Ben Askren could be the best welterweight mixed martial artist in the world right now. He could even be the greatest welterweight to have ever competed in the sport. The question of how good Ben Askren really is will remain a highly debated and engaging conversation for the years to come.
ONE: Championship announced today that Ben Askren (17-0) will be fighting for the last time when he meets Shinya Aoki (39-7) at ONE: Championship Immortal Pursuit in Singapore on November 24. It should mark the end of an undefeated career for Askren, the two-time NCAA Division I Champion who also represented the United States at the 2008 Olympic Games.
Askren’s retirement shouldn’t come as a surprise to those that have followed his career closely. Askren had previously detailed his desire to leave the sport at the end of his six-fight contract with ONE: Championship by stating that he would ideally retire after having children and turning 30-years-old. He is three years past that stage, mostly due to many unforeseen circumstances delaying him from quickly progressing through his contract in 2016.
Askren’s success from a financial and lifestyle perspective is a direct result of choosing to sign with ONE: Championship rather than the UFC or World Series of Fighting when his contract expired with Bellator in 2013....
Source/Read more: ONE Championship: Ben Askren's legacy as we approach retirement fight with Shinya Aoki - RealSport
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