Gegard Mousasi is unfazed at the possibility of squaring off against another wrestlling-minded opponent.
The reigning middleweight champion will attempt to defend his belt when he faces Johnny Eblen in the Bellator 282 headliner on June 24 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Eblen’s credentials include an undefeated MMA record and a standout career as a wrestler at the University of Missouri. After stoppage wins against Austin Vanderford and John Satler in his previous two promotional appearances, Mousasi doesn’t believe Eblen brings anything new to the table.
“The last two opponents were similar style wrestlers, take you down, hold you and ground-and-pound.