Alexander Gustafsson: "Det har varit en otrolig resa och jag är jättetacksam för att ha fått vara med om den här resan och bildat ett liv tack vare den här sporten. Jag har haft det riktigt bra. Det har varit upp och ner, men det är en idrott".
If this really is it for Gustafsson, I hope he takes some solace in the fact he was one half of the greatest UFC fight ever (165 v Jones). Heck of a run. I don’t think anyone expected him to have the career that he did when he first started.
Gustafsson has battled a slew of injuries and heart ache over the past few years. Not surprised to hear him say that. Losing at home really hurts him. But ... he is only 32. A long break is probably best for the soul right now.
Feel sorry for Gustafsson. Came agonizingly close to beating Jones (the first time) and Cormier. Never made it to the very top, and now he's seemingly ending his career with a loss in front of his home fans.