Alexander gustafsson is a true warrior. Humble in the face of his own greatness. How many fighters have had their opponents consistently thank them after each fight. Few men have the strength of mind and character to inspire this form of gratitude and humility in the face of the adversity seen inside the cage. When you face this man, you go toe to toe with your own demons. He throws away the glamour and the lights and brings out the insecurity in every fighter. Forcing the challenger to face them head on. To rise above them, conquer them and fight to the bitter end. This is the feeling that his opponents are left with after a five round fight. A sense of deep humility and inner peace, void of those previous insecurities. He provides each opponent with a moment free from the ego that plagues every man. Such that they might truly know themselves. It is his gift to this world. And a testimony to his true greatness.
except he's not the best by any means as he has been stopped by Johnson and Davis. Until he defeats them and/or wins the title he's not even in my top 5 LHW of all time
Don't know how often opponents train together after a fight, but I think it's pretty cool Phil Davis taught Gustaffson how to wrestle after he beat him.
I agree on that Alexander is just given mostly punchbags to beat up. But there's one positive thing though: He is building a great record that way by not facing extreme dangers like Rashad, Lyoto or Jonathan.
I wouldn't say that exactly. Yes we haven't seen him fight top tier competition, but we also have not seen what he is fully capable of. I like him a lot. I think he has a lot of potential to be good. Only time will tell. Him fighting Rampage will be a benchmark fight for him.
Gustsson vs Mousai is going to be crazy a lot people think Gus will win but I think lots of UFC fighters don't realise who Gegrard is he's really a good fighter and has a great chance in winning
+shivam7839 what do you mean they give him as a fighter to people?? I have the game. Btw didn't you know Gus before the game? He's one of the best in the world and the only one that has Been a real challenge to jones. Some people even gave him the fight(3-2)
I follow both NCAA wrestling and MMA but I just didn't get how Gus took both DC and Jon Jones down with double legs in the first round. It was strange to me how Gus's wrestling was so good but now it makes sense. Just like GSP trained with Canadian Olympic wrestlers when he lost to Matt Hughes Gus trained with wrestling legend Phil Davis ever since he lost to Phil in MMA.
Still cant count Shogun out, he still hits hard as hell and isnt going to go out without putting up a fight, alot of people think the Vera fight showed that he's done but Brandon Vera has always been a sick striker thats why people always take him down
You're right, he did get choked out by Phil Davis. That was back in 2010. The smartest decision he could ever make was to go and train with the guy that beat him. Learn from his mistakes and get better at wrestling. Since then Im sure that his wrestling has improved and will only keep getting better.
alot of guys do it, Alex needed to work on his wrestling Davis needed to work on his striking so they trained together, Dan Hardy training with GSP is one that comes to mind.
That is so cool Gus went to train wit Phil after losing to him....takes a lot of character to do something like that...and props to phil for training with him too. Regardless of race I think Jones and Gustafsson are both class acts. If/when jones vs gustafsson fights I want Gus to win, but I am a bit bias as my last name is Gustafson and I am from Sweden :)
The fighters who made the most BJ 175 & Shogun 150 are both some of the best ever. They got paid the most and didn't do that well. With all due respect.
I have every bit of confidence in Jones beating him but as a Swedish-American I really hope Alexander wins. Sweden isn't exactly a large country so any amazing athletes they produce I live through vicariously.
UFC have changed back the statistics now to the real stats. Jones has about 120 hits and Gustafsson 190. After the match obviously UFC knew that the decision was bullshit and they made false stats.
Gustafsson has knocked fighters down from even situations with striking. Jones has very rarely done that. He has worked his opponents over with clinches, takedowns and ground£ first to soften them up. Gus is the better striker for sure because he is a natural KO artist.
Despite anything else, To go to the guy who just beat you and say you want to start training with him, that takes a humility and a respectable character. He has what it takes to be champ but Jones is a freak fighter at the same time..could be good.
He is so professional didn't even bitch about the robbery against Jones. And he got the Swedish mentality. For those who doesn't know: we think we're a little bit tinier, a little bit weaker, a little bit more inexperienced etc the you all, so we have to work harder. IKEA, VOLVO, SAAB, ABBA, Swedish steal, the Nobel Price etc. We're less then 9 million. Yeah I think you got it.
At lhw i think Alex is the most threat to Jones. They are similar in size and he has good hands. Glover may do alright to but the size difference takes a lot of these lhw's skills away. They become punching bags to Jones even though they are talented.
Yeah well, Shogun has had a fantastic run - and he is one of the best ever. He deserves the money but so does Gustafsson now. I read he got 30 + 30 (winbonus) thousands for the fight - he needs a new better contract. 60 to show and 60 for the win. He is a legit top 5 fighter in a very tuff division.
I love Shogun, but sadly, I think he's finished. Injuries have taken such a huge toll on him. I hope Shogun wins, but I have Gus taking it by decision.
He's a good fighter yes but if you compare him and Bones performances Jon's the better fighter, yet Gustafsson is promising, he's a cagey fighter with a good all round game, he's a dangerous striker, he's gonna be in top shape and very hungry.
To a lesser mind, no, it wouldn't. However, this is their job. When they fight it is not out of anger, it is out of competition, just the same as any sport.
Alexander gustafsson is a true warrior. Humble in the face of his own greatness. How many fighters have had their opponents consistently thank them after each fight. Few men have the strength of mind and character to inspire this form of gratitude and humility in the face of the adversity seen inside the cage. When you face this man, you go toe to toe with your own demons. He throws away the glamour and the lights and brings out the insecurity in every fighter. Forcing the challenger to face them head on. To rise above them, conquer them and fight to the bitter end. This is the feeling that his opponents are left with after a five round fight. A sense of deep humility and inner peace, void of those previous insecurities. He provides each opponent with a moment free from the ego that plagues every man. Such that they might truly know themselves. It is his gift to this world. And a testimony to his true greatness.
I Agree he deserves more recognition . He is my favorite fighter
WOW! You have a way with words sir!
Too bad he didn't thank that woman
I like this fighter! He has all the skills and emotional capacity to excel to the top. Good going Alexander.
U are the fucking KING!! Swedish power!! Ended Jimi´s rise with a knee to the face.. Man u just made my day very much better :) Thank god for Gus!
A.G. is next ufc light-heavyweight champ!!!!
WoundrousMindTrick
yeah i feel the same :(
pure viking
Gustafsson du er den beste! Viking blood!
the only guy I've seen come the closest to beating jon jones
except he's not the best by any means as he has been stopped by Johnson and Davis. Until he defeats them and/or wins the title he's not even in my top 5 LHW of all time
Did I say won? I said close now didnt I? Anyone who can read and comprehend well would clearly not have responded that way. Have a good day!
Bedford almost beat bones
@@fred38810 but Jones recovered and finished him, meanwhile Gustafson brought Jones to the brink
He made me love the sport
He’s probably the only UFC fighter I’ve ever heard of to lose to a guy and go to train with him immediately after
There's several fighters actually
I think he does, besides I can still see Gus becoming champ when Jones moves up to HW next year
10 years later he’s finally making his HW debut tonight
I'm Brazilian, but I will cheer for Gustafsson
Alexander Gustafsson will get another chance. Just as jones will get another chance. Both are great fighters, yet none will stay on top forever.
4 years man Gus is getting his chance and Jon is getting his 3rd or 4th, dumb bastard. Gonna be a great fight
That's awesome he's training with Phil Davis. I hope Davis wins his big fight coming up too!!
I can personally relate to Gus because I am swedish too. Gus is always awesome and a respectful guy
like how humble this guy is
Mikkel Kessler and Alexander Gustafsson, the pride of Scandinavia imo!
and Patrick Nielsen and micki Nielsen
Butcher6evil III Didn't know Scandinavia had any pride left.
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"Eh, might as well do it"
he is BEST ufs fighter
Happy you're saying that.
Is there anyone besides me who think that Alexander Gustafsson, can beat Trevis Brown, without gaining weight.
I think u are full of shit
LordLeviticus Gaming Maybe so, but whatever, I know another one who really is full of shit, who do you think it could be ..? LOL
Browne has a weak chin so yes
good fighter more of these rising star and fighters
Don't know how often opponents train together after a fight, but I think it's pretty cool Phil Davis taught Gustaffson how to wrestle after he beat him.
Pride never dies!!! Alexander Gustafsson gonna get Shoguned Come Sat Night!
cant wait to c how much this guy has learned now guna b some good fights
Damn I can't wait to watch Shogun vs Gustafsson. Good luck to both!
I agree on that Alexander is just given mostly punchbags to beat up. But there's one positive thing though: He is building a great record that way by not facing extreme dangers like Rashad, Lyoto or Jonathan.
This is going to be a hell of a fight
i really like this guy
he is young and strong
good future for him
Alexander Gustafsson my faborite fighter
Ur Favourite
And why is he ur favourite? He is decent but his last fight was embarassing
I wouldn't say that exactly. Yes we haven't seen him fight top tier competition, but we also have not seen what he is fully capable of. I like him a lot. I think he has a lot of potential to be good. Only time will tell. Him fighting Rampage will be a benchmark fight for him.
Top 5 fighter: Shogun rua, Chael sonnen, GSP, alexander, jones (my fav fighters)
gonna be a good fight, both fighters have a advantage
Finally someone with a sense of humor!
Give this man a title shot
Real Talk! That is a Champions Heart!
I love Shogun, but Gus is a future champ and will beat Shogun...no finish though, Shogun is to durable
Gustsson vs Mousai is going to be crazy a lot people think Gus will win but I think lots of UFC fighters don't realise who Gegrard is he's really a good fighter and has a great chance in winning
Alex looks like a very good sportsman and person, but Shogun is always my favourite. May the better prepared guy win. Cheers.
Well Glover is very technical and hits hard. I believe he has a good shot.
EA Sports brought me here
same here
same
How?
Olle Bridal EA Sports UFC ..game which gives Alexander Gustafsson as a fighter to most of the gamers.
+shivam7839 what do you mean they give him as a fighter to people?? I have the game.
Btw didn't you know Gus before the game? He's one of the best in the world and the only one that has Been a real challenge to jones. Some people even gave him the fight(3-2)
Alexander Gustafsson THE BEST!!!!!MEGA SUPER
My heart 😢💔
Whether your impressed or not he is on the rise.
alex and tor troeng are real swedish rolemodels for young guys. Low mellow , down to earth ,but beastly in the cage.
i think this will be a very good fight. im going for Bones though!
I follow both NCAA wrestling and MMA but I just didn't get how Gus took both DC and Jon Jones down with double legs in the first round. It was strange to me how Gus's wrestling was so good but now it makes sense. Just like GSP trained with Canadian Olympic wrestlers when he lost to Matt Hughes Gus trained with wrestling legend Phil Davis ever since he lost to Phil in MMA.
Still cant count Shogun out, he still hits hard as hell and isnt going to go out without putting up a fight, alot of people think the Vera fight showed that he's done but Brandon Vera has always been a sick striker thats why people always take him down
I like jones as a champion, he's a great fighter and I hope it's a good fight and a winner for bones :)
You're right, he did get choked out by Phil Davis. That was back in 2010. The smartest decision he could ever make was to go and train with the guy that beat him. Learn from his mistakes and get better at wrestling. Since then Im sure that his wrestling has improved and will only keep getting better.
alot of guys do it, Alex needed to work on his wrestling Davis needed to work on his striking so they trained together, Dan Hardy training with GSP is one that comes to mind.
Gustafsson vs Jones 2013. I am looking forward to seeing how this plays out.
In general Swedish people are very humble people and Gustafsson is the same i feel he is a geniune sporstman
all the reply comments to jaganmaster is really creative, keep it up.
I hope he wins against dc
he lost though :(
yes he got fucked his face was not a face after that fight
Them combos!!
He trained with a guy who submitted him in the octagon. Respect !
Barış Özcan He's an awesome sportsman and extremely humble. I don't understand why do people hate him.
The first time I can really recall watching him fight it was vs Phil Davis & he looked horrible, since then he has looked outstanding
That is so cool Gus went to train wit Phil after losing to him....takes a lot of character to do something like that...and props to phil for training with him too. Regardless of race I think Jones and Gustafsson are both class acts. If/when jones vs gustafsson fights I want Gus to win, but I am a bit bias as my last name is Gustafson and I am from Sweden :)
Just look at him " I first did UFC for a HOBBY" you already know his gonna get a belt
I believe this was a "super fight"
Agreed, Glover is good, but after that maldonado fight, getting clipped, I think if rampage were to clip him a couple times its over.
The fighters who made the most BJ 175 & Shogun 150 are both some of the best ever. They got paid the most and didn't do that well. With all due respect.
Shogun vía TKO round 3
I have every bit of confidence in Jones beating him but as a Swedish-American I really hope Alexander wins. Sweden isn't exactly a large country so any amazing athletes they produce I live through vicariously.
hes fast as hell
the blonde dude is a viking..up here in the north we never give up! we are hard as a rock,like Gus!
The Mauler is gonna get mauled in UFC 165
UFC have changed back the statistics now to the real stats. Jones has about 120 hits and Gustafsson 190. After the match obviously UFC knew that the decision was bullshit and they made false stats.
this fool will be champion one day
Would be awesome to have a Swedish ufc champion!
Last viking! Hope the best for you Alexander, gl vs Jones!
1 more in UFC. Nice one.
Gustafsson has knocked fighters down from even situations with striking. Jones has very rarely done that. He has worked his opponents over with clinches, takedowns and ground£ first to soften them up. Gus is the better striker for sure because he is a natural KO artist.
I hope its a good fight, I sont know how much shogun has left.... the vera fight was very tough...
gustafsson is the beowulf of ufc
MMA’s Pewdiepie,he is awesome.
Yep next Saturday
Damn, Gustafsson vs Thiago! When is this happening? Huge fan here!
The only person I believe can beat Bones is Vitor
this guy is fucking power house
Despite anything else, To go to the guy who just beat you and say you want to start training with him, that takes a humility and a respectable character. He has what it takes to be champ but Jones is a freak fighter at the same time..could be good.
EA Sport UFC bring me here
He is so professional didn't even bitch about the robbery against Jones. And he got the Swedish mentality. For those who doesn't know: we think we're a little bit tinier, a little bit weaker, a little bit more inexperienced etc the you all, so we have to work harder. IKEA, VOLVO, SAAB, ABBA, Swedish steal, the Nobel Price etc. We're less then 9 million. Yeah I think you got it.
i dont understand how people are still under estimating this guy
We are the future
this guy is a fucking boss
At lhw i think Alex is the most threat to Jones. They are similar in size and he has good hands. Glover may do alright to but the size difference takes a lot of these lhw's skills away. They become punching bags to Jones even though they are talented.
Sweden. Best heavy metal. Best fighters.
all fighters would say most fights they hav are tough ! ihonestly dont see it ! but may the best man win !
Yeah well, Shogun has had a fantastic run - and he is one of the best ever. He deserves the money but so does Gustafsson now. I read he got 30 + 30 (winbonus) thousands for the fight - he needs a new better contract. 60 to show and 60 for the win. He is a legit top 5 fighter in a very tuff division.
I love Shogun, but sadly, I think he's finished. Injuries have taken such a huge toll on him. I hope Shogun wins, but I have Gus taking it by decision.
Holy fuck holy fuck that right hand !
He's a good fighter yes but if you compare him and Bones performances Jon's the better fighter, yet Gustafsson is promising, he's a cagey fighter with a good all round game, he's a dangerous striker, he's gonna be in top shape and very hungry.
The winner of this fight should fight Davis for a title shot, also wanna see a rematch with Rashad vs Lyoto Machida.
Finally Jon Jones will be fighting someone who looks like a legitimate threat to his title.
Maybe, i mean, Jones seems to be more versatile in his fighting style, but one thing is for sure... nothing is predictable or certain in MMA.
As much as I am a shogun fan, Gustaffson will win
So its double edge axe vs spear , exiting:D
It takes a big guy to reach out to the person who beat him and ask to learn from him.
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Look at you! You actually almost made that into one complete sentance.
To a lesser mind, no, it wouldn't.
However, this is their job. When they fight it is not out of anger, it is out of competition, just the same as any sport.