Ben Askren is a retired American mixed martial artist and former Olympic wrestler, known for his highly successful wrestling career and his unorthodox, grappling-heavy fighting style in MMA. He was a two-time NCAA Division I national champion for the University of Missouri and represented the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics. In MMA, Askren held titles in both Bellator and ONE Championship before joining the UFC in 2019. While his UFC tenure was short-lived and included notable losses, he remains a popular and controversial figure in the MMA community, often recognized for his outspoken personality and commitment to his wrestling background.
