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Karl Amoussou
Birthday: 1985-11-21
AGE: 27
Draguignan
France
AGE: 27

France
Height
5’11”
180.34 cm Weight
170 lbs
77.11 kg
5’11”
180.34 cm Weight
170 lbs
77.11 kg
Wins 16 4 KO/TKO (25%) 9 SUBMISSIONS (56%) 3 DECISIONS (19%)
Losses 5 2 KO/TKO (40%) 0 SUBMISSIONS (0%) 3 DECISIONS (60%)
Draws 2
Karl Amoussou, nicknamed Psycho, is a member of the Team France and Team “Haute Tension”. His trainers are older brother Bertrand Amoussou-Guenou and Jean-Marie Mechet. Karl signed an exclusive four fight contract with top Japanese promotion Dream and North American promotion Strikeforce. He fought in Strikeforce against UFC veteran Trevor Prangley and in Dream against Pride veteran Kazuhiro Nakamura. In April 2011, he defeated Nathan Shouteren via decision after a spectacular fight where he showed his “Psycho” style again. Amoussou then signed to Bellator and he made his debut on May 21, 2011 against Sam Alvey at Bellator 45. Amoussou then took part in the Welterweight Tournament scheduled to take place in Bellator’s sixth season. After defeating all opponents Amoussou will face off against Ben Askren for a title shot. Amoussou has what it takes to be the next to be the next Bellator Champion. Alchemist Management is very pleased and excited to work with Karl. With his unique skill sets he fits in perfect with the stable of fighters Alchemist Management has to offer.
Result | Fighter | Event | Method/Referee | R | Time |
loss | Ben Askren | Bellator MMA – Bellator 86 Jan / 24 / 2013 | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) Jason Herzog | 3 | 5:00 |
win | Bryan Baker | BFC – Bellator Fighting Championships 72 Jul / 20 / 2012 | Submission (Heel Hook) James Warring | 1 | 0:56 |
win | David Rickels | BFC – Bellator Fighting Championships 69 May / 18 / 2012 | Decision (Split) Jason Herzog | 3 | 5:00 |
win | Chris Lozano | BFC – Bellator Fighting Championships 63 Mar / 30 / 2012 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Dan Miragliotta | 1 | 2:05 |
win | Jesus Martinez | BFC – Bellator Fighting Championships 59 Nov / 26 / 2011 | TKO (Punches) Greg Franklin | 1 | 2:20 |
loss | Sam Alvey | BFC – Bellator Fighting Championships 45 May / 21 / 2011 | Decision (Split) Jason Herzog | 3 | 5:00 |
win | Nathan Schouteren | PFC 3 – Pancrase Fighting Championship 3 Apr / 02 / 2011 | Decision (Split) N/A | 2 | 5:00 |
loss | Kazuhiro Nakamura | Dream – Dream 15 Jul / 10 / 2010 | Decision (Unanimous) Moritaka Oshiro | 2 | 5:00 |
draw | Trevor Prangley | Strikeforce – Challengers 6 Feb / 26 / 2010 | Technical Draw (Accidental Thumb to Amoussou’s Eye) Jason McCoy | 1 | 4:14 |
win | John Doyle | M-1 Global – Breakthrough Aug / 28 / 2009 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Steve Thomasson | 1 | 3:15 |
win | Kazuhiro Hamanaka | M-1 Challenge 14 – Japan Apr / 29 / 2009 | KO (Flying Knee) Yoshinori Umeki | 1 | 0:23 |
win | Gregory Babene | 100% fight – 100 Percent Fight 1 Jan / 10 / 2009 | Submission (Armbar) N/A | 2 | 3:05 |
loss | Lucio Linhares | M-1 Challenge 10 – Finland Nov / 26 / 2008 | TKO (Punches) Marcel Homeijer | 1 | 4:52 |
win | Min Suk Heo | M-1 Challenge 8 – USA Oct / 29 / 2008 | Decision (Split) James Lee | 3 | 5:00 |
win | Mike Dolce | M-1 Challenge 5 – Japan Jul / 17 / 2008 | TKO (Kick to the Body) N/A | 2 | 0:41 |
win | Dmitry Samoilov | M-1 – Slamm Mar / 02 / 2008 | KO (Head Kick) Marcel Homeijer | 1 | 0:18 |
loss | Arman Gambaryan | M-1 MFC – Battle on the Neva Jul / 21 / 2007 | Decision N/A | 3 | 5:00 |
win | Mark O’Toole | CWFC – Enter The Rough House 2 Apr / 28 / 2007 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) N/A | 1 | 2:38 |
win | Alexander Yakovlev | M-1 MFC – International Mix Fight Mar / 17 / 2007 | Submission (Armbar) N/A | 1 | 1:44 |
win | Brian Maulany | KGFF – Kickboxing Gala Free-Fight Oct / 15 / 2006 | Submission N/A | 1 | 0:00 |
win | Lee Chadwick | CWFC – Showdown Sep / 16 / 2006 | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) N/A | 1 | 0:31 |
win | Colin McKee | 2H2H – Road to Japan Jun / 18 / 2006 | Submission (Triangle Choke) N/A | 1 | 0:35 |
draw | Marcello Salazar | CE – Championnat D’Europe May / 06 / 2006 | Draw N/A | 2 | 0:00 |