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Vikings are signing free agent S Xavier Woods

The Minnesota Vikings have signed a player who could start on the defense in 2021: free agent safety Xavier Woods.

ben askren - USA Today
11:10am PDT - March 27th, 2021

Jake Paul and Ben Askren come to blows as bitter feud escalates at fiery press conference

The YouTuber continues his boxing career against the former UFC fighter next month

ben askren - Independent
10:37am PDT - March 27th, 2021

Jake Paul: Conor McGregor Should've Taken $50M Offer to Fight Me

YouTube star Jake Paul said Friday former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor should have accepted his $50 million offer for a boxing match rather than taking on Dustin Poirier ...

ben askren - Bleacher Report
4:50am PDT - March 27th, 2021

‘I like the way you did him‘: Ex-champ Cormier hypes Ben Askren after ex-UFC star shoves boxing lout Jake Paul in the face (VIDEO)

Ex-UFC star Ben Askren has won plaudits for his approach to foul-mouthed YouTuber Jake Paul after the pair tussled at a head-to-head for their boxing bout on Friday – with former champ Daniel Cormier offering enthusiastic backing. Read Full Article at RT.com

ben askren - RT
4:26am PDT - March 27th, 2021

Oscar De La Hoya Announces He'll Make Professional Boxing Return July 3rd

Oscar De La Hoya announced that he will be returning to the boxing ring on July 3 during a pre-fight press conference for the upcoming Jake Paul vs...

ben askren - Bleacher Report
3:24pm PDT - March 26th, 2021

Antonio Tarver denied to box Frank Mir by Georgia commission; Triller proposes replacement

The Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren pay-per-view is facing a change near the top of the card.

ben askren - USA Today
8:20am PDT - March 24th, 2021

‘It’s not looking good for him’: Mike Perry says ex-UFC star Askren will struggle against Jake Paul after training with YouTuber

Controversial MMA fighter Mike Perry says that Ben Askren is in for a shock in next month's boxing match with internet prankster Jake Paul, singing the YouTuber's praises after spending time in the training room with him. Read Full Article at RT.com

ben askren - RT
12:48pm PDT - March 17th, 2021

‘That’s my guy’: Snoop Dogg challenges UFC boss Dana White to $2 MILLION wager on winner of Jake Paul vs Ben Askren

Rapper Snoop Dogg has told UFC boss Dana White to put his money where his mouth is and enter into a wager with him on the winner of the boxing bout between YouTuber Jake Paul and former MMA star Ben Askren. Read Full Article at RT.com

ben askren - RT
10:16am PST - March 13th, 2021

Dana White: Jake Paul 'Isn't a F--king Boxer,' He's a 'F--king YouTube Kid'

Dana White doesn't think much of Jake Paul's boxing abilities, and he's willing to back up his opinion with cold hard cash...

ben askren - Bleacher Report
5:57pm PST - March 10th, 2021

Dana White wants to bet $1 million Jake Paul loses to Ben Askren; Paul counters with $2 million

Dana White doesn't like Jake Paul's chances against Ben Askren, and is willing to put his money where his mouth is.

ben askren - USA Today
5:55pm PST - March 10th, 2021

Ben Askren enlists boxing coach Freddie Roach's help for Jake Paul bout

Ben Askren is seeking help from one of boxing's legendary coaches: "I'm trying to be as good of a boxer as I can be."

ben askren - USA Today
2:40pm PST - March 9th, 2021

Bellator free fight: Dillon Danis submits Max Humphrey for second pro win

Watch Dillon Danis get his second professional win by submitting Max Humphrey with an armbar in June 2019.

ben askren - USA Today
8:05pm PST - March 5th, 2021

‘Any place, anywhere’: Five reasons why Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury could be the perfect match-up as Tyson Fury’s brother hypes fight

As "celebrity" fights go, Tommy Fury's call-out to Jake Paul isn't quite as ridiculous as some of the names put forward in recent months. Could the two novices with massive profiles offer a rare case of good matchmaking? Read Full Article at RT.com

ben askren - RT
9:06am PST - March 3rd, 2021

YouTuber Jake Paul eager to prove he’s ‘real deal’ ahead of Askren fight as he links up with ring legend Holyfield (VIDEO)

Ahead of his April boxing match with ex-UFC welterweight Ben Askren, internet prankster Jake Paul has teamed up with Evander Holyfield as the iconic ring veteran plots own path towards lucrative Mike Tyson rematch. Read Full Article at RT.com

ben askren - RT
3:49am PST - February 27th, 2021

Frank Mir: Boxing match with Antonio Tarver 'a win-win for me'

Frank Mir couldn't help but jump at the opportunity to cross over into the boxing world to take on Antonio Tarver.

ben askren - USA Today
5:20pm PST - February 26th, 2021

Jake Paul Explains Why He Took Aim at Conor McGregor: 'I Wanted to Piss Him Off'

American YouTuber, internet personality and aspiring professional boxer Jake Paul spoke with ESPN's Ariel Helwani about why he launched personal attacks against UFC fighter Conor McGregor in an Instagram video last December (1:25 mark)...

ben askren - Bleacher Report
5:21pm PST - January 26th, 2021

Jake Paul predicts he'll knock Ben Askren out faster than Jorge Masvidal

Jake Paul has made it clear he has no respect for Ben Askren's boxing skills.

ben askren - USA Today
5:00pm PST - January 26th, 2021

YouTube star Jake Paul to face former UFC fighter Ben Askren in April boxing match

Jake Paul, the YouTube star turned boxer, has his next match lined up.

ben askren - CNN
4:43pm PST - January 26th, 2021

Ben Askren Predicts He'll Beat Jake Paul by TKO in 7th Round of Boxing Match

Ben Askren predicted on Ariel Helwani's MMA Show that he would defeat Jake Paul by a TKO in the seventh round when the two men face off in a boxing match April 17. "Because I don't have a huge amount of power," Askren said (27:20 mark)...

ben askren - Bleacher Report
2:02pm PST - January 26th, 2021

Ben Askren unfazed by Jake Paul, boxing match critics: 'I've stepped in the cage with trained killers'

Ben Askren doesn't see any reason he should've turned down a fight against YouTube star Jake Paul.

ben askren - USA Today
2:00pm PST - January 26th, 2021

Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren: Twitter reacts to boxing match announcement

Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren is actually happening – and MMA Twitter is having a field day.

ben askren - USA Today
9:10am PST - January 26th, 2021

‘Jake can actually win this’: MMA world reacts as Ben Askren signs up for boxing bout with YouTuber Jake Paul

After making light work of ex-NBA player Nate Robinson in his second pro boxing match, YouTuber Jake Paul will face former UFC fighter Ben Askren in his next trip to the ring, and social media thinks Askren could be in trouble. Read Full Article at RT.com

ben askren - RT
8:10am PST - January 26th, 2021

Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren boxing match set for April 17 pay-per-view

Jake Paul got his wish to box an MMA fighter – but it's not Conor McGregor.

ben askren - USA Today
7:36am PST - January 26th, 2021

Jake Paul to fight UFC star Ben Askren in third professional boxing match

The YouTube personality will don the gloves for his third pro bout on 17 April

ben askren - Independent
7:32am PST - January 26th, 2021

Jake Paul to Fight Former UFC Fighter Ben Askren in Boxing Match on April 17

Jake Paul is apparently ready to take the next step up from knocking out NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners. The YouTube star has agreed to a boxing match against former MMA champion ...

ben askren - Bleacher Report
7:16am PST - January 26th, 2021

RT @dc_mma: Wait a minute, did Askren get us all? Like this is some magician stuff he wasn’t laughing on his way to the back was he? Cmon B…

Kermit Sewer Slide (@BabyDropper)
3:14am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @UFCSimulator: If the knee never landed.. - Ben

RT @UFCSimulator: If the knee never landed.. - Ben "Funky" Askren Vs Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal 2 https://t.co/MqSuw594Oi

_Zachary_ (@Zachary48519)
12:12am PDT - July 27th, 2023
RT @UFCSimulator: If the knee never landed.. - Ben

RT @UFCSimulator: If the knee never landed.. - Ben "Funky" Askren Vs Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal 2 https://t.co/MqSuw594Oi

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Cleveland (@ZeroDarkYeezus)
10:52pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @DrakeRiggs_: Per sources, Jorge Masvidal and his Gamebred promotion offered Ben Askren a contract for a boxing match between the two.…

Amir Seemab (@FightBook_T)
10:20pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
If the knee never landed.. - Ben

If the knee never landed.. - Ben "Funky" Askren Vs Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal 2 https://t.co/MqSuw594Oi

UFC Simulator (@UFCSimulator)
5:19pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @DrakeRiggs_: Per sources, Jorge Masvidal and his Gamebred promotion offered Ben Askren a contract for a boxing match between the two.…

Fight Lounge (@fightlounge_)
5:05pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @DrakeRiggs_: Per sources, Jorge Masvidal and his Gamebred promotion offered Ben Askren a contract for a boxing match between the two.…

MMAnon (@MMAnon261)
4:03pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @VerdictMMA: The fight that was supposed to happen, but never happened. Darren Till vs. Ben Askren on Verdict this Saturday. 1v1 #UF

Caue Gouveia (@gouveia_caue)
3:32pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @DrakeRiggs_: Per sources, Jorge Masvidal and his Gamebred promotion offered Ben Askren a contract for a boxing match between the two.…

MMA Mania (@mmamania)
3:16pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @DrakeRiggs_: Per sources, Jorge Masvidal and his Gamebred promotion offered Ben Askren a contract for a boxing match between the two.…

Mike Pendleton (@MP2310)
3:13pm PDT - July 26th, 2023
Per sources, Jorge Masvidal and his Gamebred promotion offered Ben Askren a contract for a boxing match between the two. 

Askren responded saying, “Not no but absofuckinglutely not.” https://t.co/quC6cmNrAV

Per sources, Jorge Masvidal and his Gamebred promotion offered Ben Askren a contract for a boxing match between the two. Askren responded saying, “Not no but absofuckinglutely not.” https://t.co/quC6cmNrAV

Drake Riggs (@DrakeRiggs_)
3:12pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

the right person look at me like this and i’m folding faster than Ben Askren did against Jorge Masvidal https://t.co/v1BD5JmDCT

READ SAKAMOTO (@iitlekxkeltii)
2:03pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

RT @cybertruck420: @GamebredFighter @Benaskren this the rematch we've all ben askren for

John Doe (@JohnDoe68266875)
1:22pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

July 5, 2019 your friend JACOB is telling you about a undefeated MMA fighter who is going to be UFC champ one day. You ask “who?” and he replies “Ben Funky Askren” confused but curious by the reply and you google him. This is the face you see….. Don’t trust a Jacob. https://t.co/VvuzRZK6bc

irocz09 (@irocz09)
1:06pm PDT - July 26th, 2023

Jorge Masvidal is ready to fight Ben Askren for a rematch: Jorge Masvidal shows his interest in entering the world of boxing and interestingly, he wants to fight Ben Askren for the rematch in the boxing ring. https://t.co/dXGIl8dBre

Sport World News (@SportWorldNews3)
2:01am PDT - July 23rd, 2023
American Luis Hernandez made MMA history with the quickest knockout ever.

In just a single second, Hernandez floored his opponent during a US-based event.

Jorge Masvidal's 5-second victory over Ben Askren in 2019 was the previous record. #MMA #RecordBreaker #Hernandez https://t.co/K5YGoXi2UM

American Luis Hernandez made MMA history with the quickest knockout ever. In just a single second, Hernandez floored his opponent during a US-based event. Jorge Masvidal's 5-second victory over Ben Askren in 2019 was the previous record. #MMA #RecordBreaker #Hernandez https://t.co/K5YGoXi2UM

LoroPartners (@PartnersLoro)
3:14pm PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @MMARoasted: This means Ben Askren needs to shower 2-3 more times a week.

Eric Lucero (@eric_theViking)
12:15pm PDT - July 22nd, 2023

RT @MMARoasted: This means Ben Askren needs to shower 2-3 more times a week.

(@letmelivebruh)
10:06am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

This means Ben Askren needs to shower 2-3 more times a week. https://t.co/P3ZgcwYiOi

MMA Roasted (@MMARoasted)
10:04am PDT - July 22nd, 2023

Daily reminder that Ben Askren absolutely dominates Masvidal if he simply dodges that knee

JmB (@JlVlB_)
3:13pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

Dude remember when Demian Maia beat the fuck out of Ben Askren lmao.

(@chaz_warden)
2:14pm PDT - July 21st, 2023

Only Ben Askren is debatable depending how you weigh a second Hodge to a 3rd title. https://t.co/mdDOxd9dJH

(@TheGOATFollower)
9:47am PDT - July 21st, 2023

Leon Edwards Backed To Defeat Islam Makhachev In Potential Fight: 'If Usman Couldn't Push Him Around...' https://t.co/KnP2d0QlgR

MMANews (@mmanews_com)
6:17am PDT - July 21st, 2023

Me after Ben Askren asked me if I was having a good day(I've never met the man) https://t.co/FEbf0c2NN9

Carter (@CarterBoxingMMA)
7:40pm PDT - July 18th, 2023

Masvidal Breaks Down His Famous Ben Askren Knockout https://t.co/yDuEyJ1c0Q via @YouTube

@jmike1400 (@jmike14001)
10:48am PDT - July 18th, 2023

So @Michaelpage247 could be for the #UFC what they wanted Ben Askren to be… A guy who can sell fights with is marketing, BUT will have a lot of competitive exciting fights

Suneil (@SoRealSuneil)
4:32pm PDT - July 17th, 2023

Francis Ngannou is getting paid huge money to get destroyed in front of millions. Is getting beat up by pro boxers the male version of starting an OnlyFans? Like if there was a market for Ben Askren booty pics, he’d likely have sold out a long time ago. I’m just saying.

Oasis MMAov (@OasisMma)
9:15am PDT - July 17th, 2023

And in the end it’s why even a drunk guy knows @fightoracle is an idiot. He couldn’t even get people to pay $5 for his podcast with Ben Askren. Oh but he has a lot of opinions on Showtime that can charge $85 for a PPV

Fred “King” Garvin (@FredGarvinReal)
8:04pm PDT - July 16th, 2023

Ben Askren has to be the worst MMA fighter of all time

BWA KALÈ (@haroldson1017_)
10:28am PDT - July 16th, 2023

Not to take anything away from Kenny’s win, but let’s not act like he can even compete with Jake, just be real. People gotta realize that Jake takes the TOUGHEST fights in the scene, which is why he hasn’t completely outclassed anyone since he beat Ben Askren, he takes RISKS.

GOAT Paul p4p #1! (@ZanderJacobs1)
4:53am PDT - July 16th, 2023

Tucker Lutz is giving Baghdasaryan the Ben Askren treatment. Just lay on his opponent as much as possible with no production for the win.

Chuck Nasty™ (@C_Nasty92)
6:54pm PDT - July 15th, 2023

BEN ASKREN TALKING ABOUT THE APARTIDE OMG

lil yodie (@darnellquakes69)
10:57am PDT - July 15th, 2023

My wife left me because I spent all our money on an NFT of Ben Askren getting knocked out by a flying knee.

Daniel (@daniel_doesnt)
12:59pm PDT - July 14th, 2023

Ben Askren Explains How Israel Adesanya Should Have Approached Dricus Du Plessis Beef In Order To Have Fans On His Side https://t.co/tRSp3cOsf2

MMANews (@mmanews_com)
3:42am PDT - July 14th, 2023

RT @WyattzWorId: I think I’m going to start covering the UFC! With that being said, here is my top 3 fighters of all time: 1. CM Punk 2.…

Charlie (@ItchyBumbum)
9:21am PDT - July 13th, 2023

I think I’m going to start covering the UFC! With that being said, here is my top 3 fighters of all time: 1. CM Punk 2. Brock Lesnar 3. Ben Askren

WyattzWorld (@WyattzWorId)
9:12am PDT - July 13th, 2023

RT @mookiealexander: @SuboSays He was knocked out in the 3rd round at the horn. Just like when Lawler famously KO'd Ben Askren in 30 second…

SuboSays (@SuboSays)
10:27am PDT - July 12th, 2023

I’ll never understand fighter pay geeks. So you want me to like Floyd, Jake and Fury because they put money in someone ELSE’s pocket? Also Jake went on a run scamming his own fans in 2021-22 out of millions from NFT rug pulls, but hey he got Ben Askren and paid! He’s a hero! https://t.co/QZMilBcD7m

Notorious (@Notori6us)
5:53pm PDT - July 11th, 2023

Better striking than Ben Askren https://t.co/oIpJxZoMMh

C (@brett_kurowski)
8:13am PDT - July 11th, 2023

RT @CamHaller: I would’ve never thought in a million years Ben Askren would be boxing Jake Paul. What on earth is occurring? Lmao

Jerome E Felicien (@JeromeEFelicien)
12:24am PDT - July 11th, 2023