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.

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 56%44% Shinya Aoki

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

19-2-0 (1 NC)
Record
15-10-0
1688
Elo rating
1647
0
Win Streak
0
41
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 · 3-2
  • L
    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs AskrenSat, Oct 26, 2019
    Submission · R3 · 3:54 · Welterweight
  • L
    UFC 239: Jones vs SantosSun, Jul 7, 2019
    TKO · R1 · 0:05 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC 235: Jones vs SmithSun, Mar 3, 2019
    Submission · R1 · 3:20 · Welterweight
  • W
    Immortal PursuitFri, Nov 24, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 0:57 · Welterweight
  • W
    ONE Championship: ShanghaiSat, Sep 2, 2017
    TKO · R2 · 4:09 · Welterweight
Shinya Aoki · 2-3
  • L
    ONE 173: Superbon vs. NoiriSun, Nov 16, 2025
    TKO · R2 · Lightweight
  • W
    ONE 172: Takeru vs. RodtangSun, Mar 23, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 0:53 · Lightweight
  • L
    ONE Fight Night 26: Lee vs. Rasulov on Prime VideoSat, Dec 7, 2024
    Submission · R1 · Lightweight
  • W
    ONE 165: Superlek vs. TakeruSun, Jan 28, 2024
    Submission · R1 · 3:00 · Openweight
  • L
    ONE Fight Night 15: Le vs. Freymanov on Prime VideoSat, 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