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Gustafsson vs Rua

AG
AlexanderGustafsson🇸🇪
FinalGustafssonDecision · R3 5:00
Mauricio Rua
MauricioRua🇧🇷
“The Mauler”Nickname“Shogun”
18-8-0Record27-14-1
25Age31
6'5"Height6'1"
79"Reach76"
OrthodoxStanceOrthodox
UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. DiazLight Heavy

Result

AG
Alexander Gustafsson
MethodDecision · 26-30 | 27-30 | 27-30
Round3
Time5:00
Went the DistanceYes

Pre-Fight Lines

Fight Markets

Fight Stats

0
Knockdowns
0
72/156
Sig. Strikes
41/95
128/215
Total Strikes
51/105
6/12
Takedowns
1/3
0
Sub Attempts
1
0:00
Control Time
0:00
0
Reversals
0

Position

47/123
Distance
27/76
10/14
Clinch
14/19
15/19
Ground
0/0
57/134
Head
23/69
9/13
Body
7/13
6/9
Leg
11/13

Recent Form

AG
Alexander Gustafsson
TS
WThiago SilvaDECR3 5:00Apr 142012
VM
WVladimir MatyushenkoKOR1 2:13Dec 302011
MH
WMatt HamillKOR2 3:34Aug 62011
JH
WJames Te HunaSUBR1 4:27Feb 262011
CD
WCyrille DiabateSUBR2 2:41Oct 162010
Mauricio Rua
Mauricio Rua
BV
WBrandon VeraKOR4 4:09Aug 42012
DH
LDan HendersonDECR5 5:00Nov 192011
FG
WForrest GriffinKOR1 1:53Aug 272011
Jon Jones
LJon JonesKOR3 2:37Mar 192011
LM
WLyoto MachidaKOR1 3:35May 82010

Gustafsson vs Rua Prediction and Preview

Gustafsson and Rua met in a three-round light heavyweight fight at UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz on Saturday, December 8. Gustafsson is 18-8 overall and 6-1 in the UFC. Rua is 27-14-1 and 5-3. Gustafsson has 6 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Rua has 5 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Rua gives up three inches of reach. Gustafsson won by decision after three rounds.

Tale of the Tape and Career Rates

StatGustafssonRua
Height6'5"6'1"
Reach79"76"
Age2531
StanceOrthodoxOrthodox
UFC Record6-15-3
Sig. Strikes Landed / Min3.73.5
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min1.53.5
Sig. Strike Accuracy33%55%
Sig. Strike Defense50%44%
Knockdowns / 151.70.8
Takedowns / 151.41.4
Takedown Accuracy50%40%
Takedown Defense91%33%
Sub Attempts / 151.70.4
Control / 150:000:00
Finish Rate71%63%
Finished Rate14%13%
Went the Distance14%25%
Average Fight Time6:1313:17

Gustafsson vs Rua: Questions and Answers

How many rounds is Gustafsson vs Rua?
Gustafsson vs Rua was scheduled for three rounds.
What are Gustafsson's and Rua's records?
Alexander Gustafsson is 18-8 (6-1 in the UFC). Mauricio Rua is 27-14-1 (5-3 in the UFC).
How do Gustafsson and Rua usually win?
Gustafsson has 6 UFC wins: 3 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission and 1 by decision. Rua has 5 UFC wins: 5 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission and 0 by decision.
Who won Gustafsson vs Rua?
Gustafsson won by decision after three rounds. It was at UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz on Saturday, December 8.

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