Twitter reacts to Anthony Smith’s win, Alexander Gustafsson’s retirement at UFC on ESPN+ 11

Anthony Smith scored the biggest victory of his career on Saturday when he went into enemy territory and defeated Alexander Gustafsson in the UFC on ESPN+ 11 main event.

In the matchup of light heavyweight contenders coming off title-fight losses, Smith (32-14 MMA, 8-4 UFC) was the one to rebound when he scored a fourth-round submission victory over Gustafsson (18-6 MMA, 10-6 UFC) in the headliner, which took place at Ericsson Globe in Stockholm and streamed on ESPN+. Afterward, Sweden’s own Gustafsson appeared to retire from MMA.

Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Smith’s victory over Gustafsson at UFC on ESPN+ 11.

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🇸🇪 vs 🦁

Watch ➡️ https://t.co/9sFxPgQC5a #UFCStockholm pic.twitter.com/QnsMi3MlgQ

— UFC (@ufc) June 1, 2019

Anthony Smith out to "Return of the Mack" by Mark Morrison. #UFCStockholm

— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) June 1, 2019

Alexander Gustafsson out to "Training Montage" from the 'Rocky IV' soundtrack #UFCStockholm

— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) June 1, 2019

#UFConESPN+ 11 Main Event Closing Betting Odds:

Alexander Gustafsson (-330) vs. Anthony Smith (+270) #UFCStockholm 💵 @ESPN+ @ufc @JohnGoodenUK @danhardymma @felderpaul @espnmma @MMAOddsBreaker https://t.co/ifVbTTiypW

— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) June 1, 2019

Has Gustafsson thrown a punch?

— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) June 1, 2019

Smith seems to have easily found his range early in around one. While Gustafsson Still seems to be figuring it out. #UFCstockholm

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) June 1, 2019

Gustafsson’s left leg is bloodied after a leg kick exchange. Smith landed a couple of nice left hooks. That was probably enough for him to win the first round 10-9. #UFCStockholm

— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) June 1, 2019

10-9 Smith after one.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) June 1, 2019

We got a live 'dog here with Smith. His hands look great. Calm, sharp, efficient. That said, Gus hasn't gotten going yet, so let's see how these next rounds develop. #UFCStockholm

— Gorgeous George (@MMAjunkieGeorge) June 1, 2019

It would do wonders for Anthony Smith if he’d throw punches to Gustafsson’s body instead of whiffing all these head shots

— Jed Meshew II (@JedKMeshew) June 1, 2019

It's early but Gustafsson does not look good.

— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander) June 1, 2019

Unofficially, after two rounds, Smith has landed 11 head strikes and Gustafsson has connected with just 5. #UFCStockholm

— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) June 1, 2019

http://twitter.com/DerekBrunson/status/1134906022034923520

Looks like Gustafsson's movement is starting to pay dividends #UFCStockholm

— Trent Reinsmith (@TrentReinsmith) June 1, 2019

I have Smith up here 20-18

— Heidi Fang (@HeidiFang) June 1, 2019

Throwing HEAT in the third! #UFCStockholm pic.twitter.com/AmWPNZ2tkq

— UFC (@ufc) June 1, 2019

This is a straight up EA UFC fight. People are getting blasted and just eating it. #UFCStockholm

— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) June 1, 2019

Heavy jab from Gustafsson. He's found his boxing range. #UFCStockholm

— Rob Tatum (@RobTatum303) June 1, 2019

MASSIVE body shot into a takedown!@AlexTheMauler looks to take control as we head to the fourth. #UFCStockholm pic.twitter.com/kWD4aywuYW

— UFC (@ufc) June 1, 2019

29-28 Smith after three.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) June 1, 2019

I got Smith up with rounds 1 and 2 so far and Gus starting to find a rhythm winning round 3. #UFCStockholm

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) June 1, 2019

Smith stops Gus from shaking him off and flattens him out. Hard GnP from Smith to side of Gus' head. #UFCStockholm

— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) June 1, 2019

Heavy elbows from Smith. He's looking for a rear-naked choke. #UFCStockholm

— Rob Tatum (@RobTatum303) June 1, 2019

Wow a little mistake by Gus cost him

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) June 1, 2019

Anthony Smith taps out Alexander Gustafsson with a fourth round rear naked choke! Huge, huge win for him. Wow!#UFCStockholm

— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) June 1, 2019

Well calculated @lionheartasmith
Amazing job!

— Jake Ellenberger (@EllenbergerMMA) June 1, 2019

Lionheart!!!!!! Fuck ya! #ufc

— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) June 1, 2019

Boom @lionheartasmith with the sub!!! Hell yessssss congratulations bro! #ufcstockholm

— Court McGee (@Court_McGee) June 1, 2019

People better start showing this man his respect. Congrats @lionheartasmith 👏🏽👏🏽 #UFCStockholm

— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) June 1, 2019

Ohh and @lionheartasmith with the big finish, nice work stud !

— Ed Herman (@EdHermanufc) June 1, 2019

Alexander Gustafsson lays his gloves down in the center of the octagon and says "the show is over." It appears he just retired from MMA. #UFCStockholm

— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) June 1, 2019

Anthony Smith has now retired Rashad Evans & Alexander Gustafsson.#UFC

— Jed I. Goodman (@jedigoodman) June 1, 2019

Wow….. @AlexTheMauler just left his gloves in the octagon for the last time. Always been a fan a man. Respect! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) June 1, 2019

Gus is one of the greatest to ever fight at 205. He is fighting at a time when 2 of the 🐐’s of all time happen to fight at 205.

— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) June 1, 2019

ALL HEART. ALWAYS.@LionheartASmith #UFCStockholm pic.twitter.com/EfCqR319Va

— UFC (@ufc) June 1, 2019

Anthony Smith now has the most finishes in the light heavyweight division since 2018 with four. #UFCStockholm

— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) June 1, 2019

#UFCStockholm results: Anthony Smith (@lionheartasmith) def. Alexander Gustafsson via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 4, 2:38 https://t.co/x8daknbXVV pic.twitter.com/1MFEmOLzvJ

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) June 1, 2019

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