Gegard Mousasi massacres Austin Vanderford and retains middleweight belt with knockout at Bellator 275

G. Mousasi in victory for Bellator: Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Simply fatal. MMA veteran, Gegard Mousasi He proved that he still has what it takes to perform at a high level. main star of Bellator 275, held this Friday (25), in Dublin (IRL), the Dutchman was not aware of Austin vanderford and ran over the challenger in the first round, in a fight valid for the middleweight belt (up to 83,9kg.). Relentless in his striking, the champion defended his throne with a hard knockout right at the beginning of the clash.

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In his second middleweight reign, Mousasi reached his second title defense. In addition to remaining at the top of the category, the 36-year-old veteran reached the mark of 49 victories in his career as a professional MMA.

With the tough task of dethroning Gegard, Vanderford wasn't even able to put his strategy into play. Easy prey for the champion, the husband of paige vanzant He suffered the first defeat of his career hard.

The fight

The confrontation began with Vanderford taking the initiative with a jab to the champion's body. Mousasi immediately responded in kind. The fighters started to exchange franks in the center of the cage, with a slight advantage for Gegard. The challenger received a left bomb to the face and lost his balance. The champion went up and continued attacking his opponent until the referee interrupted the confrontation.

Bellator 275 results

MAIN CARD

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Gegard Mousasi derrotou Austin vanderford by technical knockout at 1m25s of R1 – Fight for the belt

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Sinead Kavanagh defeated Leah McCourt by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Ciaran Clarke defeated Abou Tounkara by technical knockout (withdrawal due to injury) 5m from R1

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Khasan Magomedsharipov defeated Jose Sanchez via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Jornel Lugo defeated Brian Moore by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Brett johns defeated Khurshed Kakhorov via technical knockout 3 minutes into R3

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Davy Gallon defeated Charlie Leary by technical knockout at 3m01s of R2

Strawweight (up to 52,1kg): Stephanie Page defeated Danni McCormack by technical knockout at 1m46s of R1

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Darragh Kelly submitted Junior Morgan with a guillotine choke at 1m47s of R1

Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Vladimir Tokov defeated Daniele Scatizzi by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)

Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Gokhan Saricam defeated Kirill Sidelnikov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Nathan Kelly defeated Scott Pedersen via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Lee Hammond defeated Jamie Hay by technical knockout at 3m32s of R1