Daniel Cormier Slams Alexander Gustafsson After UFC 227 Withdrawal

Daniel Cormier is none too happy that Alexander Gustafsson has pulled out of UFC 227 with a minor injury. After Gustafsson withdrew from the card and a potential replacement fight in Anthony Smith, who had offered to step in for an injured Volkan Oezdemir, Cormier posted to Instagram saying that he’s disappointed in Gustafsson and they “won’t share the octagon again.”

Gustafsson has been vocal about wanting another shot at Cormier for the light heavyweight title, but hasn’t fought since May of 2017.

Dear Alex, I don’t know what happened to you going back to the Rockhold situation. You have always been a stand up guy but your behavior changed. From calling a guy out the day after he got knocked out, to now offering to fight me knowing I have a broken hand, after Volkan couldn’t go. Now you’ve turned down Jan, turned down Khalil all while calling for a heavyweight title fight. Now, moments after Anthony Smith does his work like an animal you decide you’re hurt. Man, I respect you as a fighter. I will always be grateful for October 2015, but you and I won’t share the octagon again. I am disappointed in who you’ve become. You are so entitled, man, I can’t deal with delusional people. Good luck recovering. Our time has passed. See you from the commentary table. DC @alexthemauler #wegoourseparateways

A post shared by Daniel "DC" Cormier (@dc_mma) on Jul 22, 2018 at 5:12pm PDT