ALEXANDER GUSTAFSSON

I want to beat DC. I want to avenge my loss.

There are so many things that could happen and will happen that are out of my control.

It's hard to just go one day from another to being one of the best fighters in the world to just stop doing what you love to do.

I'm just going to go through Anthony Smith, I want to get that W, beat him, and just look for the next challenge basically.

I'm a kinda strong person and kinda heavy.

I often eat a lot of food when I eat and I eat maybe three or four times a day. I eat a good breakfast I have a protein shake or something between breakfast and my workout. After working out I have a shake and then eat lunch.

When you're fighting a guy like DC, he's just coming in and pushes you. You have to push him back.

We're supposed to be role models.

You can't relax, even for a millisecond in this sport.

For an elite athlete the fans are everything.

I want to be the champion one day, but I don't want to get ahead of myself.

I try to always eat something good like protein pre-workout.

DC is smart and he's a big inspiration for me. Thirty-nine years old and two belts. I can't really trash the guy and I can't really have beef with him.

I'm such a self-critic, that I find it hard to give myself credit for something.

Things change very quickly. You have to be prepared and ready and on your toes at all times.

I can eat almost anything and still keep weight as long as I'm training hard.

I've always seen myself as a big light heavyweight fighter, I have a big frame and walk around quite heavy. So I've always had to cut around 33 lbs to make weight.

If it was up to me, I wouldn't lose at all, but when it happens, that's when you have to show your real strength.

It's everyone's goal to be a champion and I'm no different.

I learned I can't not be at full strength and fight.

I know I have potential to be the best in the world.

Yes, I think I have talent.

It's a fun thing to do. Everyone thinks it's fun to shoot.

I know I have the potential to beat DC.

A loss is always a loss.