Alexander Gustafsson Fight News

Report: Myles Jury vs. Mike Ricci lightweight bout added to UFC 165 in Toronto

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 16, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

UFC 165 fight card update: Former TUF contestants Myles Jury and Mike Ricci are set to collide in a 155-pound battle at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Sept. 21, 2013.

UFC 161 results recap: Who is next for Rashad Evans?

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 16, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Rashad Evans earned one of the most significant wins over his career when he defeated Dan Henderson in the main event of UFC 161 on Saturday (June 15, 2013). After another successful performance we ask; what's next for "Suga"?

UFC 161 results: Dan Henderson loses to Rashad Evans, will probably get title shot against Jon Jones anyway

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 16, 2013 2:02 AM EDT

Dan Henderson lost to Rashad Evans at UFC 161 last Saturday night (June 15, 2013) at MTS Centre in Winnipeg. While UFC President Dana White effectively ruled him out of contention, "Hendo" still has a good shot at fighting Jon Jones. Here's why.

Myles Jury vs. Mike Ricci added to UFC 165

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on Jun 14, 2013 10:32 PM EDT

A day after the UFC 165 main event was announced, an intriguing lightweight bout has been added to the card.

Alexander Gustafsson: UFC 165 title fight with Jon Jones a ‘dream come true'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Alexander Gustafsson says his UFC 165 title fight with Jon Jones is a "dream come true" and that he is going to be ready for anything the champion throws at him on Sept. 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

No ‘Bones’ about it: Jon Jones says ‘motivated’ Alexander Gustafsson will not be his toughest fight to date

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 7:12 PM EDT

According to UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones, when he steps into the cage to face Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 in September, he won’t be facing his toughest foe to date. And if you take a look at his impressive resume, how can one argue?

Dana White reveals why he stiffed Lyoto Machida when picking Alexander Gustafsson to fight Jon Jones at UFC 165

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 1:47 PM EDT

Dana White promised Lyoto Machida the next shot at light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. So why did he go back on his word and choose Alexander Gustafsson instead? The boss explains his reasoning behind UFC 165, inside.

Fightweets: Why UFC made right call not punishing Josh Thomson for comments

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Jun 14, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Remember the old adage that one can disagree with someone's opinion, but will defend their right to say it? That should be applied to Josh Thomson after his curious comments this week.

UFC 165: Jon Jones opens as huge favorite over Alexander Gustafsson

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Jun 14, 2013 11:30 AM EDT

The light heavyweight champion is the overwhelming favorite over the challenger for their UFC 165 bout according to the opening line.

Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson odds and betting lines for UFC 165: 'Bones' opens at -800

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 14, 2013 9:17 AM EDT

Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson odds and betting lines for UFC 165: 'Bones' opens at -800 over Alexander Gustafsson (+500) for their UFC 165 pay-per-view (PPV) main event on Sept. 21, 2013 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Morning Report: Dana White says TUF 18's Rousey-Tate rivalry is 'pure f--king mayhem everyday'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 14, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

We're a few weeks into filming TUF 18's Rousey-Tate blood feud, so how's it going? Well according to Dana White, it's "pure f--king mayhem everyday."

Jon Jones says Alexander Gustafsson won't be toughest challenge, talks injured toe and Fedor

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Jun 13, 2013 11:01 PM EDT

Following the announcement of his next title fight, Jones told MMA Fighting that Alex will not be the toughest challenge of his career so far. He also discussed how his injured to is healing and what it was like to meet MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko.

Jones vs. Gustafsson will be UFC 165 main event

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Jun 13, 2013 5:10 PM EDT

Dana White said that Jon Jones will go for a UFC record sixth light heavyweight title defense when he faces Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165 on Sept. 21 in Toronto.

Georges St. Pierre vs. Johny Hendricks title fight targeted for November

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Jun 13, 2013 4:25 PM EDT

While a specific date and venue has yet to be locked down, Georges St-Pierre's welterweight title defense against Johny Hendricks will go down in November.

Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson booked for UFC 165 on Sept. 21 in Toronto

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jun 13, 2013 3:56 PM EDT

It's official! UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones will defend his division title against Alexander Gustafsson at the UFC 165 pay-per-view (PPV) event on Sept. 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson set for UFC 165 in Toronto

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Jun 13, 2013 3:41 PM EDT

Jon Jones is defending his UFC title in Toronto for a 3rd time in as many calendar years. UFC president Dana White confirms that Jones will fight Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165.

Tweet of the day: Dana White says Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson will happen in autumn

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Jun 13, 2013 1:43 PM EDT

It looks like UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Jon Jones' next title defense will be against Alexander Gustafsson this fall.

The Best Father's Day Gift Guide 2013 For UFC/MMA Fans Only

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Jun 12, 2013 10:30 PM EDT

Ultimate Father's Day Gift Guide, with Roots of Fight promo code, NO MAS promo code, HeadBlade promo code and more, including Round 5 Ultimate Collection Series 12, discount deals on t-shirts and other products for fight fans, among others.

MMA Roundtable: Werdum's title chances, Metamoris, Henderson vs. Evans, Bellator's UFC pick-ups

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 12, 2013 2:30 PM EDT

Shaun Al-Shatti and Dave Doyle debate UFC heavyweight title match-ups, reflect on BJJ pay-per-views, peruse through Bellator's recent signing spree, and more.

Morning Report: Jon Jones and Georges St-Pierre targeting fall return

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Jun 12, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Two of the UFC's top draws, champs Jon Jones and Georges St-Pierre, have set timetables to climb back into the Octagon.

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