Last weekend in London, Alexander Gustafsson proved to the world that he’s the rightful title challenger in the UFC’s light-heavyweight division.
It took the Swede just minutes into the second round for him to find his range and dismantle a battered and previously unbeaten, Jimi Manuwa.
After the fight, the MMA world took to twitter with the following:
Gustaffson is BEAST!!!!!!!!!!!
— Dana White (@danawhite) March 8, 2014
Good luck @AlexTheMauler in ur title fight. Dang! Haha my time will come. DC
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) March 8, 2014
Hey guys just a quick thought……I would have done the same thing to Jimi Manuwa. No disrespect to Jimi just the absolute truth.
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) March 9, 2014
Gus is rightfully next, but lets keep things in perspective. He's #1 ranked guy for a reason. This shouldn't have suprised anyone.
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) March 9, 2014
Why not give the winner of Alexander and DC the winner of myself and Glover??
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) March 9, 2014
I see DC congratulating Alexander and making comments about waiting his turn now.. I wonder if they're afraid to fight each other?
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) March 9, 2014
People who don't like to think are quick to call me afraid. Think about it, I'm asking for the meanest of the two
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) March 9, 2014
"I want my title shot. Whenever you want!"
— Alexander Gustafsson (@AlexTheMauler) March 8, 2014
This dude @AlexTheMauler has a wide array of weapons in his arsenal. Add in size, high fight IQ & a chin from hell & u have a Swedish beast!
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) March 8, 2014
Great finish for Gus!!! The front hand spring after…..not so much