Daniel Cormier asks Alexander Gustafsson to hang up the gloves
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Alexander Gustafsson in the first round.
Nikita Krylov defeats Hall of Fame Light HeavyweightAlexander Gustafsson in the first round. Reacting to Gustafsson's fourth consecutive loss in the promotion, former two-division champ Daniel Cormier immediately took to his official Twitter handle and wrote: "Gustafson is done. He needs to walk away, these shots are hard but he used to eat those. The chin is gone, walk away my friend. We all have expiration date. One of the best to not have had a title." Check out Cormier's tweet below: Gustafson is done. He needs to walk away, these shots are hard but he used to eat those. The chin is gone, walk away my friend. We all have expiration date. One of the best to not have had a title.Gustafson is done. He needs to walk away, these shots are hard but he used to eat those. The chin is gone, walk away my friend. We all have expiration date. One of the best to not have had a title. 'DC' faced 'The Mauler' in the main event of UFC 192 in 2015. The crowd witnessed a ferocious battle between the two as they pushed each other to their absolute limit. Even though Cormier won via split decision, Comier claimed the fight to be one of the toughest fight of his career. 6 years ago today I had the toughest fight of my career with . When you’re in that type of fight it takes so much to win. Many thoughts creep in your head during that grueling :25 minutes, but on the other side you’re better for it. What a great night in Houston!!!!6 years ago today I had the toughest fight of my career with . When you’re in that type of fight it takes so much to win. Many thoughts creep in your head during that grueling :25 minutes, but on the other side you’re better for it. What a great night in Houston!!!! As a former adversary, the American claimed that his Swedish opponent helped him become a better fighter and person. 'DC' wrote the following about Gustafsson's profound influence on him: "Alex, you will forever be one of the biggest players in my journey. We’ve agreed, we have argued and bickered, but ultimately you made me better. You made the sport better. You are a warrior and will be truly missed! I understand the motivation changes and for you, it is now your family. I say now you’re starting to really live the good life. Congrats on a great career my man! You’re a hammer! See you around," Cormier wrote on Instagram.
Walk away my friend - Daniel Cormier asks Alexander Gustafsson to hang up the gloves after getting finished by Nikita Krylov in just over a minute at UFC London
Daniel Cormier (L) asks Alexander Gustafsson (R) to retire after losing to Nikita Krylov (M) [Image credits: @MMAFighting on Twitter] UFC Hall of Famer reacted to the recent loss of at the hands of Nikita Krylov at UFC London. After his failed attempt to compete in the promotion's heavyweight division following his loss to back in 2020, Alexander Gustafsson returned to the light heavyweight division to fight Nikita Krylov at the recently concluded UFC London. Despite his experience in the light heavyweight division, 'The Mauler' could not handle Nikita Krylov. 'The Miner' finished the former title challenger with an overhand right within a minute of starting the fight. Nikita Krylov defeats Hall of Fame Light HeavyweightAlexander Gustafsson in the first round.
Nikita Krylov defeats Hall of Fame Light HeavyweightAlexander Gustafsson in the first round. Reacting to Gustafsson's fourth consecutive loss in the promotion, former two-division champ Daniel Cormier immediately took to his official Twitter handle and wrote: "Gustafson is done. He needs to walk away, these shots are hard but he used to eat those. The chin is gone, walk away my friend. We all have expiration date. One of the best to not have had a title." Check out Cormier's tweet below: Gustafson is done. He needs to walk away, these shots are hard but he used to eat those. The chin is gone, walk away my friend. We all have expiration date. One of the best to not have had a title.Gustafson is done. He needs to walk away, these shots are hard but he used to eat those. The chin is gone, walk away my friend. We all have expiration date. One of the best to not have had a title. 'DC' faced 'The Mauler' in the main event of UFC 192 in 2015. The crowd witnessed a ferocious battle between the two as they pushed each other to their absolute limit. Even though Cormier won via split decision, Comier claimed the fight to be one of the toughest fight of his career. 6 years ago today I had the toughest fight of my career with . When you’re in that type of fight it takes so much to win. Many thoughts creep in your head during that grueling :25 minutes, but on the other side you’re better for it. What a great night in Houston!!!!6 years ago today I had the toughest fight of my career with . When you’re in that type of fight it takes so much to win. Many thoughts creep in your head during that grueling :25 minutes, but on the other side you’re better for it. What a great night in Houston!!!! As a former adversary, the American claimed that his Swedish opponent helped him become a better fighter and person. 'DC' wrote the following about Gustafsson's profound influence on him: "Alex, you will forever be one of the biggest players in my journey. We’ve agreed, we have argued and bickered, but ultimately you made me better. You made the sport better. You are a warrior and will be truly missed! I understand the motivation changes and for you, it is now your family. I say now you’re starting to really live the good life. Congrats on a great career my man! You’re a hammer! See you around," Cormier wrote on Instagram.