One card’s loss is another’s gain.
A highly-anticipated matchup between welterweight newcomer Ben Askren and former UFC champion Robbie Lawler has been rescheduled for March 2 at UFC 235 in Las Vegas, Nev. The fight was initially set for Jan. 26 at UFC 233 in Anaheim, Calif., however it was left without a home following the Wednesday cancellation of that event. The UFC announced the rescheduled booking for UFC 235 on Thursday.
Askren (18-0, 1 NC) is one of the best active fighters to never compete in the UFC.