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UFC 235: Ben Askren Questions Whether Even Colby Covington’s Mom Likes “Chaos”
By FCF Staff
As Ben Askren continues to prepare for a fight with Robbie Lawler, “Funky’s” relayed he doesn’t have anything personal against the former champ. But, when it comes to another welterweight contender, Colby Covington, the situation’s rather different.… Read More
UFC 233: Ben Askren Warns Kamaru Usman to Not be a “Hypocrite”
By FCF Staff
Following reports that the UFC is hoping to book a pivotal welterweight fight for its January 26th card in Anaheim, Ben Askren has delivered a stern warning to Kamaru Usman.
Recently it was reported that the UFC… Read More
Will Ben Askren Live Up To Expectations At UFC 233?
There is a lot of excitement and anticipation about Ben Askren finally signing with the UFC. It is rumored that he will fight former UFC champ Robbie Lawler at UFC 233, which would be a great fight for the fans to… Read More
Zebaztian Kadestam Believes Loss to Ben Askren Gave Him Valuable Experience
By Press Release
15 November, 2018 – Jakarta, Indonesia ; Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam has seen many different battles in his seven years as a professional mixed martial artist. But for the Swedish standout, his loss against former ONE Welterweight… Read More
Report: UFC Close to Finalizing Ben Askren – Robbie Lawler Bout
By FCF Staff
Following the news that Ben Askren has moved from ONE Championship to the UFC, it looks like the promotion is close to finalizing “Funky’s” first bout in the Octagon.
The former ONE welterweight champ is expected to… Read More
Ben Askren Targets Conor McGregor as Twitter Campaign Continues
By FCF Staff
You can add Conor McGregor to the list of fighters who has been targeted by Ben Askren on Twitter, since it was reported the undefeated welterweight could be added to the UFC roster.
Since news that the… Read More
Ben Askren & Darren Till Fire Warnings Each Other’s Way
By FCF Staff
Recently it’s been reported that Ben Askren may be moving to the UFC, and in the interim, and in the meantime, the ONE welterweight champ has been getting into it with various fighters on Twitter.
Case in… Read More
Report: ONE Championship & UFC Close to Finalizing Ben Askren – Demetrious Johnson Trade
By FCF Staff
MMA is not a sport known for trades, but according to a report, the UFC and ONE Championship are close to finalizing a deal that would see Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren trade places on the promotion’s… Read More
Dana White Open to Meeting With Ben Askren When ONE Championship Deal is Over
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren and Dana White have had issues in the past, but the UFC President says he’s willing to meet with the undefeated fighter, when he’s a free agent.
Askren and White were at odds a couple… Read More
Ben Askren Believes Bout With GSP Will Happen
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren has said that he’ll return to the cage if a super fight is tabled, and the former Bellator and ONE champ believes that will happen, next year.
The 33 year-old welterweight, who is coming off… Read More
Ben Askren Calls Dana White a “Scumbag” While Criticizing UFC President
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren has been critical of Dana White in the past, and in a recent interview, the now retired fighter blasted the UFC President.
Askren exchanged words with White through the media a couple of years ago,… Read More
Ben Askren Calls Out GSP, Tells UFC Champ “I Can’t Hit That Hard”
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren quickly took out Shinya Aoki last weekend, in what was billed as his retirement fight, but the decorated wrestler would sign off on a bout with Georges St-Pierre.
Askren defended ONE Championship’s welterweight title at… Read More
ONE “Immortal Pursuit”: Ben Askren Quickly Finishes Shinya Aoki in Retirement Bout
By Press Release
24 November 2017 – Singapore: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), electrified the packed Singapore Indoor Stadium with another evening of authentic world-class martial arts action. The Lion City once… Read More
Report: Ben Askren to Retire From Fighting After Facing Shinya Aoki in November
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren will reportedly hang up the gloves, and will transition into an executive role with ONE Championship, after he fights Shinya Aoki on November 24th.
Recently ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong announced the news on Facebook, and Askren… Read More
ONE Championship Shanghai: Ben Askren Stops Zebaztian Kadestam
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren defended ONE’s welterweight title once again today, as the accomplished wrestler stopped Zebaztian Kadestam in round two. With the win, Askren moved his overall record to 17-0.
Here are the results for the latest ONE Championship… Read More
ONE Championship Shanghai: Ben Askren to Battle Zebaztian Kadestam
By Press Release
1 September 2017 – Shanghai, China: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held the ONE CHAMPIONSHIP: SHANGHAI Official Face-Off, featuring main event combatants ONE Welterweight World Champion Ben Askren of… Read More
ONE “Dynasty of Heroes”: Ben Askren to Battle Agilan Than
By Press Release
07 April 2017 – Singapore: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced a blockbuster co-main event bout at ONE: DYNASTY OF HEROES. ONE Welterweight World Champion Ben “Funky” Askren… Read More
UFC 209: Ben Askren Believes Khabib Nurmagomedov’s “Style” Will be Too Much For Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson has done nothing but win since 2012, and has won nine straight, but Ben Askren believes the lightweight’s remarkable run will end at UFC 209.
On Saturday, Ferguson will face Khabib Nurmagomedov for the vacant,… Read More
ONE Global Rivals: Ben Askren Outscores Nikolay Aleksakhin
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from ONE Championship’s Global Rivals card today in Manila.
In the main event, welterweight champion Ben Askren worked his way to a unanimous decision win over Nikolay Aleksakhin. The bout was contested at a… Read More
ONE “Global Rivals”: Ben Askren vs. Nikolay Aleksakhin Among Nine Confirmed Bouts
By Press Release
09 March 2016 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has announced nine bouts for ONE: GLOBAL RIVALS which takes place15 April at the Mall of Asia Arena in… Read More