‘Ben Askren’ Articles at Pro MMA Now

Ben Askren says Jake Paul sucks at boxing

January 27, 2021 by Sean McClure

The back and forth between former UFC and Bellator star Ben Askren and Jake Paul has been and will probably be daily until they box in March. No, that is not a joke and unless you have been living under a rock you already knew that. Ben is primarily known for his grappling and Jake … Read more

Ben Askren reacts to Darren Till’s grim Jake Paul fight prediction

January 26, 2021 by Sean McClure

Former UFC and Bellator veteran Ben Askren will be boxing internet star, menace Jake Paul in a freak show boxing match later this year. We are not kidding unfortunately. Most of the mixed martial arts community, or at least the ones we have paid attention to on social media all feel the same way. They … Read more

Jake Paul makes it clear why Ben Askren was his choice for boxing opponent

January 26, 2021 by Sean McClure

Internet personality and menace turned novice freak show boxer Jake Paul has found his next opponent. It isn’t Conor McGregor. It isn’t Dillon Danis. It isn’t even Artem Lobov. Jake accepted a boxing match with someone known primarily for high-level wrestling. Enter retired UFC and Bellator veteran Ben Askren. Ben was very successful outside of … Read more

Potential Usman vs Masvidal bout gets verbal thrashing by Covington

February 14, 2020 by Sean McClure

Colby is back. During a recent discussion between BJ Penn Radio hosts and former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington they touched on the potential bout between current champ Kamaru Usman and BMF champion Jorge Masvidal. It’s a matchup that seems like a no brainer for any matchmaker but it has yet to be booked. … Read more

LOL: Askren trolled on Wikipedia page, pic

November 19, 2019 by Sean McClure

Ben Askren didn’t live up to the hype in his UFC run. He almost got finished by Robbie Lawler in his very first bout but ended up winning controversially via questionable referee stoppage. He was knocked out by Jorge Masvidal in a UFC record 5 seconds in his next fight. In his third bout he … Read more

Chael Sonnen reacts to Ben Askren’s surprising retirement

November 19, 2019 by Sean McClure

Ben Askren retiring from the UFC is shocking enough but retiring from MMA altogether took us by complete surprise. It also took Uncle Chael by surprise. Former UFC and Bellator star Chael P Sonnen has one of the most watched MMA related channels on YouTube. He discusses the latest topics of interests and sometimes just … Read more

PIC: Maia vs Askren poster drops

October 1, 2019 by Sean McClure

Ben Askren will try to regain some of his respect when he faces Demian Maia at Fight Night Singapore on October 26th while Demian Maia would surely like another title shot. Maia was on a seven fight win streak before losing a split decision to then welterweight champion Tyron Woodley. He would drop two more … Read more

WATCH: Maia and Askren face off ahead of important October clash

September 4, 2019 by Sean McClure

UFC Fight Night 162 features a whopper of a match-up between jiu jitsu wiz Demian Maia and high level wrestler Ben Askren. The October 26th bout is a make or break moment for Askren and Singapore will play host to it. In his last bout Askren was knocked out in embarrassing fashion by Jorge Masvidal … Read more

Watch Ben Askren discuss KO loss on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show

July 9, 2019 by Sean McClure

Surprising everyone today was Ben Askren as he made an appearance on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show. He spoke openly about his record 5 second KO loss to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239 and seemed in semi good spirits. He discusses what he remembers of the night and what’s in store for the future. Check it out.

Watch Jorge Masvidal’s triumphant Octagon interview with Joe Rogan

July 8, 2019 by Sean McClure

As you might have heard on social media over the weekend UFC 239 played host to the fastest KO in UFC history. Jorge Masvidal executed a ridiculously accurate flying knee and knocked out Ben Askren in just 5 seconds. After he was officially announced as the winner he spoke with Joe Rogan about it. Check … Read more