Alexander Gustafsson is coming out of retirement, and he’s making a big career change for his comeback. Gustafsson (18-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC), who fought for the UFC light heavyweight belt on three occasions before retiring in May 2019, will move up to the heavyweight division for his comeback. He draws a big fight for his debut, as he will fight former heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum (23-9-1 MMA, 11-6 UFC). MMA Junkie verified the matchup with a person close to the situation following an initial report from Brazilian news outlet Combate. It will take place July 25 on the UFC’s “Fight Island.” Gustafsson hung up his gloves following a submission loss to Anthony Smith at UFC on ESPN+ 11. The event took place in his native Sweden, and after losing his long-anticipated title rematch with Jon Jones a few months prior, opted to walk away from the sport
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Alexander Gustafsson out of retirement for Fabricio Werdum fight at heavyweight – MMA Junkie