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I'm really looking forward to getting back into that cage and putting on a show ... I feel like I've continued to mature and get better in every one of my fights, and July 31st should be no different. I don't think Andrey has any ability to stop my wrestling and ground attack, so this will be another successful title defense.
It is a blue-collar work ethic, I need to be humble for my sport kind of deal ... it does not lend itself to be fan friendly in certain aspectsMore quotes »
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Matt Riddle signs with Bellator
With a division already boasting the likes of Ben Askren, Paul Daley, Douglas Lima, Ben Saunders, Andrey Koreshkov and Karl Amoussou, Matt Riddle knows he will be swimming in “Deep Waters” when he enters the Bellator Welterweight Tournament this Fall as from Around the Octagon Read more »
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Bellator 97 Headlined With Welterweight Champion Ben Askren
The champ looks to continue his undefeated streak and earn his fourth title defense. Koreshkov defeated Lyman Good, Marius Zaromskis and Jordan Smith in the tournament. Also on tap for the main card are the finals of the Season 8 welterweight tournament. from Fight Line Read more »
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Bellator champion Askren to defend title in July
04:10 PM ET 05.21 | Ben Askren will put his Bellator welterweight title on the line when he faces Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 97 on July 31. Askren is looking to defend his title for the fourth consecutive time. "I'm really looking forward to getting ba from FanNation Read more »
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Ben Askren-Andrey Koreshkov Welterweight Title Fight Set for Bellator 97
Ben Askren will defend his Bellator MMA welterweight title on July 31, when “Funky” puts his title on the line against Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 97. Bellator officials announced the booking Tuesday, revealing that Bellator 97 will take place at Santa from Sherdog.com Read more »
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Bellator champ Ben Askren faces Andrey Koreshkov on July 31 in New Mexico
Bellator welterweight champ Ben Askren (11-0 MMA, 8-0 BFC) puts his title on the line against Andrey Koreshkov (13-0 MMA, 5-0 BFC) on Wednesday, July 31 as the promotion visits Albuquerque's Santa Ana Center. The event, which is expected to serve as "Bel from MMAPlayground.com Read more »
