Alexander Gustafsson, who will be challenging for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship in his next fight, recently revealed a surprise training partner he will be using to prepare for Daniel Cormier.
“I haven’t actually even been thinking that much about the belt,” said Gustafsson in a new video interview with MMA Viking, which you can view above. “I haven’t seen myself in that position, really, because of my loss. But here I am now and I’m very thankful. I’m so happy and very excited. I can’t wish for more. I believe that the UFC wants to see me against DC. That’s so simple. They really want to see us fight. Also, a good job from my managers, too. They’ve been working hard for this opportunity and I’m very thankful for this so I can’t wait.”
Gustafsson continued, “Ilir [Latifi] is a key sparring partner for this fight. I haven’t sparred with a guy having that much strength and explosiveness. When it comes to the body type and everything, it’s like fighting ‘DC’.”
Gustafsson will be challenging Cormier for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship later this year, however a date and location for the fight has yet to be announced.
