Bellator 250 Recap: Mousasi Triumphs Over Lima

Bellator 250 took place on October 29, 2020, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Gegard Mousasi defeated Douglas Lima to reclaim the vacant middleweight championship. Henry Corrales, Dalton Rosta and Jake Hager won supporting decisions, while Sabah Homasi delivered a second-round knockout.

Main Event: Mousasi vs. Lima

The main event featured former Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi facing off against the then-current welterweight champion Douglas Lima for the vacant middleweight title. Mousasi, known for his striking precision and judo black belt, brought a wealth of experience into the cage. Lima, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt with knockout power, was looking to become a two-division champion.

The fight went the distance, with Mousasi reclaiming the middleweight title by unanimous decision. The judges scored the bout 48-47, 49-46, and 49-46, reflecting Mousasi’s control over the majority of the rounds. His jab and low kicks were particularly effective, allowing him to maintain distance and score points throughout the fight.

Co-Main Event and Other Highlights

Corrales defeated Brandon Girtz by split decision in the featherweight co-main event. Two judges favored Corrales, while one selected Girtz. The divided verdict should be distinguished from the unanimous decision in the championship main event.

Other notable fights included Dalton Rosta’s unanimous decision win over Ty Gwerder in a middleweight bout, and heavyweight Jake Hager’s split decision victory against Brandon Calton. Sabah Homasi provided one of the night’s most explosive moments with a knockout victory over Bobby Voelker just 20 seconds into the second round.

Event Overview

Mousasi’s title win came on scores of 48–47, 49–46 and 49–46. Lima entered as the welterweight champion while pursuing a belt in a second division. The loss ended that particular middleweight challenge; it did not transfer his welterweight championship, which was not at stake.

Homasi knocked out Bobby Voelker at 0:20 of round two. Rosta defeated Ty Gwerder by unanimous decision, and Hager won a split decision over Brandon Calton. These supporting contests supplied a striking finish and different forms of judges’ verdicts beneath the vacant-title main event.

Why the Event Mattered

The middleweight belt was vacant, so Mousasi’s victory filled an open championship rather than dethroning an incumbent at 185 pounds. Lima’s attempt to become a two-division champion added interest, but each division’s title remained a separate competitive stake. That distinction is essential to understanding the result.

Sources

MMA Fighting: Bellator 250 results; MMA Fighting: championship recap; Event results record.

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