Ben Askren throws first pitch at Brewers game

RAF 11 starts at 8 p.m. at UWM Panther Arena.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 181 min read

Ben Askren throws out the first pitch at the Milwaukee Brewers game ahead of RAF 11 👏 (🎥 @RAFWrestlingUSA) https://t.c Via @MMAFighting on X

What happened: Askren is booked against Belal Muhammad in Saturday's co-main event. He has said the contest will be the final match of his career.

Why it matters: The booking brings Askren back to wrestling in Wisconsin, where he runs a youth academy. His combat-sports career has spanned wrestling, MMA and boxing.

By the numbers: Askren compiled a 19-2 record with one no contest in MMA. He won consecutive NCAA titles and represented the United States at the 2008 Olympics.

What to watch: RAF 11's co-main event result will close Askren's one-match return.

Sources

@MMAFighting 2026-07-18T00:50:53.744388+00:00

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