Pros (including Jon Jones, Dana White & Michael Bisping) react to Alexander Gustafsson’s retirement announcement
Alexander Gustafsson has called it a day.
By Oscar Willis-1 Jun 2019
Tonight in Stockholm, Sweden, perennial light heavyweight contender Alex Gustafsson announced his retirement.
The decision came, the Swede says, after his refusal to stick around the sport after he felt he would become considered a journeyman, having just lost to Anthony Smith in the main event.
Should it truly be the last time Gustafsson is seen in the UFC Octagon, it brings to a close a stellar career of the European — something plenty of his fellow pros commented on.
Honestly I don’t believe you but if you’re serious, thank you for everything. You held the division to a standard and made us better. Go kick ass with that Family.
Congrats to @AlexTheMauler on an amazing career! Hate to see him bow out but have to respect when a fighter is no longer willing to make that walk. One of the greatest in and outside of the cage, he’ll be missed in the Ufc.