Ben Askren vs. Andrey Koreshkov

Co-Main Event | Bellator MMA Welterweight Championship
W
Askren defeats Koreshkov
L
KO/TKO, Punches 2:58 Round 4 of 5, 17:58 Total
vs.
KO/TKO 2:58 R4
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Fighter Comparison

11-0-0

Climbed to 12-0
Pro
Record
13-0-0

Fell to 13-1
-450
(Heavy Favorite)
Betting Odds
+350
(Moderate Underdog)
Champion

Welterweight
Title Challenger

Welterweight

United States
Nation

Russia
Hartland
Wisconsin
Fights out of
Omsk
Omskaya oblast
29
+1 week, 6 days
Age at Fight 22
+11 mos, 1 week, 1 day
169.9 lbs
(77.1 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
169.2 lbs
(76.7 kgs)
5'11"
(181cm)
Height
6'1"
(185cm)
71.0"
(180cm)
Reach
75.0"
(191cm)
Evolve MMA

(Other)
Roufusport MMA Academy

(Primary)
Gym RusFighters MMA

Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Koreshkov
11%
Askren
89%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 97

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 97: Chandler vs. Rickels
  • Date: Wednesday 07.31.2013 at 07:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Jason Herzog
  • Venue: Santa Ana Star Center
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 8 of 14)
  • 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
  • Koreshkov Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Title on Line: Bellator MMA Welterweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Askren
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