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ONE “Global Rivals”: Ben Askren to Battle Nikolay Aleksakhin
By Press Release
25 February 2016 – Manila, Philippines: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), announces its return to the vibrant city of Manila in the heart of the Philippines. ONE Championship will again… Read More
ONE WW Champ Ben Askren Parodies Adele’s “Hello”
Report: Ben Askren Believes it Could be a “Long Time, if Ever”, Before Ronda Rousey Returns
By FCF Staff
Following Ronda Rousey’s crushing loss to Holly Holm earlier this month, the former champ said she’d be back, but Ben Askren evidently isn’t so sure.
Rousey was knocked out by Holm at UFC 193, in what many… Read More
ONE Championship 26: Ben Askren Retains Belt After No Contest Ruled
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren remains ONE Championship’s welterweight king, following the promotion’s event today in Manilla, as the undefeated fighter’s bout with Luis Santos was declared a no contest.
According to a press release from the promotion, Santos was… Read More
ONE Championship 26 Weigh-In Results: Ben Askren And Luis Santos Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for ONE Championship 26, which will take place tomorrow at Asia Arena in Manila.
In the main event, welterweight champion Ben Askren will take on 70 fight plus vet, Luis Santos.
The card… Read More
ONE 26: Ben Askren to Face Luis Santos
By FCF Staff
ONE welterweight champ Ben Askren has his next fight, as the promotion has announced that the undefeated fighter will battle Luis Santos on April 24th. The bout will headline ONE 26, which… Read More
Report: Ben Askren Says Dana White is Telling “Blatant Lies” About ONE FC Champ
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren and UFC President Dana White have had several, heated exchanges through the media to date, and now the ONE FC welterweight champ has accused the latter of telling “blatant lies” about him.
Recently, White has… Read More
ONE FC Champ Ben Askren Reponds to UFC’s CM Punk
By FCF Staff
Although Ben Askren was quick to jump all over the UFC for signing pro-wrestler, Phil “CM Punk” Brooks to a contract, the ONE FC champ has relayed he’s not angry with the former WWE star.
After Brooks’… Read More
Report: Duke Roufus Believes Ben Askren Could Still Wind up in The UFC
By FCF Staff
Although Ben Askren has been heavily critical of UFC President Dana White on several occasions, the welterweight’s coach Duke Roufus, still believes he could step into the Octagon some day.
Since the UFC passed on signing Askren,… Read More
AXS TV’s Andrew Simon Apologizes to Ben Askren After Recent Interview
By FCF Staff
Following an interview on AXS TV’s “Inside MMA”, where Ben Askren was cut off by host Kenny Rice, the network’s executive has apologized for the incident.
Askren appeared on the program Friday night, and after blasting UFC… Read More
Ben Askren Blasts UFC’s Dana White, Gets Cut Off by “Inside MMA” Host
Report: Ben Askren Says Dana White Cares About “Bottom Line a Lot” And Not “Enough” About UFC’s Athletes
By FCF Staff
Dana White relayed this weekend that he holds no grudge against ONE FC champ Ben Askren, but that was before the latter publicly blasted the UFC President once again.
Following Askren’s quick, stoppage win over Nobutatsu Suzuki… Read More
ONE FC 19: Ben Askren Cruises Through Nobutatsu Suzuki, Shinya Aoki, Roger Huerta Pick up Wins
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren had little difficulties adding the ONE FC Welterweight Championship to his decorated resume today in Dubai, as the renowned wrestler cruised through Nobutatsu Suzuki.
Askren took the now former champ to the mat in seconds,… Read More
ONE FC 19: Ben Askren to Challenge Nobutatsu Suzuki, Shinya Aoki, Koji Oishi to Defend Titles at Dubai Card
By FCF Staff
ONE FC has announced that its headed to Dubai for a August 29th card, and that the event will feature four title fights.
The upcoming card will feature Ben Askren challenging welterweight champ Nobutatsu Suzuki, as well as… Read More
Report: Ben Askren Says he Might Fight Nick Diaz if Latter “Can Stay Off The Pipe”
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren has never been shy about sharing what he thinks, and now he’s taken aim at another fighter who’s known for making headline, making comments.
The ONE FC welterweight and former Bellator champ recently appeared on… Read More
ONE FC 16: Ben Askren Victorious in Promotional Debut
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren made his ONE FC debut a successful one today in Singapore, as the former Bellator welterweight champ tapped out Bakhtiyar Abbasov with a first round, arm-triangle-choke.
With the victory, the renowned wrestler’s pro record moves to… Read More
ONE FC 16 Weigh-In Results: Ben Askren and Bakhtiyar Abbasov set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for ONE FC 16, which will go down tomorrow at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
In the main event, former Bellator welterweight champ Ben Askren will make his ONE FC debut versus Bakhtiyar… Read More
ONE FC 16: Ben Askren to Face Bakhtiyar Abbasov in Main Event
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren finally has an opponent and card for his ONE FC debut, as the promotion has announced he’ll fight Bakhtiyar Abbasov on May 30th. The bout will headline ONE FC “Honor and Glory”, which will go down… Read More
Report: Ben Askren to Fight For ONE FC Welterweight Title in Promotional Debut
By FCF Staff
Not surprisingly, ONE FC has handed Ben Askren a big assignment for the undefeated fighter’s promotional debut, as he will reportedly challenge for the welterweight title. Brock Larson is scheduled to fight Nobutatsu Suzuki, March 14th, at ONE… Read More
Ben Askren Joins Evolve MMA, Could Deal With ONE FC be Next?
By FCF Staff
Although it remains to be seen where free agent Ben Askren will fight next, Singapore’s Evolve MMA gym has announced that the former Bellator welterweight champ has joined their team.
Evolve made the announcement recently on Twitter,… Read More