Ben Askren vs. Karl Amoussou

Main Event | Bellator MMA Welterweight Championship
Completed MMA Bout Jan 24, 2013
W
Askren defeats Amoussou
L
KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage 5:00 Round 3 of 5, 15:00 Total
vs.
KO/TKO 5:00 R3
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▶︎

Fighter Comparison

10-0-0

Climbed to 11-0
Pro
Record
16-4-2

Fell to 16-5-2
-1100
(Huge Favorite)
Betting Odds
+800
(Huge Underdog)
Champion

Welterweight
Title Challenger

Welterweight

United States
Nation

France
Hartland
Wisconsin
Fights out of
Paris
IDF
28
+6 mos, 6 days
Age at Fight 27
+2 mos, 3 days
169.8 lbs
(77.0 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
167.4 lbs
(75.9 kgs)
5'11"
(181cm)
Height
5'11"
(181cm)
71.0"
(180cm)
Reach
70.0"
(178cm)
Evolve MMA

(Other)
Roufusport MMA Academy

(Primary)
Gym Strike Academy

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Amoussou
10%
Askren
90%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 86

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 86
  • Date: Thursday 01.24.2013 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Jason Herzog
  • Venue: Winstar World Casino
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 9 of 10)
  • 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
  • Amoussou Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: Bellator MMA Welterweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Askren
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