Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson is a 36 year old Male fighter from Sweden with a 18-8-0 pro MMA record. Gustafsson most recently fought Nikita Krylov at UFC Fight Night on Saturday July 23, 2022. Alexander Gustafsson lost to Nikita Krylov by KO/TKO at 1:07 of Round 1 in the Light Heavyweight division.
Alexander Gustafsson has 18 wins with a 78% finish rate, including 11 by knockout, 3 by submission, 4 by decision.
Alexander Gustafsson is currently on a 4 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 18-7-0 | Nikita Krylov |
KO/TKO
R1 1:07
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-07-23 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 18-6-0 | Fabrício Werdum |
SUB
R1 2:30
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-07-25 | Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 18-5-0 | Anthony Smith |
SUB
R4 2:38
|
UFC on ESPN+ 11 | 2019-06-01 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 18-4-0 | Jon Jones |
KO/TKO
R3 2:02
|
UFC 232 | 2018-12-29 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-4-0 | Glover Teixeira |
KO/TKO
R5 1:07
|
UFC Fight Night 109 | 2017-05-28 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-4-0 | Jan Błachowicz |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 93 | 2016-09-03 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-3-0 | Daniel Cormier |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 192 | 2015-10-03 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 16-2-0 | Anthony Johnson |
KO/TKO
R1 2:15
|
UFC on FOX 14 | 2015-01-24 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-2-0 | Jimi Manuwa |
KO/TKO
R2 1:18
|
UFC Fight Night 37 | 2014-03-08 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 15-1-0 | Jon Jones |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC 165 | 2013-09-21 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-1-0 | Maurício Rua |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 5 | 2012-12-08 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-1-0 | Thiago Silva |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FUEL TV 2 | 2012-04-14 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-1-0 | Vladimir Matyushenko |
KO/TKO
R1 2:13
|
UFC 141 | 2011-12-30 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-1-0 | Matt Hamill |
KO/TKO
R2 3:34
|
UFC 133 | 2011-08-06 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-1-0 | James Te Huna |
SUB
R1 4:27
|
UFC 127 | 2011-02-26 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 9-1-0 | Cyrille Diabate |
SUB
R2 2:41
|
UFC 120 | 2010-10-16 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Loss | 9-0-0 | Phil Davis |
SUB
R1 4:55
|
UFC 112 | 2010-04-10 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 8-0-0 | Jared Hamman |
KO/TKO
R1 0:41
|
UFC 105 | 2009-11-14 | Light Heavyweight | UFC |
| Win | 7-0-0 | Vladimir Shemarov |
KO/TKO
R1 2:37
|
Regional circuit | 2009-05-30 | SC | |
| Win | 6-0-0 | Pedro Quetglas |
KO/TKO
R1 2:08
|
Regional circuit | 2008-11-08 | ZPL | |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Krzysztof Kułak |
DEC
R2 5:00
|
KSW Extra 1 | 2008-09-13 | 209 lbs | KSW |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Matteo Minonzio |
KO/TKO
R1 3:52
|
Regional circuit | 2008-05-10 | ZPL | |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Florian Muller |
KO/TKO
R2 3:44
|
Regional circuit | 2008-03-13 | ||
| Win | 2-0-0 | Farbod Fadami |
KO/TKO
R1 2:31
|
Regional circuit | 2008-02-09 | ZPL | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Mikael Haydari |
KO/TKO
R1 0:50
|
Regional circuit | 2007-12-15 | ||
| Win | 0-0-0 | Saku Heikola |
SUB
R2 3:42
|
Regional circuit | 2007-11-17 | SE |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gustafsson is not currently booked for any fights.
Gustafsson's last loss came against Nikita Krylov at UFC Fight Night on Saturday July 23, 2022. Alexander Gustafsson lost to Nikita Krylov by KO/TKO at 1:07 of Round 1.
Gustafsson has fought 18 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 10-8-0.
Gustafsson has knocked out 11 opponents.
Gustafsson has submitted 3 opponents.
Gustafsson has been knocked out 3 times.
Gustafsson has been submitted 3 times.
