The UFC is going international once again for its 9th Fuel TV show. The promotion will be visiting Sweden almost a year later to the date of their debut in the land of the midnight sun. Once again, native son Alexander "The Mauler" Gustafsson (15-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) will headlining the show on his very own stomping grounds where he will be putting his six-fight winning streak on the line. His opponent will be Strikeforce import and two-division DREAM champion Gegard "The Dreamcatcher" Mousasi (33-3-2 MMA, UFC debut).
This Light Heavyweight battle could very well decide the next opponent for the winner of Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen for the divisions title, those two will do battle three weeks later in New Jersey. UFC on Fuel TV 9: Gustafsson vs. Mousasi will take place on April 6th inside of the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. Stayed tuned here as more bouts are announced for the first of four UFC cards during the month of April. H/T - badboy
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