Ben Askren

BEN ASKREN

"Funky"

5-271.4% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Real American Freestyle

Organization

RAF
USA

Nationality

United States

Birth

18/07/1984 (42)

Birthplace

Cedar Rapids

United States

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Weight class

Cruiserweight

Height

178 cm (5'10")

ONE Championship record

6-1

Biography

Ben Askren is a decorated amateur wrestler and former professional mixed martial artist who held world titles in both Bellator and ONE Championship. Known for his elite wrestling base and brash personality, he transitioned to the UFC later in his career before retiring and eventually returning to competition.

WIN BREAKDOWN — MMA

7 total fights · 40% KO rate

KO/TKO2 (40%)
Submission2 (40%)
Decision1 (20%)

Fight history (7)

1 / 2
Loss
vs Demian MaiaSubmission (Rear Naked Choke) (R3)UFC Fight Night October 26 2019 — 26/10/2019
Loss
vs Jorge MasvidalKO/TKO (Flying Knee) (R1)UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos — 06/07/2019
Win
vs Robbie LawlerSubmission (Bulldog Choke) (R1)UFC 235 — 02/03/2019
Win
vs Shinya AokiTKO (R1)Immortal Pursuit — 24/11/2017
Win
vs Zebaztian KadestamTKO (R2)ONE Championship: Shanghai — 02/09/2017

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