Daniel Cormier sends message to Alexander Gustafsson: 'You and I will not share the octagon again'

D. Cormier (photo) defended his title against the Swede in October 2015 at UFC 192. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC

Alexander Gustafson was removed from UFC 227 in Los Angeles on August 04th due to a 'minor injury'. The confirmation of the Swede's departure left the light heavyweight and heavyweight champion, Daniel Cormier disappointed with his old rival. DC went to his social media, a few hours after the information was released, and sent a message to the former challenger.

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“Dear Alex, I don’t know what happened to you going back to the Rockhold situation. You've always been a stand-up guy, but your demeanor has changed. From calling a guy out the day after he got knocked out, to now offering to fight me knowing I have a broken hand, after Volkan couldn't make it. Now you turned down Jan, turned down Khalil while asking for a heavyweight title fight. Now, moments after Anthony Smith do your job like an animal, you decide you are injured. Dude, I respect you as a fighter. I will always be grateful for October 2015, but you and I will not share the octagon again. I'm disappointed in who you've become. You're so entitled man, I can't deal with delusional people. Good luck recovering. Our time has passed. See you in the comments. DC @alexthemauler #wegoourseparateways,” Cormier said.

Dear Alex, I don't know what happened to you going back to the Rockhold situation. You have always been a stand up guy but your behavior changed. From calling a guy out the day after he got knocked out, to now offering to fight me knowing I have a broken hand, after Volkan couldn't go. Now you've turned down Jan, turned down Khalil all while calling for a heavyweight title fight. Now, moments after Anthony Smith does his work like an animal you decide you're hurt. Man, I respect you as a fighter. I will always be grateful for October 2015, but you and I won't share the octagon again. I am disappointed in who you've become. You are so entitled, man, I can't deal with delusional people. Good luck recovering. Our time has passed. See you from the commentary table. DC @alexthemauler #wegoourseparateways

A publication shared by Daniel "DC" Cormier (@dc_mma) on Jul 22, 2018 at 5:12 pm PDT

Gustafsson, at 31, hasn't fought since his victory over Glover Teixeira in May 2017 and has just two fights since his split decision loss to Cormier in October 2015 at UFC 192.