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title: "7 Beat Quotes By Alexander Gustafsson"
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> [I thought I was ready for a title shot after I beat Shogun.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/i-thought-i-was-ready-for-a-title-shot-after-i-beat-shogun/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/47c/alexander-gustafsson-4483_beat_i-thought-i-was-ready-for-a-title-shot-a_314967.jpg)

> [I want to beat the best guys.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/i-want-to-beat-the-best-guys/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ef9/alexander-gustafsson-4483_beat_i-want-to-beat-the-best-guys-550826_550826.jpg)

> [I'm just going to go through Anthony Smith, I want to get that W, beat him, and just look for the next…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/i-m-just-going-to-go-through-anthony-smith-i-want-to-get-that-w-beat/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2a2/alexander-gustafsson-4483_basically_i-m-just-going-to-go-through-anthony-smi_848800.jpg)

> [I do not want to be a fighter that people should beat to get a title fight.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/i-do-not-want-to-be-a-fighter-that-people-should-beat-to-get-a-title/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f96/alexander-gustafsson-4483_beat_i-do-not-want-to-be-a-fighter-that-peopl_1131611.jpg)

> [I want to beat DC. I want to avenge my loss.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/i-want-to-beat-dc-i-want-to-avenge-my-loss/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/617/alexander-gustafsson-4483_avenge_i-want-to-beat-dc-i-want-to-avenge-my-lo_2614939.jpg)

> [I know I can beat Jon Jones.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/i-know-i-can-beat-jon-jones/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c3c/alexander-gustafsson-4483_beat_i-know-i-can-beat-jon-jones-2867228_2867228.jpg)

> [I know I have the potential to beat DC.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/i-know-i-have-the-potential-to-beat-dc/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9be/alexander-gustafsson-4483_beat_i-know-i-have-the-potential-to-beat-dc-3_3100018.jpg)

## Other authors on Beat

## More by Alexander Gustafsson

> [You have to improve; that's how you develop.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/you-have-to-improve-that-s-how-you-develop/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

> [I'm not a trash talker, that's not my thing. But if someone asks me, I'm going to say what I feel and what I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/i-m-not-a-trash-talker-that-s-not-my-thing-but-if-someone-asks-me-i-m/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

> [Things change very quickly. You have to be prepared and ready and on your toes at all times.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/things-change-very-quickly-you-have-to-be-prepared-and-ready-and-on/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

> [Even wrestling, now, I wear the helmet all the time. I'm not going to make that mistake again ever in my life.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/even-wrestling-now-i-wear-the-helmet-all-the-time-i-m-not-going-to/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

> [I try to understand the sport more and more as I develop, and I try to be a better fighter overall and work on…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/i-try-to-understand-the-sport-more-and-more-as-i-develop-and-i-try-to/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

> [I learned I can't not be at full strength and fight.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/i-learned-i-can-t-not-be-at-full-strength-and-fight/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

> [It's not always shine and good feelings in training. But when it comes down to it you need to have that happiness and motivation…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/it-s-not-always-shine-and-good-feelings-in-training-but-when-it-comes/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

> [My best advice for mental training is simply to create good habits, in order to build a sense of security and calm around you.…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/my-best-advice-for-mental-training-is-simply-to-create-good-habits-in/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

> [I wouldn't duck anyone. I'll fight anyone.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/i-wouldn-t-duck-anyone-i-ll-fight-anyone/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/dc-is-smart-and-he-s-a-big-inspiration-for-me-thirty-nine-years-old/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

> [I'm working hard and I think I'm where I should be at by now but I'm in no hurry at all, I'm taking one…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/i-m-working-hard-and-i-think-i-m-where-i-should-be-at-by-now-but-i-m/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

> [It's a sport. Sometimes you lose and sometimes you win.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/it-s-a-sport-sometimes-you-lose-and-sometimes-you-win/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

> [I want to be the champion one day, but I don't want to get ahead of myself.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/i-want-to-be-the-champion-one-day-but-i-don-t-want-to-get-ahead-of/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

> [I thought I was ready for a title shot after I beat Shogun.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/i-thought-i-was-ready-for-a-title-shot-after-i-beat-shogun/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

> [Stay positive, even if you're fighting for your life.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/alexander-gustafsson/stay-positive-even-if-you-re-fighting-for-your-life/)

[Alexander Gustafsson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-gustafsson/)

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