Alexander Gustafsson Challenges Corey Anderson, Gets Turned Down

Alexander Gustafsson was last seen in action in the main event of UFC 232, suffering a third round TKO loss to UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones.

In an attempt to get back into title contention, a challenge was made by Gustafsson to Corey Anderson, who also competed at UFC 232.

That challenge would be issued by Gustafsson via Instagram:

 

 

 

 

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Corey everyone else at the top is taken, I am eager to get right back inside the cage and you just had a good fight with my brother, so I think it’s the perfect time for us to throw down. Let’s dance on the London card March 16th — #ufclondon

A post shared by Alex The Mauler Gustafsson (@alexthemauler) on Jan 7, 2019 at 11:02am PST

Anderson, who is ranked just four spots behind Gustafsson in the UFC Light Heavyweight Division rankings, would turn down the opportunity, but for a good reason:

Sorry @AlexTheMauler I’m already booked for the biggest fight of my life on March 12th. The birth of my 1st child!!! #letsgo #ufcOTJ #mywifestime #fightluke #UFC #familyovereverything #UFCLondon

— Corey Anderson UFC (@CoreyA_MMA) January 7, 2019

UFC Fight Night London takes place on Saturday, March 16 from the 02 Arena in London, England with no main event announced at this time. Fightful is providing live coverage of the event, which streams live on ESPN+.