After signing with the UFC in November 2018, Ben Askren had clear plans. After compiling an undefeated record and winning titles in organizations like Bellator and ONE, “Funky” was finally going to have the chance to prove that he could compete against the best in the world at 170 pounds.
Upon his arrival in the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, the former high-level collegiate wrestler quickly began taking verbal shots at essentially the entire division. By doing so, he hoped to land big fights and find himself in a title fight sooner rather than later.