US Olympian, Former Bellator and ONE Welterweight Champion, UFC Fighter, Author of Funky
Ben Askren
US Olympian, Former Bellator and ONE Welterweight Champion, UFC Fighter, Author of Funky
About Ben
Benjamin Michael Askren, born on July 18, 1984, is an American professional mixed martial artist, professional boxer, and Olympic wrestler. He has competed in the Welterweight divisions of Bellator Fighting Championships, ONE Championship, and the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Askren is known for his accomplishments in grappling, having been a 2008 US Olympic Team member and a national champion in freestyle wrestling. He also secured the title of Pan American champion in 2005 and was a world champion in submission wrestling. During his college career at the University of Missouri, he was a two-time NCAA Division I national champion and a three-time Big 12 Conference champion, being the second wrestler to win multiple Dan Hodge Trophies. Askren's professional achievements include being the longest reigning Bellator Welterweight Champion and the longest reigning ONE Welterweight World Champion. Beyond his fighting career, he works with Real American Freestyle as an ambassador, commentator, and matchmaker. He has announced plans to return to active competition against Belal Muhammad at RAF 11 on July 18, 2026. As a multifaceted athlete, Askren's career spans multiple disciplines, including wrestling, mixed martial arts, and boxing, reflecting his extensive experience and success in combat sports.
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Latest interviews
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The Full Tilt Podcast
Ben Askren - Reinventing Wrestling :: Ep 11 The Full Tilt Podcast
Apr 30, 2026
Mat Talk Podcast Network
Ben Askren: Perspective, Competition and the Evolution of Wrestling – SFTR02
Apr 15, 2026
The Thin Line Between Genius & Insanity
Received With Hate
Jul 14, 2025
Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts
Live Chat: Ben Askren, How Many Fights Does Topuria Have Left?
Jul 11, 2025
That Podcast Network
Everything Combat- Ben Askren
Jun 30, 2025
Accelerating Excellence
Extreme balance: UFC legend and Olympian Ben Askeren
Feb 19, 2025
Wrestling Mindset
Ben Askren on Balancing Paradoxes in Wrestling and Life
Sep 30, 2024
Team Never Quit
Ben Askren: US Olympian, Former Bellator and ONE Welterweight Champion, UFC Fighter, Author of Funky
Dec 21, 2022
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The Full Tilt Podcast
1 episode
Shows
1
Mat Talk Podcast Network
1 episode
Shows
1
The Thin Line Between Genius & Insanity
1 episode
Shows
1
Luke Thomas Live Chat & Podcasts
1 episode
Shows
1
That Podcast Network
1 episode
Shows
1
Accelerating Excellence
1 episode
Shows
1
Wrestling Mindset
1 episode
Shows
1
Team Never Quit
1 episode
Shows
1
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