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By FCF Staff

According to a report from FrontKickOnline and MMAJunkie, Alexander Gustafsson versus Ben Rothwell is being targeted for the UFC’s May 21st event. Bout will be contested at heavyweight. Location will be revealed at a later date.

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It looks like Alexander Gustafsson’s plan to return to the top of the UFC’s light heavyweight division has hit another snag, as it’s being reported he’s out of UFC Vegas 36.

The former title challenger was booked … Read More

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Alexander Gustafsson has yet to compete in 2021, but it’s being reported that will change in September.

Gustafsson hasn’t fought since he ended his brief retirement and returned to the Octagon for a fight with Fabricio Werdum … Read More

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The news Alexander Gustafsson is moving up to heavyweight to face Fabricio Werdum seemed to surprise many. But, recently ‘The Mauler’ explained why he’s decided to leave light heavyweight behind him for now.

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Recently Alexander Gustafsson said his retirement likely would come to an end. Now, it’s being reported the former light-heavyweight contender will fight Fabricio Werdum in his comeback bout.

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Recently it was announced that Alexander Gustafsson is going to compete in a grappling match, and the longtime contender says it could pave the way to his UFC return.

After the Swedish light-heavyweight was submitted by Anthony … Read More

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Daniel Cormier may have exchanged verbal shots with Alexander Gustafsson in recent years, but following the latter’s retirement this weekend, “DC” praised his former rival.

After Gustafsson was submitted by Anthony Smith at UFC Stockholm this past … Read More

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Immediately after being submitted by Anthony Smith at UFC Stockholm, Alexander Gustafsson announced he’s retiring, and the Swedish star expanded on that decision during the post-fight presser.

Gustafsson, who was coming off a stoppage loss to Jon … Read More

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Anthony Smith got back on track today at UFC Stockholm, by submitting Alexander Gustafsson, who proceeded to announce he’s ending his fighting career.

Smith pressured Gustafsson throughout much of the fight, while the latter countered with plenty … Read More

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Anthony Smith is booked to face Alexander Gustafsson this Saturday at UFC Stockholm, but “Lionheart” admits that initially, he wasn’t keen on taking the fight.

Smith was asked about taking the match-up not long after he lost … Read More

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It looks like the last two men to face light-heavyweight champ Jon Jones are going to battle next, as it’s being reported Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith have agreed to fight.

The contenders have reportedly, verbally agreed … Read More

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Following the news that Jon Jones has tested positive again for a trace amount of a steroid metabolite, Alexander Gustafsson’s manager has referred to the situation as an “absolute mess”.

Earlier this week it was reported that … Read More

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Although Alexander Gustafsson has been defeated two times now by Jon Jones, the Swedish star’s manager still has no doubt his client will win the UFC’s light-heavyweight title at some point.

Gustafsson faced Jones for the vacant … Read More

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After being taken out by Jon Jones at UFC 232 last month, Alexander Gustafsson is hoping to land a quick turn-around fight with Corey Anderson.

Gustafsson faced Jones for the then-vacant 205 title on December 29th and … Read More

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Alexander Gustafsson came up short in his second bid to defeat Jon Jones, and afterward, the light-heavyweight contender reported he incurred an injury shortly into the UFC 232 headliner.

Following his third round, stoppage loss to Jones … Read More

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Following the latest incident involving Jon Jones and USADA, Alexander Gustafsson is accusing his rival of knowingly taking performance-enhancing drugs. In addition, “The Mauler” contends “Bones” did so due to a lack of confidence.

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