Ben Askren

January 5, 2024
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Quick Facts

Ben Askren
Full Name Ben Askren
Occupation Mma Fighter
Date Of Birth Jul 18, 1984(1984-07-18)
Age 40
Birthplace Cedar Rapids
Country United States
Birth City Iowa
Horoscope Cancer

Ben Askren Biography

Name Ben Askren
Birthday Jul 18
Birth Year 1984
Place Of Birth Cedar Rapids
Home Town Iowa
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Cancer
Spouse Amy Askren

Ben Askren is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on July 18, 1984 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. The 2013 Bellator Welterweight Champion is also a professional wrestler also a disc golfer.

He was tied with He tied Michael Chandler for a record of 8 consecutive Bellator Fighting Championship victories. for the record for consecutive wins of 8 Bellator Fighting Championship victories.

In college, he wrestled in the 174 lb. weight class. He lost the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship match to Chris Pendleton in both 2004 and 2005 before winning it in 2006 and 2007. He is known for his pinning ability (he holds the single-season NCAA pin record); his massive afro; and his “funky”, or unorthodox, wrestling style. For example, while being ridden in the 2005 championship match, he attempted to reach around and apply a headlock to Pendleton, a move that any wrestling coach would disavow. His tall, lanky body — in sharp contrast to the squat, muscular physiques of many top wrestlers — allows him to attempt moves that most wrestlers could not. This characteristic later led to a challenging transition to freestyle wrestling early in his career, as the freestyle rules differ from folkstyle wrestling and penalize a wrestler for exposing his back. His younger brother Max also wrestled for Missouri and won a national championship in 2010.

Askren had a dominant Junior season in 2005–06, winning all 45 of his matches and pinning in 25 of them. He won the 174 pound weight class easily at both the Big 12 and NCAA Championships. He won his Big 12 finals match 17–6 over Jacob Klein of Nebraska and his NCAA finals match 14–2 over future two time NCAA champion, Dan Hodge Trophy winner, and World silver medalist Jake Herbert of Northwestern. Herbert was also undefeated going into the NCAA finals. Askren’s season earned him the Outstanding Wrestler award at the NCAA Championships as well as the Dan Hodge Trophy and the Rev Wrestler of the Year.

He was wed with Amy Askren in 2010.

Ben Askren Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income MMA Fighter
House Living in own house.

Ben Askren is one of the richest Mma Fighter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ben Askren 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was selected for 2008’s US Olympic wrestling team after having been the NCAA Champion at the University of Missouri.

On the 6th of July on the 6th of July, 2019 He was on the other side of most powerful punch in UFC record in the history of UFC by On July 6, 2019, he was on the receiving end of the fastest knockout in UFC history by Jorge Masvidal, 5 seconds. He was undefeated over his career before the knockout. 5 seconds. He was undefeated throughout his career prior to the fight.

Benjamin Michael Askren (born July 18, 1984), nicknamed “Funky”, is an American retired professional mixed martial artist and former Olympic wrestler. Askren is a former ONE Welterweight Champion and former Bellator Welterweight Champion. He also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 ft 10 in
Weight 77 kg

Ben Askren height 5 ft 10 in Ben weight 77 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ben Askren Dating?

According to our records, Ben Askren married to Amy Askren. As of December 1, 2023, Ben Askren’s is not dating anyone.

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Askren also competed at the 2009 FILA 2° World Grappling Championship. Askren faced the 2008 World Champion, Jacob Volkmann, in the 84 kg no-gi division. Askren out-wrestled Volkmann and won gold in the category.

Facts & Trivia

Ben Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ben Askren celebrates birthday on July 18 of every year.

Askren made his professional MMA debut on February 7, 2009. It was held by Headhunter Productions at the Holiday Inn Select Executive Center in Columbia, Missouri. He defeated Josh Flowers via TKO early in the first round.

How many UFC fights has Ben Askren?

W/LFighterEvent
loss| Ben Askren Demian Maia| UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren Oct. 26, 2019
loss| Ben Askren Jorge Masvidal| UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos Jul. 06, 2019
win| Ben Askren Robbie Lawler| UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith Mar. 02, 2019

Did Ben Askren win a gold medal?

Following his victory at the US National Championships, Ben Askren represented the United States in the 74kg (163 pounds) category at the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing. However, the former two-time NCAA Division-1 champion fell short in his quest to claim the gold medal.

What rank was Ben Askren in the UFC?

Date↑ ↓Rank
07/01/2019| 1| #13 Welterweight
04/01/2019| NR| #12 Welterweight
01/01/2019| 4| #22 Middleweight
10/01/2018| | #18 Middleweight

How much did Ben Askren make from the fight?

The salaries for both Jake Paul and Ben Askren ahead of their upcoming boxing match were released Friday. According to MMA Fighting, Paul will make $690,000 for the fight, while Askren will earn $500,000.

Who is the best Olympic wrestler of all time?

Aleksandr Karelin , Karelin also spelled Kareline, (born September 19, 1967, Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia, U.S.S.R.) , Russian Greco-Roman wrestler revered for his extraordinary strength and unprecedented success in international competition. Karelin is widely considered the greatest Greco- Roman wrestler of all time.

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