Gegard Mousasi

Gegard Mousasi

Gegard Mousasi
Born	Birth date -1st March 1966 Tehran, Iran
Residence	Leiden, Netherlands
Nationality	Dutch
Height	{{This person-related article is a stub.}}
Weight
Division	Middleweight
Reach
Style	Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo
Stance	Orthodox
Fighting out of	Amsterdam, Netherlands
Years active	2003–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	63
Wins	52
By knockout	27
By submission	12
By decision	12
By disqualification	1
Losses	10
By knockout	3
By submission	3
By decision	4
No contests	1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Gegard Mousasi (born August 1, 1985) is a Dutch professional mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. He is currently signed to Bellator MMA, where he has competed in the Middleweight division. Mousasi is a former Bellator Middleweight World Champion and has also competed in UFC, Strikeforce, Dream, and Pride FC.

Early life

Mousasi was born in Tehran, Iran, to Armenian parents. His family moved to the Netherlands when he was four years old. He began training in judo at the age of eight and later transitioned to boxing and kickboxing.

Mixed martial arts career

Mousasi made his professional MMA debut in 2003. He quickly gained recognition for his well-rounded skills and fighting style, which combines elements of boxing, kickboxing, and judo.

Dream and Strikeforce

Mousasi achieved significant success in the Dream promotion, where he won the Middleweight Grand Prix in 2008. He later signed with Strikeforce, where he became the Light Heavyweight Champion by defeating Renato Sobral.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In 2013, Mousasi signed with the UFC. He made his debut against Ilir Latifi, winning by unanimous decision. During his time in the UFC, Mousasi fought notable opponents such as Lyoto Machida, Chris Weidman, and Vitor Belfort.

Bellator MMA

Mousasi signed with Bellator MMA in 2017. He won the Bellator Middleweight World Championship by defeating Rafael Carvalho and successfully defended his title against Rory MacDonald.

Personal life

Mousasi resides in Leiden, Netherlands. He is known for his calm demeanor and analytical approach to fighting.

Championships and accomplishments

• Bellator MMA
  • Bellator Middleweight World Championship (Two times)
• Strikeforce
  • Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship (One time)
• Dream
  • Dream Middleweight Grand Prix Champion (2008)

Mixed martial arts record

Template:MMA record tableTemplate:MMA record end

See also

• List of current Bellator fighters
• List of male mixed martial artists

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