REPLAY. Otherwise the bout would've been a unanimous decision victory for Mousasi. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", Kai Kara-France Wont Dwell on Narrow Defeat: 'Its a Game of Inches', Amir Albazi Reacts to Controversial Win: I Know Im Ready for the Title, After Recent Successful Stretch, Alex Caceres Believes He Deserves Ranked Foes, UFC on ESPN 46 Bonuses: Caceres vs. Pineda Wins FOTN, Amir Albazi Takes Split Decision Against Kai Kara-France in UFC on ESPN 46 Headliner, UFC on ESPN 46 Kara-France vs. Albazi Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring, Patricky Freire on Brothers Weight Drop: I Believe More in Patricio Than in Myself, Featherweights Aaron Pico, Pedro Carvalho to Clash at Bellator 299 in Dublin, Scott Coker: Sakakibara Will Go Down As One of Greatest Fight Promoters of All Time, A.J. I wonder what people would say nowadays about anderson silva if he had fought jacare luke rockhold mousasi when he was still champion. [37], Mousasi was expected to face Mike Kyle on April 9, 2011 at Strikeforce 33. A doctor inspected Mousasi's eye before the second round and deemed him fit to continue. In the opening round Mousasi faced Makoto Takimoto, at Pride Bushido 11, beating the Japanese fighter by TKO as the result of a broken eye socket in the first round. Mousasi won the fight via unanimous decision. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-veterans-fighters-action-may-13-14-2023, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I'm a hardcore fan after all! A blessing for our families together", "UFC Fight Night 36 bonuses: Machida, Mousasi, Silva, Oliveira earn $50K awards", "UFC Fight Night Berlin bonuses: Mousasi, Dollaway, Backstrom, Cedenblad each earn $50K", "UFC on Fox 14 bonuses: 'Rumble', Mousasi, Amirkhani, Robertson earn $50K awards", "UFC 200 bonuses: Nunes, Velasquez, Lauzon, Mousasi earn $50K awards", "2009 World MMA Awards Results - Featuring A Drunken Diego Sanchez Video", "MMA DNA UFC Awards 2016: De Uitslagen!!! [65], Mousasi was briefly linked to a fight with Michael Bisping on February 27, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 84. Gegard won the last 5 fights in the UFC about to a get a title shot Thiago,Vitor, Weidman Leaves for Bellator has a tough fight with Alexader( who is always dangerous) then wins easy every fight. Gegard Mousasi (49-8-2 MMA, 9-3 UFC) Next fight: May 12 vs. Fabian Edwards at Bellator 296 Last MMA fight: Unanimous decision loss to Johnny Eblen at Bellator 282 on June 24, 2022 Last UFC. [6] According to Fightmetric statistics, Mousasi outstruck Jardine 146 to 21. Following an injury and the signing of a new contract with Strikeforce, he gave up interest in competing in the Olympics. [116], Mousasi's moniker, "Dream Catcher", was given by a friend which he was not fond of as he considered his style of fighting could not be named. Mousasi stated after winning the Dream Middleweight Grand Prix he would no longer fight at middleweight due to the large weight cut. Mousasi was later recovering from knee surgery following a torn ACL and was expected to fully recover by November, 2012. Return to Middleweight. 2 ranked Fabian Edwards, who hopes to soon join his brother Leon as world champion. Now, ahead of another title defense against Rory MacDonald, Mousasi. [84] The rest of the first round mainly consisted of Mousasi scoring multiple takedowns, landing many strikes, and attempting several neck cranks and rear naked chokes. [7], Mousasi was born in Tehran, Iran to ethnic-Armenian parents during the IranIraq War. Privacy. In the third and final round, Schlemenko landed the better of strikes standing up and Mousasi's only takedown attempt was unsuccessful. DREAM 2008 Middleweight Grand Prix Semifinal. Mousasi then won a unanimous decision victory from the judges. [106], Mousasi attempted his third middleweight title defence against Johnny Eblen at Bellator 282 on June 24, 2022 [107] He lost the bout via 50-45 unanimous decision on all judges' scorecards. ". Johnny nobody unless you watch Bellator knows him.I say Gegard wants out. [73] Mousasi won the fight via TKO in the second round. Weekend reflections: UFC needs more from the rising heavyweights; a new pair of siblings atop MMA, F. Edwards tops Mousasi, earns Bellator title shot, 'It's like a WrestleMania or Super Bowl': The can't-miss annual combat sports event in Japan. Mousasi was the rank outsider to win the match against the more experienced Musashi, but came out fast and scored a first-round KO. [112], Mousasi has relatives in both Iran and Armenia. He also announced that his goal would be also to obtain the light heavyweight belt as well, after becoming the Bellator middleweight champion first. [111] His management said that it would make him a better fighter. [42], Mousasi was expected to face Mike Kyle at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey, but Kyle once again withdrew due to injury.[43]. It was later revealed that Brunson was forced to pull out of the fight, and that Thiago Santos would replace him to fight Mousasi. [115], Mousasi is the godfather of Satoshi Ishii's son Mousasi Ishi, who is named after him. [86], Mousasi faced Rafael Carvalho on 25 May 2018 at Bellator 200 in London, England for the Bellator Middleweight World Championship. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 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Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports, Next fight: May 13 vs. Jordan Mitchell at BYB 17 (bareknuckle boxing), Last MMA fight: TKO loss to Ike Villanueva at Fury FC 40 on Dec. 13, 2019, Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision win over Yaozong Hu at UFC Fight Night 141 on Nov. 24, 2018, Record since UFC exit: 0-1 MMA, 0-1 muay Thai, 1-1 boxing, 1-0 bareknuckle boxing, Next fight: May 13 vs. Duke Sensley at Savage Fights 2 (boxing), Last MMA fight: Submission loss to Jesse Taylor at NWFA 1 on Aug. 28, 2021, Last UFC fight: Knockout loss to Leon Edwards at UFC Fight Night 64 on April 11, 2015], Record since UFC exit: 3-5 MMA, 0-1 Lethwei, Next fight: May 13 vs. Tyler Hill at Savage Fights 2, Last MMA fight: Submission win over Mark Kolker at Savage Fights 1 on Jan. 28, 2023, Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision win over Keita Nakamura at UFC Fight Night 9 on April 5, 2007. [12] Mousasi began training in judo[13] at the age of eight[8] and later boxing at age 15; a year later he became the amateur boxing champion of the Netherlands with a 121 record, earning nine knockouts. [5], During the Bellator 181 main card, it was announced by the promotion that Mousasi would make his debut against Alexander Shlemenko at Bellator 185 on 20 October 2017. against a former Dream Middleweight Champion. [81] The NYSAC released a statement that instant replay had been used legally to determine if the knee was legal, disproving the claim of UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner who had told Joe Rogan otherwise on the live pay-per-view. [32] Lawal would later test positive for anabolic steroids following a fight with Lorenz Larkin. Not sure who I would pick there honestly. [51] Mousasi won by unanimous decision, avoiding his opponent's takedown attempts and dominating the fight on the feet. [30], On April 17, 2010, Mousasi lost the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship belt in his first defense to Muhammed Lawal by way of unanimous decision. [101] Mousasi won the fight via unanimous decision and claimed the title for a second time. However, with Strikeforce having shut down,[45] this contract was likely now null and void. Sobral (32-8-0) about his upcoming bout with the fast rising star. The complete 6-hour card. [38] The fight resulted in a majority draw due to an illegal upkick in the first round which resulted in a point deduction for Mousasi. [70] He won the fight via TKO in the first round and was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus. [64] After dominating the opening round, Mousasi was finished early in the second after absorbing a jumping spinning back kick, flying knee and follow-up punches. [74], Mousasi next faced Uriah Hall in a rematch on November 19, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 99. In the second round, both fighters landed strikes in short exchanges for the first three minutes until Mousasi landed two takedowns and spent most of the last two minutes making submission attempts and landing strikes, which caused Shlemenko's face to bleed. Today, he is one of the leading athletes and continues to gain new prizes and trophies. [93] The fight eventually took place at Bellator 223 on 22 June 2019. I appreciate all they have done for me. Being an open weight fight Mousasi weighed in at 97.8kg/216lb, all but confirming his desire to move up in weight classes. After the fight in an interview with Ariel Helwani of MMA Fighting.com, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker stated Ive got a lot of respect for Keith Jardine, but I think Gegard won the fight.[39] In the same interview, Coker also stated that a rematch between Mousasi and Jardine was definitely a possibility for the future. UFC on ABC 4 also features a co-headliner between middleweights Anthony Hernandez and Edmen Shahbazyan. DREAM 2008 Middleweight Grand Prix Opening Round. 2009. BELLATOR MMA returns to Paris with a talent-rich card headlined by the return of former Middleweight World Champion Gegard Mousasi against No. [103] He won the bout via TKO in round three. R2, Updated Bellator MMAFighter Rankings FollowingBellator MMA 296: Mousasi Vs. Edwards, Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards Official for Bellator Dublin Headliner on Sept. 23, Scott Coker discusses Gegard Mousasi's future after Bellator 296, Cris Cyborg re-signing, Kayla Harrison, more, BELLATOR 296 Post-FIGHT Interview With Fabian Edwards def. In the co-main event, Parisian Mansour Barnaoui battles ex-titleholder Brent Primus in a Lightweight World Grand Prix . [78] Mousasi accused Weidman of trying to win the fight by disqualification. Despite the loss, the bout won Mousasi his first Fight of the Night bonus award. Only the main event, which was a big fight. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. [60] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. This week, the UFC heads to Charlotte, N.C., for a local matinee event headlined by Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Jailton Almeida. [24] It was originally planned for him to face Vitor Belfort at that event, but there was a disagreement between both fighters over which weight class the fight would be fought at. Souza went on to win the Dream Middleweight Championship and later the Strikeforce Middleweight Championship.[16]. Mousasi submitted Hunt in the first round of the Super Hulk Grand Prix at Dream 9. Mousasi would try to qualify himself through Netherlands qualifiers. Mousasi dominated the whole fight and finished the Japanese fighter in the first round via rear-naked choke. He is an Armenian Apostolic Christian. [52], For his second fight with the promotion, Mousasi moved down to middleweight to face former light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida on February 15, 2014 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 36. [105] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one. The win also earned Mousasi his second Performance of the Night bonus award.[61]. [59], Mousasi faced Dan Henderson on January 24, 2015 in the co-main event at UFC on Fox 14. [85] Seven out of eleven MMA media outlets scored the fight as a decision win for Shlemenko. "[19], In interviews from early 2009, Mousasi stated the weight he put on after winning Dream's middleweight tournament was too much for him to cut back down to middleweight and that his next fights would be at light heavyweight and eventually heavyweight instead. [20][21], Then he signed for a place at Dream's openweight Grand Prix, the Super Hulk Grand Prix, being scheduled to face Mark Hunt in the opening round. | Facebook Gegard Mousasi has departed the UFC for Bellator in the midst of a five-fight winning streak against some of the best fighters in the world. 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[113] Gewik is currently a prolific MMA trainer in Holland. Gegard Mousasi next made an appearance at M-1 Global's Breakthrough event at August 28, 2009, where he sparred with former Pride Heavyweight and current WAMMA Heavyweight Champion Fedor Emelianenko, a friend and teammate, in an exhibition match. After losing to Gono, Mousasi fought Hctor Lombard in the Grand Prix Alternate bout and took a unanimous decision victory over the Cuban-born fighter. Mousasi is already known in amateur boxing, being a former Netherlands amateur boxing champion. In somewhat of a surprise to the MMA world, Mousasi agreed to take on Japanese K-1 fighter Musashi in a K-1 rules fight at Dynamite!! champion vs. champion.. However, Kyle was forced off the card with an injury and was replaced by Keith Jardine. [44] He also signed a new contract for six more fights with the organization, making a total of seven. NOT THE FINDING OUT WHO IS THE BEST FIGHTER IN THE WORLD BUSINESS. Mousasi was expected to face Roan Carneiro on September 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 75. [66] However, on December 24, 2015, Bisping was pulled from the bout in favor of a matchup with Anderson Silva at the same event. A good nickname for me hasn't come up. Rogers. He would 50-45 Vettori and go the distance with Izzy. I know I am way way late but I just stumbled into this thread and just could not believe the arguments saying Mousasi was overrated and not a top 5 MW in the world. [80] Audio from Weidman's corner revealed Matt Serra saying Weidman told physicians he thought it was February. [113], His older brother Gewik was a mixed martial artist before him, and Gegard decided to follow in his footsteps. [26] Mousasi defeated Sobral via KO in the first minute of the first round to become the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion. [33], The 1st round took place at Dream 15, where Mousasi faced Jake O'Brien,[34] who came in overweight to their bout. DREAM 2010 Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Final. Gegard no leg kicks throughout the fight a major weapon also barly jabbing actually doing nothing. [12], In 2006 Mousasi signed with Pride FC to take part in Pride's Welterweight Grand Prix. [82], On 10 July 2017, Mousasi announced that he had signed with Bellator MMA for a six-fights deal and should compete for the middleweight title later in 2017. Check out the names and details about their bouts below. DREAM 2008 Middleweight Grand Prix Final. In the quarterfinals Mousasi went on to face Akihiro Gono, but was submitted in the second round by an armbar. Eblen captures Mousasi's belt in 5-round sweep, Why Khabib Nurmagomedov calls Bellator's Gegard Mousasi 'the most underrated fighter in MMA', Middleweight champ Mousasi TKO's Vanderford, Gegard Mousasi, Bellator's overlooked middleweight champion, might be the best in the world, Dream 6: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Final. Being unable to tell medical staff the correct date possibly influenced their decision not to let him continue. [75] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. UFC President Dana White praised Mousasi for going through with the fight injured and in his opponents home, as well as accepting a late change of opponents. Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? Mousasi then transitioned into kickboxing and then eventually to mixed martial arts. [53] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Mousasi was expected to make his promotional debut against Alexander Gustafsson on April 6, 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9. This was the fourth time a fight between Mousasi and Kyle was scheduled and the first time it wasn't canceled.[47]. He said that's a good name. I have a lot of nicknames. Elsewhere, many other MMA and boxing events are taking place that feature a number of familiar names that have competed under the UFC banner. Masvidal. [87] After scoring a takedown early, Mousasi used ground and pound to win the fight via TKO in the first round. Cage Warriors World Middleweight Champion, Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship, Bellator Middleweight World Championship, Dream 6: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Final Round, Dream 4: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Second Round, Dream 2: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 First Round, List of current mixed martial arts champions, "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Barnett vs. Nelson", "FightCenter - Gegard 'The Dreamcatcher' Mousasi", "VIDEO: Gegard Mousasi back in training bij Kops Gym! [35] Mousasi won the fight early in the first round by submission via standing guillotine choke. Hate ads? On January 15, 2013, the UFC announced[48] Mousasi would be joining 19 other Strikeforce fighters in a move to the UFC after his win over Mike Kyle at the promotion's last event, Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine. Ultimately, the bout was ended and deemed a TKO win for Mousasi. [69], Mousasi was expected to face Derek Brunson on July 9, 2016 at UFC 200. How much of the UFC on ESPN 46 card did you watch? 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Mousasi was defeated with a straight armbar. Gegard Mousasi in 2018. In the final, Mousasi faced Tatsuya Mizuno. I'd rather have no nickname, but with my style, you can't really put a name on it. Privacy, THE UFC IS IN THE ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS. [98] At the time, Mousasi also signed a new, eight-fight contract with Bellator. [67] Mousasi instead faced Thales Leites. [114] He also currently handles the finances for Gegard's career payments. [14], In the first round of the Dream's 2008 Middleweight Grand Prix at Dream 2, Gegard defeated Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Denis Kang by triangle choke. [49] However, on March 30, Gustafsson suffered a cut in training and, on April 2, was deemed unclear to participate by the Swedish MMA Federation. Home FightCenter Strikeforce Sobral vs. Mousasi Completed MMA Bout Renato Sobral vs. Gegard Mousasi Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg | 2009.08.15 | San Jose, California Discussion Main Card | Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship | 205 lbs Gegard Mousasi defeats Renato Sobral via KO/TKO at 1:00 of Round 1 #94 Best MMA Fight of the Year for 2009 [56], Mousasi was expected to rematch Ronaldo Souza on August 2, 2014 at UFC 176. [25], On Monday July 27, 2009 it was announced that the cancelled bout between Sobral and Mousasi would take place on the August 15 Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg card and the fight became a contest for the Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship. DREAM 2010 Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinal; O'Brien missed weight (212 lbs). Bellator Middleweight Champion Gegard Mousasi has accomplished a lot in his MMA career, but he's still in his physical prime. Plus, former Welterweight World Champion Douglas Lima makes his middleweight debut against Costello Van Steenis, and Frances Thibault Gouti clashes with Kane Mousah. "During the time I spent under their wing, M-1 Global, as a promoter and management company, allowed me to achieve many great things. [62] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [58] Souza defeated Mousasi via submission in the third round. But the disrespect on Mousasi is hilarious. [36] [108], Mousasi faced Fabian Edwards on May 12, 2023, at Bellator 296. None of it; I checked out Sherdog's play-by-play but had better things to do! Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. [22] 2 ranked Fabian Edwards, who hopes to soon join his brother Leon as world champion. [90] Mousasi stuffed MacDonald's takedown attempt and delivered ground and pound, eventually winning the fight via technical knockout in round two. Won inaugural. "The official Tapology discussion thread for the event! Dutch kickboxer and mixed martial arts fighter, Gegard Mousasi in 2009, at the weigh-in before the. Won the Cage Warriors Middleweight Championship. I never miss a UFC fight! When the round ended, Mousasi was still in a back mount dominant position over Shlemenko. (PRESS RELEASE) -- All my focus is on Gegard Mousasi, asserts ******* clown show in here. Mousasi faced Costas Philippou on May 16, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 66. Gegard was born in summer 1985 in Tehran, the capital of Iran. [76], Mousasi faced Chris Weidman at UFC 210 on April 8, 2017. The one I think gives him really really big trouble is Bobby Knuckles. [88] Mousasi became the first fighter to win a world title in both Strikeforce and Bellator MMA. This weekend, there are a total of 11 veterans of the global MMA leader competing in MMA, bareknuckle, and boxing this week from May 13-14. [9] After spending a year in refugee camps, at the age of four,[10][11] Mousasi and his family relocated to Leiden, Netherlands where he finished grade school before developing an interest in martial arts. The win also earned Mousasi his first Performance of the Night bonus award. [91], Mousasi was expected to make his second title defense against Rafael Lovato Jr. in the co-headliner of Bellator 214 on 26 January 2019. [28] Mousasi was originally slated to defend his Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship, but eventually competed in a non-title bout. [95], After losing the title, Mousasi rematched prior UFC opponent Lyoto Machida at Bellator 228 on 28 September 2019. 2023 Showtime Networks Inc. and Showtime Digital Inc. SHOWTIME is a registered trademark of Showtime Networks Inc., a Paramount Global Company. Dream officials made it a catchweight fight, but allowed the fight to be part of the tournament. Openweight bout. MMA Fighting.com named this fight their Runner-Up for "Robbery of the Half-Year. Please check your email for a confirmation. [55] He won the fight via submission in the first round and became the first fighter to submit Muoz. current Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Renato Babalu (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC), Next fight: May 12 vs. Domingos Barros at CES 73, Last MMA fight (also last UFC bout): Unanimous decision loss to Marcin Prachnio at UFC Fight Night 219 on Feb. 18, 2023, Aug 10, 2019; Montevideo, MO, Uruguay; Luiz Eduardo Garagorri (red gloves) vs. Humberto Bandenay (blue gloves) during UFC at Antel Arena. [57] However, after UFC 176, was cancelled, Mousasi/Souza was rescheduled and took place on September 5, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 50. Mousasi went undefeated in 2008, going 60 in MMA and 10 in K-1. PRIDE 2006 Welterweight Grand Prix Alternate bout. Gegard Mousasi (born 1 August 1985), is a Dutch mixed martial artist and former kickboxer, currently competing in Bellator MMA, where he is the former two-time Bellator Middleweight Champion. Mousasi was then expected to face Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou at Dream 11, but he had to step down due to injury. Kang had defeated Gono in the semifinals of the Pride Welterweight Grand Prix. Mandatory Credit: Jason Silva-USA TODAY Sports, Next fight: May 13 vs. Kevin Vallejos at Samurai Fight House 11, Last MMA fight: TKO win over William de Tarcio at Brazilian Fighting Series 10 on May 29, 2022, Last UFC fight: Submission loss to Darren Elkins at UFC on ESPN 17 on Nov. 7, 2020, Next fight: May 13 vs. Kelvin Fitial at MCFC 2, Last MMA fight: Submission win over Matt Kovacs at Fusion Fight League on July 31, 2021, Last UFC fight: Submission loss to Renato Sorrel at UFC 52 on April 16, 2005, Next fight: May 13 vs. Patrick Benson at MCFC 2, Last MMA fight: Unanimous decision loss to Killys Mota at Bellator 282 on June 24, 2022, Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision loss to Jared Gordon at UFC on ESPN 3 on June 29, 2019, Jun 9, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; Rashad Coulter (red gloves) fights Chris De La Rocha (blue gloves) during UFC 225 at United Center. Bellator then announced that Mousasi would face current Bellator Welterweight Champion Douglas Lima for the vacant Bellator Middleweight World Championship at Bellator 242 on 9 May 2020. It's original. [18], In February 2010, Mousasi left M-1 Global Management. Tapology.com - Gegard Mousasi has departed the UFC for. [99] However, it was announced that Bellator 242 and Mousasi's fight against Lima would be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He brought the fight to Kyotaro and in the second round Mousasi knocked the Japanese fighter down, almost finishing him. Mousasi would easily destroy Costa, Brunson and Cannonier. He is a huge challenge for me. [46] After avoiding most of Kyle's strikes in the early going, Mousasi took the fight to the ground and went on to finish the fight via rear-naked choke submission late in the first round. Next fight: May 12 vs. Fabian Edwards at Bellator 296, Last MMA fight: Unanimous decision loss to Johnny Eblen at Bellator 282 on June 24, 2022, Last UFC fight: TKO win over Chris Weidman at UFC 210 on April 8, 2017, Next fight: May 12 vs. Kane Mousah at Bellator 296, Last MMA fight: Unanimous decision loss to Alfie Davis at Bellator 287 on Oct. 29, 2022, Last UFC fight: Unanimous decision loss to Nasrat Haqparast at UFC Fight Night 138 on Oct. 27, 2018, Next fight: May 12 vs. Luca Poclit at Bellator 296, Last MMA fight: Submission win over Mark Lemminger at Bellator 281 on May 13, 2022, Last UFC fight: TKO loss to Danny Roberts at UFC Fight Night 127 on March 13, 2018, Next fight: May 12 vs. Wade Johnson at BKFC 42 (bareknuckle boxing), Last MMA fight: Submission loss to Anthony Mogan at WCC 14 on Sept. 4, 2015, Last UFC fight: TKO loss to Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC 166 on Oct. 19, 2013, Record since UFC exit: 1-3 MMA, 1-0 boxing, 1-1 bareknuckle, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA APRIL 16: (L-R) William Knight punches Devin Clark in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on April 16, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the second round of the tournament, at Dream 4, Mousasi won a decision victory over Yoon Dong-sik and advanced to the final round, which took place at Dream 6. [8] His family name was changed in Iran long before his birth from Mofsesian to Mousasi. [89], Mousasi made his first title defense against current Bellator Welterweight Champion Rory MacDonald on 29 September 2018 at Bellator 206. [71][72], A long-discussed fight with former light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort took place on October 8, 2016 at UFC 204. [102], Mousasi made the first title defense of his second reign against John Salter on August 13, 2021 at Bellator 264. [83] In the opening minute a punch from Shlemenko broke Mousasi's right orbital, causing Mousasi to fight with one eye for almost the entire bout. Mousasi was deducted one point due to an illegal upkick. [104], Mousasi made his second middleweight title defence against Austin Vanderford at Bellator 275 on February 25, 2022 at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. The entire main card. The two friends fought a competitive and friendly spirited exhibition with several Judo throws from both Emelianenko and Mousasi. DREAM Super Hulk Grand Prix Quarterfinal. [68] He won the fight via unanimous decision. Gegard could not adjust to an overhand right and a a left jab, Do not buy it. [92] However, on 20 December 2018, it was reported that Mousasi pulled from the fight, citing a back injury. [94] Mousasi lost the bout and his title by majority decision. My management is being taken care of by someone close to me. [27], Mousasi would go on to win his second Strikeforce bout by TKO (punches), three minutes and forty-three seconds into the 2nd round against Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, who Mousasi was previously supposed to fight at Dream 11, on November 7, 2009 at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. ", "GEWIK MOUSASI, OLDER BROTHER OF GEGARD MOUSASI, SET TO COMPETE IN THE M-1 CHALLENGE ON AUG. 15", "UFC Fight Night 36: Gegard Mousasi - 'There's nobody I can't beat at middleweight', "I am a proud GadFather today. He was only willing to continue when told the knee was legal after almost two minutes of the allotted five to recover by Miragliotta under the assumption the knee was illegal. Gegard Mousasi: biography The Iranian MMA fighter Gegard Mousasi is known as the professional: he has won the world's champion title five times. They called me Kingo in Japan, they called me the Young Vagabond, but that sounds bad, then Soldier of Fortune, now they call me the Dream Catcher. [96] He was victorious by way of split decision. [17] It was rumored he would fight in the -88kg category. [77] In the second round, Mousasi hit Weidman with two knees to the head, the latter of which had referee Dan Miragliotta interrupt the fight because he mistakenly thought it was illegal. 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The Best of All the Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. Thoughts? Fight of the Night. Mousasi defeated Souza by an upkick after being taken down by the Brazilian, thus becoming the first Dream Middleweight Champion and 2008 Middleweight Grand Prix tournament winner. It was revealed on January 31, 2011 that Mousasi was considering trying out for the 2012 Summer Olympics at the category of boxing. Stream SHOWTIME series, movies, documentaries, sports and much more all on your favorite devices. At the moment of his departure from the UFC in July 2017, he was #4 in the official UFC middleweight rankings,[5] and he is currently ranked the #14 middleweight MMA fighter in the world by Fight Matrix. [6] He is also the former DREAM Light Heavyweight Champion, former DREAM Middleweight Champion, former Cage Warriors World Middleweight Champion, and the former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, thus making Mousasi an overall six-time MMA world champion. Mousasi was also given a point deduction following an illegal up-kick. ", "MMA DNA UFC Awards 2017: De Uitslagen!!! Lawal landed 11 of 14 takedowns,[31] however Mousasi had outlanded Lawal in Total Punches 171 to 125. Be sure to visit the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of mixed martial arts. Events Bouts Home FightCenter Bellator 282 Completed MMA Bout Gegard Mousasi vs. Johnny Eblen Bellator 282: Mousasi vs. Eblen | 2022.06.24 | Uncasville, Connecticut Discussion Main Event | Bellator MMA Middleweight Championship | 185 lbs Johnny Eblen defeats Gegard Mousasi via 5 Round Decision Eblen Decision Round 5 Johnny Eblen Gegard Mousasi [109] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[110]. In the co-main event, Parisian Mansour Barnaoui battles ex-titleholder Brent Primus in a Lightweight World Grand Prix quarterfinal. [50] Gustafsson was replaced by Ilir Latifi, a UFC newcomer and training partner of Gustafsson. Gegard Mousasi via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 49-46), Bellator 296 results: Fabian Edwards routs Gegard Mousasi, Bellator 296 wyniki. I don't like nicknames, to be honest. 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This fight will be 2008. This website is intended for viewing solely in the United States and its territories and possessions. ". PRIDE 2006 Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. After a lot of speculation about Mousasi's opponent for 2010 New Year's Eve, Mousasi was set to face Kyotaro, the K-1 Heavyweight Champion, in a K-1 rules bout. I want to introduce everyone to Mousasi Ishi. [5] As of December 13, 2022, he is #10 in the Bellator men's pound-for-pound rankings and #1 in the Bellator Middleweight Rankings. [100] Mousasi's bout against Lima was rescheduled to take place at Bellator 250. Niedzielski przegrywa, kontrowersje w jednej z walk [WIDEO], "The African Assassin" Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou. Mousasi faced Mike Kyle at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine on January 12, 2013. PRIDE 2006 Welterweight Grand Prix Opening Round. [79] Weidman admitted he was expecting to win the fight by disqualification. ", "UFC Fight Night 36 card: Lyoto Machida vs. Gegard Mousasi fight preview", "Gegard Mousasi departs UFC for Bellator", "Gegard Mousasi: from exodus in Iran to a life as one of the world's great road warriors", "I am a christian, always been christian family name was changed in Iran from mofsesian to mousasi 100 years ago. "[40], Mousasi returned to Strikeforce to face Ovince Saint Preux on December 17, 2011 at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. (PRESS RELEASE) -- "All my focus is on Gegard Mousasi," asserts current Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Renato "Babalu" Sobral (32-8-0) about his upcoming bout with the fast rising star Sign Up See more of Tapology.com on Facebook Log In or Create new account I told Strikeforce that I didn't want to use a nickname, but they put it up anyway.[117]. Gegard Mousasi (born 1 August 1985), is a Dutch mixed martial artist and former kickboxer, currently competing in Bellator MMA, where he is the former two-time Bellator Middleweight Champion. However, upon consultation with another referee "Big" John McCarthy, both knees appeared to be legal under the new unified rules introduced since 2017. Privacy, Gus Johnson, Mauro Ranallo, Frank Shamrock, Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship. [97], In February 2020, it was announced that Rafael Lovato Jr. was forced to relinquish the Bellator Middleweight World Championship due to a cerebral cavernoma. "The official Tapology discussion thread for the event! Creating a Tapology account = Less advertising. [117], My friend came up with it [nickname], so blame it on him. [54], Mousasi faced Mark Muoz on May 31, 2014 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 41. Gegard Mousasi Main Page | News | Discussion Update / Claim Page Photo Source: Fighter Details Name: Gegard Mousasi Pro MMA Record: 49-9-2 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: The Dreamcatcher Current Streak: 2 Losses Age: 37 | Date of Birth: 1985.08.01 Last Fight: May 12, 2023 in BFC Weight Class: Middleweight | Last Weigh-In: 185.6 lbs On November 21, 2008, ADCC Europe president Marko Leistn confirmed the signing of Mousasi as one of ADCC's 2009 competitors. For unknown reasons, Mousasi never participated in the ADCC 2009 Championships. [5] As of May 16, 2023, he is #10 in the Bellator men's pound-for-pound rankings and #2 in the Bellator Middleweight Rankings. I read on the internet that people don't like the name. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Gegard Mousasi: Striker: 6' 2" 185 lbs: Fabian Edwards-6' 1" 185 lbs I have watched live every Gegard fight live since Pride. Aaron Tru and LayzieTheSavage caught up with Gegard Mousasi and King Mo Lawal at Called Out MMA in Ontario, CA. [23], Mousasi was set to fight Renato Sobral at Affliction: Trilogy on August 1, 2009, but the event was canceled after losing its main event 10 days prior to the event. Upcoming event information fromTapology. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Closed Captioning. [15] There he fought and submitted K-1 veteran Melvin Manhoef in the semifinals before meeting up with submission specialist Ronaldo Souza in the final. [29], Mousasi quickly defeated journeyman Gary Goodridge under MMA rules at Dynamite!! DREAM 2008 Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal. Johnny threw an overhand right and a left jab nothing else. [63] However, Carneiro pulled out due to injury and was subsequently replaced by Uriah Hall. [41] He won the fight via unanimous decision, showing improved takedown defense and wrestling. Mousasi was quoted as saying "After careful consideration, I have decided that it is in my best interest to part ways with M-1 Global," Mousasi wrote in the e-mail. Won the. 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