In an article I wrote about the UFC's recent signing of CM Punk I laid out the list of pro wrestlers switching to MMA . I asked about the UFC's practices and as time goes on more points to just making money. While you can't fault anyone for cashing in on a business model one has to wonder if they dishonor a sport made up of a multitude of Martial Arts. Ben Askren (14-0) was cut free of Bellator as their Welterweight champion and while his style is not the most entertaining to watch, he has earned his titles. He fought through and won the Welterweight tournament to win the title, then when he left the promotion he fought and won the One FC Welterweight title. He did try for the UFC and they just were not interested. While he is finding success with One FC the signing of CM Punk is a bit of a slap in the face to Askren and he let that be known the night of the announcement on twitter. @ufc sign a fake wrestler, but not an Olympian who is the best WW in the wor...
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