MMAViking.com will be reporting live in London for the big UFC Fight Night 37 card staring this Wednesday The card is headlined by the light heavyweight main event between Sweden’s own Alexander Gustafsson versus local Jimi Manuwa at O2 Arena in London.
Unlike when Gustafsson fought at UFC 165 in Toronto, where he lost a close decision to Jon Jones, The Mauler will be joined by three other Nordic fighters. Allstars Training Center training partner Ilir Latifi will make his return to the UFC after his short notice headliner last April. The Sledgehammer will face a former opponent of Gustafsson in Frenchman Cyrill Diabate headlining the prelims.
Also on the prelims is another Swede in grappler Mats Nilsson. This Swede will be making his debut in the Octagon against London’s own Luke Barnatt, who is undefeated at 7 wins and 0 losses, while Nilsson sports an overall record of 11 wins, 2 losses, and 1 win.
Not to be missed is the return of Gunnar Nelson. Iceland’s Gunni is already 2 and 0 in the Octagon, but now returns from knee surgery to face the bigger Omari Akhmedov who will be dropping to welterweight after winning his first bout at middleweight inside the Octagon.
Daily Coverage
Pre-London
• Mats Nilsson Signed to the UFC; ‘Love It When Hard Work Pays Off’
• Exclusive Training Camp Plan from Nelson
• Exclusive Training Pics of Gustafsson and Latifi
• Video Interview with Ilir Latifi
Wednesday
• Video Interview – Gunnar Nelson
• Video Interview – Alexander Gustafsson
• Video Interview – Gary Cook talks UFC coming to Sweden
• Video Interview – Coach John Kavanagh
• Video Interview – Coach Andreas Michael
Thursday
• Viking Photos – Alexander Gustafsson’s Open Workout
• Viking Photos – Gunnar Nelson’s Open Workout
• Video Interview – Mats Nilsson
• Video Interview – Ilir Latifi
Friday
• Results – Weigh-ins
• Photos – Alexander Gustafsson Weigh-in
• Photos – Gunnar Nelson Weigh-in
• Photos – Ilir Latifi Weigh-in
• Photos – Mats Nilsson Weigh-in
• Video – Alexander Gustafsson Weigh-in
• Video – Gunnar Nelson Weigh-in
• Video – Ilir Latifi Weigh-in
• Video – Mats Nilsson Weigh-in
• Video – Dana White Talks Gustafsson/Jones and UFC in Sweden
Saturday
• Live play-by-play – Alexander Gustafsson vs Jimi Manuwa
• Live play-by-play – Gunnar Nelson vs. Omari Akhmedov
• Live play-by-play – Ilir Latifi vs. Cyrille Diabate
• Live play-by-play – Mats Nilsson vs. Luke Barnatt
• Cageside Quick Pics – Nordic fighters
• Cageside Pictures – Alexander Gustafsson vs Jimi Manuwa
• Cageside Pictures – Gunnar Nelson vs. Omari Akhmedov
• Cageside Pictures – Mats Nilsson vs. Luke Barnatt
• Cageside Pictures – Ilir Latifi vs. Cyrille Diabate
• Video – Post-fight Press Conference with Gustafsson and Latifi
• 9 Awesome Things About UFC in London
Follow the team more more coverage:
Daniel Schälander (video & photos) – @spiderpigbegins on Twitter
Jesper Baek (photos) – @fightfandk on Twitter
Ryan O’Leary (writer) – @mmaviking on Twitter & mmaviking on Instagram
The March 8th event will be available to watch live through Viaplay premium in Sweden, and also the main card and prelims stream on UFC Fight Pass.
As always, post comments and questions, and MMAViking.com will be here to provide answers and provide the best event coverage of the Nordic fighters.
