Ben Askren ’s octagon debut will come against former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler at UFC 233 in January. After the organization’s orchestrated a “trade” for former Bellator and ONE Championship titleholder Askren (18-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) to join the organization, his debut is slated for January against former UFC champ Lawler (28-12 MMA, 13-6 UFC).
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Ben Askren vs. Robbie Lawler in the works for UFC 233 in Anaheim – MMA Junkie