Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 282: Mousasi vs. Eblen
MiddleweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi
“The Dreamcatcher”
42-6-2
RESULT

Johnny Eblen def. Gegard Mousasi (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 5 · 5:00
WIN
Johnny Eblen
United StatesJohnny Eblen
“Pressure”
18-1-0
Friday, June 24, 2022
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Johnny Eblen defeated Gegard Mousasi by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Middleweight title main event of Bellator 282: Mousasi vs. Eblen, held Friday, June 24, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Gegard Mousasi vs Johnny Eblen?

Johnny Eblen defeated Gegard Mousasi by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the Middleweight title main event of Bellator 282: Mousasi vs. Eblen, held Friday, June 24, 2022 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Gegard Mousasi 74%26% Johnny Eblen

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

42-6-2
Record
18-1-0
1990
Power Index rating
1804
0
Win Streak
14
41
Age
34
6'2"
188 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
Netherlands / Armenia
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Gegard Mousasi

No background on record

Camp Kops Gym · Netherlands

Johnny Eblen

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · United States

Striking Profile

3.75
SLpM
4.33
50%
Str. Acc.
94%
1.21
SApM
3.08
68%
Str. Def.
-7%

Grappling Profile

1.59
TD Avg.
5.02
60%
TD Acc.
56%
59%
TD Def.
-
1.10
Sub. Avg.
0.50

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Gegard Mousasi · 3-2
  • L
    Fabian Edwards
    Bellator 296: Mousasi vs. Edwards · May 12, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00
  • L
    Johnny Eblen
    Bellator 282: Mousasi vs. Eblen · Jun 24, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Austin Vanderford
    Bellator 275: Mousasi vs. Vanderford · Feb 25, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 1:25 · Middleweight
  • W
    John Salter
    Bellator 264: Mousasi vs. Salter · Aug 13, 2021
    TKO · R3 · 2:07 · Middleweight
  • W
    Douglas Lima
    Bellator 250: Mousasi vs. Lima · Oct 29, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
Johnny Eblen · 5-0
  • W
    Impa Kasanganay
    PFL Austin: Eblen vs. Kasanganay 2 · Jul 18, 2026
    Knockout · R3 · 2:39 · Middleweight
  • W
    Bryan Battle
    PFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs. Battle · Mar 28, 2026
    Submission · R1 · 4:10 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Fabian Edwards
    PFL Super Fights - Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact · Oct 18, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Impa Kasanganay
    PFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator Champs · Feb 23, 2024
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Fabian Edwards
    Bellator 299: Eblen vs. Edwards · Sep 23, 2023
    TKO · R3 · 0:21 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 12 fights · 4 fights
38.8
Avg sig. strikes
61.5
0.75
Avg takedowns
4.75
2:20
Avg control time
5:36
81
Career high strikes
114
4
Career high TDs
9

Strike Distribution

Gegard Mousasi
Strike target
Johnny Eblen
71%
Head
73%
10%
Body
10%
18%
Leg
17%
Gegard Mousasi
Strike position
Johnny Eblen
65%
Distance
60%
11%
Clinch
23%
23%
Ground
17%