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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 […]

UFC on Fox 5 to Feature Henderson vs. Diaz and Shogun vs. Gustafsson

Alright, so here’s some late-night breaking news for you courtesy of USA Today’s John Morgan. After his split-decision win over Frankie Edgar at UFC 150, there was some curiosity as to when Benson Henderson would defend his belt against Nat…

Alright, so here’s some late-night breaking news for you courtesy of USA Today’s John Morgan. After his split-decision win over Frankie Edgar at UFC 150, there was some curiosity as to when Benson Henderson would defend his belt against Nate Diaz.  Well, it seems that everyone’s questions are answered. The final UFC on Fox card […]

UFC on Fox 4: Could the Rua-Vera or Machida-Bader Winner Face Gustafsson Next?

As Shogun Rua, Brandon Vera, Lyoto Machida and Ryan Bader go into battle this Saturday, many fans and members of the media will ponder where exactly the four warriors will go when it’s all over. Depending on who wins most impressively, the Rua ve…

As Shogun Rua, Brandon Vera, Lyoto Machida and Ryan Bader go into battle this Saturday, many fans and members of the media will ponder where exactly the four warriors will go when it’s all over. Depending on who wins most impressively, the Rua versus Vera winner or the Machida versus Bader winner will earn a […]

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 […]