Ben Askren vs. Nick Thompson

Main Event | Welterweight · 170 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Apr 9, 2011
W
Askren defeats Thompson
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

7-0-0

Climbed to 8-0
Pro
Record
38-13-1

Fell to 38-14-1
-675
(Huge Favorite)
Betting Odds
+475
(Heavy Underdog)

United States
Nation

United States
Hartland
Wisconsin
Fights out of
La Crosse
Wisconsin
26
+8 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
Age at Fight 29
+9 mos, 2 wks, 3 days
170.6 lbs
(77.4 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.8 lbs
(77.5 kgs)
5'11"
(181cm)
Height
6'1"
(186cm)
71.0"
(180cm)
Reach
71.0"
(180cm)
Evolve MMA

(Other)
Roufusport MMA Academy

(Primary)
Gym The Academy MN

(Primary)
Dave Strasser's Freestyle Academy of MMA

(Other)

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 287

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Thompson
7%
Askren
93%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 40

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 40
  • Date: Saturday 04.09.2011 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Jason Herzog
  • Venue: First Council Casino
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 6 of 7)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Sean Wheelock, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Askren Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Thompson Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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