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Alexander Gustafsson Teases Retirement After UFC Stockholm Loss

Multi-time UFC light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson might have just retired. The longtime mixed martial arts (MMA) star was defeated in front of his native crowd earlier today (Sat. June 1, 2019) in the main event of UFC Stockholm. “The Mauler” was submitted in the fourth round by Anthony “Lionheart” Smith by way of […]

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Multi-time UFC light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson might have just retired.

The longtime mixed martial arts (MMA) star was defeated in front of his native crowd earlier today (Sat. June 1, 2019) in the main event of UFC Stockholm. “The Mauler” was submitted in the fourth round by Anthony “Lionheart” Smith by way of rear-naked choke. Gustafsson took off his gloves after the fight.

He told fans, “The show is over, guys,” before laying his gloves down on the canvas and walking away. No definitive retirement comment has come as of this writing, but the symbolic gesture of leaving one’s gloves in the Octagon is oftentimes used to signal retirement:

We’ll keep you updated, as Gustafsson is expected to speak at the UFC Stockholm post-fight press conference. Prior to his defeat tonight, Gustafsson was defeated by Jon Jones in their December rematch for the vacant 205-pound championship. Gustafsson has long been recognized as one of the best light heavyweights of all time.

However, when it came to championship opportunities against the likes of Jones and Daniel Cormier, the Swede was unable to get over the hurdle. Now losing to the rising Smith, who also came in off a title shot loss to Jones, Gustafsson might have just decided to call it a career.

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UFC Stockholm Results: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Anthony Smith

Today (Sat. June 1, 2019) UFC Stockholm goes down from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Former 205-pound title challengers Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith collide in the main event. Also, another interesting light heavyweight affair takes place on the main card. Jimi Manuwa faces off against Aleksandar Rakic in the co-featured spot. Makwan […]

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Today (Sat. June 1, 2019) UFC Stockholm goes down from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

Former 205-pound title challengers Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith collide in the main event. Also, another interesting light heavyweight affair takes place on the main card. Jimi Manuwa faces off against Aleksandar Rakic in the co-featured spot.

Makwan Amirkhani also makes his return, taking on Chris Fishgold. Check out LowKickMMA’s UFC Stockholm results here below:

Main Card (ESPN+, 1 P.M. ET)

  • Light heavyweight: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Anthony Smith
  • Light heavyweight: Aleksandar Rakic def. Jimi Manuwa via R1 KO (head kick, 0:42)
  • Featherweight: Makwan Amirkhani def. Chris Fishgold via R2 submission (anaconda choke, 4:25)
  • Lightweight: Christos Giagos def. Damir Hadzovic via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28)
  • Featherweight: Daniel Teymur def. Sung Bin Jo via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Prelims (ESPN 2, 10 A.M. ET)

  • Welterweight: Sergey Khandozhko def. Rostem Akman via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Women’s bantamweight: Lina Lansberg def. Tonya Evinger via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-26)
  • Lightweight: Leonardo Santos def. Stevie Ray via R1 KO (punch, 2:17)
  • Lightweight: Frank Camacho def. Nick Hein via R2 TKO (punches, 4:56)
  • Women’s bantamweight: Bea Malecki def. Duda Santana via R2 submission (rear-naked choke, 1:59)
  • Light heavyweight: Devin Clark def. Darko Stosic via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Lightweight: Joel Alvarez vs. Danilo Belluardo via R2 TKO (punches, 2:22)

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UFC Stockholm Full Fight Card, Start Time & How To Watch

Tomorrow morning (Sat. May 31, 2019) UFC Stockholm goes down from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. In the main event, former light heavyweight title challengers Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith will collide. Also in 205-pound action, Jimi Manuwa will face Aleksandar Rakic, which will co-main event the show. Makwan Amirkhani returns after a […]

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Tomorrow morning (Sat. May 31, 2019) UFC Stockholm goes down from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.

In the main event, former light heavyweight title challengers Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith will collide. Also in 205-pound action, Jimi Manuwa will face Aleksandar Rakic, which will co-main event the show. Makwan Amirkhani returns after a lengthy layoff to face former Cage Warriors star Chris Fishgold.

The preliminary card kicks off at 10 A.M. ET on ESPN 2 with seven bouts. The main card then begins at 1 P.M. ET on ESPN+. You can check out the UFC Stockholm full fight card, start time, and information on how to watch here:

Main Card (ESPN+, 1 P.M. ET)

  • Alexander Gustafsson vs. Anthony Smith
  • Jimi Manuwa vs. Aleksandar Rakic
  • Makwan Amirkhani vs. Chris Fishgold
  • Damir Hadzovic vs. Christos Giagos
  • Daniel Teymur vs. Sung Bin Jo

Prelims (ESPN 2, 10 A.M. ET)

  • Sergey Khandozhko vs. Rostem Akman
  • Tonya Evinger vs. Lina Lansberg
  • Leonardo Santos vs. Stevie Ray
  • Nick Hein vs. Frank Camacho
  • Bea Malecki vs. Duda Santana
  • Darko Stosic vs. Devin Clark
  • Joel Alvarez vs. Danilo Belluardo

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Watch: Alexander Gustafsson Stares Down Anthony Smith For Final Time Before UFC Stockholm

Earlier today (Sat. May 31, 2019) ceremonial weigh-ins took place for tomorrow’s UFC Stockholm event. The action will go down from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. In the main event of the evening, former light heavyweight title challengers Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith will collide. Both men come off defeats to 205-pound champ […]

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Earlier today (Sat. May 31, 2019) ceremonial weigh-ins took place for tomorrow’s UFC Stockholm event.

The action will go down from the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. In the main event of the evening, former light heavyweight title challengers Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith will collide. Both men come off defeats to 205-pound champ Jon Jones.

Check out Gustafsson and Smith’s final staredown before their meeting below:

Main Card (ESPN+, 1 P.M. ET)

  • Alexander Gustafsson vs. Anthony Smith
  • Jimi Manuwa vs. Aleksandar Rakic
  • Makwan Amirkhani vs. Chris Fishgold
  • Damir Hadzovic vs. Christos Giagos
  • Daniel Teymur vs. Sung Bin Jo

Prelims (ESPN 2, 10 A.M. ET)

  • Sergey Khandozhko vs. Rostem Akman
  • Tonya Evinger vs. Lina Lansberg
  • Leonardo Santos vs. Stevie Ray
  • Nick Hein vs. Frank Camacho
  • Bea Malecki vs. Duda Santana
  • Darko Stosic vs. Devin Clark
  • Joel Alvarez vs. Danilo Belluardo

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UFC Stockholm Staff Predictions: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Anthony Smith

Tomorrow (Sat. June 1, 2019) UFC Stockholm takes place from the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden. In the main event of the night, former 205-pound title challengers Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith go head-to-head. The LowKickMMA staff has offered their predictions on the headliner. Check them out below: UFC Stockholm Staff Predictions Jon Fuentes: Jon […]

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Tomorrow (Sat. June 1, 2019) UFC Stockholm takes place from the Ericsson Globe in Stockholm, Sweden. In the main event of the night, former 205-pound title challengers Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith go head-to-head.

The LowKickMMA staff has offered their predictions on the headliner. Check them out below:

UFC Stockholm Staff Predictions

Jon Fuentes:

Jon Jones’ two latest victims will be matched-up in what is a pivotal bout at 205 pounds. Gustafsson was finished by Jones in the third round after being taken down by “Bones,” while Smith managed to go the distance with the light heavyweight king, losing on the scorecards. However, Gustafsson claims his performance was hindered by an injury.

Barring Gustafsson isn’t injured early on in the fight similar to how he was against Jones, “The Mauler’s” striking pedigree and superb takedown defense is going to make the difference in this fight, and he might pour on too much for Smith to handle. I got Gustafsson via TKO.

Andrew Ravens:

I would assume that many fight fans will take Gustafsson beating Smith here, and rightfully so. A large reason for that is due to the lopsided loss that is stuck in the minds of fans that saw Jon Jones destroy Smith. It turns out that Gustafsson also lost to Jones in his latest fight.

Here’s the difference, Gustafsson is an elite fighter and Smith is a very good fighter, but not championship material. The loss that Smith took to Jones is still with him and that will have an impact on his performance. Also, the fact that Gustafsson is just a better fighter than him will lead him to victory.

Abhinav Kini:

I think this will be a five-round war with Gustafsson coming out on top. He might have underwhelmed in his rematch against Jones, but other than him and Daniel Cormier, Gustafsson is still the best light heavyweight out there. He’s simply better in all areas compared to Smith, and I expect him to have his hand raised. He’s more than capable of getting the knockout, but I think the durability of “Lionheart” will make this go the distance.

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