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Gegard Mousasi
Fighter

Gegard Mousasi

"The Dreamcatcher"
49-9-2★ 4bonusesNetherlands / ArmeniaLast 5
Kickboxing 2-0
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CAREER SUMMARY

Gegard Mousasi holds a professional MMA record of 49-9-2. Their full professional MMA career spans 62 bouts on record. Gegard Mousasi has won 49 fights: 27 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Gegard Mousasi lands 3.75 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 1.59 takedowns per 15 minutes. Gegard Mousasi also has 2 recorded Kickboxing bouts. Most recent fight: April 9, 2017. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'2"188 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
76"193 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1985-08-01
Age
41
Nationality
Netherlands / Armenia
Birthplace
Tehran, Iran

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Sniper
97 · top 5% in division
Granite Base
95 · top 5% in division
Punch power94
Kick power83
Punch speed97
Kick speed93
Accuracy97
Takedowns93
Ground striking96
Submissions81
Chin71
Body strength95
Cardio82

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 42-6-2 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.75per min
50% accuracy
Strikes absorbed1.21per min
68% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.59per 15 min
60% success
Takedowns stuffed59%
Submission attempts1.1per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Gegard Mousasi has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $200,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×3
  1. ★ POTNvs Thiago Santos · UFC 200: Tate vs NunesJul 10, 2016
  2. ★ POTNvs Dan Henderson · UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs JohnsonJan 24, 2015
  3. ★ POTNvs Mark Munoz · UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs MousasiMay 31, 2014
  4. ★ FOTNvs Lyoto Machida · UFC Fight Night: Machida vs MousasiFeb 15, 2014

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Gegard Mousasi earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Fabian Edwards
    Bellator 296· May 12, 2023· Middleweight· 49-8-2 vs 11-2
    UD
  2. LOSS
    vs Johnny Eblen
    Bellator 282· Jun 24, 2022· Middleweight· 49-7-2 vs 11-0
    UD
  3. WIN
    vs Austin Vanderford×4Title bout · Title win #4
    Bellator 275· Feb 25, 2022· Middleweight· 48-7-2 vs 11-0
    TKO
    R1 · 1:25
  4. WIN
    vs John Salter×3Title bout · Title win #3
    Bellator 264· Aug 13, 2021· Middleweight· 47-7-2 vs 18-4
    TKO
    R3 · 2:07
  5. WIN
    vs Douglas Lima
    Bellator 250· Oct 29, 2020· Middleweight· 46-7-2 vs 32-7
    UD
  6. WIN
    vs Lyoto Machida
    Bellator 228· Sep 28, 2019· Middleweight· 45-7-2 vs 26-8
    SD
  7. LOSS
    vs Rafael Lovato Jr.
    Bellator 223· Jun 22, 2019· Middleweight· 45-6-2 vs 9-0
    MD
  8. WIN
    vs Rory MacDonald×2Title bout · Title win #2
    Bellator 206· Sep 29, 2018· Middleweight· 44-6-2 vs 20-4
    TKO
    R2 · 3:23
  9. WIN
    vs Rafael Carvalho
    Bellator 200· May 25, 2018· Middleweight· 43-6-2 vs 15-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:35
  10. WIN
    vs Alexander Shlemenko
    Bellator 185· Oct 20, 2017· Middleweight· 42-6-2 vs 57-9
    UD
  11. WIN
    vs Chris Weidman
    UFCUFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2· Apr 9, 2017· Middleweight· 41-6-2 vs 13-2
    TKO
    R2 · 3:13
  12. WIN
    vs Uriah Hall
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs Hall 2· Nov 19, 2016· Middleweight· 40-6-2 vs 12-7
    TKO
    R1 · 4:37
  13. WIN
    vs Vitor Belfort
    UFCUFC 204: Bisping vs Henderson 2· Oct 9, 2016· Middleweight· 39-6-2 vs 25-12
    TKO
    R2 · 2:43
  14. WIN
    vs Thiago Santos
    UFCUFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· Jul 10, 2016· Middleweight· 38-6-2 vs 13-3
    TKO
    R1 · 4:32
    POTN
  15. WIN
    vs Thales Leites
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping· Feb 27, 2016· Middleweight· 37-6-2 vs 25-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  16. LOSS
    vs Uriah Hall
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson· Sep 28, 2015· Middleweight
    TKO
    R2 · 0:25
  17. LOSS
    vs Uriah Hall
    UFC Fight Night 75· Sep 26, 2015· Middleweight· 37-5-2 vs 11-5
    TKO
    R2 · 0:25
  18. WIN
    vs Constantinos Philippou
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Faber· May 17, 2015· Middleweight· 36-5-2 vs 13-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  19. WIN
    vs Dan Henderson
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Johnson· Jan 24, 2015· Middleweight· 35-5-2 vs 30-12
    TKO
    R1 · 1:10
    POTN
  20. LOSS
    vs Jacare Souza
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Mousasi· Sep 5, 2014· Middleweight· 35-4-2 vs 20-3
    SUB
    R3 · 4:30
  21. WIN
    vs Mark Munoz
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Munoz vs Mousasi· May 31, 2014· Middleweight· 34-4-2 vs 13-4
    SUB
    R1 · 3:57
    POTN
  22. LOSS
    vs Lyoto Machida
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Mousasi· Feb 15, 2014· Middleweight· 34-3-2 vs 20-4
    UD
    R5 · 5:00
    FOTN
  23. WIN
    vs Ilir Latifi
    UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Mousasi vs Latifi· Apr 6, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 33-3-2 vs 7-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  24. WIN
    vs Mike Kyle
    Strikeforce· Jan 12, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 32-3-2 vs 19-8-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:09
  25. WIN
    vs Ovince Saint Preux
    Strikeforce· Dec 17, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 31-3-2 vs 11-4
    UD
  26. WIN
    vs Hiroshi Izumi×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Dream: Fight For Japan! 2· Jul 16, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 30-3-2 vs 4-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:29
  27. DRAW
    vs Keith Jardine
    Strikeforce· Apr 9, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 30-3-1 vs 17-9-1
    DEC
  28. WIN
    vs Tatsuya Mizuno
    Dream 16· Sep 25, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 29-3-1 vs 8-5
    SUB
    R1 · 6:10
  29. WIN
    vs Jake O'Brien
    Dream 15· Jul 10, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 28-3-1 vs 13-3
    SUB
    R1 · 0:31
  30. LOSS
    vs Muhammed Lawal
    Strikeforce· Apr 17, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 28-2-1 vs 6-0
    UD
  31. WIN
    vs Gary Goodridge
    K-1: Dynamite 2009· Dec 31, 2009· Heavyweight· 27-2-1 vs 23-19-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:34
  32. WIN
    vs Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou
    Strikeforce· Nov 7, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 26-2-1 vs 7-4
    TKO
    R2 · 3:43
  33. LOSS
    vs Fedor Emelianenko
    M-1: Breakthrough· Aug 28, 2009· 26-2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:27
  34. WIN
    vs Renato Sobral
    Strikeforce· Aug 15, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 25-2-1 vs 35-8
    TKO
    R1 · 1:00
  35. WIN
    vs Mark Hunt
    Dream 9· May 26, 2009· Super Heavyweight· 24-2-1 vs 5-5
    SUB
    R1 · 1:19
  36. WIN
    vs Jacare Souza
    Dream 6: Middleweight GP 2008 Finals· Sep 23, 2008· Middleweight· 23-2-1 vs 10-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:15
  37. WIN
    vs Melvin Manhoef
    Dream 6: Middleweight GP 2008 Finals· Sep 23, 2008· Middleweight· 22-2-1 vs 22-4-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:28
  38. WIN
    vs Dong Sik Yoon
    Dream 4· Jun 18, 2008· Middleweight· 21-2-1 vs 4-4
    UD
  39. WIN
    vs Denis Kang
    Dream 2· Apr 29, 2008· Middleweight· 20-2-1 vs 29-9-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:10
  40. WIN
    vs Steve Mensing
    M-1 Challenge 1· Mar 2, 2008· Middleweight· 19-2-1 vs 5-7-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:44
  41. WIN
    vs Evangelista Santos
    Alberta Regional· Feb 1, 2008· 18-2-1 vs 15-10
    TKO
  42. WIN
    vs Damir Mirenic
    Alberta Regional· Oct 19, 2007· 17-2-1 vs 8-2
    TKO
  43. WIN
    vs Kyacey Uscola
    Bodog Fight· Aug 25, 2007· 16-2-1 vs 14-11
    TKO
  44. WIN
    vs Alexander Kokoev
    M-1: Battle On The Neva 1· Jul 21, 2007· Middleweight· 15-2-1 vs 1-0
    SUB
  45. WIN
    vs Gregory Bouchelaghem
    Cage Warriors· Dec 9, 2006· 14-2-1 vs 5-3
    SUB
  46. WIN
    vs Hector Lombard
    Pride Bushido 13· Nov 5, 2006· Welterweight· 13-2-1 vs 7-1
    UD
  47. LOSS
    vs Akihiro Gono
    Pride Bushido 12· Aug 26, 2006· Welterweight· 13-1-1 vs 27-11-7
    SUB
    R2 · 4:24
  48. WIN
    vs Makoto Takimoto
    Pride Bushido 11· Jun 4, 2006· Welterweight· 12-1-1 vs 2-2
    TKO
    R1 · 5:34
  49. WIN
    vs Hidetada Irie
    Deep 24 Impact· Apr 11, 2006· 11-1-1 vs 5-2-1
    TKO
    R2 · 1:29
  50. WIN
    vs Sanjin Kadunc
    Future Battle 1· Mar 5, 2006· Heavyweight· 10-1-1 vs 3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:35
  51. WIN
    vs Andre Fyeet
    2 Hot 2 Handle· Dec 17, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 9-1-1 vs 0-5
    TKO
    R1 · 1:18
  52. WIN
    vs Tsuyoshi Kurihara
    Deep 22 Impact· Dec 2, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 8-1-1 vs 2-5-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:10
  53. WIN
    vs Stefan Klever
    Bushido Europe· Oct 9, 2005· Light Heavyweight· 7-1-1 vs 6-0
    TKO
    R1 · 3:39
  54. WIN
    vs Chico Martinez
    Bushido Europe· Apr 24, 2005· Middleweight· 6-1-1 vs 7-6-3
    SUB
    R1 · 4:39
  55. WIN
    vs John Donnelly
    Fighting Network RINGS· Mar 12, 2005· 5-1-1 vs 1-0
    SUB
  56. LOSS
    vs Petras Markevicius
    Fight Festival 13· Feb 28, 2005· Middleweight· 5-0-1 vs 18-5-1
    SUB
    R2 · 1:49
  57. WIN
    vs Erik Oganov
    M-1: International Fight Night 4· Feb 5, 2005· Middleweight· 4-0-1 vs 9-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:16
  58. WIN
    vs Roodi Troost
    IMA: Staredown City 2004· Dec 19, 2004· Middleweight· 3-0-1 vs 0-0
    TKO
    R1 · 3:18
  59. WIN
    vs Niko Puhakka
    Fight Festival· Sep 11, 2004· 2-0-1 vs 8-0
    SUB
  60. DRAW
    vs Gilson Ferreira
    Netherlands Regional· Nov 15, 2003· 2-0 vs 0-1-1
    DRAW
  61. WIN
    vs Xander Nel
    IMA: Night Of The Knights 4· Oct 12, 2003· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:05
  62. WIN
    vs Daniel Spek
    2 Hot 2 Handle· Apr 27, 2003· Middleweight· 0-0 vs 1-0
    TKO
    R1 · 3:40

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Gegard Mousasi's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#4 Middleweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
168

Middleweight

#1#5#10#15201520162017Feb 17, 2014 · #12Apr 14, 2014 · #10Apr 18, 2014 · #11Apr 21, 2014 · #10May 12, 2014 · #11Jun 2, 2014 · #7Sep 15, 2014 · #8Jan 26, 2015 · #7Jun 1, 2015 · #6Jun 8, 2015 · #7Aug 10, 2015 · #6Sep 28, 2015 · #8Nov 23, 2015 · #9Jan 19, 2016 · #8Feb 8, 2016 · #9Mar 21, 2016 · #8Jul 11, 2016 · #7Aug 9, 2016 · #8Sep 21, 2016 · #9Oct 12, 2016 · #5Apr 12, 2017 · #4Jul 10, 2017 · #5#5

Light Heavyweight

#1#5#10#152014Feb 4, 2013 · #10Apr 15, 2013 · #9Aug 19, 2013 · #8Sep 23, 2013 · #9Oct 28, 2013 · #8Dec 9, 2013 · #9Feb 17, 2014 · #11Feb 24, 2014 · #13Mar 24, 2014 · #12Mar 25, 2014 · #13#13

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1934▼14
Peak
1963Feb 25, 2022
Rated fights
60
150016501800195020042008201220162020Apr 27, 2003 · 1537Oct 12, 2003 · 1569Nov 15, 2003 · 1561Sep 11, 2004 · 1610Dec 19, 2004 · 1638Feb 5, 2005 · 1693Feb 28, 2005 · 1665Mar 12, 2005 · 1678Apr 24, 2005 · 1693Oct 9, 2005 · 1716Dec 2, 2005 · 1727Dec 17, 2005 · 1731Mar 5, 2006 · 1743Apr 11, 2006 · 1761Jun 4, 2006 · 1774Aug 26, 2006 · 1733Nov 5, 2006 · 1750Dec 9, 2006 · 1772Jul 21, 2007 · 1778Aug 25, 2007 · 1784Oct 19, 2007 · 1791Feb 1, 2008 · 1797Mar 2, 2008 · 1801Apr 29, 2008 · 1813Jun 18, 2008 · 1817Sep 23, 2008 · 1841Sep 23, 2008 · 1830May 26, 2009 · 1847Aug 15, 2009 · 1858Aug 28, 2009 · 1847Nov 7, 2009 · 1856Dec 31, 2009 · 1860Apr 17, 2010 · 1848Jul 10, 2010 · 1856Sep 25, 2010 · 1862Jul 16, 2011 · 1867Dec 17, 2011 · 1873Jan 12, 2013 · 1871Apr 6, 2013 · 1875Feb 15, 2014 · 1865May 31, 2014 · 1878Sep 5, 2014 · 1862Jan 24, 2015 · 1877May 17, 2015 · 1884Sep 28, 2015 · 1865Feb 27, 2016 · 1875Jul 10, 2016 · 1885Oct 9, 2016 · 1896Nov 19, 2016 · 1907Apr 9, 2017 · 1923Oct 20, 2017 · 1932May 25, 2018 · 1943Sep 29, 2018 · 1960Jun 22, 2019 · 1946Sep 28, 2019 · 1949Oct 29, 2020 · 1945Aug 13, 2021 · 1954Feb 25, 2022 · 1963Jun 24, 2022 · 1948May 12, 2023 · 19341934

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Frequently asked questions

When does Gegard Mousasi fight next?

Gegard Mousasi has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Gegard Mousasi's record?

Gegard Mousasi's professional MMA record is 49-9-2.

Who is Gegard Mousasi fighting next?

Gegard Mousasi's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Gegard Mousasi fight last?

Gegard Mousasi most recently fought Chris Weidman at UFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2 on Sunday, April 9, 2017, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Gegard Mousasi fight in?

Gegard Mousasi fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Gegard Mousasi have?

Gegard Mousasi has 27 wins by KO/TKO and 13 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Gegard Mousasi won?

Gegard Mousasi has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Gegard Mousasi?

Gegard Mousasi is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Gegard Mousasi weigh?

Gegard Mousasi weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Gegard Mousasi's reach?

Gegard Mousasi has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Gegard Mousasi?

Gegard Mousasi is 41 years old (born Aug 1, 1985).

Where is Gegard Mousasi from?

Gegard Mousasi is from Netherlands / Armenia.