All roads lead to Stockholm, Sweden on June 1, 2019, for the UFC Fight Night 153.
The main event is the 5-round bout between Alexander Gustafsson, also known as The Mauler, and Anthony Smith (Lionheart). There are eleven fights slated for that day, but so far, all eyes are on the fight between these two light heavyweight contenders.
One of these light heavyweight champions will stay on in the UFC’s title hunt for the 205-pound section, while the loser will head to the back of the line after the Mauler and Lionheart collide in Stockholm, practically the hometown of Swedish Gustafsson.
A brief overview of both fighters:
Alexander Gustafsson
From Stockholm, Sweden and ranked number 2 in the light heavyweight title worldwide, Alexander Gustafsson is a few months past his 32nd birthday, weighs 205 pounds and stands at 6’5” tall.
So far, the Mauler has won 18 of his previous fights, lost 5 and drawn none. His 79.0” reach could give him the needed advantage against Anthony Smith in the June 1 UFC light heavyweight bout.
Anthony Smith
From Omaha in Nebraska, USA, Anthony Smith is ranked number 4 in the light heavyweight title worldwide. This light heavyweight champion is almost in his 31st year, weighs 205 pounds and is 6’4” tall.
So far, Smith the Lionheart has won 31 of his previous bouts, lost 14 matches and drawn none. Both fighters lost their last fight, ironically against the same opponent, Jon Jones.
Fight information
The UCF Night Fight between Gustafsson and Smith will take place at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. This is the main event of the 11 matches, with the fight itself happening in the Octagon.
The UCF Night Fight features:
- 3 light heavyweight (205lb) fights.
- 4 lightweight (155lb) fights.
- 3 featherweight (145lb) fights.
- 1 bantamweight (135lb) fights.
This makes up 11 bouts that night of 22 fighters. In this fight card, 7 fighters are expected to win and 12 are expected to come off with a loss, while 3 fighters are having their UCF debut fight on the card.
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What are the winning odds?
While there is as yet no fixed odds for the June 1 UFC fight night between Gustafsson and Smith, pundits are leaning 77% heavily in favor of Gustafsson winning the fight with a 46% knockout/ technical knockout, 2% by submission, or 43% by decision. His chances of winning could be partly influenced by his fighting on familiar grounds and enjoying the benefits of home advantage.
Pundits predict a 23% chance of Smith winning the fight with 77% knockout or technical knockout, 4% by submission or 8% by decision.
