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Daniel Cormier Shares Why He Tried To Talk Ben Askren Out Of Retirement Wrestling Match

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July 25, 2026

Daniel Cormier admitted he tried to talk Ben Askren out of his retirement wrestling match, only to watch his friend prove that doubt wrong. Speaking with Askren after the event, Cormier was open about his initial reaction when Askren first shared his plans: Sadly, I was one of those people that tried to put a […]

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