Ben Askren

Known for Acting

7/18/1984(Age 41)

Hartland, Wisconsin, USA

Biography

Professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Welterweight division.

Known For (14 credits)

4.4

Paul American

2025

Global sports and entertainment superstars Jake and Logan Paul are pulling back the curtain for their latest venture: a family reality TV show.

6.1

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Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child

2023

Pro boxing sensation — and perennial troublemaker — Jake Paul shares his unlikely journey from online prankster to power puncher in this documentary.

5.0

Movie

Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren

2021

Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren is an professional boxing match between YouTuber Jake Paul and former MMA fighter Ben Askren. The bout took take place on April 17, 2021, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

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UFC Fight Night 162: Maia vs. Askren

2019

UFC Fight Night 162: Maia vs. Askren was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on October 26, 2019 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. A welterweight bout between former UFC Welterweight and Middleweight Championship challenger Demian Maia and former Bellator Welterweight Champion and former ONE Welterweight Champion, Ben Askren headlined the event.

8.0

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UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos

2019

UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on July 6, 2019 at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. A UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between current two-time champion Jon Jones and Thiago Santos served as the event headliner. A UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship bout between the current champion Amanda Nunes (also current UFC Women's Featherweight Champion) and former champion Holly Holm served as the event co-headliner.

6.8

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UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith

2019

UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship held on March 2, 2019 at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area. A UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between two-time champion Jon Jones and challenger Anthony Smith headlined the event.

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ONE Championship 62: Immortal Pursuit

2017

ONE Championship: Immortal Pursuit (also known as ONE Championship 64) was a mixed martial arts event held by ONE Championship on November 24, 2017 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore.

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ONE Championship 58: Shanghai

2017

ONE Championship: Shanghai (also known as ONE Championship 60) was a mixed martial arts event held by ONE Championship on September 2, 2017 at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China.

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ONE Championship 54: Dynasty of Heroes

2017

ONE Championship: Dynasty of Heroes (also known as ONE Championship 55) was a mixed martial arts event held by ONE Championship on May 26, 2017 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang, Singapore. Background This event featured two world title fight for the ONE Women's Atomweight Championship Angela Lee of Singapore makes the second defense of her title against top contender Istela Nunes of Brazil as ONE Championship: Dynasty of Heroes headliner, for the ONE Welterweight Championship ONE Welterweight World Champion Ben Askren defends his title against rising young Malaysian star Agilan Thani as co-main event.

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ONE Championship 26: Valor of Champions

2015

Undefeated MMA superstar Ben “Funky” Askren arrives in the Philippines in April! In a highly anticipated title defense that fans around the world have been waiting for, Askren will finally face the challenge issued by the intimidating one-man wrecking machine that is Luis “Sapo” Santos. Sapo has vowed to end the unbroken winning streak of Funky for years, but come April 24, he will finally get the chance to deliver on his promise. It is going to be a night to remember as ONE Championship, the largest MMA promotion in Asia, presents VALOR OF CHAMPIONS to the proud and passionate fight fans of the Philippines. As the world’s top pound for pound mixed martial artist, will Askren prove his mettle against the most powerful opponent he has ever faced? Or will Sapo use the battle-experiences of more than 70 professional fights to snatch the coveted title belt and end the feud decisively. Even MMA experts are left divided regarding this polarizing match-up.

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ONE Championship 19: Reign of Champions

2014

ONE Fighting Championship brings its trademark brand of exhilarating non-stop MMA action to the Middle East for the first time with a blockbuster show scheduled in Dubai, UAE, on 29 August. Get ready for the BIGGEST Fight Card in the history of ONE Fighting Championship with 4 world championship title fights scheduled. Witness world-class MMA action at its best as some of the biggest stars in MMA today enter the ONE FC cage to do battle, including Japanese MMA superstar Shinya "Tobikan Judan" Aoki, welterweight kingpin Ben "Funky" Askren, ONE FC Welterweight World Champion Nobutatsu Suzuki, MMA veteran Kamal Shalorus and many more.

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ONE Championship 16: Honor and Glory

2014

The biggest Fight Night comes to Singapore on 30 May for another blockbuster Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event featuring 10 bouts of non-stop action! Get ready to witness the raw thrill of elite hand-to-hand combat as 20 top fighters from around the globe clash inside the ONE FC cage for honor and glory. MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world and ONE FC invites you to experience the addictive excitement of a world-class MMA event along with thousands of fight fans at the 12,000-capacity Singapore Indoor Stadium while millions tune in live on television around the world. The historic night will also mark the first appearance in the ONE FC cage by top pound for pound king and MMA superstar from the USA, Ben “Funky” Askren, who will headline the stacked fight card with a Super Fight.