Best fights of Alexander Gustafsson
Over 15 years as a professional, Alexander Gustafsson has compiled a 18-8 (14) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Alexander Gustafsson defeats Maurício Rua
On December 8, 2012 Alexander Gustafsson faced Maurício Rua in a light heavyweight bout. Gustafsson was 25 years old with a record of 14-1, and Rua was 31 with a record of 21-6. Gustafsson was on a 5-fight winning streak and Rua was coming off a win. Gustafsson won via unanimous decision.
2. Alexander Gustafsson loses to Jon Jones in their 2nd fight via KO
On December 29, 2018 Alexander Gustafsson fought Jon Jones for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Gustafsson was 31 years old with a record of 18-4, and Jones was 31 with a record of 22-1. Gustafsson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jones stopped Gustafsson via KO in the 3rd round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. Alexander Gustafsson KOs Glover Teixeira
On May 28, 2017 Alexander Gustafsson faced Glover Teixeira in a light heavyweight bout. Gustafsson was 30 years old with a record of 17-4, and Teixeira was 37 with a record of 26-5. Both Gustafsson and Teixeira were coming off a win. Gustafsson stopped Glover Teixeira via KO in the 5th round.
4. Alexander Gustafsson KOs Vladimir Matyushenko
On December 30, 2011 Alexander Gustafsson faced Vladimir Matyushenko in a light heavyweight bout. Gustafsson was 24 years old with a record of 12-1, and Matyushenko was 40 with a record of 26-5. Gustafsson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Matyushenko was on a 2-fight winning streak. Gustafsson stopped Vladimir Matyushenko via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Alexander Gustafsson loses to Daniel Cormier via split decision
On October 3, 2015 Alexander Gustafsson fought Daniel Cormier for the UFC light heavyweight title. Gustafsson was 28 years old with a record of 16-3, and Cormier was 36 with a record of 16-1. Gustafsson was coming off a loss, while Cormier was coming off a win. Gustafsson lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Cormier.
6. Alexander Gustafsson loses to Jon Jones via unanimous decision
On September 21, 2013 Alexander Gustafsson fought Jon Jones for the UFC light heavyweight title. Gustafsson was 26 years old with a record of 15-1, and Jones was 26 with a record of 18-1. Gustafsson was on a 6-fight winning streak and Jones was on a 9-fight winning streak. Gustafsson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jones.
7. Alexander Gustafsson defeats Jan Błachowicz
On September 3, 2016 Alexander Gustafsson faced Jan Błachowicz in a light heavyweight bout. Gustafsson was 29 years old with a record of 16-4, and Błachowicz was 33 with a record of 19-5. Gustafsson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Błachowicz was coming off a win. Gustafsson won via unanimous decision.
8. Alexander Gustafsson KOs Matt Hamill
On August 6, 2011 Alexander Gustafsson faced Matt Hamill. Gustafsson was 24 years old with a record of 11-1, and Hamill was 34 with a record of 10-3. Gustafsson was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Hamill was coming off a loss. Gustafsson stopped Matt Hamill via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Alexander Gustafsson submits Cyrille Diabaté
On October 16, 2010 Alexander Gustafsson faced Cyrille Diabaté in a light heavyweight bout. Gustafsson was 23 years old with a record of 9-1, and Diabaté was 37 with a record of 16-6-1. Gustafsson was coming off a loss, while Diabaté was on a 6-fight winning streak. Gustafsson submitted Cyrille Diabaté via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
10. Alexander Gustafsson KOs Jimi Manuwa
On March 8, 2014 Alexander Gustafsson faced Jimi Manuwa in a light heavyweight bout. Gustafsson was 27 years old with a record of 15-2, and Manuwa was 34 with a record of 14-0. Gustafsson was coming off a loss, while Manuwa was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Gustafsson stopped Jimi Manuwa via TKO in the 2nd round.