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Ben Askren says wrestling match with Belal Muhammad will be his one-time comeback

June 1, 2026
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Ben Askren has confirmed that his upcoming grappling bout with Belal Muhammad will be a one-off return to competition, with no plans to compete again afterward. Askren told Ariel Helwani he deliberately chose a tough opponent, expressing frustration with wrestlers who seek easy matchups in the RAF promotion. He acknowledged his physical conditioning has declined significantly but said he has been training daily to get back into shape for the bout.

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