Light HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
Alexander Gustafsson
18-8
Age
38
Height
6'5"
Weight
205 lbs
Reach
79"
Avg Fight Time
10:22
Gym
Allstars Training Center
Wins By
11 KO · 3 Sub · 4 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 3R3 3R5 1
Last 5
LLLWW
Finish Rate
78%
Bonuses
—
Style
Striker
Location
Arboga, Sweden
Fight History
LOSS
NK
vs Nikita Krylov
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 1:07
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 1:07
LOSS
FW
vs Fabricio Werdum
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till· 2025-09-27
Submission
Armbar On Ground
R1 2:30
SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R1 2:30
LOSS
AS
vs Anthony Smith
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R4 2:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R4 2:38
WIN
JB
vs Jan Blachowicz
UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JM
vs Jimi Manuwa
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Manuwa· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R2 1:18
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R2 1:18
WIN
GT
vs Glover Teixeira
UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R5 1:07
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R5 1:07
LOSS
JJ
vs Jon Jones
UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2· 2018-12-29
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R3 2:02
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R3 2:02
LOSS
DC
vs Daniel Cormier
UFC 192: Cormier vs Gustafsson· 2015-10-03
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
LOSS
JJ
vs Jon Jones
UFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· 2013-09-21
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
TS
vs Thiago Silva
UFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs Silva· 2013-03-02
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
VM
vs Vladimir Matyushenko
UFC 141: Lesnar vs Overeem· 2011-12-30
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:13
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:13
WIN
MH
vs Matt Hamill
UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2· 2011-08-06
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Mount
R2 3:34
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Mount·R2 3:34
WIN
JT
vs James Te Huna
UFC 127: Penn vs Fitch· 2011-02-26
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 4:27
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:27
WIN
CD
vs Cyrille Diabate
UFC 120: Bisping vs Akiyama· 2010-10-16
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:41
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:41
LOSS
PD
vs Phil Davis
UFC 112: Invincible· 2010-04-10
Submission
Anaconda Choke From Front Headlock
R1 4:55
SubmissionAnaconda Choke From Front Headlock·R1 4:55
WIN
JH
vs Jared Hamman
UFC 105: Couture vs Vera· 2009-11-14
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:41
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:41
WIN
MR
vs Mauricio Rua
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Diaz
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AJ
vs Anthony Johnson
UFC on FOX: Gustafsson vs Johnson
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 2:15
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 2:15
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.0/min
Grappling
1.53 TD
Defense
51%
⚖️Alexander adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
2 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
100%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Overhands
50%
Armbars
50%
Damage Events
50%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (100%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (150%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 300% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
5
71% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
29% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
40% of KOs
Knee to Head In Clinch
#21
20% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#31
20% of KOs
Punches to Head From Mount
#41
20% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#12
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 71% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (2x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (16/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 78% of wins end in finish (11 KO + 3 subs).🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (51%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 84% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (174% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
51%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
34% acc77%
Clinch
52% acc8%
Ground
73% acc16%
Striking Differential+0.50/min
4.03 landed/min3.53 absorbed/min
4.03
Landed/Min
3.53
Absorbed/Min
0.72
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed751
Sig. Strikes Attempted1845
Key Insights
Alexander is a distance-first striker, with 77% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 70% targeting the head.
Distance-dominant: 77% of output at range with 34% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 16% from ground at 73% accuracy.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.5x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
84%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
38%
Landed
18
Defended
30
Total
48
1.53
TD / 15min
0.40
Sub / 15min
18
TD Landed
48
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
38
Landed
96
Attempted
40%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
5 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
40%
R2
60%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.53/15min.
Elite TD defense (84%).
3 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,502
1.44
Ratio
Absorbed
1,040
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
18/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.6
Standing %
86%
R3 vs R1 Output
174%
Key Insights
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (29.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 174% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 18 fights
R1 Control
0:40
R2 Control
0:54
R3 Control
0:58
R1 to Final
+129%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+6.8pp
Body
+1.8pp
Leg
-8.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-4.7pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 4 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
16.4
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
20.9
sig strikes / round
Output Change
128%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3080
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 4
50% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights