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Per Eklund

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training MMA after I saw my first UFC event in 2000.

What ranks and titles have you held? Finnfight Scandinavian open NHB champion 2002, Rings European champion -75kg 2005, current Strike & Submit European lightweight champion. 1-0-0 pro boxing. Purple belt in BJJ.

Do you have any heroes? None

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a dream come true. This is what I have been struggling for since I started with this. It only took 8 years =)

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Business and administration

What was your job before you started fighting? I started training full-time after I was done with school. I have had some small jobs after that, just so I can pay my bills so I can train and to be able to reach my goal, mostly as a bouncer.

Favorite grappling technique: armbar

Favorite Striking technique: uppercut