Ultimate Fighting Calendar
WelterweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Ben Askren
Funky
19-2-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Ben Askren def. Shinya Aoki (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 0:57
Shinya Aoki
Tobikan Judan
15-10-0
Friday, November 24, 2017
Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore, Singapore

Ben Askren defeated Shinya Aoki by TKO in round 1 (0:57) in the Welterweight title main event of Immortal Pursuit, held Friday, November 24, 2017 at Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore.

Betting Odds

Ben Askren
-1667
94% implied win probability
Open: -770Best: -1667
Shinya Aoki
+700
13% implied win probability
Open: +450Best: +700

Average moneyline across 1 sportsbooks.

SportsbookBen AskrenShinya Aoki
unibet-1667+700

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Ben Askren vs Shinya Aoki?

Ben Askren defeated Shinya Aoki by TKO in round 1 (0:57) in the Welterweight title main event of Immortal Pursuit, held Friday, November 24, 2017 at Singapore Indoor Stadium, Singapore.

Referee
Olivier Coste
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Ben Askren 48%52% Shinya Aoki

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

19-2-0 (1 NC)
Record
15-10-0
1896
Power Index rating
1909
0
Win Streak
0
42
Age
43
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'11"
180 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
72"
183 cm
Orthodox
Stance
-
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
Japan

Striking Profile

3.64
SLpM
-
49%
Str. Acc.
-
5.66
SApM
-
36%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

4.33
TD Avg.
-
55%
TD Acc.
-
0%
TD Def.
-
0.90
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Ben Askren · 2-3
  • L
    Paul vs. Askren · Apr 17, 2021
    TKO · R1 · 1:59
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Askren · Oct 26, 2019
    Submission · R3 · 3:54 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC 239: Jones vs Santos · Jul 7, 2019
    TKO · R1 · 0:05 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC 235: Jones vs Smith · Mar 3, 2019
    Submission · R1 · 3:20 · Welterweight
  • W
    Immortal Pursuit · Nov 24, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 0:57 · Welterweight
Shinya Aoki · 2-3
  • L
    ONE 173: Superbon vs. Noiri · Nov 16, 2025
    TKO · R2 · Lightweight
  • W
    ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang · Mar 23, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 0:53 · Lightweight
  • L
    ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov on Prime Video · Dec 7, 2024
    Submission · R1 · Lightweight
  • W
    ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru · Jan 28, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 3:00 · Openweight
  • L
    ONE Fight Night 15: Le vs. Freymanov on Prime Video · Oct 7, 2023
    Submission · R1 · Openweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 0 fights
21.0
Avg sig. strikes
-
1.67
Avg takedowns
-
1:18
Avg control time
-
63
Career high strikes
-
4
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Ben Askren
Strike target
Shinya Aoki
86%
Head
-
6%
Body
-
8%
Leg
-
Ben Askren
Strike position
Shinya Aoki
73%
Distance
-
17%
Clinch
-
10%
Ground
-