Two-time Bellator Middleweight Champion, former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, former UFC top contender, and entrepreneur, Gegard Mousasi, Skypes in for today's show. He and Mike talk about his recent victory over Douglas Lima, his background in Holland, moving from boxing to MMA, possible upcoming fights, future plans, thoughts on Khabib's retirement and Anderson Silva's last fight, Israel Adesanya's current reign, Khamzat Chimaev's potential, and lots more! Hit that subscribe button now and click the bell for notifications so you never miss our show!
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Timestamps:
0:51 Gegard beat a lot of world champions
3:22 Breaking down Gegards victory over Douglas Lima
6:48 Douglas Lima has the skin of a crocodile
8:57 Gegard underestimated Lima's calf kicks
12:01 How does Gegard stay so chill at all times?
15:12 It's very rare to fight at 100%
18:41 Dominating the rematch against Uriah Hall
21:05 Bellator's COVID fighter protocols
23:36 Gegard's childhood and martial arts background
30:20 From amateur boxing champ at 16 to MMA
32:55 Luck follows people with momentum
34:46 Real Estate is Gegard's pension
37:53 How Gegard will know when it's time to hang 'em up
39:52 Gegard's thoughts on Khabib Nurmagomedov
43:27 A typical training week for Gegard
46:34 Sparring smarter and avoiding long term damage
50:27 Israel Adesanya could be the next Anderson Silva
52:11 Khamzat Chimaev has potential but he needs to be tested
54:23 Reaction time cost Anderson Silva in Uriah Hall fight
55:49 John Salter, Alexander Shlemenko, and Vadim Nemkov
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Host: Mike Swick
Guest: Gegard Mousasi
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