Ben Askren

"Funky"

MMA Record: 19-2-0 (1 NC)
UFC Record: 1-2-0
Weight Class: Welterweight

Ben Askren "Funky" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Ben Askren has 1 wins in the UFC. Ben Askren lands an average of 3.64 significant strikes per minute and averages 4.33 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fighter Profile

Ben Askren, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 19 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no contest (NC) throughout his career. Competing primarily in the welterweight division at 170 lbs., Askren stands at 5' 11' with a reach of 73', adopting an orthodox stance. In terms of performance statistics, during his UFC tenure, Askren demonstrated a significant strikes per minute average of 3.64, while maintaining a striking accuracy rate of 49%. However, he absorbed an average of 5.66 strikes per minute, with a strike defense of 36%. Impressively, Askren averaged 4.33 takedowns every 15 minutes and boasted a takedown accuracy of 55%. His submission attempts per 15 minutes were recorded at 0.9. Notable victories in Askren's career include defeating Robbie Lawler, whose ELO rating was 1109, marking one of his most significant triumphs. In recent years, Askren competed on March 2nd, 2019, where he achieved a win against Robbie Lawler via submission using the bulldog choke. However, his next two fights resulted in losses: first to Jorge Masvidal on June 6th, 2019, due to a KO/TKO from a flying knee, and then to Demian Maia on October 26th, 2019, after succumbing to a rear naked choke.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1109

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 11'
Weight
Welterweight
Reach
73'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Jul 18 1984
Age
41
Peak ELO
1026
ELO Rank
956 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
93-44-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1120.3
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1086.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.64
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
49%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
5.66
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
36%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
4.33
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
55%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.9
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Ben Askren Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2019-10-26 UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren Demian Maia SUB Rear Naked Choke 3 3:54 Loss
2019-07-06 UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos Jorge Masvidal KO/TKO Flying Knee 1 0:05 Loss
2019-03-02 UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith Robbie Lawler SUB Bulldog Choke 1 3:20 Win

Ben Askren ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
3 2019-10-26 Demian Maia 1174 Loss -9 1007
2 2019-07-06 Jorge Masvidal 1151 Loss -10 1016
1 2019-03-02 Robbie Lawler 1109 Win +26 1026

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