Bellator 86: Results and Event Recap
Bellator 86, held on January 24, 2013, at the Winstar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma, was a night filled with thrilling fights and unforgettable moments. The event featured 10 fights, with the main event being a welterweight championship bout between Ben Askren and Karl Amoussou.
Main Event: Askren vs. Amoussou
The main event of the evening was a welterweight championship bout between Ben Askren and Karl Amoussou. Askren, the reigning champion, was looking to defend his title for the third time. Known for his wrestling skills and ground control, Askren was expected to take the fight to the ground and dominate from there.
As expected, Askren took Amoussou to the ground within the first minute of the fight. From there, he controlled the fight with his ground-and-pound attack, landing non-stop punches throughout the round. Despite Amoussou’s attempts to strike back from his back, he suffered an early cut to his brow line.
In the third round, Askren continued his ground-and-pound attack, leading to a doctor stoppage at the end of the round. With this victory, Askren retained his Bellator MMA welterweight title and ended a streak of six straight decision wins.
Other Notable Fights
The co-main event of the evening was a light-heavyweight tournament opening round between Muhammed Lawal and Przemyslaw Mysiala. Lawal, also known as “King Mo,” won the fight via knockout in the first round.
Another notable fight was the welterweight tournament opening round between Douglas Lima and Michail Tsarev. Lima won the fight via TKO due to leg kicks in the second round.
Conclusion
Bellator 86 was a night of thrilling fights and unforgettable moments. Askren retained his welterweight title, while Lawal advanced with a knockout in the light-heavyweight tournament. As we look back on this event, we are reminded of the excitement and unpredictability that makes MMA such a captivating sport.
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