We may yet see former light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustafsson in the Octagon again. After retiring following his submission loss to Anthony Smith in 2019, it seems the ‘Mauler’ has got the itch to fight again—this time in the heavyweight division.
Per Combate’s report, Gustafsson is negotiating with the UFC to appear on one of the promotion’s Fight Island cards on July 25th. And the first challenge he would like for his return is against former champion Fabricio Werdum. However, Combate also reports that – if the ‘Vai Cavalo’ matchup can’t be made – the Swede already has a second name in mind: Ovince Saint Preux, who recently moved up to heavyweight for a bout against Ben Rothwell.