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Alexander Gustafsson vs Phil Davis

Alexander Gustafsson is 18-8-0; Phil Davis is 17-4-0 (1 NC). Phil Davis is 3 years older than Alexander Gustafsson. Alexander Gustafsson is 3" · 8 cm taller than Phil Davis. They have met once: Alexander Gustafsson 0, Phil Davis 1.

Alexander Gustafsson
Sweden
Alexander Gustafsson
“The Mauler” · 18-8-0
TKOSUBSUB
Met once
Phil Davis
United States
Phil Davis
“Mr. Wonderful” · 17-4-0 (1 NC)
DECKOSD
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Style & credentials

Alexander Gustafsson
Boxing
  • 2019Purple belt · BJJ
  • 2003Champion · Swedish National Championshipsjunior
  • —Champion · Swedish Amateur Tournaments
Camp · Allstars Training Center · Stockholm, SE
Phil Davis

No background on record

Camp · Alliance MMA · United States

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

70%
Head
57%
15%
Body
30%
16%
Leg
13%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Alexander Gustafssonlast 1 fight
83%17%
Phil Davislast 2 fights
70%17%13%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Alexander Gustafsson· from fights outside the UFC Phil Davis· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.032.80
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Gustafsson · Good · better than 69% of UFC fightersPhil Davis · Below avg · better than 31% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.531.52
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Gustafsson · Average · better than 46% of UFC fightersPhil Davis · Elite · better than 97% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.532.77
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Gustafsson · Average · better than 59% of UFC fightersPhil Davis · Good · better than 84% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
40%37%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Gustafsson · Average · better than 54% of UFC fightersPhil Davis · Average · better than 47% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
84%72%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Gustafsson · Elite · better than 89% of UFC fightersPhil Davis · Good · better than 69% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.400.50
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Alexander Gustafsson · Average · better than 48% of UFC fightersPhil Davis · Average · better than 56% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.03
Strikes landed / min
2.80
3.53
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.52
1.53 / 3.8
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.77 / 7.5
40%
Takedown accuracy
37%
84%
Takedown defence
72%
1:42
Control time / fight
4:23
0.40
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.50

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Alexander Gustafsson18 UFC fights · 751 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
49%370/1254
12%90/177
15%115/152
Clinch
6%42/80
2%15/23
0%2/3
Ground
15%111/150
1%5/5
0%1/1
Phil Davis13 UFC fights · 485 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
28%138/824
12%58/141
9%45/74
Clinch
2%10/21
7%33/44
4%19/24
Ground
26%124/210
12%58/68
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Alexander GustafssonPhil Davis

Frequently asked questions

Have Alexander Gustafsson and Phil Davis ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 112: INVINCIBLE (Sat, Apr 10, 2010), where Phil Davis won by Submission.

What are the records of Alexander Gustafsson and Phil Davis?

Alexander Gustafsson is 18-8-0 and Phil Davis is 17-4-0 (1 NC).

Who has the longer reach, Alexander Gustafsson or Phil Davis?

Neither. Both have a 79" · 201 cm reach.

Who is taller, Alexander Gustafsson or Phil Davis?

Alexander Gustafsson is taller at 6'5" · 196 cm; Phil Davis stands 6'2" · 188 cm.

Who is older, Alexander Gustafsson or Phil Davis?

Phil Davis is 42 and Alexander Gustafsson is 39.

Who has more finishes, Alexander Gustafsson or Phil Davis?

Alexander Gustafsson has 14 wins inside the distance (11 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission); Phil Davis has 12 wins (7 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission).

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