Bellator release Ben Askren

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: themmasupreme
Date: November 14, 2013 at 09:16 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

Bjorn Rebney....
I've made the decision to release Ben Askren. After speaking with Ben, it was clear it was a good time for both parties to move on.
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We've relinquished any right to match and Ben can sign with whoever he chooses to sign with. I wish Ben the best wherever he goes.
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: imhungry4444
Date: November 14, 2013 at 09:18 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

Askren vs. Shields or Askren vs. Woodley/Koscheck

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Futastic
Date: November 14, 2013 at 09:19 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: imhungry4444
Date: November 14, 2013 at 09:28 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

Looks like Lima will face Hawn/Keslar for the Welterweight title. Things in the Bellator WW division just got interesting.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: imhungry4444
Date: November 14, 2013 at 09:42 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

@Benaskren said:
I am now free to go to the @UFC and beat whoever I want.
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[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: darcebandit
Date: November 14, 2013 at 09:44 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

Awesome news. Hope he comes to the UFC and puts on some great fights. No doubt he can compete with the best 170lbers in the world. First up, Askren vs Lombard/Shields/Kim

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Futastic
Date: November 14, 2013 at 09:45 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

I don't care who he fights, I only want to see him facing anyone with a little TDD to see what happens...

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Futastic
Date: November 14, 2013 at 09:46 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

darcebandit said:
Awesome news. Hope he comes to the UFC and puts on some great fights. No doubt he can compete with the best 170lbers in the world. First up, Askren vs Lombard/Shields/Kim
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Kim would be an interesting start

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Spud
Date: November 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

That's awesome, I'm a massive Ben Askren fan, can't wait to see the best wrestler in MMA in the UFC.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: ChrisminaL
Date: November 14, 2013 at 10:01 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

Askren vs GSP/Hendricks loser.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: 2_1up2_4down
Date: November 14, 2013 at 10:01 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

how about Askren go to WSOF for some fights. I think guys like Burkman, Fitch, Harris, and even Simpson can test to where Askren is as a fighter. and if he were to lose it would be the best cause he would have to make the changes he needs to make to finally improve as a fighter

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: darcebandit
Date: November 14, 2013 at 10:08 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

If Alvarez beats Chandler again, Bellator will fold

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: CopperHeart
Date: November 14, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

darcebandit said:
If Alvarez beats Chandler again, Bellator will fold
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You wish.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: opti
Date: November 14, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

2_1up2_4down said:
how about Askren go to WSOF for some fights. I think guys like Burkman, Fitch, Harris, and even Simpson can test to where Askren is as a fighter. and if he were to lose it would be the best cause he would have to make the changes he needs to make to finally improve as a fighter
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The only place he's going is the UFC.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: phoenix-mma
Date: November 14, 2013 at 10:14 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

I expect Ben to be at the fight this weekend courtesy of Dana

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: 2_1up2_4down
Date: November 14, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

phoenix-mma said:
I expect Ben to be at the fight this weekend courtesy of Dana
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he'll probably be there anyways cause Sergio Pettis his teammate is fighting on saturday.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Holeydel
Date: November 14, 2013 at 10:23 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

Ben will sign with the UFC & by the time he's near the end of his contract he'll be on the short list to receive the pink slip.

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: 2_1up2_4down
Date: November 14, 2013 at 10:23 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

if he does go to the UFC, here's a fight i would've never imagines would happen a couple years back, Askren vs Lombard

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: Gnarcore
Date: November 14, 2013 at 10:29 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

I am now free to go to the @UFC and lose to the first guy I fight with TDD because I have the striking of a 4 year old girl who has taken one karate lesson
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Fixed*

 

[Nastycrow]

Originally posted by: darcebandit
Date: November 14, 2013 at 10:29 AM
Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/bellator-release-ben-askren.59904/

CopperHeart said:
You wish.
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You've followed MMA for long enough CH. It happens with all the second biggest orgs, their big names get beat and they shrivel up and go back into hiding whilst the UFC takes their big names.