Ben Askren (Guest) - EP #117

Former Bellator Welterweight Champion, former ONE Welterweight Champion, former UFC Welterweight, two-time NCAA Division I National champion, 2008 Olympian, podcaster, and entrepreneur, Ben Askren, Skypes in for today’s show. He and Mike talk about why it doesn't matter if Jake Paul is a good boxer, how Conor McGregor has changed, Scott Coker’s beef with Ben, what Ben and The Undertaker have in common, Ben’s fight camp plans, the low leg kick Renaissance, bitcoin, and much more! Don't forget we post NINE HOURS EARLIER on YouTube so be sure to hit that subscribe button and click the bell for notifications so you can watch the episodes as soon as they are released!

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Timestamps:
1:32 Ben and The Undertaker have a lot in common
6:11 The opportunity to beat up Jake Paul was too good to pass up
8:17 Why it doesn't even matter if Jake Paul is good
13:30 It's absurd for Jake to think he'll knock Ben out
18:27 Scott Coker's beef with Ben
20:27 The two main problems Jake Paul will have in the ring
23:34 Conor McGregor without the shit talking isn’t really Conor
25:53 The low leg kick Renaissance
30:15 Everyone hates Jake and Logan Paul
32:59 Ben’s plans for his fight camp
38:28 This is the best time in history to visit Thailand
42:32 Ben’s wife isn’t used to social media trolls
44:06 The Diaz brothers have more rabid fans than the Pauls
45:06 Just a few of the ways Ben's fight with Jake Paul could end
47:35 Ben's plans for the cash from his big payday

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Host: Mike Swick
Guest: Ben Askren
Produced & Directed by: Mike Swick
Filmed & Edited by: Greg Blunt
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Music Producer: Benny Youngbaht
Music: Danny Bunnathong
Artwork: Simon Netherton

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