Ben Askren Returns at RAF against Belal Muhammad

Ben Askren Returns at RAF against Belal Muhammad

From WEIGHING IN by John McCarthy & Josh Thomson's MMA Show

June 3, 2026 · 1h 37m

About this episode

The episode discusses Ben Askren's return to wrestling after a health battle and covers various topics in combat sports.

It’s a loaded episode of Weighing In as Josh Thomson is joined by John Morgan to discuss some of the biggest stories in combat sports. The guys react to the incredible return of Ben Askren after overcoming a life-threatening health battle and his upcoming match at RAF Wrestling against Belal Muhammad. Josh and John discuss what this comeback means, the challenges Askren has faced, and why the combat sports community has rallied behind him. They also break down the news surrounding Scott Coker potentially returning to MMA promotion following his recent interview with Ariel Helwani. What could a new promotion look like, and how might it impact the current MMA landscape? Plus, Josh shares stories and insights from his recent work at CFFC, discussing standout prospects, memorable moments, and what caught his attention while calling the action cageside. From wrestling and MMA to the business side of the fight game, we cover it all on this episode of Weighing In. 💧 Stay Hydrated with LMNT This offer may be claimed for LMNT customers, ONLY THROUGH OUR LINK! http://drinklmnt.com/WeighingIn https://www.amazon.com/shop/therealpunk?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_PXSPXPTQ4J26QW4FP4T5 🔥 Join…

People in this episode

Host: Josh Thomson

Guest: John Morgan

Topics covered

  • Ben Askren comeback
  • combat sports news
  • MMA promotion
  • CFFC insights
  • wrestling
  • health battles

Keywords

  • Ben Askren
  • Belal Muhammad
  • MMA
  • Scott Coker
  • CFFC
  • combat sports
  • health battle

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Scott Coker, CFFC, Ariel Helwani

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