LAS VEGAS – Robbie Lawler would’ve preferred Ben Askren not touch him during their UFC 235 media day face-off, but he’s making light of the situation. During the first fight week staredown, Askren (18-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) gave a friendly grab to the back of Lawler’s (28-12 MMA, 13-6 UFC) leg. The former UFC welterweight champion looked at his upcoming opponent with what appeared to be some annoyance, but apparently that wasn’t the case. Lawler has never been one to engage in pre-fight hype, and whatever Askren was trying to do, he said he wasn’t biting. Related Video: Ben Askren gave Robbie Lawler a friendly pat during UFC 235 media day staredown Video: UFC 235 media day face-offs with Jones-Smith, Woodley-Usman, Lawler-Askren and more “It doesn’t bother me,” Lawler told reporters, including MMAjunkie, at UFC 235 open workouts.
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Ex-champ Robbie Lawler unbothered by Ben Askren’s antics ahead of UFC 235 – MMA Junkie