Ben Askren "Funky"
Ben Askren, known as "Funky", is a mixed martial artist from the United States competing in the UFC Welterweight division. Ben Askren holds a professional record of 19-2-0, including 1-2-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 0 came by knockout or TKO, 1 by submission and 0 by decision. Ben Askren stands 5'11", has a 72-inch reach, and is 38 years old. Ben Askren is currently on a 2-fight losing streak and is listed as Retired.
Ben Askren profile
| Division | Welterweight |
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| Professional record | 19-2-0 |
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| UFC record | 1-2-0 |
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| Division rank | Unranked |
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| Status | Retired |
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| Country | United States |
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| Age | 38 |
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| Date of birth | 1984-07-18 |
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| Height | 5'11" |
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| Reach | 72" |
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| Leg reach | 38" |
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| Last weigh-in | 191 lbs |
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| Current streak | L2 |
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| Total octagon time | 17 minutes |
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Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.64 |
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| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 5.66 |
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| Striking accuracy | 49% |
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| Striking defense | 36% |
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| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0 |
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| Strikes to the head | 86% |
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| Strikes to the body | 6% |
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| Strikes to the legs | 8% |
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Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 4.33 |
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| Takedown defense | 0% |
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| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.87 |
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| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 11.1 |
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UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 0 |
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| UFC wins by submission | 1 |
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| UFC wins by decision | 0 |
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Ben Askren UFC fight history
Sources and methodology
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