UFC on FOX 14 took place on Saturday night at the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden and was headlined by Anthony Johnson securing a title shot with a first round victory against Alexander Gustafsson.
Early in the fight, Gustafsson accidentally poked Johnson in the eye and the fight was paused for a moment. Shortly after the restart, Johnson would rock Gustafsson with his strikes and eventually ended the fight on the ground.
Check out how members of the MMA media reacted to the fight on Twitter below.
#UFCStockholm main event next. Anthony Johnson walks out to “Moment” by Lil’ Wayne. Gustafsson out to what’s listed as Zlatan feat. Day.
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) January 25, 2015
I picked Gusty to win, but I’m suddenly feeling like he’s going to get stung and stopped early, just because it’s that kind of night.
— Steven Marrocco (@MMAjunkieSteven) January 25, 2015
A lot of MMA T-Shirts are just awful, but Johnson’s shirt is great. It’s simple
— Jason Floyd (@Jason_Floyd) January 25, 2015
Just pausing for a moment to ponder the fact Rumble used to fight at welterweight.
— Dave Doyle (@davedoylemma) January 25, 2015
If Rumble goes out and handles Gus, everyone will be fired up to see him challenge Jones. Excited for this fight. Lots on the line.
— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) January 25, 2015
Marc Goddard, good enough to ref the main event in front of 26,000 people in Sweden. Put through the wringer by NAC.
— Dave Doyle (@davedoylemma) January 25, 2015
This place is going absolutely nuts. What an atmosphere. #UFCStockholm
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) January 25, 2015
Accidental rake of the eyes by Gustafsson forced a break. Rumble tagged the Swede off the restart. Gus hurt …
— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) January 25, 2015
IT’S OVER!!! Anthony Johnson knocks out Alexander Gustafsson in the first round. Holy crap. #UFCStockholm
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) January 25, 2015
Tough night for the Swedes. 0-3 after AJ gets the stoppage.
— Greg Savage (@TheSavageTruth) January 25, 2015
Holy smokes. Rumble ruins the party.
— Dave Doyle (@davedoylemma) January 25, 2015
Wow. Rumble.
— Luke Thomas (@SBNLukeThomas) January 25, 2015
Fans are throwing beer all over the press area and are pissed walking out of this arena super fast.
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) January 25, 2015
Anthony Johnson is so, so, so scary at 205. Mauled the Mauler in that one. He’s up next for Jon Jones. Very interesting fight.
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) January 25, 2015
Class move by Gustafsson to raise Johnson’s hand for the shocked crowd here in Sweden. Wow. What a win by Rumble.
— John Morgan (@MMAjunkieJohn) January 25, 2015
Damn. Gustafsson in tears right now, burying his face on his corner’s shoulder. What emotion.
— John Morgan (@MMAjunkieJohn) January 25, 2015
UFC on FOX 14 Result: Anthony Johnson def. Alexander Gustafsson via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 2:15 http://t.co/TWHVxMQ8Ja
— The MMA Report (@TheMMAReport) January 25, 2015