Best fights of Karl Amoussou
Over 17 years as a professional, Karl Amoussou has compiled a 27-11-2 (22) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Karl Amoussou submits Bryan Baker in 56 seconds
On July 20, 2012 Karl Amoussou fought Bryan Baker for the vacant Bellator Season 6 Tournament welterweight title. Amoussou was 26 years old with a record of 15-4-2, and Baker was 26 with a record of 18-3. Amoussou was on a 3-fight winning streak and Baker was on a 2-fight winning streak. Amoussou submitted Bryan Baker via inverted heel hook in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Karl Amoussou KOs Matt Inman
On February 18, 2017 Karl Amoussou fought Matt Inman for the vacant Cage Warriors welterweight title. Amoussou was 31 years old with a record of 23-7-2, and Inman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Amoussou was on a 6-fight winning streak. Amoussou stopped Matt Inman via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Karl Amoussou draws with Trevor Prangley
On February 26, 2010 Karl Amoussou faced Trevor Prangley in a light heavyweight bout. Amoussou was 24 years old with a record of 11-2-1, and Prangley was 37 with a record of 22-5. Amoussou was on a 3-fight winning streak and Prangley was on a 5-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a technical decision.
4. Karl Amoussou defeats David Rickels
On May 18, 2012 Karl Amoussou faced David Rickels in a welterweight bout. Amoussou was 26 years old with a record of 14-4-2, and Rickels was 23 with a record of 10-0. Amoussou was on a 2-fight winning streak and Rickels was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Amoussou won via split decision.
5. Karl Amoussou KOs Juho Valamaa
On October 1, 2016 Karl Amoussou faced Juho Valamaa in a welterweight bout. Amoussou was 30 years old with a record of 22-7-2, and Valamaa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Amoussou was on a 5-fight winning streak. Amoussou stopped Juho Valamaa via KO in the 1st round.
6. Karl Amoussou KOs Giovanni Melillo
On May 21, 2016 Karl Amoussou faced Giovanni Melillo in a welterweight bout. Amoussou was 30 years old with a record of 21-7-2, and Melillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Amoussou was on a 4-fight winning streak. Amoussou stopped Giovanni Melillo via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Karl Amoussou submits Hakon Foss in 52 seconds
On December 13, 2015 Karl Amoussou faced Hakon Foss in a welterweight bout. Amoussou was 30 years old with a record of 20-7-2, and Foss was 0 with a record of 0-0. Amoussou was on a 3-fight winning streak. Amoussou submitted Hakon Foss via heel hook in the 1st round.
8. Karl Amoussou submits Abdulmazhid Magomedov
On October 3, 2015 Karl Amoussou faced Abdulmazhid Magomedov in a welterweight bout. Amoussou was 29 years old with a record of 19-7-2, and Magomedov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Amoussou was on a 2-fight winning streak. Amoussou submitted Abdulmazhid Magomedov via armbar in the 1st round.
9. Karl Amoussou submits Florent Betorangal
On September 19, 2015 Karl Amoussou faced Florent Betorangal in a welterweight bout. Amoussou was 29 years old with a record of 18-7-2, and Betorangal was 0 with a record of 0-0. Amoussou was coming off a win. Amoussou submitted Florent Betorangal via heel hook in the 1st round.
10. Karl Amoussou loses to Kazuhiro Nakamura via unanimous decision
On July 10, 2010 Karl Amoussou faced Kazuhiro Nakamura in a light heavyweight bout. Amoussou was 24 years old with a record of 11-2-2, and Nakamura was 30 with a record of 14-10. Nakamura was coming off a win. Amoussou lost via unanimous decision.