Ben Askren schedules return to wrestling match after health recovery

Ben Askren is set to compete in a freestyle wrestling match against Belal Muhammad at RAF 11, taking place at UWM Panther Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This marks Askren's first competition since recovering from a severe case of pneumonia that nearly cost him his life. He was hospitalized for over a month, where he required a double-lung transplant and lost 50 pounds. This event will also serve as Askren's debut under the RAF banner. Muhammad is coming off a previous match at RAF and will compete in the UFC main event shortly after.

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