Getting a chance to win a UFC championship is one of the greatest joys a fighter can experience.
Becoming a father is one of the greatest joys a man can experience in his entire life.
Two-time UFC light heavyweight title challenger Alexander Gustaffson now will get the chance to experience the latter.
“I have accepted @Comviq challenge “To dare to be vulnerable.” Therefore, I intend to open up and tell you guys a little about my fears. People can feel fear in a lot of different things. Some would be afraid to go into an MMA cage that I’m doing to fight, but the only thing I’m afraid about in there is to lose. I feel no fear of getting myself into a fight against a 100-kilo-athlete, I have been practicing for that moment for years and I am 100% ready. Some others are afraid of heights and that, I can agree with ?.
But something that raises fear in me now is that I will become a father for the first time.
It scares me, but in a good way. It is not just the fear of when the baby will be born in about 2 months, but it’s the whole feeling: Life-long responsibility. Will I be able to become a good father and at the same time be my kids best friend, will I always be able to be there when my child needs me, how can I protect my child against all evil and trouble in the world so it feels safe? How can I teach my children to be kind and sweet, yet confident and strong in themselves?
Deep down I know that “ if so many parents before me have done it, I am sure I’ll able to do it too.” Right now it’s those thoughts that makes me most afraid, but I’m sure I will overcome those fears as well.
My little sweet Ava, daddy look forward to see you in about 2 months and promise to spend the rest my life loving and protecting you.”
Gustaffson last fought at UFC Fight Night 93 in September when he beat Jan Blachowicz by unanimous decision and currently doesn’t have a fight scheduled.
We would like to congratulate Gustafsson and his family on the pending birth of their daughter.
