Ben Askren vs. Douglas Lima set for April 6th in Canada

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Ben Askren Defends Title Against Douglas Lima on April 6 in Canada
Posted on February 8, 2012 by MMAWeekly.com Staff




Bellator welterweight champion Ben Askren will put his title on the line against last season’s tournament winner Douglas Lima on April 6 in Windsor, Ontario Canada.

Bellator officials announced the fight on Wednesday.

Still undefeated as a pro fighter, Ben Askren will look to make another successful defense of his title when he returns in April.

The former Olympian last competed when he took a split decision over former UFC and Strikeforce welterweight Jay Hieron last October.

Now he faces one of the top rising stars in the division, former MFC champion Douglas Lima.

Lima signed with Bellator in 2011 and made waves immediately with a dominant run through the welterweight tournament.

Three straight wins, including a KO over former ‘Ultimate Fighter’ competitor Ben Saunders put Lima in the position to challenge for Askren’s title.

The card will take place at Caesar’s Windsor and will also feature the featherweight tournament semifinals and bantamweight quarterfinals.

The show will air on MTV 2 in the United States

Are you also excited for the NFL playoffs? Who do you think makes it to the Super Bowl?

...but it was not officially announced by Bellator officials then. So, i win...you lose...good day sir

Hey so do you think Werdum can pull it off vs Roy in his UFC return?

You know any good deals for Cyber Monday?

OU wrote:

Hey so do you think Werdum can pull it off vs Roy in his UFC return?

Nope, he'll flop on his back and butt scoot around because his striking is a joke and Roy survived three rounds with JDS.

KingsOwn19 wrote:

OU wrote:

Hey so do you think Werdum can pull it off vs Roy in his UFC return?

Nope, he'll flop on his back and butt scoot around because his striking is a joke and Roy survived three rounds with JDS.

I dunno man, he will have the speed and size advantage. AV bet? I got Werdum all day.

No thanks...but i'm smelling upset in the Condit-Diaz fight. Sig bet?..i got Condit via decision.

KingsOwn19 wrote:

No thanks...but i'm smelling upset in the Condit-Diaz fight. Sig bet?..i got Condit via decision.

Tough fight, don't want to jinx my boy though. While you are here, have you heard about the Kings staying in Sactown? If only this damn lockout would end...