7. Anthony Johnson vs. Alexander Gustafsson
UFC on Fox 14
Jan. 24, 2015 | Stockholm
Johnson mauled “The Mauler.” The Dublin, Georgia, native put away Gustafsson with first-round punches at the Tele2 Arena, shocking nearly 30,000 Swedes in attendance. Gustafsson succumbed to an accumulation of blows 2:15 into Round 1, the decisive victory leaving “Rumble” as the No. 1 contender for Jon Jones and the Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight crown. Gustafsson could not keep the Blackzilians brute at bay. Johnson clipped the Swede with an overhand right that dropped him to a knee and then swarmed with crippling follow-up shots. He never afforded Gustafsson the opportunity to breathe, as he ripped into him with punches that ultimately drove him to all fours. From there, he let loose with further punishment. Referee Marc Goddard gave “The Mauler” every chance to recover, but one last right hand from Johnson snuck under Gustafsson’s armpit, snapped his head upward and led to the stoppage.
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