Mousasi (photo) was once a rival of Lyoto, Jacaré and Thales. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
Gegard Mousasi He's always ended up bumping into Brazilians since he debuted in the UFC, and if it's up to him the scenario won't change any time soon. After beating the Niteroiense Thales leites No. UFC London, last Saturday (27), Mousasi was asked who he should face next and proposed a challenge to Vitor belfort.
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“I was scheduled to face Bisping (in London, but ended up being replaced by Anderson Silva) and he had a big win tonight. But you know what, I've been pursuing a fight against Vitor belfort a long time ago,” said the Armenian-Dutch, at the press conference after the event.
Despite Mousasi's challenge, however, Vitor already has another challenge in mind for the coming months. On May 14th, at the Arena da Baixada, in Curitiba (PR), the “Fenômeno” will face his compatriot Ronaldo Jacare in the co-main fight of UFC 198, next pay-per-view of Ultimate on Brazilian soil.
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