Alexander Gustafsson

Alexander Gustafsson
Gustafsson at the Swedish Sports Awards in 2014
BornAlexander Lars-Åke Gustafsson[1]
(1987-01-15) 15 January 1987 (age 37)
Arboga, Sweden
NicknameThe Mauler
ResidenceStockholm, Sweden
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight (2007–2019, 2021–present)
Heavyweight (2020–present)
Reach79 in (201 cm)[2][3]
Fighting out ofStockholm, Sweden
TeamAllstars Training Center
Alliance MMA
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[4]
Years active2007–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins18
By knockout11
By submission3
By decision4
Losses8
By knockout3
By submission3
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Alexander Lars-Åke Gustafsson (born 15 January 1987) is a Swedish professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Gustafsson spent a major part of his MMA career in the Light Heavyweight division of the UFC, where he became a top contender and fought for the title three times.[5][6] He is often regarded as one of the best mixed martial artists never to have won a UFC Championship.[7][8][9][10]

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  2. ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
  3. ^ Kenny Florian (21 September 2013). "Final OFFICIAL measurement for Alexander Gustafsson's reach was 79" (measured yesterday). So, 5" reach advtg for Jones. #ufc165". twitter.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
  4. ^ Andrew Richardson (22 January 2015). "UFC on FOX 14 complete fighter breakdown: Alexander 'The Mauler' Gustafsson edition". MMAmania.com. Archived from the original on 9 April 2019. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
  5. ^ "Jon Jones Found His Foil at UFC 165, but Will UFC Make the Rematch with Alexander Gustafsson? | MMAWeekly.com". 22 September 2013. Archived from the original on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2020.
  6. ^ Alexander Gustafsson UFC UFC Fighter Mixed Martial Arts Fighter ">. "Fighter Profile". Fight Matrix. Archived from the original on 22 October 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
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  10. ^ "14 of the best fighters to never win a UFC title". MMA Junkie. 25 February 2020. Archived from the original on 5 October 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.