Askren moves up from the mat
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Former MU wrestler Ben Askren spars against an American Top Team gym member April 14. Askren said adjusting to the stand-up aspect of Mixed Martial Arts was the hardest part of his transition, but he feels much more comfortable now than during his first fight in February.
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Former MU wrestler Ben Askren fights Jake Hecht during a training session April 15 at American Top Team gym. Askren, already a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt, is aiming to break Ultimate Fighting Championship Lightweight Champion B.J. Penn's record and earn his black bet faster than any other American.
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Former MU wrestler Ben Askren works from the mount position on Jake Hecht while Jiu-Jitsu black belt Francisco 'Kiko' Fance coaches during a training session April 15 at American Top Team. Askren is preparing for his second professional Mixed Martial Arts fight, Patriot Act 2, which will be held Saturday at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia.
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