Why is mousasi not in UFC?

“I Wasn’t Getting Fair Treatment”: Former Bellator Champion Takes a Dig at UFC. Gegard Mousasi was perhaps one of the most talented fighters in the UFC. However, the company’s business model forced him to leave the company in 2017.

Who beat Gegard Mousasi?

It was Lovato who defeated Mousasi at Bellator 223 to end Mousasi’s first run with the belt and snap Mousasi’s eight-fight win streak. That remains Mousasi’s only loss in Bellator. He has since rebounded with back-to-back wins over Lima and Lyoto Machida.

Is Mousasi an Armenian?

Mousasi was born in Tehran, Iran to ethnic-Armenian parents during the Iran–Iraq War. Mousasi began training in judo at the age of eight and later boxing at age 15; a year later he became the amateur boxing champion of the Netherlands with a 12–1 record, earning nine knockouts.

What is the shortest UFC fight ever?

Conor McGregor ousted the reigning featherweight champion, Jose Aldo, in just 13 seconds at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday night. It is a new record for the quickest finish in UFC championship history.

Who won Lima vs Mousasi?

Mousasi got the better of Lima on fight night, with his mixture of size, striking, and grappling proving to be too much for Lima to overcome. The two fought to a competitive five-round decision, with Mousasi winning via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47).

Who did Douglas Lima lose his title to?

After 15 months away from the sport due to knee injuries, Lima returned to defend his title against Bellator Season Ten Welterweight tournament winner Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 140 on July 17, 2015. He lost the fight and title by unanimous decision.

How old is Gegard Mousasi?

36 years (August 1, 1985)
Gegard Mousasi/Age

Who hold the fastest KO in UFC?

The top 10 fastest knockouts in UFC history

  • Makwan Amirkhani, UFC on Fox 14 – 8 secs.
  • Don Frye, UFC 8 – 8 secs.
  • James Irvin, UFC Fight Night 13 – 8 secs.
  • The Korean Zombie, UFC 140 – 7 secs.
  • Ryan Jimmo, UFC 149 – 7 secs.
  • Todd Duffee, UFC 102 – 7 secs.
  • Duane “Bang” Ludwig, UFC Fight night 3 – 6 secs.

Who got knocked out the fastest in UFC?

Lightweight fighter Terrance McKinney knocked out opponent Matt Frevola in seven seconds at UFC 263, the fastest knockout in division history in the UFC.

Who won Bellator 250?

Mousasi
Mousasi (47-7-2) relied on his size and smarts on Thursday as the bigger man in regaining the Bellator MMA middleweight title via unanimous decision against current welterweight champion Douglas Lima (32-8) in the main event of Bellator 250 inside the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Who won Bellator 253?

A.J. McKee
Bellator 253 results: A.J. McKee needs only 71 seconds to finish Darrion Caldwell and earn tourney final berth. A.J. McKee wasted little time punching his ticket to the Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix with a stunning 71-second submission of Darrion Caldwell.