Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 296: Mousasi vs. Edwards
5 rounds scheduled
Gegard Mousasi
Gegard Mousasi
“The Dreamcatcher”
42-6-2
RESULT

Fabian Edwards def. Gegard Mousasi (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 5 · 5:00
WIN
Fabian Edwards
EnglandFabian Edwards
“The Assassin”
16-5-0
Friday, May 12, 2023
Bercy Arena, Paris, France

Fabian Edwards defeated Gegard Mousasi by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the main event of Bellator 296: Mousasi vs. Edwards, held Friday, May 12, 2023 at Bercy Arena, Paris.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Gegard Mousasi vs Fabian Edwards?

Fabian Edwards defeated Gegard Mousasi by Unanimous Decision in round 5 (5:00) in the main event of Bellator 296: Mousasi vs. Edwards, held Friday, May 12, 2023 at Bercy Arena, Paris.

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

Win probability

Gegard Mousasi 72%28% Fabian Edwards

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
16-5-0
1959
Power Index rating
1798
0
Win Streak
0
41
Age
33
6'2"
188 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
79"
201 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
Netherlands / Armenia
Nationality
England

Style Matchup

-
vs
-
Gegard Mousasi

No background on record

Camp Kops Gym · Netherlands

Fabian Edwards

No background on record

Camp Ultimate Training Center · England

Striking Profile

3.75
SLpM
2.57
50%
Str. Acc.
342%
1.21
SApM
2.20
68%
Str. Def.
-146%

Grappling Profile

1.59
TD Avg.
0.21
60%
TD Acc.
14%
59%
TD Def.
48%
1.10
Sub. Avg.
0.00

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 30, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
Fabian Edwards · 3-2
  • L
    Costello van Steenis
    PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 · Mar 20, 2026
    TKO · R3 · 1:48 · Middleweight
  • W
    Dalton Rosta
    PFL World Tournament 10: 2025 Finals · Aug 21, 2025
    Knockout · R3 · 1:28 · Middleweight
  • W
    Joshua Silveira
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 7: Semifinals · Jun 27, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Impa Kasanganay
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 3: First Round · Apr 17, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 2:14 · Middleweight
  • L
    Johnny Eblen
    PFL Super Fights - Battle of the Giants: Brace for Impact · Oct 18, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight

Career Averages

Based on 12 fights · 5 fights
38.8
Avg sig. strikes
36.2
0.75
Avg takedowns
0.20
2:20
Avg control time
2:06
81
Career high strikes
49
4
Career high TDs
1

Strike Distribution

Gegard Mousasi
Strike target
Fabian Edwards
71%
Head
44%
10%
Body
30%
18%
Leg
26%
Gegard Mousasi
Strike position
Fabian Edwards
65%
Distance
68%
11%
Clinch
26%
23%
Ground
6%