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Ben Askren says grappling match with Belal Muhammad will be his final competitive appearance

June 1, 2026
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Ben Askren has confirmed that his upcoming grappling bout with Belal Muhammad will be a one-time comeback and that he has no plans to compete again afterward. Askren told Ariel Helwani he deliberately chose a tough opponent, expressing frustration that some grapplers in the RAF circuit seek easy matchups. After the match he intends to focus on coaching, teaching wrestling, and supporting the growth of the RAF league.

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