Ben Askren Seminars
Former MMA champion and Olympic wrestler, Ben Askren, who cut a polarizing path through amateur wrestling and professional mixed martial arts as a firebrand figure who fans loved or hated—but could never keep down.
One of the most dominant college wrestlers in history, Ben Askren became a folk hero during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, before going on to become a multiple time MMA champion and one of the sport’s biggest stars. Through it all, he emerged as a cult figure in combat sports.
This record-breaking wrestler and polarising MMA fighter shares how he came to dominate opponents while blazing a trail through competitors in unprecedented ways. Not blessed with natural athleticism, he revolutionized folkstyle wrestling by innovating his own technique, developing a scrambling, unorthodox style, which earned him the famous nickname, “Funky.”
Ben Askren had an impressive wrestling career. He was a two-time NCAA Division I national champion and a four-time All-American at the University of Missouri, where he also set the school record for most wins in a season.
Askren also competed in freestyle wrestling, winning a gold medal at the 2005 Pan American Championships and representing the United States at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, where he finished in seventh place.
Overall, his college wrestling record was 153-8, and his freestyle wrestling record was 91-17.
Following his wrestling career, Askren transitioned into mixed martial arts. He was the former Bellator and ONE Welterweight Champion, remaining undefeated for over a decade before competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
The 3-hour seminar with Q&A and photo opportunities sounds like an excellent opportunity for MMA enthusiasts.
Check out the Ben Askren "The Funk" documentary
FloWrestling: Ben Askren // The Funk from FloSports Studios on Vimeo.