Rener and Ryron Gracie believe Robbie Lawler vs. Ben Askren was a foregone conclusion.
The Gracie University heads reenacted the UFC 235 fight-ending sequence on their “Gracie Breakdown” channel. “Was it an early stoppage?” Rener asked his brother. “Yes,” Ryron responded. “Did that affect the outcome?” Rener followed up. “No,” insisted Ryron.
The Gracie brothers elaborated on the process by which referees check to see if fighters are still conscious. According to Rener, fighters are told to squeeze the referees hand when an official checks to see if they are responsive.
Rener and Ryron expressed how that is a lot to ask of a fighter working their way out of a compromising and painful situation.