Head-to-head
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Mauricio Rua
Records, rates, and the radar that tells the truth — with the full analysis one tap away.
6'5" · 79" · Orthodox
Height · Reach · Stance
6'1" · 76" · Orthodox
The numbers
Career rates, side by side.
Full-career UFC rates — the longer bar has the better of each pair.
10-8-0
Record (pro · UFC)
11-12-1
8
Wins vs .500+ opponents
10
4.03
Sig. strikes landed / min
3.35
3.53
Sig. strikes absorbed / min
3.46
40.7%
Striking accuracy
51.5%
51.4%
Striking defense
52.2%
1.53
Takedowns / 15 min
1.53
39.6%
Takedown accuracy
42.9%
83.7%
Takedown defense
47.7%
0.4
Sub attempts / 15 min
0.23
16.5%
Control time
23.2%
70.0%
Finish rate
72.7%
10:21
Avg fight time
11:02
The shape of the fight
Profiles, overlaid.
Percentiles against UFC veterans — plus whether these two have ever shared an opponent, or a cage.
Profiles overlaid (percentile vs UFC veterans)
■ Alexander Gustafsson ■ Mauricio Rua
Head-to-head & common opponents
They fought: 2012-12-08 — W for Alexander Gustafsson · Decision - Unanimous R3
| Common opponent | Gustafsson | Rua |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Smith | L 2019 | L 2018 |
| Jon Jones | L 2018 | L 2011 |
| James Te Huna | W 2011 | W 2013 |