Chael Sonnen admits Ben Askren’s wrestling return at RAF 11 ‘makes me uncomfortable’

Key Points:

• Ben Askren is set to return to combat sports this Saturday at RAF 11 in Milwaukee, facing former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in the co-main event after recovering from a severe pneumonia that required a double lung transplant.
• Askren's comeback follows a difficult recovery period, including nearly two months in the hospital, and he has been involved as a matchmaker for RAF since its inception less than a year ago.
• RAF color commentator Chael Sonnen expressed initial discomfort about Askren's return but acknowledged the inspirational nature of the comeback, while also highlighting the significance of Muhammad's willingness to take the fight.
• Muhammad, making his second RAF appearance, aims to rebound from a recent loss and is praised by Sonnen for his courage and underappreciated status in the media compared to Askren.
• Sonnen emphasized that Muhammad deserves recognition for accepting the matchup, as it enables Askren's return to competition, and called Muhammad a star in his own right.