The UFC light-heavyweight champion spoke to mmafighting.com about fellow light-heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson, who many fans think would be a great match-up for Jones:
“Alexander Gustfasson I think is pretty close to a title shot. I think if maybe he wins two more fights against some top guys like maybe Lyoto [Machida] or Rashad [Evans] or somebody who can push him in different categories. I would like to see him against a wrestler, and I would like to see him against a worthy striker, then a title shot would be very appropriate.”
“I think the only similarity is that we’re both tall, and that’s it. We are completely different athletes. I have a wrestler-base where I shoot and throw from the clinch. I kick fast and accurate. He has really great boxing. I like his demeanor, though. He has some swagger. That kid has swagger. He exudes winning the second he steps in the cage. I realize that about him. But I think the kid has the potential to be a star. Sweden just loves him. And I saw that he just has ‘it,’ and I’m excited for him.”
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