Best fights of Ben Askren
Over 11 years as a professional, Ben Askren has compiled a 19-2 (12) record, including eleven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ben Askren chokes out Robbie Lawler
On March 2, 2019 Ben Askren faced Robbie Lawler in a welterweight bout. Askren was 34 years old with a record of 18-0, and Lawler was 36 with a record of 28-12. Askren was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak, while Lawler was coming off a loss. Askren submitted Robbie Lawler via choke-out in the 1st round.
2. Ben Askren KOs Shinya Aoki in 57 seconds
On November 24, 2017 Ben Askren defended his ONE welterweight title against Shinya Aoki. Askren was 33 years old with a record of 17-0, and Aoki was 34 with a record of 39-7. Askren was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak, while Aoki was coming off a loss. Askren stopped Shinya Aoki via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Ben Askren defeats Douglas Lima
On April 6, 2012 Ben Askren defended his Bellator welterweight title against Douglas Lima. Askren was 27 years old with a record of 9-0, and Lima was 24 with a record of 21-4. Askren was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Lima was on a 9-fight winning streak. Askren won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Ben Askren defeats Dan Hornbuckle
On June 17, 2010 Ben Askren fought Dan Hornbuckle for the vacant Bellator Season 2 Tournament welterweight title. Askren was 25 years old with a record of 5-0, and Hornbuckle was 29 with a record of 21-2. Askren was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Hornbuckle was on a 6-fight winning streak. Askren won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Ben Askren defeats Lyman Good
On October 21, 2010 Ben Askren fought Lyman Good for the Bellator welterweight title. Askren was 26 years old with a record of 6-0, and Good was 25 with a record of 10-0. Askren was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Good was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Askren won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
6. Ben Askren defeats Jay Hieron
On October 29, 2011 Ben Askren defended his Bellator welterweight title against Jay Hieron. Askren was 27 years old with a record of 8-0, and Hieron was 35 with a record of 22-4. Askren was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Hieron was on a 10-fight winning streak. Askren won via split decision. Defended the title.
7. Ben Askren KOs Karl Amoussou
On January 24, 2013 Ben Askren defended his Bellator welterweight title against Karl Amoussou. Askren was 28 years old with a record of 10-0, and Amoussou was 27 with a record of 16-4-2. Askren was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Amoussou was on a 4-fight winning streak. Askren stopped Karl Amoussou via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
8. Ben Askren loses to Demian Maia via KO
On October 26, 2019 Ben Askren faced Demian Maia in a welterweight bout. Askren was 35 years old with a record of 19-1, and Maia was 41 with a record of 27-9. Askren was coming off a loss, while Maia was on a 2-fight winning streak. Maia submitted Askren via choke-out in the 3rd round.
9. Ben Askren KOs Andrey Koreshkov
On July 31, 2013 Ben Askren defended his Bellator welterweight title against Andrey Koreshkov. Askren was 29 years old with a record of 11-0, and Koreshkov was 22 with a record of 13-0. Askren was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Koreshkov was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Askren stopped Andrey Koreshkov via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
10. Ben Askren submits Agilan Thani
On May 26, 2017 Ben Askren defended his ONE welterweight title against Agilan Thani. Askren was 32 years old with a record of 15-0, and Thani was 0 with a record of 0-0. Askren was coming off a win. Askren submitted Agilan Thani via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round. Defended the title.