When Alexander Gustafsson makes the walk to the Octagon on Saturday, he’s hoping it will mark a fresh start.
The two-time light heavyweight title challenger meets Anthony Smith in the main event of UFC Stockholm on Saturday, and should he get through the fight without too many bumps and bruises, his goal is to return to action soon and possibly compete twice in a calendar year for the first time since 2015.
Gustafsson’s most recent outing at the close of 2018 was a rematch with Jon Jones, an encounter that failed to match the drama of their epic five-round war at UFC 165.