EPISODE · Mar 6, 2019 · 46 MIN
#37: Exclusive UFC 235 Breakdown with Ben Askren
from RUDIS Wrestling Podcast · host RUDIS Wrestling
On this episode, Ben Askren and Matt Dernlan breakdown UFC 235, Askren vs Lawler, the Oklahoma State Rogers vs Smith wrestle off, as well as their predictions for the BIG 10 conference tournament.A Champion Mentality (6:31)Dernlan asks how Askren felt about going from the build-up of his previous fights in promotions such as Bellator and ONE Championship to the press/media monster that is the UFC. Simplify and Adjust the Game Plan (13:45)There is no controversy, in Askren’s eyes, in his win over former UFC Champ Robbie Lawler. The Responsibility of a MMA Referee (18:45)In the moment, Askren was not worried about the referee, Herb Dean, stopping the fight. Analyzing the Choke (21:04)In Askren's situation, the bulldog choke was locked up across Lawler's chin and wasn't fully cutting off the flow of air in his windpipe. Future Plans (26:59)Askren is headed to London to watch UFC Fight Night 147. BIG 10 Conference Championship (31:43)With the final seeds being released for the BIG 10 Championship, Askren and Dernlan give their predictions on the outcomes.Follow Wrestling: https://therudis.com/wrestling-news-media/Stay connected with RUDIS:Website: https://therudis.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rudis/Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_rudisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rudiswrestling/The Way: A RUDIS Wrestling Podcast: https://therudis.com/wrestling-news-m...Subscribe to the RUDIS newsletter here: https://therudis.com/my-account/
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On this episode, Ben Askren and Matt Dernlan breakdown UFC 235, Askren vs Lawler, the Oklahoma State Rogers vs Smith wrestle off, as well as their predictions for the BIG 10 conference tournament.A Champion Mentality (6:31)Dernlan asks how Askren felt about going from the build-up of his previous fights in promotions such as Bellator and ONE Championship to the press/media monster that is the UFC. Simplify and Adjust the Game Plan (13:45)There is no controversy, in Askren’s eyes, in his win over former UFC Champ Robbie Lawler. The Responsibility of a MMA Referee (18:45)In the moment, Askren was not worried about the referee, Herb Dean, stopping the fight. Analyzing the Choke (21:04)In Askren's situation, the bulldog choke was locked up across Lawler's chin and wasn't fully cutting off the flow of air in his windpipe. Future Plans (26:59)Askren is headed to London to watch UFC Fight Night 147. BIG 10 Conference Championship (31:43)With the final seeds being released for the BIG 10 Championship, Askren and Dernlan give their predictions on the outcomes.Follow Wrestling: https://therudis.com/wrestling-news-media/Stay connected with RUDIS:Website: https://therudis.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rudis/Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_rudisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rudiswrestling/The Way: A RUDIS Wrestling Podcast: https://therudis.com/wrestling-news-m...Subscribe to the RUDIS newsletter here: https://therudis.com/my-account/
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