JANUARY 4 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
BEN ASKREN WELTERWEIGHT
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WELTERWEIGHT
18 WIN
0 LOSS
- KO
If Ben Askren gets called to rematch Jorge Masvidal at UFC 300: 'I don't give a damn, I'm out of retirement' Ben Askren wouldn’t hesitate to come out of retirement to run things back with Jorge Masvidal if an offer came his way.
Ben Askren urges Tony Ferguson to retire after UFC 296: 'Paddy Pimblett does not seem to be that good' Ben Askren thinks losing to Paddy Pimblett should signal the end for Tony Ferguson.
DECEMBER 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ben Askren confused by Colby Covington's UFC 296 strategy, says he was afraid of Leon Edwards' striking Ben Askren found Colby Covington’s game plan vs. Leon Edwards strange.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Ben Askren: Sean Strickland title win doesn't top Holly Holm over Ronda Rousey as biggest upset Ben Askren was impressed with Sean Strickland’s title win, but doesn’t see it as the biggest upset ever.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ben Askren: Sean Strickland title win doesn't top Holly Holm over Ronda Rousey as biggest upset Ben Askren was impressed with Sean Strickland’s title win, but doesn’t see it as the biggest upset ever.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Ben Askren: Sean Strickland title win doesn't top Holly Holm over Ronda Rousey as biggest upset Ben Askren was impressed with Sean Strickland’s title win, but doesn’t see it as the biggest upset ever.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ben Askren responds to 'coward' Jorge Masvidal's boxing callout, pitches Dana White on MMA rematch Ben Askren is willing to run things back with Jorge Masvidal – but not in a boxing ring.
JULY 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ben Askren responds to 'coward' Jorge Masvidal's boxing callout, pitches Dana White on MMA rematch Ben Askren is willing to run things back with Jorge Masvidal – but not in a boxing ring.
JULY 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ben Askren doesn't consider Conor McGregor an elite fighter anymore: 'He needs to prove that to us again' Former Bellator and ONE champion Ben Askren isn’t sure about the future for former UFC dual champ and current “TUF 31” coach Conor McGregor.
JUNE 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ben Askren explains why Jon Jones 'almost hypocritical' for saying Francis Ngannou ran from fight Ben Askren has put Jon Jones on blast, saying he had his chance to fight Francis Ngannou when they were both in the UFC.
MAY 18, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Ben Askren: 'I might not like Jorge Masvidal, but I hope he has 'an enjoyable retirement' They certainly aren’t friends, but Ben Askren kept it classy with his words on Jorge Masvidal’s decision to retire at UFC 287.
APRIL 12, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Ben Askren: 'I might not like Jorge Masvidal, but I hope he has 'an enjoyable retirement' They certainly aren’t friends, but Ben Askren kept it classy with his words on Jorge Masvidal’s decision to retire at UFC 287.
APRIL 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Ben Askren: 'I might not like Jorge Masvidal, but I hope he has 'an enjoyable retirement' They certainly aren’t friends, but Ben Askren kept it classy with his words on Jorge Masvidal’s decision to retire at UFC 287.
APRIL 12, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Ben Askren: 'I might not like Jorge Masvidal, but I hope he has 'an enjoyable retirement' They certainly aren’t friends, but Ben Askren kept it classy with his words on Jorge Masvidal’s decision to retire at UFC 287.
APRIL 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ben Askren says Belal Muhammad most deserving of UFC title shot vs. Leon Edwards Based off of recent runs, Ben Askren thinks Belal Muhammad should be next in line for welterweight champion Leon Edwards.
MARCH 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ben Askren: Jorge Masvidal kept turning down Gilbert Burns because 'he doesn't think he's gonna win' Ben Askren believes the UFC forced Jorge Masvidal’s hand when matching him up with Gilbert Burns at UFC 287.
JANUARY 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Ben Askren Details MMA Career in Captivating New Book Never one to shy away from a challenge, the former welterweight champion holds nothing back in telling his story.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ben Askren says MMA 'is a sh*tty career' and explains why Ben Askren generally does not recommend MMA as a way to make a living.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ben Askren says MMA 'is a sh*tty career' and explains why Ben Askren generally does not recommend MMA as a way to make a living.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Ben Askren reflects on Dana White, UFC declining to sign him in 2013: 'How did I not get an offer?' If Ben Askren could get a straight answer from UFC president Dana White to one question, it’s this: “Why didn’t you sign me in 2013?”
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ben Askren admits he thought Tyron Woodley was going to beat up Jake Paul Jake Paul surpassed Ben Askren’s expectations when he beat former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in their boxing matches.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MMA Junkie Radio #3306: Ben Askren joins the show, Paul vs. Silva predictions, more Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Conor McGregor reacts to UFC 280 main event, trades insults with Ben Askren and Ali Abdelaziz After UFC 280, Conor McGregor took aim at Islam Makhachev, striking reactions from Ben Askren and Ali Abdealziz among others.
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
'Funky' Ben Askren writes a 'Funky' book about his journey in amateur wrestling, MMA and life Former Olympic Wrestler and MMA world champion Ben Askren authored his interesting journey, thus far, through his memoir, “Funky: My Defiant...
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Who got better deal trading champs: UFC or ONE Championship? Nearly four years after the infamous trade between Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren, which organization came out ahead?
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
