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| Nickname The Armenian Assassin | Birthdate 8/1/1985 |
| Height / Weight 6'1" - 210 | Place of Birth Tehran, Iran |
Gegard Mousasi is an Iranian-born judoka and kickboxer fighting out of Leiden, Netherlands. Mousasi has competed in several weight classes, including an impressive run through the 2008 DREAM Middleweight Grand Prix. Mousasi moved on the Strikeforce, winning their light-heavyweight title from Renato "Babalu" Sobral and eventually losing it to Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal.
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Strikeforce: Barnett Vs. Cormier Results And Post-Fight Analysis
by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 20, 2012 12:41 AM EDT
Nearing 'the deep end,' Mike Kyle almost killed himself in his climb back to the top of Strikeforce
by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 18, 2012 6:00 PM EDT
Brian Stann vs Hector Lombard slotted for main event at UFC on FOX 4 on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 7, 2012 11:05 AM EDT
Roger Gracie vs Keith Jardine middleweight fight booked for July Strikeforce event
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2012 7:30 PM EDT
Chandler Retires Gono, Baker Surpasses Saunders at Bellator 67
by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 4, 2012 11:48 PM EDT
Want To Fix Lay And Pray? Legalize Upkicks To A Downed Opponent
by Ben Thapa from Bloody Elbow on May 3, 2012 9:32 AM EDT
Bellator 67 preview and predictions for 'Chandler vs Gono' on May 4 in Rama
by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 2, 2012 9:00 PM EDT
Hector Lombard vs Brian Stann confirmed by Dana White, rumored for UFC on FOX 4 on Aug. 4 in Los Angeles
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2012 6:22 PM EDT
Potential opponents for Hector Lombard's UFC debut
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 25, 2012 12:50 PM EDT
Hector Lombard signs with UFC, Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney says he'll win middleweight title
by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Apr 24, 2012 6:06 PM EDT
Hector Lombard offered UFC contract; Bellator to make 'strategic decision' on whether to match or pass
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 18, 2012 3:37 PM EDT
Mark Hunt: UFC 146's Alistair Overeem got caught cheating, everything he has done is now 'meaningless'
by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 9, 2012 5:00 PM EDT
USA TODAY/MMA NATION March 2012 Consensus Rankings: Light Heavyweight
by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Mar 29, 2012 6:00 PM EDT
Where Would Hector Lombard Fit Into the UFC Middleweight Division?
by T.P. Grant from Bloody Elbow on Mar 16, 2012 1:00 PM EDT
The Fighter Who Stayed Too Long
by Ben Fowlkes from MMA Fighting on Mar 13, 2012 2:32 PM EDT
Michael Chandler Vs. Akihiro Gono Set For May's Bellator 67
by Josh Nason from Bloody Elbow on Mar 8, 2012 9:01 AM EST
Bellator 67: Michael Chandler vs Akihiro Gono booked for May 4 in Ontario
by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Mar 7, 2012 1:02 PM EST
Dana White: 'If Hector Lombard wants to fight in the UFC, we'll probably end up with him'
by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 7, 2012 12:50 PM EST
Mark Hunt happy with UFC 144 win over Cheick Kongo, feels he can knockout Alistair Overeem and Junior dos Santos
by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Feb 26, 2012 12:30 PM EST
USA TODAY/MMA Nation February 2012 Consensus Rankings: Light Heavyweight
by Richard Wade from Bloody Elbow on Feb 23, 2012 6:01 PM EST