LAS VEGAS – Ben Askren claims Kamaru Usman attempted to start an altercation prior to Thursday’s UFC 235 press conference in Las Vegas. Although they are taking on different opponents at the March event, in the months since his UFC signing, Askren (18-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has gone on a verbal offensive toward Usman (14-1 MMA, 9-0 UFC) in a similar fashion to many of the other top welterweights on the roster. With Usman scheduled to challenge 170-pound champ Tyron Woodley (19-3-1 MMA, 9-2-1 UFC) in the UFC 235 headliner, and Askren set to debut against ex-titleholder Robbie Lawler (28-12 MMA, 13-6 UFC) on the same card, the two shared close airspace for the first time. Apparently that caused conflict to arise. Related Robbie Lawler plans to 'beat up' Ben Askren in 'perfect' return fight at UFC 235 Darren Till says Ben Askren is 'a wanker' who's trying to demean him “Marty tried attacking me 20 minutes ago,” Askren told reporters, including MMAjunkie, at the UFC 235 news conference. “I knew this dude
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Ben Askren: Kamaru Usman ‘tried attacking me’ prior to UFC 235 press conference – MMA Junkie