Topic: Ben Askren
Ben Askren to face Shinya Aoki in retirement fight
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09.03.2017 | 11:37 PM ET
Ben Askren to face Shinya Aoki in retirement fight at ONE: ‘Immortal Pursuit’
Confirmed by ONE Championship Chairman and CEO, Chatri Sityodtong, in his facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/csityodtong/posts/1533073663421456
"I am thrilled to announce two world title fights for ONE Championship: Immortal Pursuit in Singapore on November 24!
Angela Lee (8-0) vs Mei"V.V" Yamaguchi (16-10)
Ben Askren (17-0) vs Shinya Aoki (39-7)
Angela and Mei have agreed to what will arguably be the most anticipated rematch in the history of martial arts in Asia. Also, for the 1st time in ONE history, two athletes from the same team will go to battle for a world title. In what will be a ferocious contest between two great white sharks, Shinya Aokiand Ben Askren have decided to lay it all on the line. Win or lose, this fight will be Ben's last. Ben has made the decision to retire after this fight to become an executive at ONE. You do not want to miss this mega event in Singapore!"
"Endings are sad, beginnings are scary...but it's the middle that counts."
Fighter Details
- Name: Ben Askren
- Pro MMA Record: 19-2-0, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: Funky
- Current Streak: 2 Losses
- Age: 1984-07-18 | Date of Birth: 1984.07.18
- Last Fight: October 26, 2019 in UFC
- Weight Class: Welterweight | Last Weigh-In: 171.0 lbs
- Affiliation: Roufusport MMA Academy
- Height: 5'11" (181cm) | Reach: 71.0" (180cm)
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $1,160,000 USD
- Born: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Fighting out of: Hartland, Wisconsin, United States
- College: University of Missouri
- Foundation Style: Wrestling
- Head Coach: Duke Roufus
- Other Coaches: N/A
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09.03.2017 | 11:50 PM ET
Hey, you never know. I wouldn't totally rule out Aoki catching Askren in something.
Askren will probably win though. If he really does retire, it's a damn shame he never fought in the UFC.
09.04.2017 | 1:07 AM ET
"Endings are sad, beginnings are scary...but it's the middle that counts."