Ben Askren’s sophomore welterweight title defense will move forward as planned at Bellator 64, as both “Funky” and opponent Douglas Lima were cleared to compete at Thursday’s weigh-ins.
Before his most recent win - and his first-ever Bellator title defense - welterweight champion Ben Askren engaged in a sustained and very public trash-talking campaign with opponent Jay Hier...
As the owner of an 11-fight winning streak, Ricardo Tirloni has grown accustomed to having his hand raised on fight night.
Jay Hieron isn't quite sure what his next step is, but he is sure of one thing, that both he and Ben Askren know who the real Bellator welterweight champion is.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Bellator 56's undercard put several unbeaten prospects on display at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kan., but none are more coveted than lightweight Emanuel Brooks, a...
Ben Askren is not one to hide behind his 'fro. The Bellator welterweight champ faces perhaps the most significant challenge to his belt when he meets Jay Hieron on Saturday at Bellator 5...
One of the biggest title fights in Bellator history now has a date. MMAjunkie.com today confirmed with sources close to the event that undefeated Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren...
Ben Askren discusses his recent comments about former UFC fighter Nate Marquardt, and extends an open challenge to him to come to Bellator and face off. Read More >>
Bellator champion Ben Askren has long term goals of being the best fighter in the world at 170lbs, but to do that he knows all roads will lead to an eventual move to the UFC. Read More...
Monday night's edition of MMAWeekly Radio welcomes UFC 130 fighter Brian Stann and Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren. Read More >>