, before the fight with Lawler, but the promotion ultimately decided to keep him sidelined until March.Īskren, 34, is a former champion at Bellator and One Championship. UFC 235 will take place in Las Vegas.Īskren (18-0) told ESPN earlier this week he was willing to face a different opponent on Jan. I respected it when I watched him Ben Askren got hit by Robbie Lawler, who cooked many guys, Woodley explained about Paul’s punching power Wednesday during a pre-fight interview on. Respected veteran MMA referee Herb Dean explains and defends his controversial stoppage decision during the UFC 235 fight between Ben Askren and Robbie Lawler.
26 in Anaheim, California, but the UFC elected to cancel that event due to a combination of factors. The 170-pound contest was originally supposed to take place Jan. Gracie Brothers Rener and Ryron break down the finish of Ben Askren vs. The promotion officially announced the new date on Thursday. Lawler Was Stopped Early, But Result Wouldn’t Have Changed. The UFC has moved a welterweight matchup between former champion Robbie Lawler and undefeated newcomer Ben Askren to UFC 235 on March 2, following the recent cancellation of UFC 233. Robbie Lawler will fight Ben Askren at UFC 235 'Ben Askren is a decorated wrestler and mentally tough,' said.
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You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser Alluding to Askrens fight with Robbie Lawler (UFC 235), Chuck Liddell lauded the former NCAA Division -1 champions durable chin.