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Five Nordic UFC moments we will never forget!
1. Gustafsson pushed Jones to his limits
Alexander Gustafsson and Jon Jones. Photo: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
After securing eight victories in nine UFC bouts, Gustafsson finally earned a title shot against light heavyweight champion Jon Jones in September 2013. Despite being heavily underestimated, Gustafsson proved to be the most dangerous challenger Jones had ever faced.
The Swede did not only become the first fighter to successfully take Jones down, he even opened a big cut above Jones’ right eye.
Ultimately, Jones emerged victorious via a debated unanimous decision with scorecards reading 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46. However, many fans and analysts believed Gustafsson deserved the victory, feeling he had been unjustly denied the championship.
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