Alexander Gustafsson

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	7
Record:	13-1-0
Summary:	Aggressiveness, good standup

Fighter Info

Nickname:	The Mauler
From:	Arboga Sweden
Fights Out Of:	Stockholm Sweden
Age:	25
Height:	6' 5" ( 195 cm )
Weight:	205 lb ( 93 kg )

Media

Take a look back at the best behind-the-scenes moments of UFC 141.

Jan 10, 2012
"It's my day today." Alexander Gustafsson lives up to his nickname, mauling veteran Vlad Matyushenko in the first round. The fast-rising prospect breaks down his TKO victory.

Dec 30, 2011 1:30
FREE MMA VIDEO: Watch the UFC 141 post-fight press conference with Dana White, Alistair Overeem, Nate Diaz, Jimy Hettes, Johny Hendricks and Alexander Gustafsson.

Dec 30, 2011
UFC 141 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 30, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dec 30, 2011

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

212

40% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

40% Standing

14%

46% Ground

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

43% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Vladimir Matyushenko	UFC® 141 Live on Pay-Per-View: Lesnar vs. Overeem Dec 30, 2011	5	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Alexander Gustafsson		10	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Matt Hamill	UFC® 133 Live on Pay-Per-View: Evans vs. Ortiz Aug 6, 2011	13	0	0	0	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Alexander Gustafsson	UFC® 133 Live on Pay-Per-View: Evans vs. Ortiz Aug 6, 2011	37	0	0	1	R2 KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Alexander Gustafsson	UFC® 127: PENN vs. FITCH Feb 26, 2011	4	1	2	2	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	James Te Huna	UFC® 127: PENN vs. FITCH Feb 26, 2011	6	1	0	1	R1 Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Cyrille Diabate	UFC® 120: BISPING vs AKIYAMA Oct 16, 2010	11	0	0	0	R2 Submission	Watch Ways To Watch UFC.tv
Win	Alexander Gustafsson	UFC® 120: BISPING vs AKIYAMA Oct 16, 2010	28	2	3	7	R2 Submission	Watch Ways To Watch UFC.tv

Loss	Alexander Gustafsson	UFC® 112: INVINCIBLE Apr 10, 2010	0	0	0	0	R1 Submission	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu
Loss	Phil Davis	UFC® 112: INVINCIBLE Apr 10, 2010	14	1	1	1	R1 Submission	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu

Win	Alexander Gustafsson	UFC® 105: COUTURE vs VERA Nov 14, 2009	6	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu
Win	Jared Hamman	UFC® 105: COUTURE vs VERA Nov 14, 2009	6	0	0	0	R1 KO/TKO	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu

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Biography

TRAINING: I train two times a day with a lot of conditioning and sparring

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started to train MMA in 2006 and before that I trained in boxing. It feels so real when you’re standing in the cage next to your opponent. I just like it a lot.

What ranks and titles have you held? I have ranked number 10 in Europe and have no titles.

Do you have any heroes? My idol is Fedor Emelianenko.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything to me; it is my goal to be a part of the show.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I have no degrees

What was your job before you started fighting? I did boxing and scuba diving.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? In amateur boxing, I won against the Swedish champion.

Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke

Favorite Striking technique: Start with a hard right punch

•    Nine wins by TKO / KO, three by submission

•   Has finished eight fights in the first round

•   A pro since 2007