Wrestling
Hendricks vs. Askren in collegiate wrestling
Both Ben Askren and Johny Hendricks have a serious wrestling background and as shown in the above video, actually met on the mat in high school.
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Chris Palmquist
Johny Hendricks is a former UFC welterweight champion with a 17-4 record in mixed martial arts. Ben Askren is an undefeated fighter and former Bellator champion.
Both athletes have a serious wrestling background and as shown in the above video, actually met on the mat in high school. Askren was a four-time All-American at Missouri and only lost twice in his four year career. Johny Hendricks was also a four-time All-American at Oklahoma State University.
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