Sat Sep 06 11:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Rising UFC Star Andreas Gustafsson Blasts “Fake” Liver King Ahead of UFC Paris Bout

**Paris, France** – Welterweight Andreas “Bane” Gustafsson is making waves both inside and outside the octagon ahead of his highly anticipated fight against Rinat Fakhretdinov at UFC Paris this Saturday. The popular Swedish fighter, known for his dominant fighting style and outspoken personality, recently launched a scathing attack on social media star “The Liver King,” accusing him of hypocrisy and steroid use.

Gustafsson, who impressed UFC fans with a brutal win on Dana White’s Contender Series last year and followed it up with a dominant victory over Khaos Williams at UFC 316, didn’t hold back his feelings about the controversial internet personality.

“I hate him, I f****** hate him, I can’t even watch him,” Gustafsson told Full Send MMA. “He’s doing all that s*** to be seen, to be famous, he’s a nobody, he’s a nobody. He talks about eating raw food all the time but he’s taking steroids all day long and many people believe him and think he’s the real deal. People think he looks like that because he is like that, and it’s not true. I don’t like those kinds of people.”

The Liver King, who recently made headlines for a bizarre feud with UFC commentator Joe Rogan, has been criticized for promoting a raw meat diet and lifestyle while allegedly using steroids.

Gustafsson’s comments come just days before he steps into the cage against the dangerous Rinat Fakhretdinov. A win against the Russian, who was previously ranked in the top 15, could propel Gustafsson into the welterweight rankings and put him on a path towards title contention.

The welterweight division is currently seeking fresh contenders, and Gustafsson’s impressive performances and growing fanbase could make him a significant player in the 170lb landscape.

UFC Paris, headlined by a middleweight clash between Nassourdine Imavov and Caio Borralho and a co-main event featuring Benoit Saint-Denis vs. Mauricio Ruffy, promises an action-packed night of fights, with Andreas Gustafsson’s bout being a key one to watch. Will “Bane” back up his words with another dominant performance and take one step closer to the top? Fight fans will find out this Saturday.

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