LAS VEGAS – Jon Jones doesn’t really know what it’s like to lose, but there’s one man who pushed him to the limit more than ever. Although the two-time UFC light heavyweight champion has had several close decision wins throughout his career, he never faced more adversity than his memorable first fight against Alexander Gustafsson (18-7 MMA, 10-7 UFC) at UFC 165. Arguably the greatest light heavyweight bout in UFC history, big underdog Gustafsson was more game than Jones (26-1 MMA, 20-1 UFC) likely imagined. He managed to cause a massive gash under Jones’ eye and became the first man to take him down
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Jon Jones on first Alexander Gustafsson fight: ‘I did lose without actually losing’ – MMA Junkie