Ben Askren vs. Ryan Thomas

Co-Main Event | Tournament Quarter-Finals | 170 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Apr 15, 2010
W
Askren defeats Thomas
L
Submission, Guillotine Choke 2:40 Round 1 of 3
vs.
Submission 2:40 R1
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"The Tank Engine"

Fighter Comparison

3-0-0

Climbed to 4-0
Pro
Record
10-3-0

Fell to 10-4
-525
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+375
(Moderate Underdog)

United States
Nation

United States
Hartland
Wisconsin
Fights out of
Coconut Creek
Florida
25
+8 mos, 4 wks
Age at Fight 25
+5 mos, 1 week, 3 days
170.5 lbs
(77.3 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
170.5 lbs
(77.3 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 14

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 14
  • Date: Thursday 04.15.2010
  • Referee: Dave Smith
  • Venue: Chicago Theatre
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 4 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: $20,000
  • Thomas Disclosed Pay: $10,000
  • Tournament: Bellator Season 2 Welterweight
  • Tournament Round: Quarter-Finals
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