Gegard Mousasi-Johnny Eblen middleweight title bout targeted for Bellator event in June

Gegard Mousasi is expected to make his next Bellator middleweight title defense against Johnny Eblen at an event in June.

The targeted 185-pound booking was initially reported by Ariel Helwani. An exact date and venue are currently unknown at this point in time, as Bellator has not formally announced its schedule for June.

Mousasi last appeared at Bellator 275 on Feb. 25, when he made short work of the previously undefeated Austin Vanderford in a first-round technical knockout victory. The Armenian-born Dutchman has been victorious in seven of eight appearances within the California-based promotion and is on his second term as middleweight champion.

American Top Team’s Eblen has kicked off his professional tenure with 11 consecutive triumphs, including seven victories under the Bellator banner. Most recently, Eblen cruised to a three-round verdict over former title challenger John Salter at Bellator 276.