Ben Askren
Loss
Submission (R3 · 3:54)UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren
- Pro record 19-2-0 (1 NC)
- UFC record 1-2-0
- Outside the UFC 18-0-0 (1 NC)
- 2 UFC losses in a row
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 3 bouts · through 2019-10-26
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
3 UFC bouts · 80 division peers
Data through 2019-10-26
1 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2019-10-26
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is Ben Askren's professional MMA record?
Ben Askren has a professional MMA record of 19-2-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is Ben Askren's UFC record?
Ben Askren's UFC record is 1-2-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 18-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does Ben Askren fight next?
Ben Askren does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is Ben Askren?
Ben Askren is 42 years old, born July 18, 1984.
How tall is Ben Askren?
Ben Askren stands 180 cm (5'11") tall, with a 185 cm (73") reach.
Where is Ben Askren from?
Ben Askren is from United States.
What is Ben Askren's nickname?
Ben Askren is known as "Funky".
When was Ben Askren's last fight?
Ben Askren last fought on October 26, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren, losing to Demian Maia by submission in round 3.
Ben Askren scouting report
Ben Askren (United States), a welterweight, went 19-2 (1 NC) as a pro and 1-2 in the UFC (18-0 and 1 NC outside it). He debuted at UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith on March 2, 2019; his only UFC win came by submission; he lost his last two UFC bouts. Last fight: submission loss to Demian Maia, then 21-9 in the UFC, on October 26, 2019 (UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 31, 2026); not AI-written.
Ben Askren vs the welterweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 3 UFC bouts (17:19 of fight time).
| Stat | Askren | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 3.663 in 17:19 | 4.3 | 31 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 49.2%63 of 128 landed | 48.3% | 58 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 5.798 in 17:19 | 3.9 | 85 |
| Significant strike defense | 36.4%56 of 154 avoided | 54.1% | 0 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 4.35 in 17:19 | 1.4 | 98 |
| Takedown accuracy | 55.6%5 of 9 landed | 35.2% | —† |
| Takedown defense | 0%0 of 1 stopped | 66.6% | —† |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0.91 in 17:19 | 0.4 | 85 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 17:19 | 0.5 | 8 |
| Control time | 22.4%3:53 of 17:19 | 19.1% | 69 |
| Average fight time | 5:463 bouts | 10:52 | 3 |
| Height | 180 cm71″ | 183 cm72.1″ | |
| Reach | 185 cm73″ | 189 cm74.3″ |
- Division average and percentile: 80 active welterweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0Pro record now: 28-11-0UFC record entering: 21-9-0SUBR3 3:54UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. AskrenOct 26, 2019Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0Pro record now: 35-17-0UFC record entering: 10-6-0KO/TKOR1 0:05UFC 239: Jones vs. SantosJul 6, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 30-16-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 13-6-0SUBR1 3:20UFC 235: Jones vs. SmithMar 2, 2019Result & stats