With the UFC’s light heavyweight title temporarily on hold, top contender Alexander Gustafsson (18-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) is making alternate arrangements. Gustafsson, currently ranked No. 5 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA light heavyweight rankings , believes he’s next in line for a shot at current UFC champ Daniel Cormier. But with “DC” set to face heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic this summer, Gustafsson is suggesting he could keep himself busy by knocking out Cormier’s teammate, Luke Rockhold (16-5 MMA, 6-4 UFC), who has been teasing a move up to 205 pounds. “The Mauler” today took to social media to send an official invitation to Rockhold, though he promised a rude welcome to the light heavyweight division. @lukerockhold , your teammate is holding MY Division hostage, and you think there are only easy fights at LHW
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Alexander Gustafsson wants Daniel Cormier, will settle for knocking out Luke Rockhold – MMA Junkie