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Monday, Dec 10, 2018

UFC 233: Ben Askren Warns Kamaru Usman to Not be a “Hypocrite”

Ben Askren

By FCF Staff

Following reports that the UFC is hoping to book a pivotal welterweight fight for its January 26th card in Anaheim, Ben Askren has delivered a stern warning to Kamaru Usman.

Recently it was reported that the UFC was hoping to book a fight between Usman and Colby Covington for UFC 233, with the winner advancing to fight champion Tyron Woodley (who is recovering from a hand injury and cannot fight at the January 26th event). Covington, however, has said he’ll only fight for the undisputed title next.

Askren, who is currently expected to fight Robbie Lawler at UFC 233, recently posted this heated message for Usman:

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@usman84kg I know you hear me! #ufc #ufc231

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