Alexander Gustafsson losses
Over 15 years as a professional, Alexander Gustafsson has compiled a 18-8 (14) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. He has eight losses against seven different opponents, three of them in title fights.
8. Alexander Gustafsson loses to Nikita Krylov via KO
On July 23, 2022 Alexander Gustafsson faced Nikita Krylov in a light heavyweight bout. Gustafsson was 35 years old with a record of 18-7, and Krylov was 30 with a record of 27-9. Gustafsson was on a 3-fight losing streak and Krylov was on a 2-fight losing streak. Krylov stopped Gustafsson via KO in the 1st round.
7. Alexander Gustafsson loses to Fabrício Werdum via KO
On July 26, 2020 Alexander Gustafsson faced Fabrício Werdum in a heavyweight bout. Gustafsson was 33 years old with a record of 18-6, and Werdum was 42 with a record of 23-9-1. Both Gustafsson and Werdum were on a 2-fight losing streak. Werdum submitted Gustafsson via armbar in the 1st round.
6. Alexander Gustafsson loses to Anthony Smith via KO
On June 1, 2019 Alexander Gustafsson faced Anthony Smith in a light heavyweight bout. Gustafsson was 32 years old with a record of 18-5, and Smith was 30 with a record of 32-14. Both Gustafsson and Smith were coming off a loss. Smith submitted Gustafsson via rear-naked choke in the 4th round.
5. 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.
4. 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.
3. Alexander Gustafsson loses to Anthony Johnson via KO
On January 24, 2015 Alexander Gustafsson faced Anthony Johnson in a light heavyweight bout. Gustafsson was 28 years old with a record of 16-2, and Johnson was 30 with a record of 18-4. Gustafsson was coming off a win and Johnson was on a 8-fight winning streak. Johnson stopped Gustafsson via TKO in the 1st round.
2. 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.
1. Alexander Gustafsson loses to Phil Davis via KO
On April 10, 2010 Alexander Gustafsson faced Phil Davis. Gustafsson was 23 years old with a record of 9-0, and Davis was 25 with a record of 5-0. Gustafsson was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Davis was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Davis submitted Gustafsson via anaconda choke in the 1st round.