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Ben Askren

"Funky"
19-2-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Boxing 0-1Grappling 0-1Wrestling 1-1

Last fight: Loss vs Demian Maia · Submission · Oct 26, 2019

19-2-0 · 12 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Demian MaiaSUB · R3 3:54
UFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Askren·October 26, 2019

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CAREER SUMMARY

Ben Askren holds a professional MMA record of 19-2-0. Askren has won 19 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Askren lands 3.64 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 4.33 takedowns per 15 minutes. Askren also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Askren also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Askren also has 2 recorded wrestling bouts. Most recent fight: October 26, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC, ONE, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
73"185 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Jul 18, 1984
Age
42
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Demian Maia
    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Askren· Oct 26, 2019· Welterweight· 19-2 vs 28-9
    SUB
    R3 · 3:54
    FOTN
  2. LOSS
    vs Jorge Masvidal
    UFC 239: Jones vs Santos· Jul 6, 2019· Welterweight· 19-1 vs 34-13
    TKO
    R1 · 0:05
  3. WIN
    vs Robbie Lawler
    UFC 235: Jones vs Smith· Mar 2, 2019· Welterweight· 19-0 vs 28-13
    SUB
    R1 · 3:20
  4. WIN
    vs Shinya Aoki×3Title bout · Title win #3
    ONE · Immortal Pursuit· Nov 24, 2017· Welterweight· 18-0 vs 39-8
    TKO
    R1 · 0:57
  5. WIN
    vs Zebaztian Kadestam×2Title bout · Title win #2
    ONE Championship: Shanghai· Sep 2, 2017· Welterweight· 17-0 vs 9-4
    TKO
    R2 · 4:09
  6. WIN
    vs Agilan Thani×1Title bout · Title win #1
    ONE · Dynasty Of Heroes· May 26, 2017· Welterweight· 16-0 vs 6-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:20
  7. WIN
    vs Nikolay Aleksakhin
    ONE · Global Rivals· Apr 15, 2016· Welterweight· 15-0 vs 19-4
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  8. NC
    vs Luis Santos
    ONE · Valor Of Champions· Apr 24, 2015· Welterweight· 14-0 vs 61-9-1
    NC
    R1 · 2:19
  9. WIN
    vs Nobutatsu Suzuki
    ONE · Reign Of Champions· Aug 29, 2014· Welterweight· 14-0 vs 11-2-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:34
  10. WIN
    vs Bakhtiyar Abbasov
    One FC 16 - Honor and Glory· May 30, 2014· Welterweight· 13-0 vs 12-3
    SUB
    R1 · 4:21
  11. WIN
    vs Andrey Koreshkov×5Title bout · Title win #5
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 97· Jul 30, 2013· Welterweight· 12-0 vs 13-1
    TKO
    R4 · 2:58
  12. WIN
    vs Karl Amoussou×4Title bout · Title win #4
    Bellator MMA: Bellator 86· Jan 23, 2013· Welterweight· 11-0 vs 16-5-2
    TKO
    R3 · 5:00
  13. WIN
    vs Douglas Lima×3Title bout · Title win #3
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 64· Apr 6, 2012· Welterweight· 10-0 vs 21-5
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs Jay Hieron×2Title bout · Title win #2
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 56· Oct 28, 2011· Welterweight· 9-0 vs 22-5
    SD
    R5 · 5:00
  15. WIN
    vs Nick Thompson
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 40· Apr 8, 2011· Welterweight· 8-0 vs 38-14-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  16. WIN
    vs Lyman Good×1Title bout · Title win #1
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 33· Oct 21, 2010· Welterweight· 7-0 vs 10-1
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
  17. WIN
    vs Dan Hornbuckle
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 22· Jun 17, 2010· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 21-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  18. WIN
    vs Ryan Thomas
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 19· May 20, 2010· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 11-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  19. WIN
    vs Ryan Thomas
    BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 14· Apr 15, 2010· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 10-4
    SUB
    R1 · 2:40
  20. WIN
    vs Matt Delanoit
    Iowa Regional· Aug 28, 2009· 3-0 vs 14-7
    SUB
  21. WIN
    vs Mitchell Harris
    Missouri Regional· Apr 25, 2009· 2-0 vs 1-4
    SUB
  22. WIN
    vs Josh Flowers
    Missouri Regional· Feb 7, 2009· 1-0 vs 0-3
    TKO

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Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

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Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 19-2-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.64per min
49% accuracy
Strikes absorbed5.66per min
36% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed4.33per 15 min
56% success
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts0.9per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.64per min
49% accuracy
Strikes absorbed5.66per min
36% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed4.33per 15 min
56% success
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts0.9per 15 min
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Bonus résumé

Ben Askren has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Demian Maia · UFC Fight Night: Maia vs AskrenOct 26, 2019

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

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Official UFC Ranking

Ben Askren's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#5 Welterweight
First ranked
Mar 5, 2019
Times ranked
31

Welterweight

#1#5#10#15Mar 5, 2019 · #6Mar 26, 2019 · #5Jul 8, 2019 · #9Jul 22, 2019 · #10Aug 12, 2019 · #11Oct 28, 2019 · #13Nov 4, 2019 · #12Nov 11, 2019 · #12#12

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1881▼17
Peak
1942Nov 24, 2017
Rated fights
21
150016501800195020102012201420162018Feb 7, 2009 · 1534Apr 25, 2009 · 1566Aug 28, 2009 · 1609Apr 15, 2010 · 1663May 20, 2010 · 1696Jun 17, 2010 · 1744Oct 21, 2010 · 1771Apr 9, 2011 · 1789Oct 29, 2011 · 1803Apr 6, 2012 · 1828Jan 24, 2013 · 1861Jul 31, 2013 · 1896May 30, 2014 · 1912Aug 29, 2014 · 1929Apr 15, 2016 · 1864May 26, 2017 · 1879Sep 2, 2017 · 1901Nov 24, 2017 · 1942Mar 3, 2019 · 1919Jul 7, 2019 · 1898Oct 26, 2019 · 18811881

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ben Askren fight next?

Ben Askren has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ben Askren's record?

Ben Askren's professional MMA record is 19-2-0.

Who is Ben Askren fighting next?

Ben Askren's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ben Askren fight last?

Ben Askren most recently fought Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Askren on Saturday, October 26, 2019, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Ben Askren fight in?

Ben Askren fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Ben Askren have?

Ben Askren has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Ben Askren won?

Ben Askren has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Ben Askren?

Ben Askren is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Ben Askren weigh?

Ben Askren weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Ben Askren's reach?

Ben Askren has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Ben Askren?

Ben Askren is 42 years old (born Jul 18, 1984).

Where is Ben Askren from?

Ben Askren is from the United States.

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