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USA Ben Askren

"Funky"

19-2

Welterweight
Ben Askren

Wins

19

6 KO/TKO - 29%
6 submission - 29%
7 decision - 33%

2

Losses

1 N/C

5% - 1 KO/TKO
5% - 1 submission
0% - 0 decision
hometown Cedar Rapids, Iowa Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Age
40 (1984-07-18)
Height
5′11″ (181 cm)
Reach 5′11″ (180 cm)
Weight 170 lbs (77 kg)
Stance orthodox
Gym Roufusport MMA Academy
Social media -

Past Fights

Brazil
Demian Maia
(27-9)
i
26 Oct 2019
UFC on ESPN+ 20 : Maia vs. Askren
 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD3 3:54
Brazil
Demian Maia
(27-9)
i
UFC on ESPN+ 20 : Maia vs. Askren
26 Oct 2019 Sub (Rear Naked Choke) RD3 3:54
USA
Jorge Masvidal
(33-13)
i
07 Jul 2019
UFC 239 : Jones vs. Santos
 KO/TKO (Flying Knee) RD1 0:05
USA
Jorge Masvidal
(33-13)
i
UFC 239 : Jones vs. Santos
07 Jul 2019 KO/TKO (Flying Knee) RD1 0:05
USA
Robbie Lawler
(28-12)
i
03 Mar 2019
UFC 235 : Jones vs. Smith
 Sub (Bulldog Choke) RD1 3:20
USA
Robbie Lawler
(28-12)
i
UFC 235 : Jones vs. Smith
03 Mar 2019 Sub (Bulldog Choke) RD1 3:20
USA
Robbie Lawler
(28-12)
i
26 Jan 2019
Cancelled (Event Cancelled)
USA
Robbie Lawler
(28-12)
i
26 Jan 2019
Cancelled (Event Cancelled)
Japan
Shinya Aoki
(39-7)
i
24 Nov 2017
ONE Championship : Immortal Pursuit
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 0:57
Japan
Shinya Aoki
(39-7)
i
ONE Championship : Immortal Pursuit
24 Nov 2017 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 0:57
Sweden
Zebaztian Kadestam
(9-3)
i
02 Sep 2017
ONE Championship : Shanghai
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD2 4:09
Sweden
Zebaztian Kadestam
(9-3)
i
ONE Championship : Shanghai
02 Sep 2017 KO/TKO (Punches) RD2 4:09
Malaysia
Agilan Thani
(6-0)
i
26 May 2017
ONE Championship : Dynasty of Heroes
 Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1 2:20
Malaysia
Agilan Thani
(6-0)
i
ONE Championship : Dynasty of Heroes
26 May 2017 Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1 2:20
Russia
Nikolay Aleksakhin
(19-3)
i
15 Apr 2016
ONE Championship : Global Rivals
 Decision (Unanimous) RD5 5:00
Russia
Nikolay Aleksakhin
(19-3)
i
ONE Championship : Global Rivals
15 Apr 2016 Decision (Unanimous) RD5 5:00
Brazil
Luis Santos
(61-1-9)
i
13 Nov 2015
ONE Championship : Pride of Lions
 Cancelled (Santos Missed Weight)
Brazil
Luis Santos
(61-1-9)
i
ONE Championship : Pride of Lions
13 Nov 2015 Cancelled (Santos Missed Weight)
Brazil
Luis Santos
(61-1-9)
i
24 Apr 2015
ONE FC 26 : Valor of Champions
 No Contest (Eye Poke) RD1 2:19
Brazil
Luis Santos
(61-1-9)
i
ONE FC 26 : Valor of Champions
24 Apr 2015 No Contest (Eye Poke) RD1 2:19
Japan
Nobutatsu Suzuki
(11-2-1)
i
29 Aug 2014
ONE FC 19 : Reign of Champions
 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD1 1:24
Japan
Nobutatsu Suzuki
(11-2-1)
i
ONE FC 19 : Reign of Champions
29 Aug 2014 KO/TKO (Ground and Pound) RD1 1:24
Azerbaijan
Bakhtiyar Abbasov
(12-2)
i
30 May 2014
ONE FC 16 : Honor and Glory
 Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1 4:21
Azerbaijan
Bakhtiyar Abbasov
(12-2)
i
ONE FC 16 : Honor and Glory
30 May 2014 Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1 4:21
Russia
Andrey Koreshkov
(13-0)
i
31 Jul 2013
Bellator 97 : Chandler vs. Rickels
 KO/TKO (Punches) RD4 2:58
Russia
Andrey Koreshkov
(13-0)
i
Bellator 97 : Chandler vs. Rickels
31 Jul 2013 KO/TKO (Punches) RD4 2:58
France
Karl Amoussou
(16-2-4)
i
25 Jan 2013
Bellator 86
KO/TKO (Doctor Stoppage) RD3 5:00
France
Karl Amoussou
(16-2-4)
i
Bellator 86
25 Jan 2013 KO/TKO (Doctor Stoppage) RD3 5:00
Brazil
Douglas Lima
(24-4)
i
07 Apr 2012
Bellator 64
Decision (Unanimous) RD5 5:00
Brazil
Douglas Lima
(24-4)
i
Bellator 64
07 Apr 2012 Decision (Unanimous) RD5 5:00
USA
Jay Hieron
(22-4)
i
30 Oct 2011
Bellator 56
Decision (Split) RD5 5:00
USA
Jay Hieron
(22-4)
i
Bellator 56
30 Oct 2011 Decision (Split) RD5 5:00
USA
Nick Thompson
(38-1-13)
i
10 Apr 2011
Bellator 40
Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
USA
Nick Thompson
(38-1-13)
i
Bellator 40
10 Apr 2011 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
USA
Lyman Good
(10-0)
i
22 Oct 2010
Bellator 33
Decision (Unanimous) RD5 5:00
USA
Lyman Good
(10-0)
i
Bellator 33
22 Oct 2010 Decision (Unanimous) RD5 5:00
USA
Dan Hornbuckle
(21-2)
i
18 Jun 2010
Bellator 22
Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
USA
Dan Hornbuckle
(21-2)
i
Bellator 22
18 Jun 2010 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
USA
Ryan Thomas
(11-5)
i
20 May 2010
Bellator 19
Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
USA
Ryan Thomas
(11-5)
i
Bellator 19
20 May 2010 Decision (Unanimous) RD3 5:00
USA
Ryan Thomas
(10-4)
i
15 Apr 2010
Bellator 14
Sub (Guillotine Choke) RD1 2:40
USA
Ryan Thomas
(10-4)
i
Bellator 14
15 Apr 2010 Sub (Guillotine Choke) RD1 2:40
USA
Matt Delanoit
(14-6)
i
28 Aug 2009
MFDM - Ballroom Brawl 2
Sub (North-South Choke) RD1 1:15
USA
Matt Delanoit
(14-6)
i
MFDM - Ballroom Brawl 2
28 Aug 2009 Sub (North-South Choke) RD1 1:15
USA
Mitchell Harris
(1-3)
i
25 Apr 2009
HP - The Patriot Act 2
Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1 1:27
USA
Mitchell Harris
(1-3)
i
HP - The Patriot Act 2
25 Apr 2009 Sub (Arm Triangle Choke) RD1 1:27
USA
Josh Flowers
(0-2)
i
07 Feb 2009
HP - The Patriot Act
KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 1:25
USA
Josh Flowers
(0-2)
i
HP - The Patriot Act
07 Feb 2009 KO/TKO (Punches) RD1 1:25

Frequently Asked Questions About Ben Askren

  • What is the famous nickname associated with Ben Askren?

    Known as "Funky" Ben Askren's nickname reflects his larger-than-life persona in the fight world.

  • How much does MMA star Ben Askren weigh?

    Weighing in at approximately 170 pounds, Ben Askren's weight aligns with his competitive category in the fighting world.

  • What is the reach of MMA fighter Ben Askren?

    Boasting a reach of 71 inches, Ben Askren employs this attribute strategically during his matches.

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