Alexander Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson is a Swedish professional mixed martial artist known for his successful UFC debut and winning fights via knockout.
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Alexander Gustafsson, a retired Swedish mixed martial artist, is recognized for his technical prowess in the light heavyweight division. With a record of 18 wins and 7 losses, he has achieved notable victories against fighters such as Shogun Rua and Jan Blachowicz. In 2013, Gustafsson competed for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship against Jon Jones and has been awarded Fight of the Year twice. He was inducted into the Swedish MMA Hall of Fame in 2020 and has also worked as a UFC commentator. A heavy metal enthusiast, Gustafsson often sports metal band t-shirts during interviews and public events, using the music to energize himself before fights and even entering the Octagon to the tunes of bands like Metallica and Slayer. Notably, he made his UFC debut on November 14, 2009, securing a first-round KO win.