Mousasi's executioner at Bellator, Johnny Eblen celebrates belt and says: 'I'm the best middleweight in the world'

J. Eblen after victory at Bellator. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

New Bellator middleweight champion, Johnny Eblen doesn't care about humility when it comes to his position in the world MMA rankings. Executioner of Gegard Mousasi this Friday (24), the fighter celebrated his performance, as well as the achievement, and guaranteed to be the best athlete in the 83,9kg division. in the world in the under-83,9kg division. The statement was made at a press conference after his victory.

“I managed to hurt him, dominate him in wrestling, in grappling. I won each of the five rounds. This silences all the critics, silences everyone. There is no doubt that I am the best middleweight in the world”, he assured.

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At Bellator 282, Eblen had an impeccable performance against a reference in middleweight history. In addition to winning the title, the fighter also extended his unbeaten record as a professional in MMA.

In the sport since 2017, the North American now has 12 positive results in a row. In almost five years of his career, the athlete has never suffered a setback.