Ben Askren
United StatesLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Ben Askren holds a professional MMA record of 19-2-0. Ben Askren has won 19 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Ben Askren lands 3.64 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 4.33 takedowns per 15 minutes. Ben Askren also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Ben Askren also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Ben Askren also has 2 recorded wrestling bouts. Most recent fight: October 26, 2019. Tracked organizations: UFC, ONE, BELLATOR.
Profile
- Height
- 5'11"180 cm
- Weight
- 170 lbs77 kg
- Reach
- 73"185 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1984-07-18
- Age
- 42
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Roufusport · United States
Career stats
Bonus résumé
Ben Askren has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Ben Askren earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Demian MaiaUFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Askren· Oct 26, 2019· Welterweight· 19-2 vs 28-9FOTNSUBR3 · 3:54
- LOSSUFCUFC 239: Jones vs Santos· Jul 6, 2019· Welterweight· 19-1 vs 34-13TKOR1 · 0:05
- WINUFCUFC 235: Jones vs Smith· Mar 2, 2019· Welterweight· 19-0 vs 28-13SUBR1 · 3:20
- WINONEImmortal Pursuit· Nov 24, 2017· Welterweight· 18-0 vs 39-8TKOR1 · 0:57
- WINONEONE Championship: Shanghai· Sep 2, 2017· Welterweight· 17-0 vs 9-4TKOR2 · 4:09
- WINONEDynasty Of Heroes· May 26, 2017· Welterweight· 16-0 vs 6-1SUBR1 · 2:20
- WINONEGlobal Rivals· Apr 15, 2016· Welterweight· 15-0 vs 19-4UDR5 · 5:00
- NCvs Luis SantosONEValor Of Champions· Apr 24, 2015· Welterweight· 14-0 vs 61-9-1NCR1 · 2:19
- WINONEReign Of Champions· Aug 29, 2014· Welterweight· 14-0 vs 11-2-2TKOR1 · 1:34
- WINvs Bakhtiyar AbbasovONEOne FC 16 - Honor and Glory· May 30, 2014· Welterweight· 13-0 vs 12-3SUBR1 · 4:21
- WINBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 97· Jul 30, 2013· Welterweight· 12-0 vs 13-1TKOR4 · 2:58
- WINBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 86· Jan 23, 2013· Welterweight· 11-0 vs 16-5-2TKOR3 · 5:00
- WINBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 64· Apr 6, 2012· Welterweight· 10-0 vs 21-5UDR5 · 5:00
- WINBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 56· Oct 28, 2011· Welterweight· 9-0 vs 22-5SDR5 · 5:00
- WINBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 40· Apr 8, 2011· Welterweight· 8-0 vs 38-14-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 33· Oct 21, 2010· Welterweight· 7-0 vs 10-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 22· Jun 17, 2010· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 21-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Ryan ThomasBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 19· May 20, 2010· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 11-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Ryan ThomasBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 14· Apr 15, 2010· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 10-4SUBR1 · 2:40
- WINvs Matt DelanoitIowa Regional· Aug 28, 2009· 3-0 vs 14-7SUB
- WINvs Mitchell HarrisMissouri Regional· Apr 25, 2009· 2-0 vs 1-4SUB
- WINvs Josh FlowersMissouri Regional· Feb 7, 2009· 1-0 vs 0-3TKO
- LOSSvs Pablo Popovitch2009 ADCC Championships· Sep 26, 2009· 0-1-
- LOSSvs Jake PaulPaul vs. Askren· Apr 17, 2021· 0-1TKOR1 · 1:59
- LOSSvs Iván Fundora2008 Olympic Games· Aug 20, 2008· 1-1-
- WINvs István Veréb2008 Olympic Games· Aug 20, 2008· 1-0-
Official UFC Ranking
Ben Askren's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #5 Welterweight
- First ranked
- Mar 5, 2019
- Times ranked
- 31
Welterweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1882▼16
- Peak
- 1942Nov 24, 2017
- Rated fights
- 21
Frequently asked questions
When does Ben Askren fight next?
Ben Askren has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Ben Askren's record?
Ben Askren's professional MMA record is 19-2-0.
Who is Ben Askren fighting next?
Ben Askren's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Ben Askren fight last?
Ben Askren most recently fought Demian Maia at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Askren on Saturday, October 26, 2019, LOSS (Submission).
What weight class does Ben Askren fight in?
Ben Askren fights at Welterweight.
How many knockouts does Ben Askren have?
Ben Askren has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Ben Askren won?
Ben Askren has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.
How tall is Ben Askren?
Ben Askren is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.
How much does Ben Askren weigh?
Ben Askren weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).
What is Ben Askren's reach?
Ben Askren has a reach of 73" (185 cm).
How old is Ben Askren?
Ben Askren is 42 years old (born Jul 18, 1984).
Where is Ben Askren from?
Ben Askren is from United States.