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Former UFC star Alexander Gustafsson is open to exploring multiple options for his combat sports return.
Gustafsson (18-8) recently signed with the Global Fight League, but after the promotion canceled its inaugural events in May, the promotion's future as a whole has become uncertain.
The 38-year-old former UFC title challenger hasn't competed since suffering his fourth consecutive loss in the octagon to Nikita Krylov in July 2022, but is ready for his comeback to competition whenever he gets a date.
"I've been training. Now I'm just waiting to see what they say and take it from there," Gustafsson told Comeon Sports. "I don't know the status of the GFL. I'm just hoping they get it sorted. Am I confident? I don't actually know. Let's see. I'll be training. I'm in camp, so I've been training, but let's see what's next for GFL. Having said that, if anyone else gives me an opportunity to fight, then I'm open to discussing it. Let's see what happens. With the GFL, I don't know what the concept is really now, but they pay very well and I think it's a great idea if it can go ahead."
Gustafsson is happy to remain with GFL if it continues as a promotion, but likes the potential idea of competing for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, which has signed many former UFC fighters.
"I'm absolutely interested in fighting in BKFC," Gustafsson said. "I'm in shape. Let's see what offer I get. I would talk it through with the team and see what the best move is. I haven't personally spoken to BKFC or Conor McGregor, but there have been discussions within my team about it. I don't have much to say on it. I'm just focusing on my training and whatever happens, happens. I'll be ready for whatever we decide to do. Will I fight this year? Absolutely. I hope that if I get the right offer, I'll be back 100 percent."
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Alexander Gustafsson unsure about GFL, 'absolutely interested in BKFC'
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Gustafsson (18-8) recently signed with the Global Fight League, but after the promotion canceled its inaugural events in May, the promotion's future as a whole has become uncertain.
The 38-year-old former UFC title challenger hasn't competed since suffering his fourth consecutive loss in the octagon to Nikita Krylov in July 2022, but is ready for his comeback to competition whenever he gets a date.
"I've been training. Now I'm just waiting to see what they say and take it from there," Gustafsson told Comeon Sports. "I don't know the status of the GFL. I'm just hoping they get it sorted. Am I confident? I don't actually know. Let's see. I'll be training. I'm in camp, so I've been training, but let's see what's next for GFL. Having said that, if anyone else gives me an opportunity to fight, then I'm open to discussing it. Let's see what happens. With the GFL, I don't know what the concept is really now, but they pay very well and I think it's a great idea if it can go ahead."
Gustafsson is happy to remain with GFL if it continues as a promotion, but likes the potential idea of competing for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, which has signed many former UFC fighters.
"I'm absolutely interested in fighting in BKFC," Gustafsson said. "I'm in shape. Let's see what offer I get. I would talk it through with the team and see what the best move is. I haven't personally spoken to BKFC or Conor McGregor, but there have been discussions within my team about it. I don't have much to say on it. I'm just focusing on my training and whatever happens, happens. I'll be ready for whatever we decide to do. Will I fight this year? Absolutely. I hope that if I get the right offer, I'll be back 100 percent."
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Alexander Gustafsson unsure about GFL, 'absolutely interested in BKFC'
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