Rafael Lovato Jr News
Rafael Lovato Jr. 'overwhelmed with emotion' after title win over Gegard Mousasi
Tom Taylor - June 23, 2019
Rafael Lovato Jr. entered his Bellator 223 middleweight title fight with Gegard Mousasi as a significant betting underdog. Despite being counted out by the oddsmakers, however, the Brazilian jiu jitsu specialist was able to wrest the belt from the waist of his experienced foe, earning a hard-fought majority decision win after five rounds. Speaking on his official Instagram account post-fight, the new champ. issued a statement on this emotional, underdog victory.
MMA Community reacts after Rafael Lovato Jr dethrones Gegard Mousasi at Bellator London
Chris Taylor - June 22, 2019
A new middleweight champion was crowned at today’s Bellator London event, as Rafael Lovato Jr defeated Gegard Mousasi via majority decision. Lovato Jr entered tonight’s Bellator London main event sporting a perfect professional record of 9-0, which included five wins under the promotional banner.
Bellator London Results: Rafael Lovato Jr defeats Gegard Mousasi (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 22, 2019
The middleweight title is on the line in the main event of Bellator London as Gegard Mousasi takes on undefeated challenger Rafael Lovato Jr. Mousasi (45-6-2) returns to action for the first time since defeating Rory MacDonald via TKO at Bellator 206 this past September.
Gegard Mousasi vs Rafael Lovato Jr official for Bellator 214
Drake Riggs - November 19, 2018
Going head to head with the UFC? “No problem,” says Bellator MMA as UFC 233 and Bellator 214 both take place on January 26 in Los Angeles. In the main event for Bellator 214, the new heavyweight champion will be decided as the heavyweight title Grand Prix comes to a close with Fedor Emelianenko taking on the light heavyweight champion, Ryan Bader.
