Best fights of Per Eklund
Over 9 years as a professional, Per Eklund has compiled a 14-5-1 (10) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Per Eklund defeats David Baron
On May 6, 2006 Per Eklund faced David Baron in a middleweight bout. Eklund was 25 years old with a record of 8-1-1, and Baron was 33 with a record of 10-0. Eklund was coming off a loss, while Baron was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Eklund won via unanimous decision.
2. Per Eklund submits Aaron Barrow
On January 28, 2007 Per Eklund fought Aaron Barrow for the vacant Strike and Submit lightweight titles. Eklund was 26 years old with a record of 9-2-1, and Barrow was 0 with a record of 0-0. Eklund was coming off a loss. Eklund submitted Aaron Barrow via kimura in the 1st round. Won the vacant titles.
3. Per Eklund submits Chico Martinez
On November 20, 2005 Per Eklund faced Chico Martinez in a featherweight bout. Eklund was 25 years old with a record of 7-0-1, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Eklund was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Eklund submitted Chico Martinez via armbar in the 1st round.
4. Per Eklund submits Mikhail Rosokhaty
On October 24, 2004 Per Eklund faced Mikhail Rosokhaty in a featherweight bout. Eklund was 23 years old with a record of 6-0-1, and Rosokhaty was 0 with a record of 0-0. Eklund was coming off a win. Eklund submitted Mikhail Rosokhaty via armbar in the 1st round.
5. Per Eklund KOs Teemu Nurkkala in 35 seconds
On November 30, 2002 Per Eklund fought Teemu Nurkkala for the vacant FF 6 Tournament featherweight title. Eklund was 22 years old with a record of 4-0, and Nurkkala was 0 with a record of 0-0. Eklund was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Eklund stopped Teemu Nurkkala via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Per Eklund submits Tchavdar Pavlov
On October 26, 2002 Per Eklund fought Tchavdar Pavlov for the vacant VF 2 Tournament lightweight title. Eklund was 21 years old with a record of 2-0, and Pavlov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Eklund was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Eklund submitted Tchavdar Pavlov via triangle choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Per Eklund submits Karim Sorensen
On October 26, 2002 Per Eklund faced Karim Sorensen. Eklund was 21 years old with a record of 1-0, and Sorensen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Eklund was coming off a win. Eklund submitted Karim Sorensen via armbar in the 1st round.
8. Per Eklund submits David Metcalf
On April 15, 2007 Per Eklund defended his Strike and Submit lightweight titles against David Metcalf. Eklund was 26 years old with a record of 10-2-1, and Metcalf was 0 with a record of 0-0. Eklund was coming off a win. Eklund submitted David Metcalf via kimura in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.
9. Per Eklund loses to Sam Stout via unanimous decision
On January 19, 2008 Per Eklund faced Sam Stout in a lightweight bout. Eklund was 27 years old with a record of 13-2-1, and Stout was 23 with a record of 12-3-1. Eklund was on a 4-fight winning streak and Stout was coming off a win. Eklund lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Stout.
10. Per Eklund KOs Colin Mannsur
On September 18, 2004 Per Eklund faced Colin Mannsur in a featherweight bout. Eklund was 23 years old with a record of 5-0-1, and Mannsur was 0 with a record of 0-0. Eklund stopped Colin Mannsur via KO in the 2nd round.