Luke Rockhold: If I beat Alexander Gustafsson, I should be the f—king champion

[Andretti]

Just don’t expect him to waste time working his way up the 205-pound ladder, as Rockhold (16-4) already has his sights set on two-time title contender Alexander Gustafsson, which should land him another championship title.

The part-time model elaborates to Submission Radio:

“There’s a lot of interest in the fight. He’s a guy that’s been right there, that’s only lost to champions. He’s the top, he’s the cream of the crop in the division. You beat him, you basically are the champion. The only problem is that DC is the champion. So, what? I go fight Alexander Gustafsson when DC is fighting for the heavyweight title? I’m not gonna fight Gustafsson for nothing, and I’m not gonna put myself in the position where it creates a weird moment for me and DC. So, I think it all depends on what happens with this fight with him and Stipe. If that goes forward, yeah, I mean, I’ll fight Gustafsson. But once you beat Gustafsson, if DC’s out – If I beat Gustafsson, I should be the fucking champion. Just realistically. And I mean, if you think about it, he is the man to beat, other than DC. And so the whole division is in a weird space.”



https://www.mmamania.com/2018/4/12/...ander-gustafsson-i-should-be-ufc-champion-mma

 

[NandoMoura]

“There’s a lot of interest in the fight. He’s a guy that’s been right there, that’s only lost to champions. He’s the top, he’s the cream of the crop in the division. You beat him, you basically are the champion. The only problem is that DC is the champion. So, what? I go fight Alexander Gustafsson when DC is fighting for the heavyweight title? I’m not gonna fight Gustafsson for nothing, and I’m not gonna put myself in the position where it creates a weird moment for me and DC. So, I think it all depends on what happens with this fight with him and Stipe. If that goes forward, yeah, I mean, I’ll fight Gustafsson. But once you beat Gustafsson, if DC’s out – If I beat Gustafsson, I should be the fucking champion. Just realistically. And I mean, if you think about it, he is the man to beat, other than DC. And so the whole division is in a weird space.”

https://www.mmamania.com/2018/4/12/...ander-gustafsson-i-should-be-ufc-champion-mma

 

[Gabe]

Gus would murder him. Unlike the Romero fight though it would be an extended beating.

 

[Thunderchild]

He wont beat Gus. Moot point.

 

[SHOKASE]

You won't beat him so don't worry about it.

 

[blaseblah]

Lol good luck with that. Please take that fight Luke.

 

[Peoples]

If his chin isn't drained from the cut and he manages to take Alex down he can win.

If he's still chinny at LHW and cannot Take Alex down..easy Money for Alex

 

[MMACroatia]

After he loses he will be the Salt champion
An undisputed one

 

[Übermacht]

Don't do it, Luke!

 

[Bojka]

Not sure why Rockhold wants that fight... Gus will eat him up.

 

[ALAN PARTRIDGE]

If his chin isn't drained from the cut and he manages to take Alex down he can win.

If he's still chinny at LHW and cannot Take Alex down..easy Money for Alex

From the Cut???

You what Bro...

 

[RyuHayabusa]

At this stage Rockhold should just keep his chin inside ralph

 

[funksoulbrother]

I smell upset with this one /: what if Luke does win

 

[akproplayer]

If Cormier loses and returns to LHW maybe Luke will try HW next.

 

[usernamee]

Belts for everyone!! Belts for everyone!!!!

If you can lay out any kind of argument for a belt being created - Dana will give it to you!

Belts value diminishing by the minute these days

 

[Dozer .]

Rock is done

 

[Arkham's Notorious Geyser]

Lol slow down there Rockhold, Gustafsson may have been running his mouth a bit much the past few months, but he'll but a beating on you the likes you wont survive. Gustafsson is legit with striking that puts him to shame. All Luke has is that Check right hook, and look where that's gotten him.

 

[MMAProfessional]

Luke is the biggest entitle crybaby ever. Demanding the top LHW after getting smashed by Yoel in a title fight. Then wants to move up and fight for another title.

 

[Failwani]

I don't know if he's wrong once DC vacates or retires.

That division is going to look absolutely pathetic come this time next year. Friggin Blachowitz vs Villante for #1 contender and shit. Maybe that kickboxing guy will save us.

 

[tasticles]

From the Cut???

You what Bro...

Right. That 2 lbs will be murder on him