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Per Eklund

15-5-1SwedenSwedenLast 5
Amateur MMA 0-1
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CAREER SUMMARY

Per Eklund holds a professional MMA record of 15-5-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 21 bouts on record. Per Eklund has won 15 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Per Eklund lands 2.07 significant strikes per minute with 61% accuracy and averages 2.07 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: February 21, 2009. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1980-11-12
Age
45
Nationality
Sweden
Birthplace
Sweden

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 14-5-1 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.07per min
61% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.38per min
67% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed2.07per 15 min
11% success
Takedowns stuffed50%
Submission attempts3.6per 15 min

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Thomas Hytten
    Vision FC· Mar 18, 2011· 15-4-1 vs 8-7-1
    TKO
  2. LOSS
    vs Evan Dunham
    UFCUFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson· Feb 21, 2009· Lightweight· 15-3-1 vs 7-0
    TKO
    R1 · 2:13
  3. WIN
    vs Samy Schiavo
    UFCUFC 89: Bisping vs Leben· Oct 18, 2008· Lightweight· 14-3-1 vs 10-5
    SUB
    R3 · 1:47
  4. LOSS
    vs Sam Stout
    UFCUFC 80: RAPID FIRE· Jan 19, 2008· Lightweight· 14-2-1 vs 12-3-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Rafael Dias
    Bodog Fight· Aug 25, 2007· 13-2-1 vs 7-2-1
    DEC
  6. WIN
    vs TBA
    Shooto Europe· May 12, 2007· 12-2-1
    DEC
  7. WIN
    vs David Metcalf
    Strike & Submit Championships· Apr 15, 2007· 11-2-1 vs 10-1
    SUB
  8. WIN
    vs Aaron Barrow
    Strike & Submit Championships· Jan 28, 2007· 10-2-1 vs 5-6
    SUB
  9. LOSS
    vs Tatsuya Kawajiri
    Shooto· Oct 14, 2006· 10-1-1 vs 18-3-2
    TKO
  10. WIN
    vs David Baron
    Sweden Regional· May 6, 2006· 9-1-1 vs 10-0
    DEC
  11. LOSS
    vs Yuri Ivlev
    M-1: Russia vs. Europe· Apr 8, 2006· Lightweight· 9-0-1 vs 8-1
    UD
  12. WIN
    vs Chico Martinez
    Rings Holland· Nov 28, 2005· Welterweight· 8-0-1 vs 8-7-3
    SUB
  13. WIN
    vs Mikhail Rosokhaty
    World Full Contact Association· Oct 24, 2004· 7-0-1 vs 3-2
    SUB
  14. WIN
    vs Colin Mansur
    Together Fight Nights· Sep 18, 2004· 6-0-1 vs 10-9-2
    -
  15. WIN
    vs TBA
    Sweden Regional· Sep 28, 2003· 5-0-1
    SUB
  16. DRAW
    vs Thomas Hytten
    Shooto Finland· Feb 22, 2003· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 12-4-1
    DEC
  17. WIN
    vs Teemu Nurkkala
    Finland Regional· Nov 30, 2002· 3-0 vs 0-0
    TKO
  18. WIN
    vs Tom Niinimaki
    Finland Regional· Nov 30, 2002· 3-0 vs 1-0
    TKO
  19. WIN
    vs TBA
    Viking Fight 2· Oct 26, 2002· Lightweight· 2-0
    SUB
  20. WIN
    vs Karim Sorensen
    Viking Fight 2· Oct 26, 2002· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 4-1-1
    SUB
  21. WIN
    vs Ilya Kudryashov
    M-1: European Championship 2002· Feb 15, 2002· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 4-3
    SD

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1574▼31
Peak
1689Aug 25, 2007
Rated fights
17
15001600170020032005200720092011Feb 15, 2002 · 1516Oct 26, 2002 · 1560Nov 30, 2002 · 1632Nov 30, 2002 · 1603Sep 18, 2004 · 1620Oct 24, 2004 · 1648Nov 28, 2005 · 1661Apr 8, 2006 · 1637May 6, 2006 · 1660Oct 14, 2006 · 1644Jan 28, 2007 · 1656Apr 15, 2007 · 1675Aug 25, 2007 · 1689Jan 19, 2008 · 1666Oct 18, 2008 · 1686Feb 21, 2009 · 1654Mar 18, 2011 · 15741574

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Frequently asked questions

When does Per Eklund fight next?

Per Eklund has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Per Eklund's record?

Per Eklund's professional MMA record is 15-5-1.

Who is Per Eklund fighting next?

Per Eklund's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Per Eklund fight last?

Per Eklund most recently fought Evan Dunham at UFC 95: Sanchez vs Stevenson on Saturday, February 21, 2009, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Per Eklund fight in?

Per Eklund fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Per Eklund have?

Per Eklund has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.

How tall is Per Eklund?

Per Eklund is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Per Eklund weigh?

Per Eklund weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Per Eklund's reach?

Per Eklund has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Per Eklund?

Per Eklund is 45 years old (born Nov 12, 1980).

Where is Per Eklund from?

Per Eklund is from Sweden.