Alexander Gustafsson
No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Alexander Gustafsson holds a professional MMA record of 18-8-0. Alexander Gustafsson has won 18 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Alexander Gustafsson lands 4.03 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 1.53 takedowns per 15 minutes. Alexander Gustafsson also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: July 23, 2022. Tracked organizations: UFC, KSW.
Profile
- Height
- 6'5"196 cm
- Weight
- 205 lbs93 kg
- Reach
- 79"201 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1987-01-15
- Age
- 39
- Nationality
- Sweden
- Birthplace
- Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2019Purple belt · BJJ
- 2006Started in Amateur MMA
- 2003Champion · Swedish National Championships · junior
- Champion · Swedish Amateur Tournaments
- AGE 10Started in Boxing
- AGE 10Started in Boxing
Camp
- Allstars Training Center · Stockholm, SE Owner
- Alliance MMA · San Diego, US
- Stockholm Shoot / Gladius MMA · Stockholm, SE Former
Coaches
- Andreas Michael · Head coach
Fight DNA
Striking TechnicianUFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (15 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Alexander Gustafsson sits in the top 25.
- #6 Most knockdowns, Light Heavyweight9
- #11 Most significant strikes landed, Light Heavyweight740
- #11 Longest win streak, Light Heavyweight6
- #12 Most time in the cage, Light Heavyweight3h 4m
- #14 Most performance bonuses, Light Heavyweight7
- #15 Most fights, Light Heavyweight17
- #16 Most total strikes landed, Light Heavyweight987
- #17 Most takedowns landed, Light Heavyweight19
- #5 Most knockdowns, Light Heavyweight9
- #10 Most significant strikes landed, Light Heavyweight740
- #11 Most time in the cage, Light Heavyweight3h 4m
- #11 Longest win streak, Light Heavyweight6
- #14 Most performance bonuses, Light Heavyweight7
- #14 Most knockdowns in a fight, Light Heavyweight2
- #15 Most fights, Light Heavyweight17
- #16 Most total strikes landed, Light Heavyweight987
Bonus résumé
Alexander Gustafsson has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Glover Teixeira · UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs TeixeiraMay 28, 2017
- ★ FOTNvs Daniel Cormier · UFC 192: Cormier vs GustafssonOct 3, 2015
- ★ FOTN + POTNvs Jimi Manuwa · UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs ManuwaMar 8, 2014
- ★ FOTNvs Jon Jones · UFC 165: Jones vs GustafssonSep 21, 2013
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Alexander Gustafsson earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Aspinall· Jul 23, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 18-8 vs 28-9TKOR1 · 1:07
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till· Jul 26, 2020· Heavyweight· 18-7 vs 24-9-1SUBR1 · 2:30
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Smith· Jun 1, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 18-6 vs 32-14SUBR4 · 2:38
- LOSSUFCUFC 232: Jones vs Gustafsson 2· Dec 29, 2018· Light Heavyweight· 18-5 vs 23-1TKOR3 · 2:02
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Teixeira· May 28, 2017· Light Heavyweight· 18-4 vs 26-6FOTNTKOR5 · 1:07
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs Barnett· Sep 3, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 17-4 vs 19-6UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· Oct 3, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-4 vs 17-1FOTNSDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Johnson· Jan 24, 2015· Light Heavyweight· 16-3 vs 19-4TKOR1 · 2:15
- WINvs Jimi ManuwaUFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Manuwa· Mar 8, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 16-2 vs 14-1FOTN + POTNTKOR2 · 1:18
- LOSSUFCUFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· Sep 21, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 15-2 vs 19-1FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Mauricio RuaUFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz· Dec 8, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 15-1 vs 21-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Thiago SilvaUFCUFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs Silva· Apr 15, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 14-1 vs 14-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· Dec 30, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 13-1 vs 26-6TKOR1 · 2:13
- WINvs Matt HamillUFCUFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz· Aug 6, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 12-1 vs 9-4TKOR2 · 3:34
- WINUFCUFC 127: Penn vs Fitch· Feb 27, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 11-1 vs 12-5SUBR1 · 4:27
- WINUFCUFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama· Oct 16, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 10-1 vs 16-7-1SUBR2 · 2:41
- LOSSvs Phil DavisUFCUFC 112: INVINCIBLE· Apr 10, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 9-1 vs 6-0SUBR1 · 4:55
- WINvs Jared HammanUFCUFC 105: Couture vs Vera· Nov 14, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 9-0 vs 11-2TKOR1 · 0:41
- WINvs Vladimir ShemarovSuperior Challenge· May 30, 2009· 8-0 vs 13-9TKO
- WINvs Pedro QuetglasThe Zone Pro League· Nov 8, 2008· 7-0 vs 1-3TKO
- WINKSWKSW - Extra· Sep 13, 2008· 6-0 vs 21-9-2UDR2 · 5:00
- WINvs Matteo MinonzioThe Zone Pro League· May 10, 2008· 5-0 vs 5-6TKO
- WINvs Florian MullerUnited Arab Emirates Regional· Mar 13, 2008· 4-0 vs 6-2TKO
- WINvs Farbod FadamiThe Zone Pro League· Feb 9, 2008· 3-0 vs 4-2TKO
- WINvs Mikael HaydariFinland Regional· Dec 15, 2007· 2-0 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Saku HeikolaShooto Europe· Nov 17, 2007· 1-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINAK Fighting Championship 3· Dec 11, 2019· 1-0DEC
Official UFC Ranking
Alexander Gustafsson's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #1 Light Heavyweight
- First ranked
- Feb 4, 2013
- Times ranked
- 280
Men's Pound-for-Pound
Light Heavyweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1671▼12
- Peak
- 1905May 28, 2017
- Rated fights
- 26
Frequently asked questions
When does Alexander Gustafsson fight next?
Alexander Gustafsson has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Alexander Gustafsson's record?
Alexander Gustafsson's professional MMA record is 18-8-0.
Who is Alexander Gustafsson fighting next?
Alexander Gustafsson's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Alexander Gustafsson fight last?
Alexander Gustafsson most recently fought Nikita Krylov at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Aspinall on Saturday, July 23, 2022, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Alexander Gustafsson fight in?
Alexander Gustafsson fights at Light Heavyweight.
How many knockouts does Alexander Gustafsson have?
Alexander Gustafsson has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Alexander Gustafsson won?
Alexander Gustafsson has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 4× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Alexander Gustafsson?
Alexander Gustafsson is 6'5" (196 cm) tall.
How much does Alexander Gustafsson weigh?
Alexander Gustafsson weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).
What is Alexander Gustafsson's reach?
Alexander Gustafsson has a reach of 79" (201 cm).
How old is Alexander Gustafsson?
Alexander Gustafsson is 39 years old (born Jan 15, 1987).
Where is Alexander Gustafsson from?
Alexander Gustafsson is from Sweden.