Ben Askren talks OneFC, UFC, Hendricks, and Punk

[Wild]

Ben Askren is one of the most successful and talented fighters in Mixed Martial Arts, a wrestling machine loaded with charisma, controversy, and a glistening 14-0 undefeated record. Formerly a World Champion with the American based Bellator promotion, in 2014 he signed with ONE Championship, an MMA company which is the number one fighting organisation in Asia.

Despite Askren’s many accolades, from winning two NCAA wrestling titles at college, competing at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and having won two world titles with separate franchises, he is unlikely to ever fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) due to an ongoing feud with UFC President Dana White.

“I think I’m the best welterweight in the world, period,” he confirmed when talking to The Independent on the phone from Roufusport gym in Milwaukee. “I definitely think it helps my career being outspoken. I speak with a different voice to most people and people like that. I think a lot of fighters are very similar in how they speak and present themselves.”

Full Article: http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/g...-10085915.html

WAR ASKREN!!!

 

[Pitbull9]

Fuck that 30 isn't old but I guess when u compete at a high level for so long it adds up, like Shogun.

 

[Wild]

Fuck that 30 isn't old but I guess when u compete at a high level for so long it adds up, like Shogun.

Yeah, he's probably been cutting weight and having to be extremely disciplined with diet and training for 15 years or so? And like you said...competing at that high of a level. That takes an enormous commitment. Ben owns a couple schools, works with Flowrestling, and coaches as well...so he could get out early and still do very well. I wouldn't blame him. But at the same time, it's probably just talk. Guys as competitive as him always seem to have the itch, so he might go another 7-8 years.