Result
Alexander GustafssonDecision - Unanimous
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Round1
Time00:05:00
DateDec 8, 2012
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueKeyArena
BroadcastESPN+
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L
Shogun | 27-14-1Maurício Rua
W
The Mauler | 18-8-0Alexander Gustafsson
Mauricio Rua vs Alexander Gustafsson
Method :Decision - Unanimous
Round :1
Time :00:05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Maurício Rua
Elo1691Good
3Y trend1733 → 1691
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:05:00
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Alexander Gustafsson
Elo1671Good
3Y trend1692 → 1671
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Alexander Gustafsson won this fight by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Alexander Gustafsson led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Maurício Rua and Alexander Gustafsson across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Maurício RuaAlexander Gustafsson
Elo edge
Maurício Rua1691-15 last move
Alexander Gustafsson1671-20 last move
Why they are ranked here
Maurício RuaNot on the active ladder · 1691 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Antônio Rogério Nogueira (rated 1735 at the time): +13.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Paul Craig (rated 1679 at the time): -17.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 3 losses, -35 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1611, not 1691: 80 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Alexander GustafssonNot on the active ladder · 1671 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Glover Teixeira (rated 1805 at the time): +24.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Nikita Krylov (rated 1671 at the time): -20.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -41 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1581, not 1671: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Maurício RuavsAlexander Gustafsson
Total strikes
51vs128
Sig. strikes
41vs72
Takedowns
1vs6
Sub. attempts
1vs0
Finishing profile
Maurício RuaKO/TKO leads 78% of wins
Alexander GustafssonKO/TKO leads 61% of wins
Common opponents
Ovince St. PreuxMaurício Rua: loss · Decision (Split) · May 7, 2022Alexander Gustafsson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Dec 10, 2022
Paul CraigMaurício Rua: loss · TKO (submission to punches) · Nov 21, 2020Alexander Gustafsson: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Sep 4, 2021
Anthony SmithMaurício Rua: loss · KO (Elbow) · Jul 22, 2018Alexander Gustafsson: loss · Submission (Rear Naked Choke) · Jun 1, 2019
Round stats
Mauricio Rua vs Alexander Gustafsson is a completed Light Heavyweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HENDERSON VS DIAZ. Alexander Gustafsson defeated Maurício Rua by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Mauricio Rua vs Alexander Gustafsson quick answers
Who won Mauricio Rua vs Alexander Gustafsson?
Alexander Gustafsson won Mauricio Rua vs Alexander Gustafsson by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00.
What event is Mauricio Rua vs Alexander Gustafsson on?
Mauricio Rua vs Alexander Gustafsson is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : HENDERSON VS DIAZ.
What are the records for Mauricio Rua vs Alexander Gustafsson?
Maurício Rua enters with a 27-14-1 record and Alexander Gustafsson enters with a 18-8-0 record.
What division is Mauricio Rua vs Alexander Gustafsson?
Mauricio Rua vs Alexander Gustafsson is listed as a Light Heavyweight fight.
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