Alexander Gustafsson




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

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 )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
212
40% Successful
85
Types of Successful Strikes
0
85
40% Standing
14%
46% Ground
34
12
39
Striking Defense
48
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
7
43% Successful
3
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
5
10
0
Takedown Defense
88
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
Win
Vladimir Matyushenko
UFC® 141: Lesnar vs. Overeem

Dec 30, 2011

5 0 0 0 R1KO/TKO
Alexander Gustafsson 10 0 0 0
Win
Matt Hamill
UFC® 133: Evans vs. Ortiz

Aug 6, 2011

13 0 0 0 R2KO/TKO
Alexander Gustafsson 37 0 0 1
Win
Alexander Gustafsson
UFC® 127: PENN vs. FITCH

Feb 26, 2011

4 1 2 2 R1Submission
James Te Huna 6 1 0 1
Win
Cyrille Diabate
UFC® 120: BISPING vs AKIYAMA

Oct 16, 2010

11 0 0 0 R2Submission
Alexander Gustafsson 28 2 3 7
Loss
Alexander Gustafsson
UFC® 112: INVINCIBLE

Apr 10, 2010

0 0 0 0 R1Submission
Phil Davis 14 1 1 1


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