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Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs explains why he never made the move from wrestling to MMA - MMA Fighting
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Ben Askren loses 11-0 to Jordan Burroughs as UFC star is humbled on wrestling return | South China Morning Post
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Ariel Helwani on Twitter: "Ben Askren vs. Jordan Burroughs is officially signed, according to sources. First time ever. 79 kg. MSG Theater. May 6. Proceeds go to https://t.co/Lukcr5zbSR. (📷 @geoffriccio) https://t.co/vyXBkNPADp" /
![Watch: When Olympic wrestler Jordan Burroughs demolished former UFC fighter Ben Askren in a wrestling match! Watch: When Olympic wrestler Jordan Burroughs demolished former UFC fighter Ben Askren in a wrestling match!](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2021/01/92471-16101947768016-800.jpg)
Watch: When Olympic wrestler Jordan Burroughs demolished former UFC fighter Ben Askren in a wrestling match!
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Olympians Jordan Burroughs, Ben Askren to battle for first time May 6 at Beat the Streets 'Grapple At The Garden'
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