Gustafsson (photo) hasn't fought since March of this year. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
The Swede Alexander Gustafson is actually quite dissatisfied with the announcement of who the fight between Jon Jones e Daniel Cormier was postponed until January after the injury. Originally scheduled to face Jones in September, but replaced by Cormier after injuring himself during training, the Swede believes the right to the challenger spot is his and will not accept any other fight until he fights for the title.
The information was reported by journalist Ariel Helwani, during the official newspaper “UFC Tonight” this Wednesday (13), which reproduced the comments made by Gustafsson's manager, Manos Terzitano. Also according to the agent, the Swede, who last fought in March this year, wouldn't mind not fighting until mid-2015, the estimated deadline for a possible challenge to the winner of Jones x Cormier, to have his demand met.
At 27, Alexander Gustafson has a professional record of 16 wins and just two losses. To this day, the Swede is considered the biggest challenge of the champion's career Jon Jones for his performance in the “Fight of the Year 2013” – held in September 2013, at UFC 165. Since then, a rematch between Jones and Gustafsson has been widely speculated and anticipated. The reunion was scheduled for September 27th, at UFC 178, but ended up being suspended due to the challenger's injury.
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