GUS OFFICIALLY NOT CLEARED TO FIGHT- Seriously

http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/swedish-mma-federation-alexander-gustafsson-not-cleared-to-fight-at-ufc-on-fuel

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The Swedish MMA Federation today announced that Alexander Gustafsson has not been cleared to fight at Saturday's UFC on FUEL TV 9 event due to his facial cut.

He'll no longer headline the FUEL TV-televised event, where he was scheduled to fight fellow light heavyweight and promotional newcomer Gegard Mousasi (33-3-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC).

The cut, which Gustafsson suffered near his eyebrow during a recent training session, was deemed too substantial, and the SMMAF, which is Sweden's local regulatory body, won't allow clear him to fight. An initial examination took place on Saturday, and today's exam sealed the deal.

"The SMMAF Medical Committee has today reviewed the circumstances regarding Gustafsson and his injury," a statement read. "The SMMAF Medical Committee recognizes that a competitor cannot be medically cleared earlier than the day before the match.

"However, bearing in mind that a correct medical examination that met the regulatory demands has been performed, nothing in the SMMAF regulations hinders the SMMAF Medical Committee from making a decision to stop Gustafsson from competing. As it is clear that Alexander Gustafsson will not be fit to compete as planned and cannot be medically cleared on Friday the 5th of April, the SMMAF Medical Committee has today decided that Alexander Gustafsson will not be allowed to participate in the planned match."

UFC officials haven't made a formal announcement. It's unknown if Mousasi will get a late-replacement or opponent if the card will be shuffled, though an update is expected shortly.

Gustafsson was scheduled to headline a UFC card in his home country for the second time in a year. Saturday's event takes place at Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm.

If this is a joke, it's not coming from me. But based on the previous information this appears to be very real. Major bummer, it was a great style matchup.

Just looking around at what they might be able to do. Maybe they can get Larkin or Carmont to step in? They should be in camp, even though it would be cut short. But they are MW and should be able to make the LHW limit and Mousasi isn't a big LHW anyways. Larkin is a former LHW so that could make sense.
Might be better then trying to get someone that isn't in camp at all.

Just move the fight to a later card, if it wasn't in Sweden I think they'd find a replacement but with less than a week to go it's too much of risk for a fighter to take.

Ali* wrote:

Just move the fight to a later card, if it wasn't in Sweden I think they'd find a replacement but with less than a week to go it's too much of risk for a fighter to take.

But then this fuel card loses it's main event altogether, I don't think they can do that.

OU wrote:

Ali* wrote:

Just move the fight to a later card, if it wasn't in Sweden I think they'd find a replacement but with less than a week to go it's too much of risk for a fighter to take.

But then this fuel card loses it's main event altogether, I don't think they can do that.

Shit happens.

Ali* wrote:

OU wrote:

Ali* wrote:

Just move the fight to a later card, if it wasn't in Sweden I think they'd find a replacement but with less than a week to go it's too much of risk for a fighter to take.

But then this fuel card loses it's main event altogether, I don't think they can do that.

Shit happens.

So fuck the fans that bought the tickets? The fans that won't get any chance to see an event live for a long, long time.

OU wrote:

Ali* wrote:

OU wrote:

Ali* wrote:

Just move the fight to a later card, if it wasn't in Sweden I think they'd find a replacement but with less than a week to go it's too much of risk for a fighter to take.

But then this fuel card loses it's main event altogether, I don't think they can do that.

Shit happens.

So fuck the fans that bought the tickets? The fans that won't get any chance to see an event live for a long, long time.

I never said cancel the card just move Gustafsson vs. Mousasi to a later date.

Ali* wrote:

OU wrote:

Ali* wrote:

OU wrote:

Ali* wrote:

Just move the fight to a later card, if it wasn't in Sweden I think they'd find a replacement but with less than a week to go it's too much of risk for a fighter to take.

But then this fuel card loses it's main event altogether, I don't think they can do that.

Shit happens.

So fuck the fans that bought the tickets? The fans that won't get any chance to see an event live for a long, long time.

I never said cancel the card just move Gustafsson vs. Mousasi to a later date.

So they get Pearson vs Couture as the main event? Seems like they are getting fucked. But "shit happens" so fuck em right?

OU wrote:

Ali* wrote:

OU wrote:

Ali* wrote:

OU wrote:

Ali* wrote:

Just move the fight to a later card, if it wasn't in Sweden I think they'd find a replacement but with less than a week to go it's too much of risk for a fighter to take.

But then this fuel card loses it's main event altogether, I don't think they can do that.

Shit happens.

So fuck the fans that bought the tickets? The fans that won't get any chance to see an event live for a long, long time.

I never said cancel the card just move Gustafsson vs. Mousasi to a later date.

So they get Pearson vs Couture as the main event? Seems like they are getting fucked. But "shit happens" so fuck em right?

Injuries happen it sucks but there's nothing much we can do about it. You can only hope there's a decent Middleweight or LHW who's kept in shape and is willing to step in but like I said with less than a week to go and the fact it's in Sweden I doubt it.

Ali* wrote:

OU wrote:

Ali* wrote:

OU wrote:

Ali* wrote:

OU wrote:

Ali* wrote:

Just move the fight to a later card, if it wasn't in Sweden I think they'd find a replacement but with less than a week to go it's too much of risk for a fighter to take.

But then this fuel card loses it's main event altogether, I don't think they can do that.

Shit happens.

So fuck the fans that bought the tickets? The fans that won't get any chance to see an event live for a long, long time.

I never said cancel the card just move Gustafsson vs. Mousasi to a later date.

So they get Pearson vs Couture as the main event? Seems like they are getting fucked. But "shit happens" so fuck em right?

Injuries happen it sucks but there's nothing much we can do about it. You can only hope there's a decent Middleweight or LHW who's kept in shape and is willing to step in but like I said with less than a week to go and the fact it's in Sweden I doubt it.

That is why I suggested 2 fighters that are fighting later this month and already in camp.

I wonder if Wandi will receive an interesting phone call today.

Ali* wrote:

I wonder if Wandi will receive an interesting phone call today.

Doubt it. I don't think he could handle a fight on this short of notice. Not against this level of competition.

OU wrote:

Ali* wrote:

I wonder if Wandi will receive an interesting phone call today.

Doubt it. I don't think he could handle a fight on this short of notice. Not against this level of competition.

Hey he's the one who joked about stepping in yesterday. Given how much Wandi loves the fans it's worth asking him.

Ali* wrote:

OU wrote:

Ali* wrote:

I wonder if Wandi will receive an interesting phone call today.

Doubt it. I don't think he could handle a fight on this short of notice. Not against this level of competition.

Hey he's the one who joked about stepping in yesterday. Given how much Wandi loves the fans it's worth asking him.

It was just a joke. I seriously doubt he is ready to go. 4 days notice? Not happening.

Chris Leben, anyone?

Ludo wrote:

Chris Leben, anyone?

What? You mean loser of 3 of his last 4 fights at MW Leben? I would much rather they attempt to pull Larkin off that 4/20 card since he is already in camp and has fought at LHW before. But Leben seems like an awful choice to fight Mousasi. I'd rather they call up Ace or just about anyone else.

Where is Vera at these days? I'd even accept a Jardine rematch at this point.

Vera is recovering from knee surgery............

OU wrote:

Ali* wrote:

OU wrote:

Ali* wrote:

Just move the fight to a later card, if it wasn't in Sweden I think they'd find a replacement but with less than a week to go it's too much of risk for a fighter to take.

But then this fuel card loses it's main event altogether, I don't think they can do that.

Shit happens.

So fuck the fans that bought the tickets? The fans that won't get any chance to see an event live for a long, long time.

The only reason they bought those tickets isn't on the card anyway. I doubt they care too much about Gegard vs random fill in

Mousasi will face Iliir Latifa this Saturday live on @fueltv Latifa is from Sweden and training partner of Gustafsson.

— Dana White (@danawhite) April 2, 2013

Mousasi vs Latifa. I had read that may use him a few days ago. From Sweden and training partner of Gus

From what i understand is Latifa is a rassler...or atleast has a takedown game. Never seen him fight. Hope Gegard wrecks him.

He's 5'8" fighting at 205.