The two heaviest divisions in the UFC were left in a strange position following UFC 226. In the main event, light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier defeated Stipe Miocic via KO (punches), becoming a two-division champion and putting a huge target on his back. Alexander Gustaffson has been in the conversation to challenge Cormier for the light heavyweight title. However, just last month Daniel Cormier went on Twitter to state he would like Gustaffson to fight Yoel Romero first to earn a #1 contender spot.
Why Alexander Gustaffson vs. Yoel Romero makes sense
