Tag: gustafsson

UFC on Fuel TV 2: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva Preview

Alexander Gustafsson seems to be the uncrowned third contender in the UFC’s light heavyweight, according to many MMA fans, but I’m not so sure that this fight is in any way a certainty. I think people have forgotten how much of a beast Thia…

Alexander Gustafsson seems to be the uncrowned third contender in the UFC’s light heavyweight, according to many MMA fans, but I’m not so sure that this fight is in any way a certainty. I think people have forgotten how much of a beast Thiago Silva is at this point. Silva has only lost twice in […]

UFC on Fuel TV 2: Does Alexander Gustafsson Pose a Threat to Jon Jones?

Jon Jones has gone through a metamorphosis-type of change in his life since 2009. At UFC 94, Jones displayed his amazing combination of strength, length and athleticism by completely outclassing The Ultimate Fighter’s season one finalist Stephan …

Jon Jones has gone through a metamorphosis-type of change in his life since 2009. At UFC 94, Jones displayed his amazing combination of strength, length and athleticism by completely outclassing The Ultimate Fighter’s season one finalist Stephan Bonnar with spinning back elbows, kicks and Greco-Roman throws that looked like something out of a comic book. […]

Thiago Silva Says He’s Going to Kill or Die in Gustafsson Fight

Oh, Thiago Silva. We may never quite understand what makes you tick. Silva, if you’ll recall, is making his return after a year-long suspension. He didn’t test positive for steroids, but that’s only because he substituted his own urin…

Oh, Thiago Silva. We may never quite understand what makes you tick. Silva, if you’ll recall, is making his return after a year-long suspension. He didn’t test positive for steroids, but that’s only because he substituted his own urine for something distinctly non-human during the actual test. Yep, Silva used a Whizzer. And not the […]

Head-to-Toe Breakdown: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Thiago Silva

Although the UFC has been on hiatus for a couple weeks now, it returns the 14th of next month with its  first show in Sweden. Headlining the card is Swedish superstar Alexander Gustafsson and hard-hitting Brazilian Thiago Silva. Silva was set to f…

Although the UFC has been on hiatus for a couple weeks now, it returns the 14th of next month with its  first show in Sweden. Headlining the card is Swedish superstar Alexander Gustafsson and hard-hitting Brazilian Thiago Silva. Silva was set to fight later in the year, but agreed to take this fight when Antonio […]

Alexander Gustafsson and the UFC’s Most Exciting Emerging Contenders

Scouring the globe for the brightest upcoming fighters is no small feat, but the UFC does a more than commendable job.   Their next event, UFC on Fuel: Gustafsson vs. Silva, features a young native Swedish fighter headlining in his home …

Scouring the globe for the brightest upcoming fighters is no small feat, but the UFC does a more than commendable job.   Their next event, UFC on Fuel: Gustafsson vs. Silva, features a young native Swedish fighter headlining in his home country. Like so many others, Alexander Gustafsson is a part of the perpetual cream rising to […]

UFC on Fuel TV 2: Alexander Gustafsson vs Rogerio Nogueira Breakdown

UFC on Fuel TV 2 marks the UFC’s first trip to Sweden and it takes place on April 14th. The main event features native son and fast rising light heavyweight champion Alexander Gustafsson against seasoned veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. While th…

UFC on Fuel TV 2 marks the UFC’s first trip to Sweden and it takes place on April 14th. The main event features native son and fast rising light heavyweight champion Alexander Gustafsson against seasoned veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. While this event is more than a month away it is never too early to take […]