alexander gustafsson-ufc fuel 9UFC officials have announced that former UFC light heavyweight title challengers Alexander Gustafsson and Glover Teixeira have agreed to do battle in the main event of UFC Fight Night Berlin on June 20.

Gustafsson( 16-3) is coming off a first round TKO loss against Anthony Johnson in his last outing in January 2015. Gustafsson was one win away from earning his second shot against Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title prior to the loss. Gustafsson is best known for giving Jon Jones arguably the toughest fight of his career at UFC 165, losing a close unanimous decision.

Teixeira (22-4) is coming off a unanimous decision loss against Phil Davis in October 2014. It was the second consecutive loss after losing to Jon Jones via unanimous decision at UFC 172.

The tickets for UFC Fight Night Berlin go on sale April 24. Stay tuned to ProMMAnow.com for more fight announcements and news coverage.

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