Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson's Professional MMA debut
Gustafsson made his professional debut against Saku Heikola on November 17, 2007, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Saku Heikola who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Alexander Gustafsson beat Saku Heikola by Submission at 3:42 of Round 2.
Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Gustafsson made his debut in the UFC against Jared Hamman on November 14, 2009, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 105: Couture vs Vera having compiled a 8-0-0 professional MMA record.
Alexander Gustafsson beat Jared Hamman by KO/TKO at 0:41 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Gustafsson has gone on to fight a total of 18 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 10-8-0.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship loss to Jon Jones
Gustafsson lost his 1st light heavyweight title challenge, losing to Jon Jones on September 21, 2013 at UFC 165: Jones vs. Gustafsson.
Alexander Gustafsson lost to Jon Jones by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
The first man to defeat Jimi Manuwa
Gustafsson defeated the previously unbeaten Jimi Manuwa on March 8, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 37: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa. Jimi Manuwa came into the fight with a 14-0-0 record. Gustafsson was a -550 betting favorite going into the fight. Alexander Gustafsson beat Jimi Manuwa by KO/TKO at 1:18 of Round 2. Alexander Gustafsson took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night as well as Fight of the Night.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Light Heavyweight Championship loss to Daniel Cormier
Gustafsson lost his 2nd light heavyweight title challenge, losing to Daniel Cormier on October 3, 2015 at UFC 192: Cormier vs. Gustafsson.
Alexander Gustafsson lost to Daniel Cormier by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Vacant Light Heavyweight Championship loss to Jon Jones
Gustafsson lost his 1st light heavyweight title challenge, losing to Jon Jones on December 29, 2018 at UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2.
Alexander Gustafsson lost to Jon Jones by KO/TKO at 2:02 of Round 3.
When was Alexander Gustafsson's last win?
Gustafsson's last win came against Glover Teixeira at UFC Fight Night 109 on Sunday May 28, 2017. Alexander Gustafsson beat Glover Teixeira by KO/TKO at 1:07 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.