There is no "type" of wrestler that Ben can be catagorized as. He has created a whole new genre that is unique with his rolling and pinning style. Ben over the last two years of his college career was… + See More +
There is no "type" of wrestler that Ben can be catagorized as. He has created a whole new genre that is unique with his rolling and pinning style. Ben over the last two years of his college career was… + See More
- See Less - There is no "type" of wrestler that Ben can be catagorized as. He has created a whole new genre that is unique with his rolling and pinning style.
Ben over the last two years of his college career was flawless. His first two years were not half bad either, each time going losing in the finals of the NCAA tournament. Ben Askren will mostly be remembered for the entertaining fashion he wrestled his matches. He always had fun and always put on a show for the fans.
In 2008 he won the U.S. Nationals and Olympic trials and competed in the Bejing games. Since then he has continued on as an volunteer wrestling coach and has begun training mma at American Top Team in Columbia, MO. His first fight is likely to be in early 2009.
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O Three February 7, 2009 at 3:58pm
I think these great college wrestlers entering the world of MMA is great. A great amatuer wrestling background in the US is the best base to start from and the rest can be learned. Ben isnt wasting any olympic talent, he did that too...remember. I guarantee that in 4-5 years the UFC will modify their rules again to give other discipline an advantage because college wrestlers will be so prevelent in the top ranks.
All due respect, I hope Ben has a good chin (no pun intended....looks can be deceiving) if he doesn't add some more bob & weave to his stance he's gonna get nailed by a good standup guy. His head is almost as stationary as rosholt's....better get it to the ground quick...
the only thing thats a waste, is how a sport like ours doesn't get marketed. not even during an olympic event. not that i don't love mma. its just sad that in our sport the only options you really have are either coach, or switch over to mma. people have the right to make a living.
Ben Askren trains for mma takedowns with Kiko France at American Top Team in Columbia, MO. Also training in the background is Tyron Woodley and Jason Hecht working on some stand up. February 4, 2009
MMA Takedowns
i vil break you (5-4)