Jon Jones vs. Alexander Gustafsson I (UFC 165, 2013) Many consider this the greatest light heavyweight fight—and possibly the greatest UFC bout—of all time. Gustafsson, the Swedish challenger, shocked the world by outstriking Jones in the opening rounds, even cutting him badly and taking him down. Jones, long seen as untouchable, bled and adapted. From Round 3 onward, he adjusted—using elbows, clinch control, and leg kicks to grind Gustafsson down. The final round saw both men exhausted, swinging wildly, refusing to yield. Jones won a unanimous decision, but Gustafsson earned eternal respect. The fight shattered the myth of Jones’ invincibility while elevating MMA’s global profile. Its blend of technical innovation, heart, and pacing set a new standard. Even Jones later called it his toughest test. A masterpiece of strategy, will, and evolution under fire.
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