Alexander Gustafsson Expresses Interest in January Bout vs. Anthony Johnson

Alexander Gustafsson has fanned the flames of a potential bout against Anthony Johnson in early 2015. Gustafsson was set to challenge Jon Jones for the light heavyweight belt, but an injury forced him out of the fight. Daniel Cormier stepped in to claim his spot, and Cormier will meet Jones at UFC 181 for the […]

Alexander Gustafsson has fanned the flames of a potential bout against Anthony Johnson in early 2015. Gustafsson was set to challenge Jon Jones for the light heavyweight belt, but an injury forced him out of the fight. Daniel Cormier stepped in to claim his spot, and Cormier will meet Jones at UFC 181 for the […]

Alexander Gustafsson vs Anthony Johnson Closer to Reality? That’s Fine with Me.

At long last, it appears Anthony Johnson and Alexander Gustafsson might be headed for a collision course. By “at long last,” of course, I am referring to the amount of time that has passed since Johnson went in the Octagon and crushed Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on July 26. Johnson’s UFC light heavyweight debut win over […]

At long last, it appears Anthony Johnson and Alexander Gustafsson might be headed for a collision course. By “at long last,” of course, I am referring to the amount of time that has passed since Johnson went in the Octagon and crushed Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on July 26. Johnson’s UFC light heavyweight debut win over […]

Alexander Gustafsson Snubs Fight with Anthony Johnson, ‘Rumble’ Responds

Alexander Gustafsson seems to be of the mindset that he has nothing to gain and everything to lose in a bout with Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. Speaking with Sweden’s Expressen, per MMAFighting.com, Gustafsson explained why he isn’t interested in locking horns with the resurgent light heavyweight contender. “I have fought both worse and better opponents,” said Gustafsson. […]

Alexander Gustafsson seems to be of the mindset that he has nothing to gain and everything to lose in a bout with Anthony “Rumble” Johnson. Speaking with Sweden’s Expressen, per MMAFighting.com, Gustafsson explained why he isn’t interested in locking horns with the resurgent light heavyweight contender. “I have fought both worse and better opponents,” said Gustafsson. […]

Why Alexander Gustafsson Should Continue His Campaign Against Jones-Cormier

Alexander Gustafsson suffered his own type of pain when news broke that Jon Jones was forced off of the UFC 178 card due to injury (via a report by Ariel Helwani of MMA Fighting).  The UFC has rescheduled the fight between Jones and Daniel Cormier for UFC 182, which is set for January 3, 2015. While […]

Alexander Gustafsson suffered his own type of pain when news broke that Jon Jones was forced off of the UFC 178 card due to injury (via a report by Ariel Helwani of MMA Fighting).  The UFC has rescheduled the fight between Jones and Daniel Cormier for UFC 182, which is set for January 3, 2015. While […]

Alexander Gustafsson Holding out for Title Fight with Jon Jones

Alexander Gustafsson knows what he wants, and what he wants is a shiny, golden belt. He won’t accept anything less. Gustafsson‘s manager, Manos Terzitane, recently told Ariel Helwani on an episode of UFC Tonight that the 205-pound Swede is looking for only one fight in his next outing: a title showdown with Jon Jones. “[Gustafsson] will […]

Alexander Gustafsson knows what he wants, and what he wants is a shiny, golden belt. He won’t accept anything less. Gustafsson‘s manager, Manos Terzitane, recently told Ariel Helwani on an episode of UFC Tonight that the 205-pound Swede is looking for only one fight in his next outing: a title showdown with Jon Jones. “[Gustafsson] will […]

Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson 2: the Best UFC Fight That Will Never Happen

February 2013. UFC 156. After a hotly contested featherweight title fight, 145-pound champion Jose Aldo sits down next to Dana White and is told some strange news.  Top lightweight contender Anthony “Showtime” Pettis had called the UFC president. He wanted to forego his shot at lightweight champion Ben Henderson in favor of a fight with […]

February 2013. UFC 156. After a hotly contested featherweight title fight, 145-pound champion Jose Aldo sits down next to Dana White and is told some strange news.  Top lightweight contender Anthony “Showtime” Pettis had called the UFC president. He wanted to forego his shot at lightweight champion Ben Henderson in favor of a fight with […]