Askren beats Hieron, retains title; Complete Bellator 56 results
After 25 minutes of action, Ben Askren is still Bellator’s welterweight champion. Askren defeated Jay Hieron by split decision on…
After 25 minutes of action, Ben Askren is still Bellator’s welterweight champion.
Askren defeated Jay Hieron by split decision on Saturday night, keeping the Bellator welterweight belt but not satisfying himself with his performance.
“I’m not pleased at all — I’m supposed to be getting better,” Askren said afterward. “In no way did I dominate Jay like I wanted to and that’s why I’m disappointed. The judges could have gone either way on this one.”
Welterweight World Championship
Jay Hieron vs. Ben Askren
Heavyweight Semi-Finals
Eric Prindle defeats Ron Sparks via Knockout (Punch, 1st Round, 0:40)
Thiago Santos defeats Neil Grove via Submission (RNC, 1st Round, 0:38)
Local Feature Fights
Daniel Gallemore defeats Derrick Ruffin via TKO (Ref Stoppage, 2nd Round, 5:00)
Marcio Navarro defeats Rudy Bears via Split Decision
Adam Schindler defeats Jeremy Spoon via Unanimous Decision
Kelvin Tiller defeats Dan Spohn via Split Decision
Emanual Brooks defeats Willian De Souza via Unanimous Decision
Jacob Aiken defeats Jeimson Saudino via submission (RNC, 1st Round, 3:26)
Aaron Ely defeats Owen Evinger via Submission (RNC, 1st Round, 3:45)