Also, remember, that Marcelo Garcia plays with people that are among the best in the world. Saying you're not impresses because Garcia schooled him is not a good reference. Garcia schools EVERYONE.
@kozz1984 I've witnessed this as well, and Marcelo can tap him all day from guard. Askren looked MUCH better when they worked from stand up, as his scramble and position control from the shot are outstanding. Seriously though, the kid is new to BJJ and he is rolling with the best guy on earth; cut him some slack.
@kozz1984 Askren is fairly new to jiu jitsu but he was a two time ncaa champion wrestler and on the USA olympic team watch some of his wrestling videos. he is a master at scrambling and has some of the best hips i have ever seen
Also, remember, that Marcelo Garcia plays with people that are among the best in the world. Saying you're not impresses because Garcia schooled him is not a good reference. Garcia schools EVERYONE.
SwitchBox 1 year ago 4
@mtxewrestler I am aware of his wrestling background but I have personally seen him dominated by marcelo garcia and I was not impressed.
kozz1984 1 year ago
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youngunzvt 1 year ago
@kozz1984 I've witnessed this as well, and Marcelo can tap him all day from guard. Askren looked MUCH better when they worked from stand up, as his scramble and position control from the shot are outstanding. Seriously though, the kid is new to BJJ and he is rolling with the best guy on earth; cut him some slack.
youngunzvt 1 year ago
Askren is such a creative grappler.
beppu 1 year ago
good jiu jitsu, just no where near marcelo garcia or roger gracie level
kozz1984 2 years ago
@kozz1984 Askren is fairly new to jiu jitsu but he was a two time ncaa champion wrestler and on the USA olympic team watch some of his wrestling videos. he is a master at scrambling and has some of the best hips i have ever seen
mtxewrestler 1 year ago
and he isn't that good on the ground either.
daz45 2 years ago
many don't know askren has a purple belt in bjj
garynotrashcougar 2 years ago
Wow, Askren seems to be very adept in grappling. I guess he's just nowhere near Pablo Popovich's level yet.
grapplerke 2 years ago
I go to the same high school ben went to
i remeber when he came in one day to help coach us.
i wish i got to wrestle him
ASunBurstHein 2 years ago
Ben Askren is a beast, can't wait to see him get more into MMA.
BigEck 3 years ago
this is GRAPPLING
lucalottasubmission 3 years ago
hmmmm its cool to see high level athletes like this roll light to work on technique. When i clicked the link i figured they would be balls out. NICE!
Armbar4you 3 years ago 4
So askren is training at att now thats pretty sick, thanks for sharing
jooglydol 3 years ago