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Alexander Gustaffson’s mom almost punched Jon Jones in hospital

Alexander Gustafsson’s mom: “The first thing I saw (when I got to the hospital) was Jones – completely scarred and bruised, with his foot in bandage. I was so pissed off.”

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Chris Palmquist
February 17, 2015 · 1 min read
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As anyone who has watched the documentary Vikings can attest, Viking women can be ferocious too. In this clip from the documentary “Alexander – The Great” UFC light heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson’s mom discussed the time after the UFC 165 Gus vs. Jones fight when she saw “Bones” laying on a gurney.

Her heart was flooded with feelings of compassion for the brave warrior who stood toe to toe with her son for so many rounds.

NO SHE DIDN’T!

“The first thing I saw (when I got to the hospital) was Jones – completely scarred and bruised, with his foot in bandage,” said Gus’s mom, now smiling. “I was so pissed off. It was like I could’ve just gone over there and knocked him cold. But the others held me back and told me to calm down.”

Then she looked a little sad.

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