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Alexander Gustafsson Releases Statement After Fabricio Werdum Loss

Long-time light-heavyweight contender Alexander Gustafsson has released a statement reacting to his first-round submission loss to Fabricio Werdum in his heavyweight debut at UFC Fight Island 3. The fight didn’t last long. Werdum and Gustafsson exchanged a few shots on the feet before the Brazilian managed to drag the fight to the mat. Once […]

Long-time light-heavyweight contender Alexander Gustafsson has released a statement reacting to his first-round submission loss to Fabricio Werdum in his heavyweight debut at UFC Fight Island 3.

The fight didn’t last long. Werdum and Gustafsson exchanged a few shots on the feet before the Brazilian managed to drag the fight to the mat. Once there he quickly locked up an armbar and got the win.

Gustafsson took to Twitter to react to his third straight loss and praise his teammate Khamzat Chimaev, who picked up a second UFC win in ten days beating promotional newcomer Rhys McKee earlier in the evening.

“It’s sucks to lose but I’m alive and healthy it’s a sport, a sport that I love!” Gustafsson wrote. “Thanks Werdum for a great fight and the UFC for the opportunity! Now let’s celebrate my brother and teammate kamza borz!!! He’s coming for everyone, be ready”

Gustafsson has now lost three fights in a row. The 33-year-old was stopped by light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones before being tapped by top contender Anthony Smith. The Swedish fighter briefly retired from the sport before announcing he would be returning to take on Werdum at heavyweight.

The former UFC heavyweight champion recorded his first win since 2017 last night. Werdum lost to Aleksei Oleinik and Alexander Volkov either side of a two-year USADA ban for a failed drugs test. The win against Gustafsson will likely be Werdum’s last in the UFC. His contract is now up and before the Yas Island event, he had spoken about wanting to fight elsewhere.

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Fabricio Werdum, Paul Craig and All Fighter Payouts from UFC on ESPN 14 Card

No one earned Fight of the Night at UFC on ESPN 14, but six different fighters earned Performance of the Night with a $50,000 bonus after wins Saturday night…

UFC on ESPN 14 Results: Robert Whittaker, Fabricio Werdum Headline Winners

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Fabricio Werdum Taps Alexander Gustafsson With Armbar – UFC Fight Island 3 Highlights

Fabricio Werdum returned to the win column in style. The former UFC heavyweight champion welcomed Alexander Gustafsson to the division at UFC Fight Island 3 on Saturday. After some striking early on, Werdum eventually took Gustafsson down. The Swede fought back and managed to get up but gave his back up in the process Werdum […]

Fabricio Werdum returned to the win column in style.

The former UFC heavyweight champion welcomed Alexander Gustafsson to the division at UFC Fight Island 3 on Saturday.

After some striking early on, Werdum eventually took Gustafsson down. The Swede fought back and managed to get up but gave his back up in the process Werdum took him down again and eventually sunk in the armbar.

As a result, the Brazilian snapped a two-fight losing streak while Gustafsson is now on a three-fight losing skid.

You can watch the finish below:

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Fabricio Werdum Quickly Taps Alexander Gustafsson – UFC Fight Island 3 Results

Former UFC heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum is looking for his first win since 2017 against Alexander Gustafsson steps up a weight class after a long and successful run at 205lbs. Who will emerge victorious? It’s time to find out… Round 1: Fabricio Werdum opens up the fight with lots of kicks. Alexander Gustafsson is light […]

Round 1: Fabricio Werdum opens up the fight with lots of kicks. Alexander Gustafsson is light on his feet and manages to stuff a takedown from the BJJ specialist. Werdum manages to take the back as the Sweedish fighter tries to stand up. Once there he begins attacking the arm. Gustafsson battles hard but can’t stop the submission.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Fabricio Werdum def. Alexander Gustafsson via submission (armbar) in round 1

Fabricio Werdum Does Not Plan To Renew UFC Contract After Gustafsson Fight

Former UFC heavyweight Fabricio Werdum has shared that he does not plan to renew his UFC contract once it is completed after his fight with Alexander Gustafsson on July 25. Speaking in an interview with AG Fight, the former champion expressed that while he was thankful to the UFC he would like to take his […]

Former UFC heavyweight Fabricio Werdum has shared that he does not plan to renew his UFC contract once it is completed after his fight with Alexander Gustafsson on July 25.

Speaking in an interview with AG Fight, the former champion expressed that while he was thankful to the UFC he would like to take his career in a different direction going forward.

“You don’t have the possibility (to renew with the UFC). All these years with the UFC have been very good. We had a good relationship, sometimes there were some controversies, disagreements, things that happen in a normal relationship. I am very grateful to the UFC for all these years, I made my career practically in the UFC. I always wanted to enter the UFC and they gave me that opportunity twice.” Said Werdum.

“I was already fired and came back because I was pissed off (laughs). But the cycle is over, the cycle has been good so far. Now I want to pursue my career a little more, and I want to do it my way. Suddenly fighting in other events, I have fought in many events and I want to be able to have other possibilities.”

Werdum continued to elaborate on some of the highlights during his UFC run including his victories over Mark Hunt and Cain Velasquez and also his time commentating for the organisation on their Spanish broadcast.

The former champion’s final bout will be against former light heavyweight title contender Alexander Gustafsson as he returns from retirement to join the ever-growing heavyweight division. Werdum is coming into this matchup on a decision loss to Aleksei Oleinik at UFC 249 earlier this year.

Werdum has not stated exactly where he plans to take his career after this bout, only stating that it will be done his way.