Alexander Gustafsson
The Mauler
Sweden
Out of Dec. 10 fight
Gustafsson will no longer fight Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 282 on Dec. 10, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear why Gustafsson will be unable to go in this one. It's unclear how much more steam he has left as the veteran has not won a fight since May of 2017. OSP was then scheduled to face Philipe Lins, though Lins dropped out, as did his subsequent opponent, Antonio Trocoli. With neither man having competed at the scheduled day, it's possible the UFC looks into running this back, depending on the severity of Gustafsson's injury.
It's unclear why Gustafsson will be unable to go in this one. It's unclear how much more steam he has left as the veteran has not won a fight since May of 2017. OSP was then scheduled to face Philipe Lins, though Lins dropped out, as did his subsequent opponent, Antonio Trocoli. With neither man having competed at the scheduled day, it's possible the UFC looks into running this back, depending on the severity of Gustafsson's injury.
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Facing OSP at UFC 282
Gustafsson will take on Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 282 on Dec. 10, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Gustafsson will be hoping to rebound after being knocked out in his last bout against Nikita Krylov on July 23. He is one of the most experienced fighters in UFC history, but has not won a fight since May of 2017.
Gustafsson will be hoping to rebound after being knocked out in his last bout against Nikita Krylov on July 23. He is one of the most experienced fighters in UFC history, but has not won a fight since May of 2017.
Lasts 67 seconds in London
Gustafsson lost to Nikita Krylov via KO (punches) at 1:07 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in London.
ANALYSIS
For those wondering whether or not Gustafsson had anything left in the tank, you now have your answer. Fighting for the first time since July 2020, Gus was knocked down seconds after the opening bell rang and was never able to truly recover despite working his way back to his feet. Alex used to be known as an extremely durable fighter, but this was difficult to watch. Now 35 years of age, Gustafsson has lost three straight fights, all via stoppage, in addition to retiring and then returning in recent years. There's an overwhelming likelihood this is the end of the road for a guy who is unquestionably one of the best fighters in UFC history to never hold a championship.
For those wondering whether or not Gustafsson had anything left in the tank, you now have your answer. Fighting for the first time since July 2020, Gus was knocked down seconds after the opening bell rang and was never able to truly recover despite working his way back to his feet. Alex used to be known as an extremely durable fighter, but this was difficult to watch. Now 35 years of age, Gustafsson has lost three straight fights, all via stoppage, in addition to retiring and then returning in recent years. There's an overwhelming likelihood this is the end of the road for a guy who is unquestionably one of the best fighters in UFC history to never hold a championship.
Books matchup with Krylov
Gustafsson (18-7-0) is scheduled to face Nikita Krylov (27-9-0) in a fight at the UFC's July 23 event, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Both fighters will be looking to get back on track in their returns to the Octagon this July, as Gustafsson has dropped his last three bouts while Krylov is riding a two-fight losing streak. Since joining the promotion in 2009, the 35-year-old Swede owns a 10-7-0 record.
Both fighters will be looking to get back on track in their returns to the Octagon this July, as Gustafsson has dropped his last three bouts while Krylov is riding a two-fight losing streak. Since joining the promotion in 2009, the 35-year-old Swede owns a 10-7-0 record.
Will need new opponent
Gustafsson will no longer face Ben Rothwell at the UFC event May 21, MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
In a surprise move, Rothwell was released from the UFC after spending 13 years with the promotion. It's unclear what led to this and what that means for Gustafsson's next fight. If there is a replacement fighter we should hear in the next couple weeks.
In a surprise move, Rothwell was released from the UFC after spending 13 years with the promotion. It's unclear what led to this and what that means for Gustafsson's next fight. If there is a replacement fighter we should hear in the next couple weeks.
Returning in May
Gustafsson will take on Ben Rothwell in a heavyweight fight on May 21, MMAJunkie.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Gustafsson hasn't fought since July, 2020, as he withdrew from his only scheduled 2021 fight due to injury. He wasn't won since May of 2017, as he went on a three-fight losing streak prior to his long layoff. Rothwell is also coming off a loss but had previously won five of his first six UFC fights.
Gustafsson hasn't fought since July, 2020, as he withdrew from his only scheduled 2021 fight due to injury. He wasn't won since May of 2017, as he went on a three-fight losing streak prior to his long layoff. Rothwell is also coming off a loss but had previously won five of his first six UFC fights.