Tag: Alexander

Alexander Shlemenko Accuses Brian Stann of Faking Injuries. Wait, What?

I’m going to take it easy on Bellator fighter Alexander Shlemenko here today, because it’s quite apparent from reading these recent comments that he’s either not all there mentally or just isn’t very smart. I mean, how else can …

I’m going to take it easy on Bellator fighter Alexander Shlemenko here today, because it’s quite apparent from reading these recent comments that he’s either not all there mentally or just isn’t very smart. I mean, how else can you explain this wacky interview? I can tell you for sure, 100%, I know why there […]

Frank Mir: Alexander Gustafsson Tops List of Guys Who Can Beat Jon Jones

If forced to choose a fighter at 205 pounds with the best chance to defeat Jon Jones, Frank Mir would put his money on Alexander Gustafsson. MMA:30′s Dave Farra recently spoke with the former UFC heavyweight champion about the UFC 145 main event,…

If forced to choose a fighter at 205 pounds with the best chance to defeat Jon Jones, Frank Mir would put his money on Alexander Gustafsson. MMA:30′s Dave Farra recently spoke with the former UFC heavyweight champion about the UFC 145 main event, Dan Henderson’s chances against Jones and Gustafsson as a potential future contender. […]

UFC on Fuel 2 Results: Alexander Gustafsson More Dominick Cruz than Jon Jones

At UFC on Fuel 2, young light heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson won his fifth-straight fight when he defeated Thiago Silva.  Gustafsson, who was fighting in his home Swedish crowd, became just the third man to defeat Silva. Gustafsson has had a sim…

At UFC on Fuel 2, young light heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson won his fifth-straight fight when he defeated Thiago Silva.  Gustafsson, who was fighting in his home Swedish crowd, became just the third man to defeat Silva. Gustafsson has had a similar rise to fame to current UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones. Both men have […]

UFC on Fuel 2: 5 Fights for Alexander Gustafsson to Take Next

Alexander Gustafsson did not disappoint his home country of Sweden, as he defeated Thiago Silva in the main event of UFC on Fuel 2.  Gustafsson was able to use great movement and distance to avoid Silva’s strikes while picking his …

Alexander Gustafsson did not disappoint his home country of Sweden, as he defeated Thiago Silva in the main event of UFC on Fuel 2.  Gustafsson was able to use great movement and distance to avoid Silva’s strikes while picking his shots.  The win not only moves Gustafsson up the light heavyweight division, it also positions him closer […]

The Hype Train: Why UFC Star Alexander Gustafsson Still Has Something to Prove

It’s easy to get caught up in a UFC star. Because we only get to consume the sport in bunches, each event seems to take on undue importance. You can see it clearly every time Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, and Georges St-Pierre fight. Isn’t it …

It’s easy to get caught up in a UFC star. Because we only get to consume the sport in bunches, each event seems to take on undue importance. You can see it clearly every time Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, and Georges St-Pierre fight. Isn’t it funny how people only seem to realize they are among […]

UFC on Fuel 2: Alexander Gustafsson Making His Run for the Title

The two-month wait since the last UFC event had been agonising, but UFC on Fuel 2 taking place in Stockholm, Sweden last night, rewarded the patient with an outstanding night of action. At the top of the bill, Alexander Gustafsson systematically picked…

The two-month wait since the last UFC event had been agonising, but UFC on Fuel 2 taking place in Stockholm, Sweden last night, rewarded the patient with an outstanding night of action. At the top of the bill, Alexander Gustafsson systematically picked apart Thiago Silva over three rounds on his way to a unanimous decision […]