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What happened to Ben Askren?
Askren faced ADCC World Champion and MMA veteran Demian Maia on October 26, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 20, and lost the fight via technical submission in round three. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. On November 18, 2019, Askren announced his official retirement from mixed martial arts competition.
Was the Paul Askren fight rigged?
Askren denies ‘rigged’ fight against Paul The answer is nothing,” he told ESPN. Askren was reported to have taken home nearly $US500,000 for the bout, which lasted less than one round.
Did Jake Paul call Ben Askren?
Paul knocked out former UFC fighter Ben Askren in the first round of their pseudo-celebrity bout. While his boxing career is still young, some on social media suggested that Paul needs to increase the class of his opponent, like a boxer who is still in his professional peak — or at the very least still a pro athlete.
What type of fighter is Ben Askren?
Askren
| Fighter | Fighting Style | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Demian Maia | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | 1.85 m |
| Ben Askren | Wrestling | 1.8 m |
How much did Jake Paul make from fighting Ben Askren?
Jake Paul has a $690,000 salary for his fight against Ben Askren, per MMA Fighting. But he will likely earn even more than that. In an interview with ESPN’s Mark Raimondi in December, Paul revealed he made “eight figures” for his fight against Nate Robinson (which is a minimum of $10 million).
Who just fought Ben Askren?
Ben Askren results: Paul crushes Askren in first-round knockout. Social media celebrity Jake Paul took the next step in his boxing career Saturday night with a brutal first-round knockout of former MMA world champion Ben Askren in a scheduled eight-round cruiserweight fight on a Triller Fight Club pay-per-view.
How much does Tyron Woodley make per fight?
All together Tyron Woodley’s net worth is around $6 million. Starting from $3,000 in a fight, he reportedly earned $590,000 from a fight in UFC 228.
Who Did Jake Paul call out after Ben Askren?
The pair have previous on social media Tommy Fury, the younger brother of heavyweight world champion Tyson, has called out Jake Paul after the American YouTube star extended his winning record by knocking out Ben Askren inside one round on Saturday night.
Who won Ben vs Jake?
29. Jake and his big brother Logan Paul are determined to make a name for themselves in the sport following a long and lucrative career as social media influencers.
Is Ben Askren retiring from MMA?
Ben Askren announced his retirement Monday, just a little more than a year after joining the UFC with considerable fanfare. “I’m retiring from the sport of MMA,” Askren said on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on ESPN.
How did Ben Askren become so popular in the UFC?
Askren, 35, gained fame quickly in the UFC, becoming one of the biggest lightning rods in the sport due to his quick wit and willingness to engage anyone in trash talk — including UFC president Dana White. Ben Askren held titles in the Bellator and ONE Championship promotions before joining the UFC in 2018. John Locher/AP
What did Demetrious Johnson get in exchange for Ben Askren?
The UFC sent former flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson to Asia’s ONE in exchange for Askren. It wasn’t a traditional trade like what would be common in team sports. The UFC agreed to release Johnson, who came to his own new deal with ONE. ONE did the same with Askren, who signed with the UFC.
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