1 2 … 3 Ben Askren surprised the MMA world Monday by announcing his retirement , just over a year after making a much-hyped entrance to the UFC. The former Bellator and ONE welterweight champion went 1-2 in the company, with a high-profile win over Robbie Lawler, a legendary knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal, and a submission loss to Demian Maia. So what is Askren’s UFC legacy? MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn, Nolan King, and Dave Doyle hash it out in Triple Take. Mike Bohn: Ben Askren UFC run was successful for selfish reasons It doesn’t feel very successful at the moment, but after some time elapses, Askren will look back fondly on his UFC tenure.
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Triple Take: Was Ben Askren’s UFC tenure a success or failure? – MMA Junkie