Gustafsson intends to return at the beginning of the year

Former UFC Light Heavyweight Title Challenger Alexander Gustafsson declared a desire to return to the octagon in the near future.

“We talk a lot with the UFC. I want to fight. I need to compensate for the defeat of Werdum. In fact, I believe that I did not participate in this fight. I want to fight at the beginning of this year, go out into the cage and have some fun.

I am very happy with my career, but I feel that I have not finished yet. I am still writing my book. I need to go to the octagon and keep doing my job, ”said the Swede in an interview with ESPN.

Gustafsson's last fight was in July 2020, when he made an unsuccessful sortie into the heavyweight division, losing to Fabricio Werdum by submission in the first round.