Alexander Gustafsson dominated Vladimir Matyushenko in the UFC 141 pay-per-view main card with a TKO just 2:13 into the opening round.
The young Swedish fighter made a statement that he is here to stay and is a real rising star in the UFC.
“I was prepared for three hard rounds,” Gustafsson said via MMA Junkie. “Matyushenko is a very tough guy. I look up to him.
“It was a good punch. It was my day today. It’s been my dream to fight in Vegas, so this is the biggest win of my life.”
Gustafsson proved why he deserves a major fight for his next bout because he is a legitimate UFC star that is worthy of a shot at the title.
Gustafsson’s punches were just way too much for Matyushenko to overcome after the Swedish fighter came at his veteran opponent with great ferocity in the early going of the fight.
The convincing victory for Gustafsson helped him improve to 5-1 in UFC fights, 13-1 overall, and his UFC winning streak has been extended to four fights.
Gustafsson’s ability to overpower his opponent with quick and effective punches is simply so difficult to defend, and he is certainly someone to watch in the UFC going forward.
The UFC needs fighters such as Gustafsson who are young and exciting, and it will be fun to watch his career develop over the next year.
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