Rashad Evans calls for return against Alexander Gustafsson: 'Dana, book this fight'

Evans (left) wants to face Gustafsson (right) in his return to the UFC. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Production (Disclosure/UFC)

Away from activity since the beginning of the year due to an injury, Rashad evans he already knows who he would like to face on his return to the UFC: the former light heavyweight champion hopes that the organization will schedule a fight against him Alexander Gustafson.

According to UFC president Dana White, Gustafsson would face Anthony Johnson in the main fight of UFC on FOX 13 in December, but the American was removed by the company due to an accusation of domestic assault that was recently released. Evans, Johnson's training partner at the Blackzilians academy, offered to replace his colleague at a future date.

“I was quite impressed with the way this story developed. I would definitely like to fight him when I get back. Definitely. When I left, I was on top and Alexander Gustafson He improved with every fight he had. Dana, book this fight,” Evans told the North American broadcaster “FOX Sports”.

Evans' last fight was in November 2013, when he ran over Chael Sonnen in the event that marked 20 years of Ultimate, UFC 167. He would face Daniel Cormier at UFC 170, but left the commitment with a knee injury. Gustafsson hasn't played since March, when he knocked out Jimi Manuwa. Since then, the Swede has had his second shot at the belt confirmed, but was removed from contention after also getting injured.