Phil Davis headlines UFC on Fox 2 this Saturday against Rashad Evans, and approaches a title shot in the light heavyweight division. The Bleacher Report website reports on Davis’ view of the division, and discusses his support of training partner Alexander Gustafsson. “I think Alex will be a big problem for Jones going forward.” says the San Diego trained athlete.
Once An Opponent, Davis Now Roots for Gustafsson
Today, the UFC announced the main event of Alexander Gustafsson and Rogerio “Lil’ Nog” Nogueira, along with ticket information, as reported exclusively by MMA Viking.
Alexander Gustafsson continues his rise to the top with his recent victory over Vladimir Matyushenko. Hear the post-fight comments after “The Mauler’s” impressive UFC 141 TKO over “The Janitor”.
Alexander Gustafsson kept his winning streak going with another victory on his first UFC main card appearance. The Swede is now a title contender, and made a splash tonight with a TKO at 2:13 and 4 straight wins in the Octagon. A left jab sent Vladimir Matyushenko to the canvas at the two minute mark of the fight, and followed up with punished on the turtled-up veteran to bring an end to the fight. Much of the fight prior to the finish, was a slow pace of faints by the Swede, with the Janitor looking for opportunities to counter.
Gustafsson is now 5-1 in the UFC
Gustafsson was making his debut in Las Vegas, and made a splash in a week filled with Swedish MMA news, as Dana White announced that the UFC would come to Sweden April 14.
MMA Viking’s 2011 Nordic Fighter of the Year Alexander Gustafsson weighs in at 203lbs on Thursday, making weight for Friday’s much anticipated UFC 141 bout against Vladimir Matyushenko.
