Bellator Announces Ben Askren Vs. Douglas Lima April 6 Title Bout
by Josh Nason on Feb 9, 2012 9:02 AM EST
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Bellator Welterweight Champion Ben Askren will look to keep his undefeated record intact when he defends his title against No. 1 contender Douglas Lima on Friday, April 6th, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, in the main event of Bellator 64.
The Lima fight will be Askren's second defense of the gold he won in October 2010. His first defense was a year later, a controversial split decision over Jay Hieron that had this writer asking for a rematch. Due to the promotional rules however, only tournament winners can earn title shots and interestingly enough, HIeron is not in this latest tourney field.
After a 3-0 record in the regional scene, Askren (9-0, 6-0 Bellator) debuted in Bjorn Rebney's promotion and has been there ever since.
The two time NCAA Division I wrestling champion and 2008 U.S. Olympic wrestler will have a stiff test in the 24-year-old Lima, who earned his shot with a second round KO of Ben Saunders in the recent 170-pound tourney finale. Lima (21-4, 3-0 Bellator) has finishes in 18 of his victories with 11 submissions and seven T/KOs. He'll carry a nine fight win streak into the title match.
The undercard will feature former WEC fighter Chris Horodecki vs. the dreaded 'opponent to be named later' and the semifinals of the season six featherweight tournament that opens up on March 9th. Some combo of Marlon Sandro, Ronnie Mann, Roberto Vargas, Wagnney Fabiano, Daniel Straus, Alexandre Bezerra, Jeremy Spoon and Genair da Silva will tangle for the opportunity to fight in the finals.
The event airs at 8 PM EST on MTV2.
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The show also will feature..
Two bantamweight quarterfinal bouts.
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Lima is rolling right now.
And with Askren’s “funky” standup skills a KO isn’t out of the question.
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Really hope Lima destroys Askren
Quietly leading Cecil Peoples Champs to victory and beyond.
All in the game yo, all in the game
by Our Bovine Public on Feb 9, 2012 9:45 AM EST reply actions 4 recs
Yeah, I hope he KOs sideshow bob.
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Draft number: 72.
by Sweet Scientist on Feb 9, 2012 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
Make. This. GREEN.
Nate (after a spinning elbow by Carlos at 1:58): Fuckin’ dick!
by Charles Awad on Feb 9, 2012 11:52 AM EST up reply actions
I can't wait until Askren comes to the UFC
so he can get smashed by everyone. Lima is good and on a hot streak but i see him losing a decision here. I hope I’m wrong though.
Fighting is like champagne. It goes to the heads of cowards as quickly as of heroes. Any fool can be brave on a battlefield when it's be brave or else be killed.
I can see Askren winning a decision here as well. I don’t expect Lima to be able to defend the takedowns, and I’m a bit worried that Lima will be too content to fight off his back. Lima can definitely catch him standing, but I can see Askren going for the takedown early and often.
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Askren isn't in my Top 10
But I think you’re seriously overstating things when you say he’d “get smashed by everyone” in the UFC. He’s already beaten some solid opponents and he’s only three years into his MMA career. He has room to keep getting better and would give a lot of good UFC welterweights a tough fight.
by MichaelDavidSmith on Feb 9, 2012 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
You certainly love highlighting hyperbole
Nate (after a spinning elbow by Carlos at 1:58): Fuckin’ dick!
by Charles Awad on Feb 9, 2012 11:53 AM EST up reply actions
He wouldn't get smashed by everyone in the UFC.
I just think that he would get beat by GSP, Diaz, Condit, Hendricks, Koscheck, Ellenberger, Fitch, Sheilds, Bj Penn, Rory, Kampmann, Alves, Ebersole, and even John Hathaway.
Fighting is like champagne. It goes to the heads of cowards as quickly as of heroes. Any fool can be brave on a battlefield when it's be brave or else be killed.
by NEW-HAMPSHIRE on Feb 9, 2012 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
Let's hope
it’s not another 5 rounds of “dominant wrestling” by Askren. Snore. Cannot stand that guy.
by djabstract on Feb 9, 2012 10:23 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
No way
Dude will get his arm snapped like Juarez. Wrestle-fucking does not work on Lima.
Nate (after a spinning elbow by Carlos at 1:58): Fuckin’ dick!
by Charles Awad on Feb 9, 2012 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
+100
Which I will GIF and loop the sh*t out of.
After which
Askren will never be able to play disc golf again. Boo hoo.
The threat of which, alone, will destroy his mindset
Nate (after a spinning elbow by Carlos at 1:58): Fuckin’ dick!
Askren vs Fitch vs Shields in a triple threat match
would be incredible
Fighting is like champagne. It goes to the heads of cowards as quickly as of heroes. Any fool can be brave on a battlefield when it's be brave or else be killed.
Hieron isnt in this years tourney
Which is a damn shame because he was robbed in the title fight
by Ricardo Arguello on Feb 9, 2012 11:26 AM EST reply actions
You are
totally correct, sir. Askren/Hieron pissed me off.
man I can't wait for Bellator to start up again
170 and down their tournaments normally rock above that umm yea those happen.
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