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Battle of Askren ;p
Everyone kissing Ben’s ass except the one org he wants.
I don't understand this "nobody knows who he is" angle. If someone knows Mamed Khalidov, it's not because they are Polish and take an interest in Polish celebrities. No one who isn't an MMA fan knows or follows someone like Mamed Khalidov.
I don't understand this "nobody knows who he is" angle. If someone knows Mamed Khalidov, it's not because they are Polish and take an interest in Polish celebrities. It's because they are a mixed martial arts fan, and the combination of the company's nationality and his success is what drives the fans to him. No one who isn't an MMA fan knows or follows someone like Mamed Khalidov.
So, in this, they know who Ben Askren is. He's a very well known fighter and probably the most well-known fighter not signed to UFC. Signing him would bring a lot of attention to the company and drive up their PPV sales. In addition to this, they would be signing a highly legitimate mixed martial artist.
KSW is currently working on building up Roberto Soldic. He's one of the brightest prospects in the sport, and when he took their Welterweight they knew they had someone they could work with. He was a featured guest interview at KSW 42, and he is now co-main eventing KSW 43. KSW would relish the opportunity to put Askren in the ring with Soldic, if he gets passed Dricus Du Plessis of course. Additionally, there may be the scope for Gamrot to move up to WW, or for Khalidov to fight him at a catchweight.
Don't put it past Coker to deliver what fans want. Coker landed the white whale in Fedor, so do not be surprised to see him sign Askren.Nah, Bellator isn’t kissing his ass either. The MacDonald/Askren fight would be big though.
LnP to a UD?I would love to see what Askrin could do vs Maded Khalidov at middleweight in KSW.
yeah probably <45>LnP to a UD?