Gegard Mousasi MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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GEGARD MOUSASI
“The Dreamcatcher”
NETHERLANDS • MIDDLEWEIGHT
W-L-D
49-9-2
(T)KO
28-1
SUB
12-3
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Netherlands
WT CLASS
Middleweight
HT / WT
6′ 2″, 185 lbs
BIRTHDATE
08/01/1985 (41)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
76.0″ (193cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Kops Gym • Leiden, Netherlands
NICKNAME
“The Dreamcatcher”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Gegard Mousasi Record
WINS49
KO/TKO
28
SUB
12
DECISION
9
LOSSES9
KO/TKO
1
SUB
3
DECISION
5
DRAWS2
DR
2
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 60 professional bouts (49-9-2).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Fabian Edwards
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Bellator 296: Mousasi vs. Edwards
May / 12 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
May / 12 / 2023
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Middleweight Title Eliminator • Mousasi vs. Edwards
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Fabian Edwards
Fight Location Paris, France (Accor Arena)
Paris, France (Accor Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184.8 lbs vs 184.8 lbs
Fabian Edwards Record at Bout (Opponent)11-2-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout49-8-2
Reported Fighter Purse$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -240 (Favorite)
vs
Fabian Edwards: +190 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
Ben Cartlidge: 46-49
David Lethaby: 46-49
Kyle Reik: 46-49
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Edwards utilized superior speed and dynamic kickboxing at range while thwarting Mousasi’s takedown attempts over 25 minutes to take a clean 49-46 sweep across all three judges.
LOSS
Johnny Eblen
United States
United States
Bellator 282: Mousasi vs. Eblen
Jun / 24 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Jun / 24 / 2022
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Bellator Middleweight World Championship • Mousasi vs. Eblen
Lost World Title
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Johnny Eblen
Fight Location Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 183.6 lbs
Johnny Eblen Record at Bout (Opponent)11-0-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout49-7-2
Reported Fighter Purse$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -250 (Favorite)
vs
Johnny Eblen: +200 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Kerry Hatley
Doug Crosby: 45-50
Bryan Miner: 45-50
Derek Cleary: 45-50
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Eblen dropped Mousasi early in round one with a sharp right hook, proceeding to implement relentless chain wrestling and top control to dominate all five rounds and claim the Bellator middleweight title.
WIN
Austin Vanderford
United States
United States
Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford
Feb / 25 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:25)
Feb / 25 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME1:25
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Bellator Middleweight World Championship • Mousasi vs. Vanderford
Defended World Title
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Austin Vanderford
Fight Location Dublin, Ireland (3Arena)
Dublin, Ireland (3Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184.6 lbs vs 183.7 lbs
Austin Vanderford Record at Bout (Opponent)11-0-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout48-7-2
Reported Fighter Purse$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -225 (Favorite)
vs
Austin Vanderford: +185 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kerry Hatley
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi rocked the undefeated challenger with a stiff right hand on the first exchange, following up with a barrage of ground-and-pound punches to force a stoppage in just 85 seconds.
WIN
John Salter
United States
United States
Bellator 264: Mousasi vs. Salter
Aug / 13 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:07)
Aug / 13 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME2:07
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Bellator Middleweight World Championship • Mousasi vs. Salter
Defended World Title
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs John Salter
Fight Location Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184.3 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
John Salter Record at Bout (Opponent)18-4-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout47-7-2
Reported Fighter Purse$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -350 (Favorite)
vs
John Salter: +275 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After navigating Salter’s early grappling attempts, Mousasi took control on the ground in round three, unloading heavy ground strikes from mount to earn the referee stoppage at 2:07.
WIN
Douglas Lima
Brazil
Brazil
Bellator 250: Mousasi vs. Lima
Oct / 29 / 2020
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Oct / 29 / 2020
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Vacant Bellator Middleweight World Championship • Mousasi vs. Lima
Regained World Title
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Douglas Lima
Fight Location Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184.9 lbs vs 183.1 lbs
Douglas Lima Record at Bout (Opponent)32-7-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout46-7-2
Reported Fighter Purse$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -160 (Favorite)
vs
Douglas Lima: +140 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
Derek Cleary: 49-46
Doug Crosby: 49-46
Sal D’Amato: 48-47
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi used crisp jab volume, cage control, and timely takedowns to thwart the welterweight champion’s bid to become two-division champ, reclaiming the vacant middleweight belt.
WIN
Lyoto Machida
Brazil
Brazil
Bellator 228: Pitbull vs. Archuleta
Sep / 28 / 2019
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 28 / 2019
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 228 Co-Main Event • Mousasi vs. Machida 2
Co-Main Event Rematch
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Lyoto Machida
Fight Location Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)
Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186.0 lbs vs 186.0 lbs
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout (Opponent)26-8-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout45-7-2
Reported Fighter Purse$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -300 (Favorite)
vs
Lyoto Machida: +250 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mike Beltran
Mark Van Tine: 29-28
Ron McCarthy: 30-27
Sal D’Amato: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a technical rematch five years in the making, Mousasi neutralized Machida’s blitzes with effective forward pressure, counter punches, and ground control in round three to take a split decision.
LOSS
Rafael Lovato Jr.
United States
United States
Bellator 223: Mousasi vs. Lovato Jr.
Jun / 22 / 2019
Decision – Majority
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Jun / 22 / 2019
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Majority
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Bellator Middleweight World Championship • Mousasi vs. Lovato Jr.
Lost World Title
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Rafael Lovato Jr.
Fight Location London, England, United Kingdom (SSE Arena, Wembley)
London, England, United Kingdom (SSE Arena, Wembley)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 184.0 lbs
Rafael Lovato Jr. Record at Bout (Opponent)9-0-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout45-6-2
Reported Fighter Purse$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -450 (Favorite)
vs
Rafael Lovato Jr.: +350 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Leon Roberts
Anthony Woodman: 47-48
Peter Lavery: 47-48
Mike Bell: 48-47
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
BJJ world champion Lovato implemented heavy top control in rounds one, two, and five. Despite Mousasi dominating rounds three and four with stiff jabs and strikes, Lovato edged the majority decision.
WIN
Rory MacDonald
Canada
Canada
Bellator 206: Mousasi vs. MacDonald
Sep / 29 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:23)
Sep / 29 / 2018
ROUND2
TIME3:23
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Bellator Middleweight World Championship • Champion vs. Champion Superfight
Defended World Title
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Rory MacDonald
Fight Location San Jose, California, United States (SAP Center)
San Jose, California, United States (SAP Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184.4 lbs vs 184.9 lbs
Rory MacDonald Record at Bout (Opponent)20-4-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout44-6-2
Reported Fighter Purse$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Rory MacDonald: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi battered welterweight champ MacDonald with stiff jabs in round one, then stuffed a takedown in round two, achieved full mount, and rained down vicious elbows and punches until Herb Dean stopped it.
WIN
Rafael Carvalho
Brazil
Brazil
Bellator 200: Carvalho vs. Mousasi
May / 25 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:35)
May / 25 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME3:35
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Bellator Middleweight World Championship • Carvalho vs. Mousasi
Captured World Title
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Rafael Carvalho
Fight Location London, England, United Kingdom (SSE Arena, Wembley)
London, England, United Kingdom (SSE Arena, Wembley)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Rafael Carvalho Record at Bout (Opponent)15-1-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout43-6-2
Reported Fighter Purse$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -330 (Favorite)
vs
Rafael Carvalho: +270 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi took the Brazilian champion down effortlessly, advanced to full mount, and flattened Carvalho out to unleash a flurry of unanswered punches for the first-round TKO.
WIN
Alexander Shlemenko
Russia
Russia
Bellator 185: Mousasi vs. Shlemenko
Oct / 20 / 2017
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 20 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Promotional Debut • Mousasi vs. Shlemenko
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Alexander Shlemenko
Fight Location Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.8 lbs vs 186.0 lbs
Alexander Shlemenko Record at Bout (Opponent)56-9-0 (1 NC)
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout42-6-2
Reported Fighter Purse$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -600 (Favorite)
vs
Alexander Shlemenko: +450 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
Derek Cleary: 29-28
Douglas Crosby: 29-28
John English: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi suffered a broken right orbital bone in round one from a vicious left hand, but battled through severe swelling with takedowns and back control in rounds one and two to take a hard-fought unanimous decision.
WIN
Chris Weidman
United States
United States
UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2
Apr / 08 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:13)
Apr / 08 / 2017
ROUND2
TIME3:13
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 210 Co-Main Event • Mousasi vs. Weidman
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Chris Weidman
Fight Location Buffalo, New York, United States (KeyBank Center)
Buffalo, New York, United States (KeyBank Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.8 lbs vs 185.8 lbs
Chris Weidman Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout41-6-2
Disclosed Fighter Purse$150,000 USD ($100k to show + $50k win bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -110 (Pick’em)
vs
Chris Weidman: -110 (Pick’em)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi landed two knees to Weidman’s head as Weidman had his fingers hovering off the canvas. Miragliotta paused the bout thinking they were illegal, but replays confirmed both hands were up, and ringside doctors ruled Weidman unable to continue.
WIN
Uriah Hall
Jamaica
Jamaica
UFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs. Hall 2
Nov / 19 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:37)
Nov / 19 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME4:37
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 99 Main Event • Mousasi vs. Hall 2
Main Event Rematch
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Uriah Hall
Fight Location Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (The SSE Arena)
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (The SSE Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Uriah Hall Record at Bout (Opponent)12-7-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout40-6-2
Reported Fighter Purse~$140,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -550 (Favorite)
vs
Uriah Hall: +425 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin Sataki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Avenging his 2015 loss, Mousasi secured an emphatic takedown late in the first round, trapped Hall’s wrist, and unloaded unanswered ground-and-pound punches against the cage.
WIN
Vitor Belfort
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson 2
Oct / 08 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:43)
Oct / 08 / 2016
ROUND2
TIME2:43
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 204 Co-Main Event • Mousasi vs. Belfort
Co-Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Vitor Belfort
Fight Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom (Manchester Arena)
Manchester, England, United Kingdom (Manchester Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 186.0 lbs
Vitor Belfort Record at Bout (Opponent)25-12-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout39-6-2
Reported Fighter Purse~$130,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -335 (Favorite)
vs
Vitor Belfort: +275 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi hurt the former UFC champion with a flush right high kick in round two, swarming with punches along the cage before dragging Belfort down and forcing the TKO stoppage with ground strikes.
WIN
Thiago Santos
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 200: Tate vs. Nunes
Jul / 09 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:32)
Jul / 09 / 2016
ROUND1
TIME4:32
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 200 Feature Bout • Mousasi vs. Santos
Historic Card Showcase
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Thiago Santos
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.5 lbs vs 186.0 lbs
Thiago Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout38-6-2
Disclosed Fighter Purse$160,000 USD ($110k purse + $50k POTN bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -320 (Favorite)
vs
Thiago Santos: +260 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi took Santos down, punished him with ground-and-pound, and as Santos attempted to scramble to his feet, caught him with a devastating uppercut to score a walk-off KO and a $50,000 bonus.
WIN
Thales Leites
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping
Feb / 27 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Feb / 27 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 84 Co-Main Event • Mousasi vs. Leites
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Thales Leites
Fight Location London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)
London, England, United Kingdom (The O2 Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 186.0 lbs
Thales Leites Record at Bout (Opponent)25-5-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout37-6-2
Reported Fighter Purse~$100,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -325 (Favorite)
vs
Thales Leites: +260 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Mark Collett: 30-27
Howard Hughes: 29-28
Paul Sutherland: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi systematically picked Leites apart on the feet, landing 81 significant strikes to Leites’s 17 while stifling all takedowns to capture a wide unanimous decision.
LOSS
Uriah Hall
Jamaica
Jamaica
UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs. Nelson
Sep / 27 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:25)
Sep / 27 / 2015
ROUND2
TIME0:25
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 75 Co-Main Event • Mousasi vs. Hall 1
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Uriah Hall
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Uriah Hall Record at Bout (Opponent)11-5-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout37-5-2
Reported Fighter Purse~$65,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -500 (Favorite)
vs
Uriah Hall: +385 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After dominating round one with grappling and back takes, Mousasi walked into a shocking spinning back kick to the face in round two followed by a flying knee and punches.
WIN
Costas Philippou
Cyprus
Cyprus
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber
May / 16 / 2015
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
May / 16 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 66 Co-Main Event • Mousasi vs. Philippou
Co-Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Costas Philippou
Fight Location Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines (Mall of Asia Arena)
Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines (Mall of Asia Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186.0 lbs vs 186.0 lbs
Costas Philippou Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-0 (1 NC)
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout36-5-2
Reported Fighter Purse~$90,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -550 (Favorite)
vs
Costas Philippou: +425 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: John Sharp
Barry Foley: 30-27
Greg Kleynjans: 30-27
Charlie Keech: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Disciplined masterclass. Mousasi utilized his wrestling to secure takedowns in every round while peppering Philippou with short elbows and punches from guard to sweep all scorecards 30-27.
WIN
Dan Henderson
United States
United States
UFC on Fox: Gustafsson vs. Johnson
Jan / 24 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:10)
Jan / 24 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME1:10
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC on Fox 14 Co-Main Event • Mousasi vs. Henderson
Co-Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Dan Henderson
Fight Location Stockholm, Sweden (Tele2 Arena)
Stockholm, Sweden (Tele2 Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Dan Henderson Record at Bout (Opponent)30-12-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout35-5-2
Disclosed Fighter Purse$150,000 USD ($100k purse + $50k POTN bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -400 (Favorite)
vs
Dan Henderson: +310 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Leon Roberts
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi clipped the MMA legend with a counter right hand behind the ear, dropping Henderson to the canvas and pouncing with ground strikes to prompt Leon Roberts’ stoppage at 1:10 of round one.
LOSS
Ronaldo Souza
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Souza vs. Mousasi
Sep / 05 / 2014
Submission
Rnd 3 (4:30)
Sep / 05 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME4:30
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 50 Main Event • Souza vs. Mousasi 2
Main Event Rematch
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Ronaldo Souza
Fight Location Ledyard, Connecticut, United States (Foxwoods Resort Casino)
Ledyard, Connecticut, United States (Foxwoods Resort Casino)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Ronaldo Souza Record at Bout (Opponent)20-3-0 (1 NC)
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout35-4-2
Reported Fighter Purse~$65,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ronaldo Souza: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Gegard Mousasi: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Keith Peterson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their rematch six years after their DREAM clash, “Jacaré” controlled top position through heavy wrestling before locking in a tight guillotine choke at 4:30 of round three to submit Mousasi.
WIN
Mark Munoz
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs. Mousasi
May / 31 / 2014
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:57)
May / 31 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME3:57
METHOD
Submission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 41 Main Event • Muñoz vs. Mousasi
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Mark Muñoz
Fight Location Berlin, Germany (O2 World)
Berlin, Germany (O2 World)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 186.0 lbs
Mark Muñoz Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout34-4-2
Disclosed Fighter Purse$150,000 USD ($100k purse + $50k POTN bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -280 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Muñoz: +240 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Leon Roberts
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi stuffed the NCAA Division I champion’s takedown attempts, swept to top position, transitioned swiftly to take Muñoz’s back, and locked in a deep rear-naked choke to earn a $50k Performance bonus.
LOSS
Lyoto Machida
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi
Feb / 15 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Feb / 15 / 2014
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 36 Main Event • Machida vs. Mousasi 1
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Lyoto Machida
Fight Location Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil (Arena Jaraguá)
Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil (Arena Jaraguá)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout (Opponent)20-4-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout34-3-2
Disclosed Fighter Purse$225,000 USD ($175k purse + $50k FOTN bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Lyoto Machida: -250 (Favorite)
vs
Gegard Mousasi: +210 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
Richard Bertrand: 45-50
Sal D’Amato: 45-50
Glenn Trowbridge: 46-49
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-level 25-minute chess match. Machida relied on elusive counter-striking, head kicks, and quick in-and-out rushes to earn a unanimous nod in a bout awarded Fight of the Night honors ($50,000 bonus).
WIN
Ilir Latifi
Sweden
Sweden
UFC on FUEL TV 9: Mousasi vs. Latifi
Apr / 06 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 06 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Octagon Debut Main Event • Mousasi vs. Latifi
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Ilir Latifi
Fight Location Stockholm, Sweden (Ericsson Globe Arena)
Stockholm, Sweden (Ericsson Globe Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Ilir Latifi Record at Bout (Opponent)7-2-0 (1 NC)
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout33-3-2
Disclosed Fighter Purse$175,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -1000 (Favorite)
vs
Ilir Latifi: +650 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Mark Collett: 30-27
Howard Hughes: 30-27
Andreas Ramsby: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting through a torn ACL suffered in training, Mousasi methodically kept late-replacement Latifi at bay with a stiff left jab and defensive footwork to claim a clean 30-27 sweep across the judges.
WIN
Mike Kyle
United States
United States
Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine
Jan / 12 / 2013
Submission
Rnd 1 (4:09)
Jan / 12 / 2013
ROUND1
TIME4:09
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Strikeforce Finale Feature Bout • Mousasi vs. Kyle
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Mike Kyle
Fight Location Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States (Chesapeake Energy Arena)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States (Chesapeake Energy Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Mike Kyle Record at Bout (Opponent)19-8-1 (1 NC)
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout32-3-2
Disclosed Fighter Purse$175,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -550 (Favorite)
vs
Mike Kyle: +425 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Don Turnage
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi took Kyle down, systematically broke down his guard with heavy ground-and-pound, passed straight to full mount, and transitioned to take the back for a rear-naked choke finish at 4:09 of round one.
WIN
Ovince Saint Preux
United States
United States
Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal
Dec / 17 / 2011
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Dec / 17 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Strikeforce Main Card Feature • Mousasi vs. Saint Preux
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Ovince Saint Preux
Fight Location San Diego, California, United States (Valley View Casino Center)
San Diego, California, United States (Valley View Casino Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup206.0 lbs vs 206.0 lbs
Ovince Saint Preux Record at Bout (Opponent)11-4-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout31-3-2
Disclosed Fighter Purse$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -400 (Favorite)
vs
Ovince Saint Preux: +300 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Steven Davis
Nelson Hamilton: 29-28
Michael Bell: 29-28
Susan Thomas-Gitlin: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi showed superior grappling and counter-wrestling against the athletic Saint Preux, controlling the positional scrambles in rounds one and three to earn a unanimous decision.
WIN
Hiroshi Izumi
Japan
Japan
Dream: Fight for Japan Final
Jul / 16 / 2011
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:29)
Jul / 16 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME3:29
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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DREAM Light Heavyweight World Championship • Mousasi vs. Izumi
Defended DREAM World Title
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Hiroshi Izumi
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Ariake Coliseum)
Tokyo, Japan (Ariake Coliseum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Hiroshi Izumi Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout31-3-2
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi defended his DREAM light heavyweight belt against Olympic silver medalist judoka Izumi, peppering him with precision combinations before hurting him with punches to earn the TKO at 3:29.
DRAW
Keith Jardine
United States
United States
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley
Apr / 09 / 2011
Draw
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 09 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDraw
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Strikeforce Co-Main Event • Mousasi vs. Jardine
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Keith Jardine
Fight Location San Diego, California, United States (Valley View Casino Center)
San Diego, California, United States (Valley View Casino Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Keith Jardine Record at Bout (Opponent)17-9-1
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout31-3-1
Disclosed Fighter Purse$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -800 (Favorite)
vs
Keith Jardine: +500 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Nelson Hamilton: 27-29
Ralph McKnight: 28-28
Dan Stell: 28-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi battered Jardine on the feet and out-landed him 146-21 in total strikes. However, referee Herb Dean deducted a point from Mousasi in round one for an illegal upkick, causing the bout to result in a controversial majority draw.
WIN
Tatsuya Mizuno
Japan
Japan
Dream 16
Sep / 25 / 2010
Submission
Rnd 1 (6:10)
Sep / 25 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME6:10
METHODSubmission
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DREAM Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Final • Inaugural World Championship
Captured DREAM World Title
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Tatsuya Mizuno
Fight Location Nagoya, Japan (Nippon Gaishi Hall)
Nagoya, Japan (Nippon Gaishi Hall)Duration2 x 10 min, 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Tatsuya Mizuno Record at Bout (Opponent)8-5-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout30-3-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi captured the inaugural DREAM Light Heavyweight Championship by grounding Mizuno, dropping heavy ground-and-pound, and locking in a rear-naked choke at 6:10 of the opening round to become a two-division DREAM champion.
WIN
Jake O’Brien
United States
United States
Dream 15
Jul / 10 / 2010
Submission
Rnd 1 (0:31)
Jul / 10 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME0:31
METHODSubmission
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🥊 DREAM Light Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinal • Mousasi vs. O’Brien
Grand Prix Semifinal
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Jake O’Brien
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 x 10 min, 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 212.0 lbs (Catchweight)
Jake O’Brien Record at Bout (Opponent)13-3-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout29-3-1
Officials
Ref: Kenichi Serizawa
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
O’Brien shot in for an early takedown, but Mousasi snatched a lightning-fast standing guillotine choke and pulled guard, forcing the tapout in only 31 seconds.
LOSS
Muhammed Lawal
United States
United States
Strikeforce: Nashville
Apr / 17 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Apr / 17 / 2010
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship • Mousasi vs. Lawal
Lost Strikeforce Belt
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Muhammed Lawal
Fight Location Nashville, Tennessee, United States (Bridgestone Arena)
Nashville, Tennessee, United States (Bridgestone Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204.5 lbs vs 204.0 lbs
Muhammed Lawal Record at Bout (Opponent)6-0-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout29-2-1
Disclosed Fighter Purse$100,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -300 (Favorite)
vs
Muhammed Lawal: +250 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
Doug Crosby: 45-49
Anthony Maness: 45-49
Jeff Mullen: 45-49
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
“King Mo” grounded Mousasi repeatedly across five rounds. Despite Mousasi cutting Lawal with heavy upkicks and strikes off his back, Lawal secured the unanimous decision to capture the Strikeforce title.
WIN
Gary Goodridge
Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago
K-1: Dynamite!! Power of Courage 2009
Dec / 31 / 2009
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:34)
Dec / 31 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME1:34
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Dynamite!! 2009 Heavyweight Special • Mousasi vs. Goodridge
Heavyweight Feature
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Gary Goodridge
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup215.0 lbs vs 245.0 lbs
Gary Goodridge Record at Bout (Opponent)23-20-1
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout28-2-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping up to heavyweight on New Year’s Eve, Mousasi dropped PRIDE veteran “Big Daddy” Goodridge with a swift combination and finished him with ground strikes in 94 seconds.
WIN
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
Cameroon
Cameroon
Strikeforce – Fedor vs. Rogers
Nov / 07 / 2009
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:43)
Nov / 07 / 2009
ROUND2
TIME3:43
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Strikeforce CBS Main Card • Mousasi vs. Sokoudjou
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
Fight Location Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States (Sears Centre)
Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States (Sears Centre)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup205.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou Record at Bout (Opponent)7-4-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout27-2-1
Disclosed Fighter Purse$100,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -750 (Favorite)
vs
Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou: +500 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After surviving dangerous early power shots from Sokoudjou, Mousasi took down “The African Assassin” in round two and unleashed relentless ground-and-pound to secure the stoppage at 3:43.
WIN
Renato Sobral
Brazil
Brazil
Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg
Aug / 15 / 2009
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:00)
Aug / 15 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME1:00
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Strikeforce Light Heavyweight World Championship • Sobral vs. Mousasi
Captured Strikeforce World Title
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Renato Sobral
Fight Location San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion)
San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204.0 lbs vs 205.0 lbs
Renato Sobral Record at Bout (Opponent)35-7-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout26-2-1
Disclosed Fighter Purse$100,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -135 (Favorite)
vs
Renato Sobral: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marcos Rosales
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his US debut, Mousasi threw Sobral to the canvas from the clinch and landed three crushing right hands that knocked “Babalu” out cold in just 60 seconds to claim the Strikeforce 205-pound championship.
WIN
Mark Hunt
New Zealand
New Zealand
Dream 9: Featherweight Grand Prix 2009 Second Round
May / 26 / 2009
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:19)
May / 26 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME1:19
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 DREAM Super Hulk Grand Prix Opening Round • Mousasi vs. Hunt
Openweight Super Hulk GP
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Mark Hunt
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)Duration2 x 10 min, 5 min
Weights Matchup215.0 lbs vs 286.0 lbs
Mark Hunt Record at Bout (Opponent)5-5-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout25-2-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Mark Hunt: +200 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yoshinori Umeki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Conceding over 70 pounds in weight, Mousasi ducked under Hunt’s heavy punch, scored a double-leg takedown, passed to side control, and locked up an arm-entanglement kimura for the submission at 1:19.
WIN
Ronaldo Souza
Brazil
Brazil
Dream 6: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Final
Sep / 23 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:15)
Sep / 23 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME2:15
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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DREAM Middleweight Grand Prix Final • Inaugural World Championship
Captured DREAM World Title
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Ronaldo Souza
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 x 10 min, 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Ronaldo Souza Record at Bout (Opponent)10-1-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout24-2-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After being taken down by the decorated BJJ champion, Mousasi timed a sensational upkick from his back flush to Souza’s chin, knocking him out instantly at 2:15 to be crowned DREAM Middleweight Grand Prix Champion.
WIN
Melvin Manhoef
Netherlands
Netherlands
Dream 6: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Final
Sep / 23 / 2008
Submission
Rnd 1 (1:28)
Sep / 23 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME1:28
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 DREAM Middleweight Grand Prix Semifinal • Mousasi vs. Manhoef
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Melvin Manhoef
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 x 10 min, 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Melvin Manhoef Record at Bout (Opponent)22-4-1
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout23-2-1
Officials
Ref: Kenichi Serizawa
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi immediately brought dangerous kickboxer Manhoef to the mat with a single-leg takedown, smoothly throwing his legs over to lock in a triangle choke at 1:28 to advance to the tournament final.
WIN
Dong Sik Yoon
South Korea
South Korea
Dream 4: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Quarterfinal
Jun / 15 / 2008
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Jun / 15 / 2008
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 DREAM Middleweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Mousasi vs. Yoon
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Dong Sik Yoon
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)Duration2 x 10 min, 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Dong Sik Yoon Record at Bout (Opponent)4-4-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout22-2-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi neutralized world judo medalist Yoon’s submission attempts, controlling the striking exchanges on the feet and ground-and-pound to take a clear unanimous decision.
WIN
Denis Kang
Canada
Canada
Dream 2: Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Opening Round
Apr / 29 / 2008
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:10)
Apr / 29 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME3:10
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 DREAM Middleweight Grand Prix Opening Round • Mousasi vs. Kang
Opening Round Feature
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Denis Kang
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 x 10 min, 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Denis Kang Record at Bout (Opponent)29-9-1 (2 NC)
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout21-2-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Denis Kang: -140 (Favorite)
vs
Gegard Mousasi: +110 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Facing the PRIDE Grand Prix finalist, Mousasi controlled the stand-up exchanges before pulling guard into a slick triangle choke to submit Kang at 3:10 of round one.
WIN
Steve Mensing
Netherlands
Netherlands
M-1 – Slamm
Mar / 02 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:44)
Mar / 02 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME2:44
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 M-1 Slamm Featured Bout • Mousasi vs. Mensing
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Steve Mensing
Fight Location Almere, Netherlands (Topsportcentrum)
Almere, Netherlands (Topsportcentrum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Steve Mensing Record at Bout (Opponent)5-3-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout20-2-1
Officials
Ref: John Cowley
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi overwhelmed Mensing with powerful kickboxing combinations in Almere, dropping him and forcing referee stoppage at 2:44 of round one.
WIN
Evangelista Santos
Brazil
Brazil
HCF: Destiny
Feb / 01 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:42)
Feb / 01 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME3:42
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Hardcore Championship Fighting • Mousasi vs. Santos
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Evangelista Santos
Fight Location Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Stampede Corral)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Stampede Corral)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Evangelista Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)16-10-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout19-2-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gegard Mousasi: -150 (Favorite)
vs
Evangelista Santos: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yves Lavigne
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi engaged in an electric firefight with Chute Boxe slugger “Cyborg” Santos, landing sharp counter hooks before taking him down and finishing with ground-and-pound at 3:42 of round one.
WIN
Damir Mirenic
Croatia
Croatia
HCF: Title Wave
Oct / 19 / 2007
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:46)
Oct / 19 / 2007
ROUND1
TIME4:46
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Hardcore Championship Fighting • Mousasi vs. Mirenić
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Damir Mirenić
Fight Location Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Stampede Corral)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Stampede Corral)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Damir Mirenić Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout18-2-1
Officials
Ref: Yves Lavigne
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi controlled the range with his jab before rocking Croatian kickboxer Mirenić against the ropes and forcing referee Yves Lavigne to halt the contest at 4:46 of round one.
WIN
Kyacey Uscola
United States
United States
Bodog Fight: Vancouver
Aug / 25 / 2007
TKO
Rnd 1 (4:56)
Aug / 25 / 2007
ROUND1
TIME4:56
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 BodogFight Feature Bout • Mousasi vs. Uscola
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Kyacey Uscola
Fight Location Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Agrodome Arena)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Agrodome Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Kyacey Uscola Record at Bout (Opponent)14-11-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout16-2-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi broke down the durable American wrestler with crisp combinations and body kicks before putting him away with heavy punches with four seconds remaining in round one.
WIN
Alexander Kokoev
Russia
Russia
M-1 MFC: Battle on the Neva
Jul / 21 / 2007
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 21 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 M-1 MFC Battle on the Neva • Mousasi vs. Kokoev
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Alexander Kokoev
Fight Location Saint Petersburg, Russia
Saint Petersburg, RussiaDuration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Alexander Kokoev Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout15-2-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi traveled to Saint Petersburg and put on a disciplined display of grappling control and striking to defeat Kokoev via unanimous decision across three rounds.
WIN
Gregory Bouchelaghem
France
France
CWFC: Enter The Rough House
Dec / 09 / 2006
TKO
Rnd 1 (2:20)
Dec / 09 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME2:20
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Cage Warriors Middleweight World Championship • Mousasi vs. Bouchelaghem
Captured Cage Warriors Title
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Gregory Bouchelaghem
Fight Location Nottingham, England, United Kingdom (Harvey Hadden Stadium)
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom (Harvey Hadden Stadium)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Gregory Bouchelaghem Record at Bout (Opponent)5-2-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout14-2-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Taking the fight on two weeks’ notice, 21-year-old Mousasi hurt “Greg MMA” Bouchelaghem with knees from the clinch before swarming with ground strikes to capture the first major world championship of his career.
WIN
Hector Lombard
Cuba
Cuba
PRIDE: Bushido 13
Nov / 05 / 2006
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Nov / 05 / 2006
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 2006 Welterweight Grand Prix Alternate Bout • Mousasi vs. Lombard
PRIDE GP Alternate
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Hector Lombard
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)Duration2 x 10 min, 5 min
Weights Matchup183.0 lbs vs 183.0 lbs
Hector Lombard Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout13-2-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi used superior reach, footwork, and precise kickboxing to neutralize the explosive power and Olympic judo throws of Lombard, winning a clean unanimous decision in Yokohama.
LOSS
Akihiro Gono
Japan
Japan
PRIDE Bushido 12
Aug / 26 / 2006
Submission
Rnd 2 (4:24)
Aug / 26 / 2006
ROUND2
TIME4:24
METHODSubmission
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 2006 Welterweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Mousasi vs. Gono
Grand Prix Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Akihiro Gono
Fight Location Nagoya, Japan (Nagoya Rainbow Hall)
Nagoya, Japan (Nagoya Rainbow Hall)Duration2 x 10 min, 5 min
Weights Matchup183.0 lbs vs 183.0 lbs
Akihiro Gono Record at Bout (Opponent)26-11-7
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout13-1-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After a competitive standup opening round, veteran Gono used his cage crafty ground transitions to catch Mousasi in an armbar at 4:24 of round two.
WIN
Makoto Takimoto
Japan
Japan
PRIDE: Bushido 11
Jun / 04 / 2006
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 1 (5:34)
Jun / 04 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME5:34
METHODTKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 2006 Welterweight Grand Prix Opening Round • Mousasi vs. Takimoto
PRIDE GP Opening Round
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Makoto Takimoto
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 x 10 min, 5 min
Weights Matchup183.0 lbs vs 183.0 lbs
Makoto Takimoto Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout12-1-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his PRIDE FC debut, 20-year-old Mousasi fractured Olympic gold medalist judoka Takimoto’s orbital bone with vicious punch combinations, forcing the ringside doctor to wave the bout off at 5:34 of the opening round.
WIN
Hidetada Irie
Japan
Japan
DEEP: 24 Impact
Apr / 11 / 2006
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 2 (1:29)
Apr / 11 / 2006
ROUND2
TIME1:29
METHODTKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 DEEP 24 Impact Feature Bout • Mousasi vs. Irie
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Hidetada Irie
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)
Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Hidetada Irie Record at Bout (Opponent)4-2-1
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout11-1-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi peppered Irie with heavy punches and cuts in round one and two, prompting cageside physicians to stop the fight at 1:29 of round two.
WIN
Sanjin Kadunc
Slovenia
Slovenia
FB: Future Battle
Mar / 05 / 2006
TKO
Rnd 1 (0:35)
Mar / 05 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME0:35
METHODTKO
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🥊 Future Battle Feature Bout • Mousasi vs. Kadunc
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Sanjin Kadunc
Fight Location Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands
Bergen op Zoom, NetherlandsDuration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Sanjin Kadunc Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout10-1-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi swarmed Kadunc from the opening bell with rapid punches, forcing the referee to halt the bout in just 35 seconds.
WIN
Andre Fyeet
Netherlands
Netherlands
2H2H: Mixed Fight
Dec / 17 / 2005
TKO
Rnd 1 (0:40)
Dec / 17 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME0:40
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2H2H Mixed Fight Feature • Mousasi vs. Fyeet
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Andre Fyeet
Fight Location Rotterdam, Netherlands (Ahoy Rotterdam)
Rotterdam, Netherlands (Ahoy Rotterdam)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Andre Fyeet Record at Bout (Opponent)0-2-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout9-1-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi blitzed kickboxer Fyeet with combinations against the ropes, securing the TKO finish inside 40 seconds.
WIN
Tsuyoshi Kurihara
Japan
Japan
DEEP: 22 Impact
Dec / 02 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:10)
Dec / 02 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME0:10
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 DEEP 22 Impact Feature • Mousasi vs. Kurihara
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Tsuyoshi Kurihara
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)
Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Tsuyoshi Kurihara Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-1
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout8-1-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his Japan debut, Mousasi scored the fastest knockout of his career, connecting with a devastating knee on Kurihara in just 10 seconds.
WIN
Stefan Klever
Netherlands
Netherlands
Bushido Europe: Rotterdam Rumble
Oct / 09 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:39)
Oct / 09 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME3:39
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Rotterdam Rumble Featured Bout • Mousasi vs. Klever
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Stefan Klever
Fight Location Rotterdam, Netherlands (Ahoy Rotterdam)
Rotterdam, Netherlands (Ahoy Rotterdam)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Stefan Klever Record at Bout (Opponent)2-1-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout7-1-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi established control on the feet before knocking Klever down with clean punches and finishing on the mat at 3:39 of round one.
WIN
Chico Martinez
Netherlands
Netherlands
JE: Holland vs Russia
Apr / 24 / 2005
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (4:39)
Apr / 24 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME4:39
METHODSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
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🥊 Holland vs. Russia Feature • Mousasi vs. Martinez
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Chico Martinez
Fight Location Almere, Netherlands (Topsportcentrum)
Almere, Netherlands (Topsportcentrum)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Chico Martinez Record at Bout (Opponent)7-6-3
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout6-1-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi took Martinez down, took his back in a smooth scramble, and locked in a rear-naked choke to force the tapout at 4:39 of round one.
WIN
John Donnelly
Ireland
Ireland
Rings: Bushido Ireland
Mar / 12 / 2005
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (1:02)
Mar / 12 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME1:02
METHODSubmission (Armbar)
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🥊 Rings Bushido Ireland • Mousasi vs. Donnelly
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs John Donnelly
Fight Location Dublin, Ireland (National Basketball Arena)
Dublin, Ireland (National Basketball Arena)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
John Donnelly Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout5-1-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Traveling to Dublin, Mousasi brought Donnelly to the mat early and secured a slick armbar submission in just over one minute.
LOSS
Petras Markevicius
Lithuania
Lithuania
FF 13: Fight Festival 13
Feb / 28 / 2005
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 2 (1:49)
Feb / 28 / 2005
ROUND2
TIME1:49
METHODSubmission (Armbar)
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🥊 Fight Festival 13 • Mousasi vs. Markevičius
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Petras Markevičius
Fight Location Helsinki, Finland (Töölö Sports Hall)
Helsinki, Finland (Töölö Sports Hall)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Petras Markevičius Record at Bout (Opponent)18-5-1
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout5-0-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his first career defeat, 19-year-old Mousasi was caught in an armbar by experienced Lithuanian sambo specialist Markevičius at 1:49 of round two.
WIN
Erik Oganov
Russia
Russia
M-1 MFC: International Fight Night
Feb / 05 / 2005
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:16)
Feb / 05 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME2:16
METHODSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
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🥊 M-1 MFC International Feature • Mousasi vs. Oganov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Erik Oganov
Fight Location Saint Petersburg, Russia (Yubileyny Sports Palace)
Saint Petersburg, Russia (Yubileyny Sports Palace)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Erik Oganov Record at Bout (Opponent)9-2-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout4-0-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi took Russian standout Oganov to the canvas, took his back with precision, and sank in a fight-ending rear-naked choke at 2:16 of round one.
WIN
Rody Trost
Netherlands
Netherlands
IMA: Mix Fight
Dec / 19 / 2004
TKO
Rnd 1 (3:18)
Dec / 19 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME3:18
METHODTKO
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🥊 IMA Mix Fight Featured Bout • Mousasi vs. Trost
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Rody Trost
Fight Location Vlist, Netherlands (Vlisterstee)
Vlist, Netherlands (Vlisterstee)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Rody Trost Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout3-0-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi unloaded heavy punches from top position to secure a first-round TKO stoppage at 3:18.
WIN
Niko Puhakka
Finland
Finland
FF 11: Fight Festival 11
Sep / 11 / 2004
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 2 (2:17)
Sep / 11 / 2004
ROUND2
TIME2:17
METHODSubmission (Rear-Naked Choke)
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🥊 Fight Festival 11 • Mousasi vs. Puhakka
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Niko Puhakka
Fight Location Helsinki, Finland (Töölö Sports Hall)
Helsinki, Finland (Töölö Sports Hall)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Niko Puhakka Record at Bout (Opponent)8-0-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout2-0-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Handing the undefeated Finnish prospect his first pro loss, Mousasi controlled the scrambles and secured a rear-naked choke finish at 2:17 of round two in Helsinki.
DRAW
Gilson Ferreira
Brazil
Brazil
Together Productions: Fight Gala
Nov / 15 / 2003
Draw
Rnd 2 (5:00)
Nov / 15 / 2003
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDraw
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🥊 Together Productions Fight Gala • Mousasi vs. Ferreira
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Gilson Ferreira
Fight Location Sneek, Netherlands (Schuttersveld)
Sneek, Netherlands (Schuttersveld)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Gilson Ferreira Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-1
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Eighteen-year-old Mousasi engaged in a fast-paced two-round contest against Brazilian grappling opponent Ferreira that ended in an official draw.
WIN
Xander Nel
Netherlands
Netherlands
IMA: Mixfight Gala
Oct / 12 / 2003
TKO
Rnd 1 (1:05)
Oct / 12 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME1:05
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 IMA Mixfight Gala • Mousasi vs. Nel
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Xander Nel
Fight Location Oosterhout, Netherlands (De Bussel)
Oosterhout, Netherlands (De Bussel)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Xander Nel Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mousasi overwhelmed Nel with sharp straight punches and heavy ground-and-pound to record a rapid 65-second TKO victory.
WIN
Daniel Spek
Netherlands
Netherlands
2H2H: 1st Open Team Mixfight Championships
Apr / 27 / 2003
TKO
Rnd 1 (3:40)
Apr / 27 / 2003
ROUND1
TIME3:40
METHODTKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Mousasi vs. Spek
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupGegard Mousasi vs Daniel Spek
Fight Location Amsterdam, Netherlands (Sporthal De Pijp)
Amsterdam, Netherlands (Sporthal De Pijp)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185.0 lbs vs 185.0 lbs
Daniel Spek Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
At 17 years old, amateur boxing champion Mousasi launched his storied mixed martial arts career in Amsterdam, stopping Daniel Spek with punches at 3:40 of round one.
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