Ben Askren, a two-time wrestling national champion while at Missouri, defeated Karl Amoussou on Thursday night at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Okla., to retain the Bellator Mixed Martial Arts Welterweight Title.
Former Missouri wrestler Askren successfully defends MMA title
Thursday, January 24, 2013 | 11:07 p.m. CST;
updated 11:29 p.m. CST, Thursday, January 24, 2013
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