Anthony Smith just beat the odds stacked against him in the main event as he fought Gustafsson in his own home town and after being the underdog right from the day this fight was announced. Smith not only defeated Gustafsson but he also put a halt to the swede’s career as Gustafsson announced his retirement post fight. It not an easy start for Gustafsson who had to embrace the storm early on as he rallied back in the third round with sheer dominance. Gustafsson continued his aggression but a slight error caused him to give Smith an opening he needed to counter a takedown. With his back now secure, Smith locked Gustafsson into a rear-naked choke that forced Gustafsson to tap out.
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Throwing HEAT in the third! #UFCStockholm pic.twitter.com/AmWPNZ2tkq
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MASSIVE body shot into a takedown!@AlexTheMauler looks to take control as we head to the fourth. #UFCStockholm pic.twitter.com/kWD4aywuYW
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ALL HEART. ALWAYS.@LionheartASmith #UFCStockholm pic.twitter.com/EfCqR319Va
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