In a non-title super fight that headlined Saturday’s MTV2-broadcast Bellator 40 event at First Council Casino in Newkirk, Okla., Askren used his dominant wrestling skills to smother the former BodogFIGHT champ for a decision victory.
MAIN CARD
- Champ Ben Askren def. Nick Thompson via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) – non-title fight
- Jay Hieron def. Brent Weedman via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) – welterweight-tourney semifinal
- Michael Chandler def. Lloyd Woodard via unanimous (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) – lightweight-tourney semifinal
PRELIMINARY CARD
- Michael Osborn def. Cody Carrillo via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 1:27
- Tyler Stinson def. Nathan James via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
- Eric Prindle def. Josh Burns via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) – Round 2, 5:00
- David Rickels def. Dylan Smith via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 3:32
