Ben Askren

Ben Askren
Nationality:
USA
Residence:
Milwaukee, USA
Born:
July 18, 1984 (40 years)
Place of Birth:
Hartland, USA
Height:
5′9″ / 178 cm
Reach:
70″ / 180 cm
Record:
16-1, 4 КО
Division:
Welterweight (170 lbs)
Debut:
Feb. 7, 2009
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Askren named the reason for McGregor's insults to Khabib
May 23, 2024, 2:28 a.m.

Former Bellator and ONE champion Ben Askren explained why Conor McGregor won't stop making harsh comments towards Khabib Nurmagomedov despite the fact that more than five years have passed since their fight.

"Even when Conor is 80 years old, he'll be teasing Khabib. It's clear, McGregor is ...

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Askren gave his prediction for Jones' fight with Pereira
May 10, 2024, 7:26 a.m.

Ben Askren, former Bellator and ONE champion and former UFC fighter, has spoken out about a possible fight between Jon Jones and Alex Pereira.

"People would be interested in seeing that fight. If Alex were to have a bout with Aspinall, he would probably have to stop ...

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Askren cited the reason for Hill's defeat in the Pereira fight
April 17, 2024, 2:01 p.m.

Retired American mixed martial arts veteran Ben Askren has spoken out about former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamal Hill's crushing defeat to current belt holder Alex Pereira.

The American lost to the Brazilian by first-round knockout on April 13 in the main event of UFC 300 in Las ...

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Askren prodded O'Malley about the outcome of the fight with Yang, the latter replied
March 11, 2024, 9:50 a.m.

Former Bellator and ONE promotion champion and former UFC fighter Ben Askren reacted to Petr Yan 's win against Song Yadong. Ben recalled Jan's fight with Sean O'Malley, writing that Petr was robbed in that fight.

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Askren criticized Dana White: “I hate it when Dana doesn’t give people he doesn’t like title fights”
Feb. 26, 2024, 6:24 a.m.

Ben Askren, a former Bellator and ONE champion and former UFC fighter, criticized UFC CEO Dana White. According to Askren, Dana would never give a title chance to a fighter he doesn’t like.

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Askren named the condition for resuming his career
Jan. 4, 2024, 3:42 a.m.

Former ONE and Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren announced his readiness to return to fighting after a four-year break if the UFC management makes him an offer to have a rematch against Jorge Masvidal.

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Askren to Ferguson: “Time to call it quits, buddy”
Dec. 26, 2023, 2:33 a.m.

Former Bellator and ONE champion Ben Askren supported the popular opinion that the former holder of the interim UFC lightweight belt Tony Ferguson you need to hang your gloves on a nail.

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Askren named the best UFC welterweight
Dec. 23, 2023, 4:21 a.m.

Former Bellator and ONE champion Ben Askren spoke about the fight between the UFC welterweight belt holder that took place last weekend Leon Edwards And Colby Covington.

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Askren predicted when Makhachev will suffer his next defeat
Dec. 23, 2023, 2:49 a.m.

Former Bellator and ONE champion Ben Askren I am sure that the UFC lightweight title holder Islam Makhachev will certainly remember the bitterness of defeat if he does not end his career on time.

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Askren picked an opponent for Covington: “Maybe Ramonov?”
Dec. 21, 2023, 1:20 p.m.

Ben Askren, former Bellator champion and UFC fighter, has picked an opponent Colby Covington, who recently failed another attempt to become the UFC welterweight champion. Askren believes Covington could meet with Rakhmonov, and if you defeat him, get another title shot.

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Askren praised Pereira's prospects of becoming UFC heavyweight champion
Dec. 9, 2023, 6:52 a.m.

Ben Askren, former Bellator and ONE champion, spoke about the prospects Alexa Pereira, UFC light heavyweight champion, win the championship belt in the heavyweight division. According to Askren, the Brazilian has such a chance, but it will be extremely difficult for him due to the fight.

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Askren: “A rematch with Makhachev is the last chance for Volkanovski to become a double champion”
Oct. 17, 2023, 9:10 a.m.

Retired American mixed martial arts veteran Ben Askren discussed the upcoming fight between the UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and title holder in the featherweight division Alexander Volkanovski.

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BEN ASKREN PROFILE

WHAT IS BEN ASKREN'S RECORD?

Ben Askren's record currently stands at 16 wins, 1 lose and 0 draw.

WHAT WAS ASKREN'S LAST FIGHT?

Ben Askren's last fight took place against Demian Maia on Oct. 27, 2019, in Kallang, Singapore. He lost by SUB in the 3 round. That fight was 4 days ago.

HOW ACTIVE IS BEN ASKREN?

Askren's last 3 fights have come over a period of 7 months and 25 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 2 months and 18 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 5 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 1 round on average.

WHERE IS BEN ASKREN FROM?

Askren was born in USA.

HOW OLD IS BEN ASKREN?

The Ben Askren is currently 40 years old. He was born on July 18, 1984, so he will turn 41 in 8 months and 18 days.

HOW LONG HAS ASKREN BEEN FIGHTING?

Ben Askren made his professional debut in February 2009, so he has been a pro for 15 years.

HOW TALL IS BEN ASKREN?

Askren is 5' 10" (5 Foot and 10 inch) which is 178 cm (1 meter and 78 centimeters).

WHAT IS ASKREN'S REACH?

His reach is 71 inches (71") which is 180 cm (1 meter and 80 centimeters).

WHAT WILL BE BEN ASKREN'S NEXT FIGHT?

Ben Askren doesn't currently have a fight scheduled