With their eyes on the belt, Gustafsson and Johnson duel in historic event

Gustafsson (left) and Johnson (right) face each other in Sweden. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

UFC on FOX 14 was already historic. Confirmed for Tele2 Arena, a football stadium in Stockholm, the event is expected to receive an audience of over 26 thousand spectators, the largest audience for a fight night in Europe and the second largest in the organization's history. But the card promises to shake up the world of MMA also inside the octagon, because of the main duel of the night, between the Swedish Alexander Gustafson and the North American Anthony Johnson, the next challenger for the light heavyweight belt emerges.

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For Gustafsson, a triumph against Johnson represents the stamp in the passport for one of the most anticipated rematches in recent Ultimate history. In September 2013, the Swede faced Jon Jones what was considered the best fight of that year, and which to this day is considered the toughest challenge ever faced by the dominant champion. If he emerges victorious, “The Mauler”, as he is known, must face his great nemesis in 2015.

Yes, Anthony Johnson He seeks to extend his undefeated streak, which has already lasted eight fights, against Gustafsson. Without losing since the finish to Vitor belfort at UFC Rio 2, in 2010, when he was still competing at middleweight and had serious problems making weight, Johnson has since reinvented himself and trained alongside the Brazilian in the gym blackzilians, in Florida, has achieved excellent results. Since re-debuting in Ultimate last year, Johnson has run over Rogério Minotouro and beat his compatriot with skill Phil DavisIf he wins in Sweden, “Rumble”, as he is known, will be the ninth challenger to face champion Jones.

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For Gustafsson, the main weapons for combat are the same ones that made him perform in an exemplary manner in front of Jon Jones: good lateral movement, a foot work (footwork) incessant and intelligence in controlling the distance to put his striking into practice. Johnson, who, despite his rival's evolution in the wrestling After a season at the “Alliance MMA” gym, he should have the advantage in the takedown game, he is also betting on his great firepower, which has already shown himself capable of taking most of his category rivals to the canvas.

At 44, Hendo tries to prove that he still has firewood to burn

Henderson (left) and Mousasi (right) are in the co-main fight of the night. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

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In addition to the name of the next challenger for the light heavyweight belt, UFC on FOX 14 also promises to give fans another big answer: Even at 44 years old, Dan Henderson Are you still able to remain among the current MMA elite?

Owner of one of the most successful pasts in the sport, the former champion of two PRIDE divisions, Strikeforce light heavyweights and the UFC 17 tournament now returns to the middleweight division with ambitious plans and ensuring that he is far from hanging up gloves.

However, in his return to the category up to 84 kg. Hendo will not have an easy life. The North American's opponent in the co-main fight of UFC on FOX 14 will be the Armenian-Dutch Gegard Mousasi. Despite his young age, Mousasi, aged 29, has extensive experience, with 42 professional fights, and has already participated in several events in Asia, Europe and America, having been Strikeforce champion in light heavyweight and in two categories in the Japanese organization DREAM.

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