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Ben Askren

Ben Askren

“Funky”

WelterweightUnited States2-fight losing streak

19Wins
2Losses
0Draws
1No contest

Professional record

Last 3: LLW

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Profile

Age
42 (born July 18, 1984)
Born in
Cedar Rapids
Height
5' 11"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
73"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
1-2

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC1

  • Submission 1

Losses in the UFC2

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Submission 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
3.64 top 39%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
5.66
Striking accuracy49%Better than 72% of welterweights
Strike defense36%Better than 0% of welterweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
4.33 top 2%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.9
Takedown accuracy56%Better than 85% of welterweights
Takedown defense0%Better than 0% of welterweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Askren last fought on October 26, 2019 (Loss vs Demian Maia). Askren has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Ben Askren

Ben Askren "Funky" is a welterweight mixed martial artist, born in Cedar Rapids, United States on July 18, 1984. Askren stands 5' 11" with a 73" reach.

Askren turned professional in 2009, debuting with Headhunter Productions. An 18-0 record outside the UFC came first. Askren made a UFC debut at UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith in March 2019 and beat Robbie Lawler by bulldog choke on ground. In the UFC, Askren is 1-2 across 3 fights.

By the numbers, Askren lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 98% of welterweights. A notable win came against Robbie Lawler, a UFC title-fight winner.

Askren was 34 when the first UFC win came, against Robbie Lawler. Askren's record outside the UFC includes 9-0 in Bellator and 6-0 in ONE Championship.

Askren's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren in October 2019, where Askren lost to Demian Maia.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Demian Maia

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R3 3:54

    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren

    Oct 26, 2019

    63Str 4TD 0KD
  2. L

    Jorge Masvidal

    KO/TKO · Flying Knee Head · R1 0:05

    UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos

    Jul 6, 2019

    0Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Robbie Lawler

    Submission · Bulldog Choke On Ground · R1 3:20

    UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith

    Mar 2, 2019

    0Str 1TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Ben Askren is 19-2 (1 NC) across 22 professional fights in 5 promotions, since a pro debut on February 7, 2009 (Headhunter Productions). 19 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins19

  • KO/TKO 6
  • Submission 6
  • Decision 7

Pro losses2

  • KO/TKO 1
  • Submission 1
Finish rate
63% of wins
Longest win streak
19
Current streak
2 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
Bellator9-02010
ONE Championship6-0 (1 NC)2014
UFC1-22019
Headhunter Productions2-02009
Max Fights DM1-02009

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Demian Maia Technical Submission (rear-naked choke), R3 UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren Oct 26, 2019
L Jorge Masvidal KO (flying knee), R1 UFC 239 Jul 6, 2019
W Robbie Lawler Technical Submission (bulldog choke), R1 UFC 235 Mar 2, 2019
W Shinya Aoki TKO (punches), R1 ONE: Immortal Pursuit (ONE Championship) Nov 24, 2017
W Zebaztian Kadestam TKO (punches), R2 ONE: Shanghai (ONE Championship) Sep 2, 2017
W Agilan Thani Submission (arm-triangle choke), R1 ONE: Dynasty of Heroes (ONE Championship) May 26, 2017
W Nikolay Aleksakhin Decision (unanimous), R5 ONE: Global Rivals (ONE Championship) Apr 15, 2016
NC Luis Santos No Contest (accidental eye poke), R1 ONE: Valor of Champions (ONE Championship) Apr 24, 2015
W Nobutatsu Suzuki TKO (punches), R1 ONE FC: Reign of Champions (ONE Championship) Aug 29, 2014
W Bakhtiyar Abbasov Submission (arm-triangle choke), R1 ONE FC 16: Honor and Glory (ONE Championship) May 30, 2014
W Andrey Koreshkov TKO (punches), R4 Bellator 97 Jul 31, 2013
W Karl Amoussou TKO (doctor stoppage), R3 Bellator 86 Jan 24, 2013
W Douglas Lima Decision (unanimous), R5 Bellator 64 Apr 6, 2012
W Jay Hieron Decision (split), R5 Bellator 56 Oct 29, 2011
W Nick Thompson Decision (unanimous), R3 Bellator 40 Apr 9, 2011
W Lyman Good Decision (unanimous), R5 Bellator 33 Oct 21, 2010
W Dan Hornbuckle Decision (unanimous), R3 Bellator 22 Jun 17, 2010
W Ryan Thomas Decision (unanimous), R3 Bellator 19 May 20, 2010
W Ryan Thomas Technical Submission (guillotine choke), R1 Bellator 14 Apr 15, 2010
W Matt Delanoit Submission (north-south choke), R1 Max Fights DM: Ballroom Brawl Aug 28, 2009
W Mitchell Harris Submission (arm-triangle choke), R1 Headhunter Productions: The Patriot Act 2 Apr 25, 2009
W Josh Flowers TKO (punches), R1 Headhunter Productions: The Patriot Act Feb 7, 2009

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Ben Askren's record?

Ben Askren's professional MMA record is 19 wins, 2 losses and 0 draws, with 1 no contest.

How old is Ben Askren?

Ben Askren is 42 years old, born on July 18, 1984.

How tall is Ben Askren and what is their reach?

Ben Askren stands 5' 11" with a 73" reach.

Who did Ben Askren fight last?

Ben Askren lost to Demian Maia by Submission at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren on Oct 26, 2019.

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