Alexander Gustafsson | UFC Betting Sites - The Best MMA Online Bookies

Dana White Confirms Alexander Gustafsson ‘Definitely’ Wants To Fight Again

It looks like former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson’s mixed martial arts (MMA) career isn’t completely over, per UFC president Dana White. Speaking at the UFC 244 post-fight press conference over the weekend, White was asked about a potential return for “The Mauler.” The UFC boss admitted he and the Las Vegas-based MMA […]

The post Dana White Confirms Alexander Gustafsson ‘Definitely’ Wants To Fight Again appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

It looks like former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson’s mixed martial arts (MMA) career isn’t completely over, per UFC president Dana White.

Speaking at the UFC 244 post-fight press conference over the weekend, White was asked about a potential return for “The Mauler.” The UFC boss admitted he and the Las Vegas-based MMA promotion have “definitely” held conversations about Gustafsson returning. (H/T BJPenn.com)

“We definitely talked to him and he definitely wants to fight again,” White said.

When asked for a specific timeframe, White could not give one. Gustafsson was last seen competing back in June in front of his native Swedish crowd. He suffered a submission loss to Anthony “Lionheart” Smith. After the fight, Gustafsson announced his retirement from MMA competition.

However, it didn’t take long for the multi-time title challenger to change his tune, speaking in an interview in September.

“It came quite fast,” Gustafsson said. “I was home for a couple days, and I had itching in my hands and wanted to get back and train. I just want to train and get into shape. Let’s see how it goes.”

The light heavyweight division has seen the addition of several new up-and-coming talents since Gustafsson’s departure. It will be interesting to see how he fares against the new batch.

What do you think about Gustafsson potentially fighting again?

The post Dana White Confirms Alexander Gustafsson ‘Definitely’ Wants To Fight Again appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

Dana White Confirms Talks With Alexander Gustafsson For UFC Return

UFC president Dana White says that Alexander Gustafsson does indeed plan on making his retirement short-lived. Gustafsson was last seen in action back in June. He was defeated by Anthony Smith via fourth-round submission. It was the first time “The Mauler” had suffered back-to-back losses since Oct. 2015. After the bout, Gustafsson announced his retirement […]

The post Dana White Confirms Talks With Alexander Gustafsson For UFC Return appeared first on MMA News.

Alexander Gustafsson Unsure Who Can Beat Jon Jones At 205 Pounds

Alexander Gustafsson isn’t so sure that anyone currently in the light heavyweight division can dethrone Jon Jones. Gustafsson knows what it’s like to share the Octagon with “Bones.” Many believe Gustafsson took Jones to his limit during their 2013 clash. Jones ended up winning that bout via unanimous decision. The two collided again back in […]

The post Alexander Gustafsson Unsure Who Can Beat Jon Jones At 205 Pounds appeared first on MMA News.

Alexander Gustafsson Unsure Any Light Heavyweight Can Beat Jon Jones Right Now

Jon Jones is arguably the most dominant champion the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) has ever seen. “Bones” has never been legitimately beaten inside the MMA cage, and the only time he has lost a title has been due to his own personal issues outside of competition. “Bones” comes off the first split decision […]

The post Alexander Gustafsson Unsure Any Light Heavyweight Can Beat Jon Jones Right Now appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

“Bones” comes off the first split decision of his career, in which he edged out challenger Thiago Santos after five rounds of fighting. Now, Jones is teasing some big fight news coming soon, leading many to believe, perhaps, Jones is preparing for a jump up to heavyweight. One man who knows Jones better than almost anyone is two-time opponent Alexander Gustafsson.

Speaking to MMA Junkie, Gustafsson noted he doesn’t see anyone in the light heavyweight division at the moment that he thinks can beat Jones.

“Till now, I am not certain there is someone to beat him,” Gustafsson said. “But like with everything, there will come somebody.”

Gustafsson and Jones first met back at UFC 165 in 2013, where the two put on, arguably, the best light heavyweight title fight of all time. Despite many thinking Gustafsson should’ve gotten the nod, it was Jones who left victorious via unanimous decision. The Swede finally got his rematch in December of last year, only to be finished in the third round via TKO.

Now, the light heavyweight division is growing, with middleweights jumping up to 205 pounds in an attempt to make a run at challenging “Bones.” Gustafsson, who is now retired, believes that, should he decide to return, such developments motivate him and his fellow “old dogs” to work harder.

“Till now, I am not certain there is someone to beat him,” Gustafsson said. “But like with everything, there will come somebody.”

Do you agree with Gustafsson’s assessment that no light heavyweight can beat Jones right now?

The post Alexander Gustafsson Unsure Any Light Heavyweight Can Beat Jon Jones Right Now appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

Alexander Gustafsson Considering Return, Wants Luke Rockhold Fight

Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson may have had a short-lived retirement. “The Mauler” announced his retirement from the sport following his submission loss to Anthony Smith at UFC Stockholm back in June. Many were surprised with his decision at the time as he was still relatively young in his mixed martial arts […]

The post Alexander Gustafsson Considering Return, Wants Luke Rockhold Fight appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson may have had a short-lived retirement.

“The Mauler” announced his retirement from the sport following his submission loss to Anthony Smith at UFC Stockholm back in June. Many were surprised with his decision at the time as he was still relatively young in his mixed martial arts career. And despite three failed bids at the 205 title, there was also the possibility of a move to heavyweight.

However, Gustafsson appears to have had a change of heart as he recently revealed retirement might have been an early call:

“It came quite fast,” Gustafsson told MMA Viking. “I was home for a couple days, and I had itching in my hands and wanted to get back and train.”

While he has expressed an interest in returning to action, there is nothing set as of now:

“I just want to train and get into shape,” Gustafsson added. “Let’s see how it goes.”

Gustafsson vs. Rockhold?

If he does come back, there is one opponent in mind for him and that’s former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold. The pair seemed to be on a collision course in the past, especially with Rockhold moving up to light heavyweight.

It could be a possibility now if the Swede decides to compete again:

“(I) would love a fight,” Gustafsson explained. “A fight against Luke would be a great way to come back. He is a tough guy, a legend.”

What do you make of the news? Is a return the right choice for Gustafsson?

The post Alexander Gustafsson Considering Return, Wants Luke Rockhold Fight appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.

Alexander Gustafsson In Talks for UFC Return; Eyes Luke Rockhold

Alexander Gustafsson’s “itch” to return is getting stronger; so much so that he has been in talks with the UFC about making his Octagon return. The last time Alexander Gustafsson competed in the UFC was at UFC Stockholm against Anthony Smith in June in…

The post Alexander Gustafsson In Talks for UFC Return; Eyes Luke Rockhold appeared first on MMA News.