Gustafsson has a new opponent

Former UFC light heavyweight contender informs Frontkick Alexander Gustafsson will fight Nikita Krylov on July 23 at UFC Fight Night in London.

Gustafsson was originally scheduled to fight in the heavyweight category against Ben Rothwell, but the American veteran was fired from the promotion the day before.

Gustafsson, 35, has not appeared in the octagon since July 2020, when he made an unsuccessful foray into the heavyweight division, losing to Fabricio Werdum by submission in the first round.

30-year-old Krylov fought his last fight on March 19, losing by choke to Paul Craig.