Gegard Mousasi

Gegard Mousasi, MMA-Fighter With A 27-2-1 Record And Only 24 Years Old

Today I would to introduce to you a mixed martial artist who has been consistently climbing in the MMA rankings in an almost stealth-like manner.

Not too long he was referred to as “Europe’s Best-Kept Secret”. It’s time to reveal the secret.

Born in Iran to Armenian parents, Gegard Mousasi and his family moved to the Netherlands when he was only 4 years.

The university town of Leiden, also birthplace of the Dutch Constitution, has become home to this exceptional mixed martial artist.

The very talented Gegard Mousasi started with Judo as a kid and then by age 15 he immersed himself into Western boxing.

Astonishingly enough, it has been reported that after training for only about a year, he became Dutch amateur boxing champion.

The next stepping stone was kickboxing which has a long tradition in The Netherlands and that has brought out many amazing fighters. (I look forward to talking about them in the very near future.)

Equipped with profound skills in Judo, Western boxing and kickboxing as well as the desire to take on new challenges, Mousasi entered the arena of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA).

He currently fights on Team Jurojin and is also a member of Red Devil Sport Club.

His first official MMA fight on record was in April 2003, when he was still 17 years old! Mousasi was declared the winner after 3:40 minutes of the first round by TKO.

He had a 5-0-1 record until Mousasi had to swallow his first loss in February 2005, which led him to make numerous changes in his approach to MMA.

The only other loss he had to suffer was in August 2006.

It has been now over 3 years and a rather successful undertaking for Gegard Mousasi who has a stunning fight record of 27 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw (early on in his career).

He was good for a surprise by signing up for a K-1 fight in 2008 against Musashi which he quickly won in the first round through referee stoppage.

After competing as a Middleweight, Gegard Mousasi has moved up to Strikeforce’s Light Heavyweight division.

I admit that I am very impressed with his overall fighting skills, demeanor and professional approach to his career.

And at the relatively young age of only 24 and if he stays injury-free, there’s no telling how far and how long Gegard Mousasi can go.

Do I hear the UFC and Dana White calling?