"I think that transition to UFC has to be very exciting for Ben", Duke Rufus speaks about Askren. "It definitely is very seriously adjusted concerning the performances in UFC. Then we will look, how successful it will be there".

"I think that for Bellator it isn't so good to speak: 'Hey, and let's release our champion'. It certainly will help Ben, but it will do much harm their organizations if to speak about long-term prospect. They have to appreciate the champion".

"I don't want to make negative statements, I was on their last show in which Ben participated, I consider, what they did excellent work but how they can take and release the champion just like that? Thus, they literally gave up and told: 'We on the second place, after UFC'.