[96]Gustafsson instead faced Anthony Johnson at the event with the winner guaranteed a title shot against Jon Jones. [40] Gustafsson was able to effectively use his reach and jab to largely outstrike Silva, scoring points by knocking him down early in the first round as well as scoring a takedown in the second. [50] On 2 April it was announced by Swedish MMA Federation that he was not cleared to compete. Alexander Gustafsson (born 15 January 1987) is a Swedish professional mixed martial artist. Get unlimited access to the world’s largest fight library, international fights, prelim bouts, and exclusive video. [111], Gustafsson next fought Jan Błachowicz on 3 September 2016, at UFC Fight Night 93. [55][56]After the fight, before being sent to hospital,[57] Jones said Gustafsson had given him the hardest fight of his career. Get UFC fight results and career results information at FOX Sports. [126] It was later revealed that Gustafsson had suffered a hamstring injury, and that the UFC was hoping for him to be back before the end of the year. Mixed martial arts career Early career Gustafsson started training MMA in 2006, and before that he trained in boxing which he started when he was around 10 years old. [12], Later that year, after another TKO victory against Matteo Minonzio, he replaced his former opponent Florian Muller on less than 24 hours notice against Krzysztof Kulak, who at the time was a top prospect in Poland, on 13 September 2008, at KSW Extra. [51] Gustafsson was replaced by UFC newcomer Ilir Latifi, one of his main training partners. In his heavyweight debut, Gustafsson (18-7 MMA, 10-7 UFC) was submitted in the first round by Werdum (24-9-1 MMA, 12-6 UFC). Updated Dynasty Rankings. [81][82] On 24 May 2014, it was indicated that the rematch would take place in Las Vegas on 30 August 2014, at UFC 177. [34], Gustafsson eventually faced Matyushenko on 30 December 2011, at UFC 141. [86][87][88], On 5 June 2014, the UFC confirmed that the Jones/Gustafsson rematch would take place on 27 September 2014, at UFC 178. 18-7-0 (W-L-D). Last 5: W W L L L. Association: Allstars Training Center. Alexander Gustafsson's profile at Tapology. [22], Gustafsson faced MMA and kickboxing veteran Cyrille Diabaté at UFC 120. [62][63] The fight was later named 2013 Fight of the Year by World MMA Awards along with various other major MMA media outlets, Gustafsson also won the prize for 2013 International Fighter of the Year. [35] He defeated Matyushenko by TKO in the first round after dropping him with a jab and finishing with punches on the ground. [69] It was also said that Gustafsson, if victorious in his next fight, would get another shot at the title. [107] Their performance earned both fighters the Fight of the Night awards. At the training camp, Gustafsson trained with notable UFC fighters like his former opponent Phil Davis, Dominick Cruz, Brandon Vera, Joey Beltran and Travis Browne. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial artist who held the top spot in the official UFC light heavyweight rankings in beginning in January of 2014. Shop for him latest apparel from the official UFC store. [44] It was said that a victory over ‘Shogun’ Rua would likely ensure Gustafsson of a shot at the title in his next fight,[45] but since he didn’t want to sit out of competition for a long time to wait for his chance, Gustafsson said he was fine with having another fight before that could happen. [68] It was said that the next opponent for Gustafsson was not confirmed yet, but that the fight would take place in Sweden or England in early 2014. [24] After dominating the first round in stand up as well as on the ground, dropping Diabate twice, Gustafsson defeated Diabate via submission (rear-naked choke) in the second round. [118][119] Their performance earned both fighters the Fight of the Night awards. Alexander Gustafsson is best known for being a MMA Fighter. The media members were asked to vote for who they feel are the top fighters in the UFC by weight-class and pound-for-pound. [30] But Matyushenko pulled out of the fight due to injury and was replaced by Matt Hamill. [71], At a post-fight press conference in Manchester, Dana White said that Gustafsson would be facing Antônio Rogério Nogueira on 8 March 2014, at UFC Fight Night 37. [36][37] After the win UFCPresident Dana White said that a first round finish of Matyushenko, who he referred to as a gatekeeper at the time, made it clear that Gustafsson was a force to be reckoned with and that he would get a step up in competition for his next fight. After being softened up by brutal elbows, Gustafsson was sprawled by Davis and was forced to tap out at 4:55 of the first round. [99][100] However, it was announced that Gustafsson had been removed from the card due to an injury in his back. [104] However, Cormier wasn’t able to make it due to an injury and the fight was delayed. However, his newly awakened boxing career ended when he signed with the UFC in September 2009. [29], Gustafsson was expected to face Vladimir Matyushenko on 6 August 2011, at UFC 133. [105], The title fight against Cormier took place on 3 October 2015, at UFC 192. Gustafsson ultimately lost via unanimous decision. [41] Just like after his previous win, it was again clear that Gustafsson was in need of another step up in competition, and UFC President Dana White said that his next fight would be against someone in the top of the rankings. 411 MMA Rankings 11.21.17: Light Heavyweight Division – Daniel Cormier, Alexander Gustafsson, More November 21, 2017 | Posted by Jonathan Solomon Share on twitter Share on facebook Alexander Gustafsson was born on a Thursday, January 15, 1987 in Sweden. The submission came in the second round. Ranked no 12, Shamil Abdurakhimov was on a three-fight win streak until he lost to Curtis Blaydes in UFC 242. 18-7-0. [90]However, Gustafsson was forced to pull out of the bout due to a torn meniscus and was replaced by fellow top contender Daniel Cormier. But with two losses to the reigning champion Jones, he knows he’ll need to work his way back into the title picture if he’s serious about making another run. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial artist who held the top spot in the official UFC light heavyweight rankings in beginning in January of 2014. Rankings. [2] [3 Gustafsson started training in boxing when he was around 10 years old. Alexander Lars-Åke Gustafsson [1], född 15 januari 1987 i Arboga, är en svensk MMA-utövare som mellan 2009 och 2019 tävlade i organisationen UFC men gjorde en återkomst till sporten mot Fabrico Werdum den 25 juli 2020 på UFC Fight Island. Behind-the-scenes access & Fan only fights every month. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, … [109][110] As a result of the injuries Gustafsson sustained during the fight, a preliminary medical suspension was set for him until April. [5] He won the national championship (youth-junior level) in 2003, at the age of 16. Gustafsson’s only career setback was his 2010 loss to Phil Davis. He also competed in a smaller amount of submission wrestling and submission grappling matches, in which he was also undefeated. 2 Alexander Gustafsson before a cut forced the Swede … Alexander Gustaffson admits the loss “sucks” but seemed to … https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2500771/alexander-gustafsson On the date of the news published, he has 279K followers on Twitter and 637K followers on Instag… [74][75] Later, reports came that said that Nogueira had never agreed to take the fight against Gustafsson at all. [128] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round three. [84][85] On 2 June, the fight was still on hold, and UFC President Dana White explained the situation as: “Jones doesn’t want to fight Gustafsson”. With another shot at the champ on the horizon, Gustafsson is … [89] At first, the fight was expected to take place in Toronto, but the venue was later changed to Las Vegas. Gustafsson and Jones were awarded the “Fight of the Night” bonus award for their performances. Prior to this, Gustafsson showed good wrestlingand takedown defense which Joe Rogan praised him for. [13], In his last fight before he was signed to the UFC, Gustafsson fought European veteran Vladimir Shemarov on 30 May 2009 at Superior Challenge 3. Gustafsson currently holds … [10][11], The most notable victories in his first 8 fights came against German prospect Florian Muller, who he defeated by TKO in the second round on 13 March 2008. [130], Article source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Gustafsson, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Gustafsson, UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou Post-Fight Rankings, Fight on ESPN 21: Holland vs. Brunson Post-Fight Rankings, Fight Night 187: Edwards vs. Muhammad Post-Fight Rankings. UFC Fight Night 109 - Gustafsson vs. Teixeira pits Alexander The Mauler Gustafsson vs Glover Teixeira fight in Ericsson Globe Arena, Stockholm, Sweden, Sweden on May 28, 2017. [23] In advance of this bout, Gustafsson traveled to San Diego, California, to train with Alliance MMA for a month. WomanRepellent's rankings: 2015 MMA Fights of the Year. [101], In June 2015, news then came that Gustafsson was about to be booked against Daniel Cormier who recently had won the vacant title. [97] Gustafsson lost the fight via TKO in the first round, marking the first time in his career that he had been stopped due to strikes. In 2008-2009 he made a quick return to boxing, winning some amateur tournaments in Sweden and defeating the Swedish heavyweight boxing champion in an amateur fight. He was able to achieve a number 10 ranking as a boxer in Europe and defeated the Swedish champion as an amateur before transitioning to MMA in 2006. Though he retired in June, Gustafsson is currently the sixth-ranked light heavyweight in the UFC’s official rankings. Latest on Alexander Gustafsson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN. Get the latest UFC fighter rankings, fight results, and other stats for Alexander Gustafsson on VersusSportsSimulator.com. [95] Subsequently, Evans announced he would not be ready during that time line as he was still rehabilitating a knee injury. There are a few rules – they can still be competing but must be out of the title picture. Final. 411 MMA Rankings 01.30.18: Light Heavyweight Division – Daniel Cormier, Alexander Gustafsson, More January 30, 2018 | Posted by Jonathan Solomon Share on twitter Share on facebook [25][26] In post-fight interviews Gustafsson said that the main reason for his success against Diabate was the time that he spent at Alliance MMA in the training camp. [43] He was able to use his reach and powerful striking, as well as his wrestling, from which he was able to land six takedowns, to defeat Rua via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 30–26). [17][18][19], His next fight was against Phil Davis on 10 April 2010, at UFC 112. 11/17/2010 – Gustafsson’s third fight was a victory at UFC 120 over Cyrille Diabate. Read More | “We Have A Bit Of A Past”- Alexander Gustafsson On Fabricio Werdum Ahead Of UFC Fight With a Pro MMA Record: 18-7-0 (Win-Loss-Draw), he competes in the UFC’s heavyweight division (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Gustafsson started training MMA in 2006, and before that he trained in boxing which he started when he was around 10 years old. Previous Fight Heavyweight Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. After some brief exchanges on the feet, Werdum dragged Gustafsson to the mat. [20][21] Gustafsson lost the fight via submission due to an anaconda choke. [106] It was a back and forth fight that saw Gustafsson land two takedowns in round 2 and also drop Cormier by a knee and following punches in the end of round 3. [2] [3 2 Alexander Gustafsson before a cut forced the Swede … Final. See Alexander Gustafsson's fight results. Alexander "The Mauler" Gustafsson (18-7-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Stockholm, Sweden and the #50th ranked Top Heavyweight MMA fighter. [27], Gustafsson won his second straight UFC fight on 27 February 2011, at UFC 127[28] where he defeated James Te-Huna in the first round by submission due to a rear-naked choke. Mousasi is highly regarded in the light heavyweight division and was scheduled to face No. Pro Debut Date: 2007-11-17. It was Gustafsson's 11th career win via knockout and his first since knocking out Jimi Manuwa in 2014. Age: 34. Alexander Gustafsson, also nicknamed “The Mauler,” is a Swedish MMA(Mixed Martial Artist) fighter. A win … [64][65][66], It was indicated by Dana White that he was interested in an immediate Jones vs. Gustafsson rematch, without confirming anything. Previous Fight Heavyweight Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ... 24-9-1. [46][47], Gustafsson was expected to face former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion Gegard Mousasi on 6 April 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 9[48] and it was said that a victory would ensure him of a shot at the title. [52], Gustafsson earned a title shot and faced UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones on 21 September 2013 in the main event at UFC 165. In turn, he was replaced by Ryan Bader. [108] In interviews after the fight, Cormier told reporters that the fight with Gustafsson had been the hardest of his career. People born on … Copyright © 2001-2021 UFC All Rights Reserved, Alexander Gustafsson Still Has Plenty To Say, Gustafsson Leaves Elite Light Heavyweight Legacy, Social Media Reacts To UFC Stockholm Retirements, Gustafsson Taking New Approach To His Future. Alexander Gustafsson is likely to stay in the heavyweight division unless he decides to retire. Rankings were generated by a voting panel made up of media members. Further, the MMA fighter gets a certain portion of money from his endorsements and even from UFC-Zuffa founded game and more. If Gustafsson decides to jump weights at the age of 33 now, he has got a pool full of big names. Heavyweight Division Alexander Gustafsson. Fabricio Werdum. By: Nolan King. Alexander Gustafsson is quickly moving up the UFC light heavyweight ranks as the sky seems to be the limit for this 24 year old prodigy. [8], He also competed in the martial arts form of shootfighting, before starting his professional MMA career, with a Shoot record of 5-1, with 4 wins by KO/TKO and 1 by decision, his only loss came by split decision against Mats Nilsson in the Kaisho Battle 2007 event. Gustafsson is physically gifted with a long reach and speed to match. Alexander Gustafsson, best known for being a MMA Fighter, was born in Stockholm, Sweden on Thursday, January 15, 1987. Gustafsson currently competes in the heavyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Alexander Gustafsson is best known for being a MMA Fighter. [117] After dominating the fight for four rounds, Gustafsson won the fight via knockout early in the fifth round. Alexander Gustafsson’s UFC on ESPN 14 fight against former heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum did not play out as he envisioned. His birth name is Alexander Gustafsson and he is currently 34 years old . [115] It was later revealed that he had sustained a back injury, which would sideline him from training and competition indefinitely. That said, Gustafsson is still relevant in the light heavyweight rankings, holding the seventh spot. [38], Gustafsson was expected to face Antônio Rogério Nogueira on 14 April 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 2 in Stockholm, Sweden,[39] but Nogueira pulled out of the fight due to an injury and was replaced by Thiago Silva. Register free on Tapology to build unique custom rankings of the greatest UFC & mixed martial arts fighters, bouts, knockouts & … He also took grapplingtips from Davis and worked to improve his strength and speed. [116], A rescheduled fight with Glover Teixeira took place on 28 May 2017, in the main event at UFC Fight Night 109. [72] He also stated that if both he and Jones won their next bouts, then the rematch would be set for the title. His dominant performance earned him the unanimous decision victory. Up-to-date stats, historical odds and more.. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial artist who held the top spot in the official UFC light heavyweight rankings in beginning in … [53] Despite being looked at as a big underdog coming into this fight,[54] Gustafsson challenged Jones unlike any previous contender, taking the champion down for the first time in his career, picking him apart on the feet and cutting Jones badly above the right eye early in the fight. [42], Gustafsson faced Maurício Rua on 8 December 2012, at UFC on Fox 5. Alexander Gustafsson - UFC Fighter History & Bio. Alexander Gustafsson is best known as a MMA Fighter. Smith will be a betting underdog, though he's the younger combatant with slightly better striking defense marks, though most of his stats were compiled in the 185-pound division. He won the fight by knockout in the first round. [122] Gustafsson was instead scheduled to face Volkan Oezdemir on 4 August 2018 at UFC 227. * * *Former light heavyweight fighter Alexander Gustafsson returns from a brief retirement to fight at heavyweight in his Octagon return on Saturday at UFC on ESPN 14 on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Pro Record: 18-7-0. Gustafsson enters with slight height and reach advantages, in addition to holding the edge in volume striking, takedown average and striking defense. [129] Gustafsson suffered an injured groin during the fight, as a result of a knee from Jones. Alexander Lars-Åke Gustafsson [1], född 15 januari 1987 i Arboga, är en svensk MMA-utövare som mellan 2009 och 2019 tävlade i organisationen UFC men gjorde en återkomst till sporten mot Fabrico Werdum den 25 juli 2020 på UFC Fight Island. Alexander Gustafsson made the most of his controversial defeat to Jon Jones in 2013. [120], Gustafsson was first targeted to face Luke Rockhold,[121] but Rockhold would have to pull out of the fight, citing an injury. Uncrowned Kings of MMA is a series where we take you through eight fighters – each one at a different weight class – who never achieved a belt in any major promotion. With another shot at the champ on the horizon, Gustafsson is … In 2008-2009 he made a quick return to boxing, winning some amateur tournaments in Sweden and defeating the Swedish heavyweight boxing … [114] However just days after the fight was announced, Gustafsson pulled out of the bout citing an injury. [77] He won the fight by TKO after dropping Manuwa with a knee followed by a flurry of punches in the clinch, in the second round, handing Manuwa the first loss of his career. UFC Fight Night 109 - Gustafsson vs. Teixeira pits Alexander The Mauler Gustafsson vs Glover Teixeira fight in Ericsson Globe Arena, Stockholm, Sweden, Sweden on May 28, 2017. [14], He made his UFC debut against Jared Hamman on 14 November 2009, at UFC 105. [49] However, on 30 March it was revealed that Gustafsson had suffered a cut during a sparring session. [15][16] Gustafsson dropped Hamman with a straight right punch and won the fight via KO at 0:41 in the first round. Alexander "The Mauler" Gustafsson stats, fight results, news and more. [31] In the 2nd round, Gustafsson dropped Hamill with a straight punch followed by two uppercuts, finishing Hamill by TKO, with punches and elbows from the mount. [83] The statement, and the time and venue, wasn’t official however, since Gustafsson was the only one who still had agreed to take the fight. Moving down to light heavyweight won't make much sense for Gustafsson. [80], On 27 April 2014, UFC President Dana White confirmed that a rematch with the champion Jon Jones would be next for Gustafsson, and stated the possibility of the match taking place in a stadium in Sweden on pay-per-view. Alexander Gustafsson official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Heavyweight fighter from Sweden. He holds Swedish nationality and currently in contract with UFC. Current Ranking: #20 Light Heavyweight. Sub (Armbar) R1, 2:30. [94], Gustafsson was briefly linked to a potential bout with Rashad Evans on 24 January 2015, at UFC on Fox 14. Alexander Gustafsson is UFC's 146th highest earning fighters in an organization with more than 800 active fighters. Alexander Gustafsson has moved from the #22 ranked Light Heavyweight in the world to #20 according to USA TODAY / SB Nation Consensus MMA Rankings. WomanRepellent's rankings: 2021 Greatest MMA Submissions. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial artist who held the top spot in the official UFC light heavyweight rankings in beginning in … By 2009, he had racked up a perfect pro-record of 8–0, with 6 wins coming by the way of KO/TKO, 1 by submission and 1 by decision. Jones later rallied, and dominated the final rounds and in the end out landed Gustafsson in strikes, 137-114. Mousasi is highly regarded in the light heavyweight division and was scheduled to face No. [73] However, just 5 days after the fight was announced news came that Nogueira had to withdraw from the bout due to an injury. Champions. [125] It was reported that on 22 July 2018, Gustafsson also pulled out from the bout due to injury. Rankings. Alexander Gustafsson made the most of his controversial defeat to Jon Jones in 2013. [70] When asked about all this, Gustafsson said that his main goal was to get another shot at the title and that he’s happy to fight anybody to get there, he also said that as long as Jon Jones still is the champion, he will be the main target. [5] He won the national championship (youth-junior level) in 2003, at the age of 16. Rank State: California. Alexander Gustafsson. [91], At first, a fight against Anthony Johnson was reported to be in the makings,[92][93] but the bout would later be scratched by the UFC. [78][79] His performance earned him both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night awards. [123][124] However, on 19 July 2018 it was reported that Oezdemir was removed from the bout due to a broken nose. 24-9-1. [58][59] The fight was critically acclaimed by mixed martial arts media outlets and fighters,[60][61] with many considering it to be the greatest light heavyweight title fight of all time. [98], Gustafsson was expected to face Glover Teixeira on 20 June 2015, at UFC Fight Night 69. He lost the fight by split decision. Alexander Gustafsson official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Heavyweight fighter from Sweden. A cut forced the Swede … WomanRepellent 's rankings: 2015 MMA Fights of the Year and... 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