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Ben Askren Biography

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.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Askren is now an active submission wrestler, and is a self-proclaimed black belt, which is not recognized in IBJJF in jiu-jitsu. In December 2008, he went to Coconut Creek, Florida to train at the American Top Team main school where many top fighters train. He currently trains at Roufusport in Milwaukee, where he is the wrestling coach.

Ben Askren Net Worth

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).

In the summer of 2008, Askren defeated national runner-up Tyrone Lewis in two consecutive matches by decision at the US Olympic Trials in Las Vegas, becoming the second University of Missouri wrestler to qualify for the Olympics. Sammie Henson, who also attended Missouri but finished his college wrestling career at Clemson, competed in the 2000 Olympics winning a silver medal. Askren competed in the 74 kg. weight class at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Askren won his first match via pin against Hungarian István Veréb. In his round of 8 match he lost to Cuba’s Ivan Fundora 1–3, 0–4. The Cuban’s loss to Russia’s Buvaisar Saitiev in the quarterfinal round ended Askren’s hopes of a medal at the 2008 Games.

Askren is married and has 3 children. He is also competitive in the sport of disc golf. In 2009, Askren finished 9th in the Amateur World Championships. Askren is sponsored by Discraft. He is also involved in cryptocurrency investing.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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

Askren continued that dominance going into his Senior year in 2006–07, going undefeated again with a record of 42–0. He won his second consecutive NCAA Championship at 174 pounds by defeating another future NCAA champion, second-ranked Keith Gavin of Pittsburgh, 8–2. Askren finished his collegiate career with an 87 match winning streak. He also became only the second person to win the Dan Hodge Trophy twice, as W.I.N. Magazine named the 2007 winner. Askren was again named the Rev Wrestler of the Year. He also received the Schalles Award, named after Wade Schalles and given to the most prolific pinner at the end of each season.

Askren competed at the 2009 ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship from September 26—27, in Barcelona, Spain. He won his first match against Toni Linden by arm triangle choke. He lost his second match to Pablo Popovitch, a veteran grappler he had trained with the previous summer, by figure four footlock early in the match. Popovitch went on to win the championship in the under 77 kg (169 lb) division.

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.

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?

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?

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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