Alexander Gustafsson
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About
'The Mauler' — a Swedish light heavyweight great who pushed Jon Jones to the limit in one of the greatest title fights ever.
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Alexander 'The Mauler' Gustafsson was the premier light heavyweight contender of his era and the man who came closest to dethroning Jon Jones. Their 2013 title fight — a razor-close decision loss for the Swede — is widely regarded as one of the greatest fights in UFC history and the toughest test of Jones's career.
A tall, rangy, technical striker who used his length and jab better than anyone in the division, Gustafsson beat the likes of Glover Teixeira and Jimi Manuwa and challenged for the title multiple times against Jones and Daniel Cormier. Though the belt eluded him, he retired as a beloved great and the division's enduring 'what if.'
Why fans love Gustafsson
Elite, length-based striking, a humble demeanor, and the unforgettable 2013 war that nearly toppled Jon Jones. Fans revere him as the division's great nearly-man.
