Before Ben Askren deals with Jorge Masvidal, he’s arguably facing an even greater challenge.
Fortunately for “Funky”, it will be for a good cause as he goes back to his wrestling roots to take on Jordan Burroughs at the Grapple at the Garden fundraising event on May 6, which is scheduled to take place at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. This will be the 10th annual edition of the event put together by Beat the Streets, an inner city grassroots wrestling program.
Askren, who’s next MMA appearance is scheduled to take place against Masvidal at UFC 239 on July 6, was a superstar collegiate wrestler before transitioning to professional fighting and becoming a welterweight champion in the Bellator and ONE Championship organizations.