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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
Dana White Says UFC Could Explore Signing Ben Askren, ONE FC Champ Thanks “Master” in Response
By FCF Staff
Following Ben Askren’s championship victory at ONE FC 19, Dana White has said the UFC could explore signing him in the future, and the comment has prompted a fiery return from the wrestler.
Askren hoped to sign… 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 Fight Preview: Nobutatsu Suzuki vs Ben Askren
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
Bellator 117: Douglas Lima Plans to Get Title And “Defend it Forever”, Says he “Can’t Hate” on Ben Askren
By Kelsey Mowatt
When Douglas Lima battles Rick Hawn on April 18th, just over two years will have gone by since “The Phenom” challenged Ben Askren for the Bellator welterweight title in 2012. Although Lima was… Read More
Bellator’s Nathan Coy “Disappointed” About Ben Askren’s Departure, Believes Douglas Lima Doesn’t Receive Enough Credit
By Kelsey Mowatt
Prior to making his Bellator debut last September, Nathan Coy relayed he had Ben Askren in his sights, despite the fact the welterweight champ was a free agent. Although there was considerable speculation that… 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
ONE FC Confirms Signing of Ben Askren
By FCF Staff
After Ben Askren recently relayed publicly that he’s headed to ONE FC, the Asian based promotion has officially announced that it has signed the former Bellator champ. No details were provided in the press release in terms… 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
Opinion: Ben Askren to the UFC?
By Jesse Heitz
It’s been a relatively slow week for MMA news. Everyone must be thoroughly exhausted from the spectacle that was UFC 167, and the incredible and far-reaching controversies and ramifications that resulted from the event. Yet, when we’ve… Read More
Ben Askren Responds to Recent Dana White’s Comments
By FCF Staff
After UFC President Dana White cited Ben Askren’s performance versus Jay Hieron as a reason why the promotion won’t be offering the free agent a contract, the former Bellator welterweight champ has responded.
Yesterday in Las Vegas,… Read More
Bellator Confirms Ben Askren Not Returning to Promotion
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren has been open about the fact that he hopes to fight in the UFC someday, and now Bellator has officially announced it won’t stand in his way of signing elsewhere.
The promotion has confirmed Thursday… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Week That Was”: Interviews With Bellator 103 Winner David Rickels and Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney (on Ben Askren), Fallon Fox Loses, UFC Ban of Palhares
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Opinion: Intrigue Over Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney’s Strange Ben Askren Offer to the UFC
By Michael Hatamoto
Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney’s claim he would waive welterweight champion Ben Askren’s matching rights if the UFC offers him an immediate title shot after he’s signed is foolhardy, though UFC executives don’t seem to be taking the… Read More
Bellator Newcomer and Strikeforce Vet Nathan Coy: “I Want That Fight With Ben Askren”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Since Nathan Coy was stopped by Nate Moore in January, 2011, which ended his run with Strikeforce, the rugged vet has remained a presence at welterweight by winning four straight bouts. During the streak… Read More