Gustafsson wins tough decision over Rua
Alexander The Mauler Gustafsson (14-1-0) has cemented his place as the No. 1 contender for the UFC light heavyweight title…
Alexander The Mauler Gustafsson (14-1-0) has cemented his place as the No. 1 contender for the UFC light heavyweight title with an unanimous decision win over Brazilian Mauricio Shogun Rua (21-7-0) in the co-main event at UFC on Fox 5 from the KeyArena in Seattle.
Gustafsson wasted no time, immediately going on the attack and dropped Rua before switching to ground and pound. The Brazilian then turned the tables with a leg lock on Gustafsson who was in trouble momentarily, but the Swede escaped. Gustafsson controlled the remaining stages of the round working his knees from the Thai clinch.
Alexander Gustafsson Vs. Mauricio “Shogun” Rua
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
Alexander Gustafsson defeated Mauricio Rua by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
