What is Ben Askren's Net Worth?
Ben Askren, an American MMA fighter and former amateur wrestler, has a net worth of $500,000. As of now, he has achieved 19 victories out of his 22 professional career matches.
Early Life and Amateur Wrestling Career
Born on July 18, 1984, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Ben attended the University of Missouri, where he became a two-time NCAA Division 1 national champion. During his amateur period, he won gold medals at the 2005 Pan American Championship, the 2008 US National Championship, and the 2009 World Championship.
Professional MMA Career
Askren made his professional MMA debut in February 2009, winning by TKO in the first round. In 2010, he joined Bellator MMA, participating in nine fights before moving to ONE FC in 2014. During his tenure with ONE FC, he fought seven times before making his way to the UFC in 2019.
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UFC Career and Notable Fights
Ben Askren made his UFC debut on March 2, 2019, at UFC 235, securing a quick victory over Shinya Aoki. Despite a strong start, his first professional loss came on July 6, 2019, against Jorge Masvidal. Askren earned $210,000 for the match, plus a share of the Pay Per View revenue.
Continuing his UFC journey, Ben fought Demian Maia on October 26, 2019, earning $200,000 but losing in the third round by technical submission.
Boxing Match with Jake Paul
After an extensive period of online taunting, Askren agreed to fight YouTube personality Jake Paul in a boxing match on April 17, 2021. He was guaranteed a minimum of $500,000 to participate, with his total earnings projected to reach the low $1 million range, including Pay Per View bonuses.
