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Swedish MMA Federation Stands by Decision to Pull Alexander Gustafsson

The decision to yank Alexander Gustafsson from the main event at UFC on Fuel 9 last weekend in Sweden has caused quite a headache for the Swedish Mixed Martial Arts Federation (SMMAF). Gustafsson suffered a cut in training the week prior to his scheduled main event against Gegard Mousasi.  The fighter had doctors in Sweden […]

The decision to yank Alexander Gustafsson from the main event at UFC on Fuel 9 last weekend in Sweden has caused quite a headache for the Swedish Mixed Martial Arts Federation (SMMAF). Gustafsson suffered a cut in training the week prior to his scheduled main event against Gegard Mousasi.  The fighter had doctors in Sweden […]

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Alexander Gustafsson on UFC on Fuel 9 ‘Worst Time of My Career’

UFC light heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson has spoken of his bitter disappointment in being forced out of this Saturday’s UFC on Fuel 9 event in his home country of Sweden. In an interview with Fighters Only Magazine, he described it as the “worst time of my career.” “It’s been terrible, been the worst moment in my […]

UFC light heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson has spoken of his bitter disappointment in being forced out of this Saturday’s UFC on Fuel 9 event in his home country of Sweden. In an interview with Fighters Only Magazine, he described it as the “worst time of my career.” “It’s been terrible, been the worst moment in my […]

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Alexander Gustafsson Replacement Ilir Latifi: 5 Things to Know

The owls were out in force across the MMA corners of the Internet Tuesday evening. That’s around the time the UFC revealed Alexander Gustafsson’s replacement in the main event of UFC on Fuel 9, going down Saturday from Stockholm, Sweden. The replacement: Ilir Latifi. And out came the owls. “Who?” they wailed. “WHOOOOO?!??!” Few seemed […]

The owls were out in force across the MMA corners of the Internet Tuesday evening. That’s around the time the UFC revealed Alexander Gustafsson’s replacement in the main event of UFC on Fuel 9, going down Saturday from Stockholm, Sweden. The replacement: Ilir Latifi. And out came the owls. “Who?” they wailed. “WHOOOOO?!??!” Few seemed […]

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Report: Alexander Gustafsson Injured, Fight with Gegard Mousasi in Serious Doubt

The UFC on Fuel 9 headlining bout is in serious jeopardy after Alexander Gustafsson suffered a major cut in training, according to a report by MMA Mania.  “The Mauler” was set to headline the show, which takes place in his native country of Sweden, against Strikeforce, Dream and Pride veteran Gegard Mousasi.  The initial news […]

The UFC on Fuel 9 headlining bout is in serious jeopardy after Alexander Gustafsson suffered a major cut in training, according to a report by MMA Mania.  “The Mauler” was set to headline the show, which takes place in his native country of Sweden, against Strikeforce, Dream and Pride veteran Gegard Mousasi.  The initial news […]

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3 Reasons Gegard Mousasi Is Being Overlooked Against Alexander Gustafsson

Getting choked by current teammate Phil Davis at UFC 112 in 2010 triggered a transformation in light heavyweight contender Alexander Gustafsson. Since tasting his only defeat, Gustafsson has amped up his his training and linked up with Davis and his te…

Getting choked by current teammate Phil Davis at UFC 112 in 2010 triggered a transformation in light heavyweight contender Alexander Gustafsson. Since tasting his only defeat, Gustafsson has amped up his his training and linked up with Davis and his team at Alliance MMA to improve his overall game and shore up some of his […]

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Jon Jones: ‘Beating Alexander Gustafsson Will Prove Critics Wrong’

Jon Jones believes Alexander Gustafsson is the perfect opponent to finally help him silence the critics. The reigning UFC light heavyweight champ is quite possibly the greatest talent MMA has ever seen, leaving the once stacked 205-pound division in sh…

Jon Jones believes Alexander Gustafsson is the perfect opponent to finally help him silence the critics. The reigning UFC light heavyweight champ is quite possibly the greatest talent MMA has ever seen, leaving the once stacked 205-pound division in shambles. Despite his exceptional all-around talent, many believe Jones’ Reed Richards-like reach and incredibly lanky frame […]