Alexander Gustafsson

“The Mauler”

18-8-0

0Prospect

/Age 39/Orthodox/6' 5"/79″ reach/205 lbs

Win %

69%

SLpM

4.0

Str Acc

40%

Str Def

51%

TD Avg

1.5

TD Def

83%

Sub Avg

0.4

Finish

70%

At a Glance

4.0

SLpM

40%

Str Acc

1.5

TD Avg

70%

Finish %

51%

Str Def

Alexander Gustafsson "The Mauler" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 18-8-0, the fighter carries a 69% win rate across 26 pro contests, with a 70% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite 83% takedown defense and a 79" reach that creates a clear distance advantage.

Career Arc

18 fightspeak +6 · current +2

Skill Profile

Fighter

UFC Avg

0Prospect

IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc

Str Def

TD Acc

TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min

4.03+0.61 vs avg

0avg 3.49

Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min

3.53+0.35 vs avg

0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min

1.53+0.01 vs avg

0avg 1.56

Submissions / 15 Min

0.400.00 vs avg

0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.53)Landed (4.03)

+0.50

Wins by Method

70%Finish

KO/TKO550%

Submission220%

Decision330%

18 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (18)

5 KO

2 SUB

3 DEC

8 OTH

Losses (8)

3 KO

3 SUB

2 DEC

Recent Form (Last 5)

Sub

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision

5 of 18

KO/TKO Losses

Avg Fight Duration

2.4 rounds

Post-Loss Record

3-4

Fight History

18 fights10W8L

Result	Opponent	Event	Date	Method	Rd	Time
L	Nikita Krylov	UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall	Jul 23, 2022	KKO/TKO Punch	1	1:07
LOSS Method KO/TKO Punch Round 1 of 3 Time 1:07 Division Light Heavyweight UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall 2022-07-23 Compare fighters →
L	Fabricio Werdum	UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till	Jul 25, 2020	SSUB Armbar	1	2:30
L	Anthony Smith	UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith	Jun 1, 2019	SSUB Rear Naked Choke	4	2:38
L	Jon Jones	UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2	Dec 29, 2018	KKO/TKO Punches	3	2:02
W	Glover Teixeira	UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira	May 28, 2017	KKO/TKO Punches	5	1:07
W	Jan Blachowicz	UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett	Sep 3, 2016	DU-DEC	3	5:00
L	Daniel Cormier	UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson	Oct 3, 2015	DS-DEC	5	5:00
L	Anthony Johnson	UFC on FOX: Gustafsson vs Johnson	Jan 24, 2015	KKO/TKO Punches	1	2:15
W	Jimi Manuwa	UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Manuwa	Mar 8, 2014	KKO/TKO Knee	2	1:18
L	Jon Jones	UFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson	Sep 21, 2013	DU-DEC	5	5:00
W	Mauricio Rua	UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz	Dec 8, 2012	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Thiago Silva	UFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs Silva	Apr 14, 2012	DU-DEC	3	5:00
W	Vladimir Matyushenko	UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem	Dec 30, 2011	KKO/TKO Punch	1	2:13
W	Matt Hamill	UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2	Aug 6, 2011	KKO/TKO Punches	2	3:34
W	James Te Huna	UFC 127: Penn vs Fitch	Feb 26, 2011	SSUB Rear Naked Choke	1	4:27
W	Cyrille Diabate	UFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama	Oct 16, 2010	SSUB Rear Naked Choke	2	2:41
L	Phil Davis	UFC 112: Invincible	Apr 10, 2010	SSUB Anaconda Choke	1	4:55
W	Jared Hamman	UFC 105: Couture vs Vera	Nov 14, 2009	KKO/TKO Punch	1	0:41