Gegard Mousasi News

bjpenndotcom - April 27, 2017

Recently, at UFC 210, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman stepped into the Octagon with Gegard Mousasi in hopes of snapping a 2-fight skid and returning to the win column. After going undefeated throughout his professional career, which included winning the UFC middleweight title, Weidman dropped back to back losses to Luke Rockhold and Yoel Romero. While Weidman hoped to return to title contention with a win over Mousasi, it was Mousasi who walked away with the win, picking up a TKO win after Weidman was declared TKOd by referee Dan Miragliotta in what turned out to be an extremely controversial incident.

Tom Taylor - April 25, 2017

It’s now been several weeks since Chris Weidman’s controversial TKO loss to Gegard Mousasi, which marked his third-straight strike-induced loss in a row.  The controversy of this loss surrounded a strange choice by the referee, who first paused the action on the assumption that Mousasi landed an illegal knee, then called the fight when he realized the knee had been legal. On the latest edition of The MMA Hour, Weidman broke down this chaotic sequence, and his choice to appeal the outcome of the fight with the New York State Athletic Commission. His words (h/t MMAMania.com):

bjpenndotcom - April 13, 2017

This past weekend at UFC 210, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman stepped into the Octagon with Gegard Mousasi in hopes of snapping a 2-fight skid that had seen him lose the UFC middleweight title to Luke Rockhold in 2015 before then being viciously knocked out by Yoel Romero in November. In the fight with Mousasi, Weidman was declared TKO after a pair of controversial knees from Mousasi which ultimately ended up being legal despite Weidman believing that they were in fact illegal knees.

Russell Ess - April 12, 2017

Gegard Mousasi has picked up multiple championship titles throughout his mixed martial arts career, including a light heavyweight Strikeforce strap and two division titles in DREAM. There is no denying the UFC middleweight contender’s status as one of the elite fighters in mixed martial arts. However, Mousasi in now at the crossroads on his MMA career, finding himself a free agent after fulfilling the last fight on his UFC contract. “The Dreamcatcher” was open about his own feelings on his pay with the media following his controversial win over Chris Weidman at UFC 210.

Tom Taylor - April 11, 2017

When streaking middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi stepped into the Octagon with Chris Weidman at last Saturday’s UFC 210, it marked the final obligation on his current UFC contract. Though it was not without controversy, he was able to win this final contracted fight, and will now be able to test free agency as one of the hottest middleweights in the world. This weekend, when the UFC returns to Fox, streaking Brazilian middleweight contender Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza will look to follow in Mousasi’s footsteps, closing out his current contract with a win over the dangerous Robert Whittaker.

Chris Taylor - April 10, 2017

Dana White fires back at Gegard Mousasi for pay complaints Former Strikeforce champion Gegard Mousasi extended his current win streak to five in a row by earning a second-round TKO victory over former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman at this past weekend’s UFC 210 event in Buffalo New York.

Chris Taylor - April 10, 2017

Two of the UFC’s biggest middleweight stars set to test free agency Two of the best middleweight fighters in the world are about to hit the free agent marked.

Chris Taylor - April 10, 2017

Herb Dean gives his expert opinion on the Gegard Mousasi vs. Chris Weidman stoppage Surging UFC middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi scored a controversial second-round TKO victory over former division champion Chris Weidman at this past weekend’s UFC 210 event in Buffalo, New York.

Chris Taylor - April 8, 2017

Surging UFC middleweight contender Gegard Mousasi scored a controversial second-round TKO victory over former division champion Chris Weidman at last night’s UFC 210 event in Buffalo, New York. Mousasi caught Weidman with a pair of knees during the midway point of the second round that had the former champion in a world of hurt. The referee stepped in and put a stop to the action following the second knee from Mousasi as he believed both of Weidman’s hands were on the floor, thus making the strike illegal.

Chris Taylor - April 8, 2017

UFC 210 Results: Chris Weidman vs. Gegard Mousasi A key middleweight scrap between former division champion Chris Weidman and surging contender Gegard Mousasi served as the co-main event of tonight’s UFC 210 fight card in Buffalo, New York.

bjpenndotcom - April 7, 2017

While the combat sports community is anxiously awaiting any updates regarding the status of a potential Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight, others, such as UFC middleweight Gegard Mousasi think the fight has no business even being discussed. Mousasi, who is currently in the final hours of his preparation for his UFC 210 co-main event scrap with Chris Weidman, spoke to BloodyElbow to discuss the potential historic Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather fight, saying:

bjpenndotcom - April 4, 2017

UFC middleweight Gegard Mousasi is one of the most experienced fighters in the UFC. With 49 professional MMA fights, Mousasi has compiled an impressive 41-6 record over the course of his fourteen year professional career, which saw him fight for numerous high-profile promotions such as Pride FC, M-1, Strikeforce, and the UFC to name just a few. With that being said, Mousasi feels that at this point in his career, he should be getting paid as much as his fellow MMA veterans.

bjpenndotcom - March 31, 2017

At UFC 210, on April 8th, top ranked middleweights Gegard Mousasi and Chris Weidman will square off in a highly anticipated showdown that could produce the next middleweight #1 contender. While Weidman is entering the fight on a 2-fight skid that saw him drop back to back TKO losses to Luke Rockhold and Yoel Romero, Mousasi is entering into the fight on a 4-fight win streak that has seen him recently pick up three straight KO/TKO wins over the course of 2016, with his record for the year ending at 4-0.

Tom Taylor - March 26, 2017

For a time, Chris Weidman looked like he was going to be come a truly dominant champion. First, he knocked out Anderson Silva to win the UFC middleweight title. Then, he defeated Silva again – albeit thanks to a freakish leg injury – erasing any doubt that he deserved his station atop the middleweight division. Next, he defeated Lyoto Machida in a thrilling, five-round war. And finally, he took out a bona fide MMA legend in Vitor Belfort, marking his third-straight defense of the middleweight title. Indeed, it looked like it could be the beginning of a legendary reign for the talented American star.

bjpenndotcom - March 22, 2017

Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is currently gearing up for his UFC 210 scrap with Gegard Mousasi in less than two weeks, where he will look to snap a 2-fight skid and move one step closer to potential reclaiming the UFC middleweight title. Ahead of his scrap with Mousasi, the former champ knows that he is in a must-win situation at UFC 210. He spoke to Submission Radio to discuss the situation, and where he feels he has the advantage over Mousasi, a seasoned MMA veteran:

Tom Taylor - March 22, 2017

In a few short weeks, the UFC will touch down in Buffalo, New York with an interesting looking night of fights in UFC 210. In the main event, we’ll see Daniel Cormier attempt to defend the UFC light heavyweight title against an old foe in Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. In the co-main event, meanwhile, Dutch contender Gegard Mousasi will attempt to continue his march toward the middleweight title against former champ Chris Weidman. Weidman will enter this fight on a two-fight losing streak, having been stopped by top-ranked fighters in Luke Rockhold and Yoel Romero in his last two fights. In advance of his fight at UFC 210, Weidman has suggested that Mousasi is a well-deserved step down in competition.

Tom Taylor - January 31, 2017

In June of 2016, British middleweight veteran Michael Bisping shocked the world by snuffing Luke Rockhold in the first round to win the UFC middleweight title. Bisping followed this win by defending the title against Dan Henderson with a controversial decision win. Despite his status as a defending champion, however, Bisping is likely to be a substantial underdog in his next bout, which will pit him against former Olympian Yoel Romero at a to-be-determined date.

Tom Taylor - January 31, 2017

At UFC 210, which is scheduled for April 8 in Buffalo, New York, Gegard Mousasi has the opportunity to burst into middleweight title contention with a win over former champion Chris Weidman – that is, if he’s allowed to enter the United States. In a recent interview with Telesport (via Fansided), Mousasi expressed worry that US President Donald Trump‘s recent travel ban could effect his ability to enter the country for this fight. This controversial travel ban bars citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Syria, Sudan, and Yemen) from entering the United States. As an Iranian-born Dutchman, this could make things difficult for Mousasi.