[57] However, on December 24, 2015, Bisping was pulled from the bout in favor of a matchup with Anderson Silva at the same event. 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. Despite the loss on his record, the bout won Mousasi his first Fight of the Night bonus award. 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, "UFC Fight Night 66 results recap: Gegard Mousasi vs. Costas Philippou fight review and analysis", "GEGARD MOUSASI HAS REDISCOVERED HIS KILLER INSTINCT HEADING INTO UFC ON FOX 14", "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Barnett vs. Nelson", "FightCenter - Gegard 'The Dreamcatcher' Mousasi", "VIDEO: Gegard Mousasi back in training bij Kops Gym! Don't miss Gegard Mousasi vs. Rory MacDonald & Rampage Jackson vs. Wanderlei Silva 4 on Saturday, September 29th, WATCH IT LIVE on DAZN! Mousasi was later recovering from knee surgery following a torn ACL and was expected to fully recover by November, 2012. Ultimately, the bout was ended and deemed a TKO win for Mousasi. [62][63], A long-discussed fight with Vitor Belfort took place on October 8, 2016 at UFC 204. Mousasi returned to Strikeforce to face Ovince Saint Preux on December 17, 2011 at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. [56] He won the fight via unanimous decision. The two friends fought a competitive and friendly spirited exhibition with several Judo throws from both Emelianenko and Mousasi. He said that’s a good name. After losing to Gono, Mousasi fought Hector Lombard in the Grand Prix Alternate bout and took a unanimous decision victory over the Cuban-born fighter. Mousasi has competed in several weight classes, including an impressive run through the 2008 DREAM Middleweight Grand Prix. [79] Mousasi became the first fighter to win a world title in both Strikeforce and Bellator MMA. I told Strikeforce that I didn’t want to use a nickname, but they put it up anyway. [34] He won the fight via unanimous decision, showing improved takedown defense and wrestling. [82] Mousasi lost the bout and his title by majority decision. [77], Mousasi made his first title defense against current Bellator Welterweight Champion Rory MacDonald on 29 September 2018 at Bellator 206. Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: UFC 254, By The Numbers: Alexander Volkov vs. Walt Harris. Mousasi was later recovering from knee surgery following a torn ACL and was expected to fully recover by November, 2012. Mousasi would try to qualify himself through Netherlands qualifiers. [53] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [16], In February 2010, Mousasi left M-1 Global Management. 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. By: Tristen CritchfieldWith all due respect to the continued dominance of Amanda Mousasi faced Costas Philippou on May 16, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 66. He also announced that his goal would be also to obtain the light heavyweight belt as well, after becoming the Bellator middleweight champion first. I appreciate all they have done for me. Stefan Struve, UFC 254 ‘Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round #Bellator200. www.mousasi.com Mousasi was expected to face Roan Carneiro on September 27, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 75. By: Tristen CritchfieldA fringe contender in the Mousasi returned to Strikeforce to face Ovince Saint Preux on December 17, 2011 at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. MMA Light Heavyweight Fighter for Strikeforce and DREAM Champion Gewik is currently a prolific MMA trainer in Holland. Mousasi went undefeated in 2008, going 6–0 in MMA and 1–0 in K-1. The highly anticipated middleweight title fight between Gegard Mousasi & Rory MacDonald is set for Saturday, September 29th in San Jose! [83] However, on December 20, 2018, it was reported that Mousasi pulled from the fight, citing a back injury. This was the fourth time a fight between Mousasi and Kyle was scheduled and the first time it wasn't canceled. DREAM 2008 Middleweight Grand Prix Semifinal. Mousasi was expected to face Mike Kyle on April 9, 2011 at Strikeforce 33. [25] Mousasi was originally slated to defend his Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Championship, but eventually competed in a non-title bout. 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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 Bellator Middleweight World Champion. Otherwise the bout would’ve been a unanimous decision victory for Mousasi. Gegard Mousasi shares his thoughts on fighting for the middleweight title! After... Conor McGregor, Jon Jones React to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Retirement... UFC 254 Bonuses: Nurmagomedov, Ankalaev, Kenney, Wood Take Home Mousasi faced Mike Kyle at Strikeforce: Marquardt vs. Saffiedine on January 12, 2013. 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. [89] His management said that it would make him a better fighter. [7] 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 a five-time World Champion.