When Ben Askren came out of retirement to finally join the UFC roster it was only for one reason — and that was proving he’s the best in the world.
With a win over former welterweight champion Robbie Lawler in his debut, the former Olympic wrestler has already positioned himself with a high ranking in the division as he prepares to face Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239 in July.
Masvidal is coming off a stunning knockout against former title contender Darren Till, which makes him the perfect opponent as Askren continues to chase his ultimate goal to compete for the UFC welterweight championship.