Ben Askren vs. Ryan Thomas

Main Card | Tournament Semi-Finals | 170 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout May 20, 2010
W
Askren defeats Thomas
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
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"The Tank Engine"

Fighter Comparison

4-0-0

Climbed to 5-0
Pro
Record
11-4-0

Fell to 11-5
-570
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+395
(Moderate Underdog)

United States
Nation

United States
Hartland
Wisconsin
Fights out of
Coconut Creek
Florida
25
+10 mos, 2 days
Age at Fight 25
+6 mos, 2 wks, 1 day
170.4 lbs
(77.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.6 lbs
(77.4 kgs)
5'11"
(181cm)
Height
6'0"
(183cm)
71.0"
(180cm)
Reach
75.5"
(192cm)
Evolve MMA

(Other)
Roufusport MMA Academy

(Primary)
Gym N/A

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 19

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 19
  • Date: Thursday 05.20.2010
  • Referee: Kerry Hatley
  • Venue: Verizon Theatre
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 5 of 9)
  • 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: $30,000
  • Thomas Disclosed Pay: $15,000
  • Tournament: Bellator Season 2 Welterweight
  • Tournament Round: Semi-Finals
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