Alexander Gustafsson (18-6) will make a return to competition, while not MMA, βThe Maulerβ will compete in a no-gi grappling superfight on December 11 at The Theatre in Gothenburg, Sweden.Β The promotion announced today that the Allstars Training Center fighter will be part of the newly announced AK Fighting Championships 3 card in Alex’s old home down.
Gustafsson will be facing another Swede in prospect Anton Turkalj (3-0) that is undefeated so far in his pro MMA career at 3-0.Β The GBG MMA fighter will be on his home turf to face the Swedish legend.Β The light heavyweight fighter has had a long and successful amateur career, including wins at MMA Galla and Trophy MMA.Β The Swede also medaled at the 2017 and 2018 IMMAF European Championships, plus the 2017 World Championships.Β He even captured gold at the 2017 IMMAF Euro championships.
Gustafsson announced his retirement from the sport in his post-fight interview following his loss toΒ Anthony SmithΒ atΒ UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. SmithΒ in front of his hometown fans in June. However, the feeling not to fight didnβt last. βIt came quite fastβ¦ I was home for a couple days, and I had itching in my hands and wanted to get back and train.β
But all signs point to βThe Maulerβ stepping back into the Octagon at some point. βIβm talking with the UFC, we are going back and forthβ says the Swede to MMA Viking at Allstars Training Centerβs open house in Stockholm.
