Alexander Gustafsson
“The Mauler”
Professional record
Last 5: LLLLW
Profile
- Age
- 39 (born January 15, 1987)
- Born in
- Arboga
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 205 lbs.
- Reach
- 79"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- UFC record
- 10-8
- Title fights
- 3
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC10
- KO/TKO 5
- Submission 2
- Decision 3
Losses in the UFC8
- KO/TKO 3
- Submission 3
- Decision 2
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 4.03 top 27%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 3.53
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 1.53 top 38%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 0.4
Next fight
In the record book
About Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson "The Mauler", born in Arboga, Sweden on January 15, 1987, is a light heavyweight mixed martial artist. Gustafsson stands 6' 5" with a 79" reach.
Gustafsson has fought professionally since 2007, debuting with Shooto. Gustafsson arrived in the UFC with an 8-0 record. Gustafsson made a UFC debut at UFC 105: Couture vs Vera in November 2009 and beat Jared Hamman by KO/TKO. Across 18 fights in the UFC, Gustafsson is 10-8.
A finisher on the feet, Gustafsson has won 5 of 10 UFC fights by knockout. Statistically, Gustafsson defends takedowns better than 88% of light heavyweights. Notable wins include Glover Teixeira, Jan Blachowicz and Mauricio Rua, all UFC title-fight winners.
Gustafsson's record in UFC title fights stands at 0-3. Gustafsson has fought Jon Jones twice in the UFC (lost, lost). After 24 months away, Gustafsson returned at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall in July 2022 and lost to Nikita Krylov. Gustafsson's record outside the UFC includes 3-0 in ONE Championship and 1-0 in FinnFight.
Gustafsson's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall in July 2022, where Gustafsson lost to Nikita Krylov.
UFC fight history
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L
KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R1 1:07
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall
Jul 23, 2022
5Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Submission · Armbar On Ground · R1 2:30
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till
Jul 25, 2020
11Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R4 2:38
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith
Jun 1, 2019
72Str 1TD 0KD -
L
Jon Jones Title
KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Back Control · R3 2:02
UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2
Dec 29, 2018
22Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R5 1:07
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira
May 28, 2017
97Str 1TD 2KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett
Sep 3, 2016
50Str 4TD 0KD -
L
Daniel Cormier Title
Decision - Split · R5 5:00
UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson
Oct 3, 2015
120Str 1TD 1KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 2:15
UFC on FOX: Gustafsson vs Johnson
Jan 24, 2015
10Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Knee to Head In Clinch · R2 1:18
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Manuwa
Mar 8, 2014
21Str 1TD 1KD -
L
Jon Jones Title
Decision - Unanimous · R5 5:00
Sep 21, 2013
110Str 1TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Dec 8, 2012
72Str 6TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs Silva
Apr 14, 2012
76Str 1TD 1KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 2:13
Dec 30, 2011
10Str 0TD 1KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Mount · R2 3:34
Aug 6, 2011
37Str 0TD 1KD -
W
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 4:27
Feb 26, 2011
4Str 1TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R2 2:41
Oct 16, 2010
28Str 2TD 1KD -
L
Submission · Anaconda Choke From Front Headlock · R1 4:55
Apr 10, 2010
0Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:41
Nov 14, 2009
6Str 0TD 1KD
Full MMA career
Alexander Gustafsson is 18-8 across 26 professional fights in 7 promotions, since a pro debut on November 17, 2007 (Shooto). 8 of those fights were outside the UFC.
Pro wins18
- KO/TKO 11
- Submission 3
- Decision 4
Pro losses8
- KO/TKO 3
- Submission 3
- Decision 2
- Finish rate
- 78% of wins
- Longest win streak
- 9
- Current streak
- 4 losses
Fights by promotion
| Promotion | Record | First fight |
|---|---|---|
| UFC | 10-8 | 2009 |
| ONE Championship | 3-0 | 2008 |
| FinnFight | 1-0 | 2007 |
| Fite Selektor | 1-0 | 2008 |
| KSW | 1-0 | 2008 |
| Shooto | 1-0 | 2007 |
| Superior Challenge | 1-0 | 2009 |
All professional fights
| Result | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| L | Nikita Krylov | Jul 23, 2022 |
| L | Fabrício Werdum | Jul 25, 2020 |
| L | Anthony Smith | Jun 1, 2019 |
| L | Jon Jones | Dec 29, 2018 |
| W | Glover Teixeira | May 28, 2017 |
| W | Jan Błachowicz | Sep 3, 2016 |
| L | Daniel Cormier | Oct 3, 2015 |
| L | Anthony Johnson | Jan 24, 2015 |
| W | Jimi Manuwa | Mar 8, 2014 |
| L | Jon Jones | Sep 21, 2013 |
| W | Maurício Rua | Dec 8, 2012 |
| W | Thiago Silva | Apr 14, 2012 |
| W | Vladimir Matyushenko | Dec 30, 2011 |
| W | Matt Hamill | Aug 6, 2011 |
| W | James Te Huna | Feb 26, 2011 |
| W | Cyrille Diabaté | Oct 16, 2010 |
| L | Phil Davis | Apr 10, 2010 |
| W | Jared Hamman | Nov 14, 2009 |
| W | Vladimir Shemarov | May 30, 2009 |
| W | Pedro Quetglas | Nov 8, 2008 |
| W | Krzysztof Kułak | Sep 13, 2008 |
| W | Matteo Minonzio | May 10, 2008 |
| W | Florian Muller | Mar 13, 2008 |
| W | Farbod Fadami | Feb 9, 2008 |
| W | Mikael Haydari | Dec 15, 2007 |
| W | Saku Heikkola | Nov 17, 2007 |
Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Quick answers
What is Alexander Gustafsson's record?
Alexander Gustafsson's professional MMA record is 18 wins, 8 losses and 0 draws.
How old is Alexander Gustafsson?
Alexander Gustafsson is 39 years old, born on January 15, 1987.
How tall is Alexander Gustafsson and what is their reach?
Alexander Gustafsson stands 6' 5" with a 79" reach.
Who did Alexander Gustafsson fight last?
Alexander Gustafsson lost to Nikita Krylov by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall on Jul 23, 2022.
Photo: Frankie Fouganthin, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
