How did Ben Askren get into the UFC?
How did Ben Askren get into the UFC?
Askren went on to sign with ONE Championship where he continued his unbeaten run as its welterweight champion through November 2017. He finally officially joined the UFC in late 2018 after ONE traded him away for Demetrious Johnson. Askren believes White appreciated him by the time he finally got to the UFC.
What year did Jake Paul fight Ben Askren?
Ben Askren was a professional boxing match between YouTuber Jake Paul and former mixed martial artist Ben Askren. The bout took place on April 17, 2021, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Paul won the bout via TKO in one minute and 59 seconds of the first round. The fight sold 500,000 PPV buys.
Has Ben Askren ever won a fight?
Ben “Funky” Askren is a former Bellator and One Championship Welterweight Champion with a professional MMA record of 19-wins, 2-losses, and 1-No-Contest.
How much was Ben Askren paid to fight Jake?
The salaries for both Jake Paul and Ben Askren ahead of their upcoming boxing match were released Friday. According to MMA Fighting, Paul will make $690,000 for the fight, while Askren will earn $500,000.
How much did Jake make from Ben Askren?
Paul’s base earnings for the fight was disclosed as $690,000, while Askren took home a minimum of $500,000, MMA Fighting reported.
Who was Jake Paul 1st fight?
Paul’s boxing career began in August 2018 when he defeated British YouTuber Deji Olatunji in an amateur contest via TKO in the fifth round. Turning professional, Paul beat the YouTuber AnEsonGib in January 2020, via TKO in the first round.
