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Ben Askren was born on July 18, 1984 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States. Ben Askren is credited as an author, amateur wrestler and mixed martial arts fighter. That works out to 42 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Arrowhead High School and University of Missouri. The listed height is 180 cm.
My Take
Ben Askren is my favorite kind of athlete: a man who won ugly and never once apologized for it. While the sport chased highlight-reel knockouts, he dominated the welterweight divisions of Bellator and ONE with relentless, suffocating wrestling honed at the University of Missouri — a style critics mocked and opponents dreaded. What deepens my respect is his second act: author, sports commentator, and tireless advocate for amateur wrestling, giving back to the discipline that made him. He treats fighting as a craft and a community rather than a brand. In an era of manufactured personas, Askren's stubborn authenticity feels almost radical to me.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ben Askren
- Name (Japanese)
- ベン・アスクレン
- Reading
- べん・あすくれん
- Born
- July 18, 1984 (age 42)
- Origin
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- author / amateur wrestler / mixed martial arts fighter / sports commentator
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rat
2. Background
- High school
- Arrowhead High School
- University
- University of Missouri
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Askren born?
Born July 18, 1984 (age 42).
Where is Ben Askren from?
Ben Askren is from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States.
What does Ben Askren do?
Ben Askren works as author, amateur wrestler, mixed martial arts fighter, sports commentator.
How tall is Ben Askren?
Ben Askren is 180 cm.
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