The UFC has moved a welterweight matchup between former champion Robbie Lawler and undefeated newcomer Ben Askren to UFC 235 on March 2, following the recent cancellation of UFC 233.

Mar 2, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ben Askren (blue gloves) defeats Robbie Lawler (red gloves) during UFC 235 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY SportsStephen R ...

Rivera defeated Reed via submission (guillotine choke) in the second round, but Reed quickly protested the stoppage, telling ...

Joining the UFC in 2019 via a trade with Demetrious Johnson, he beat Robbie Lawler but lost to Jorge Masvidal in a record breaking five second knockout at UFC 239 and to Demian Maia before retiring.

His last three fights all took place in the UFC in 2019, as he submitted Robbie Lawler before suffering a record-setting five-second knockout by Jorge Masvidal and a submission by Demian Maia ...

Askren fought Robbie Lawler and won by submission at UFC 235 before falling to Jorge Masvidal. Then, in 2021, Askren fought Jake Paul in a boxing match, and he was knocked out in the first round.

Ben Askren’s been through hell, but he’s fighting back. On July 10, 2025, during a Full Send Podcast interview, UFC boss Dana White opened up about seeing Askren’s emotional hospital video ...

He won his first 19 bouts. That included a victory in 2019 over former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler in Askren’s UFC debut.

Askren earned a win over Robbie Lawler before consecutive losses against Jorge Masvidal and Demian Maia. He retired from MMA in 2019. 🫡👏Dana White reveals he helped Ben Askren financially.