After Alexander Gustafsson gave UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones the fight of his life at UFC 165 back in September, the MMA world was clamoring for an instant rematch. With Jones’ next opponent being named Glover Teixeira at a date yet to be determined, the brawling Swede awaited word of whom he would be facing off against next.  With his gutsy performance against Bones – a performance that solidified his fighting acumen to the MMA community, both stateside and abroad – the next opponent for “The Mauler” had to be worthy of a bout with the newly christened MMA standout.