25-year-old Karl Albrektsson has been battling in a ring in Japan or a cage in Sweden for the last 5 years. Fresh off a win, the Swedish light heavyweight will now look to do so in back to back months.
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Albrektsson with the victory at RIZIN 15
“King” Karl beat Brazilian Christiano Frohlich (10-4) on April 21 at the famed Yokohama Arena by unanimous decision. The RIZIN 15 win over Wanderlei Silva’s protege was third straight victory for the Pancrase MMA fighter.
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Outside his pro MMA debut in Poland, the Swede has had 5 fights in Japan and 5 fights in Sweden. His next fight will make it 6 in his homeland as he is set for the main card against ”The Hosewives’ Choice” Chris Fields at Cirkus on May 11. The Irish fighter is a former Cage Warriors and Cage Contenders champion, and participant on The Ultimate Fighter.
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“A meeting between two well-rounded fighters, two finishers, two entertaining fighters and colorful profiles. Karl is one of Scandinavia’s foremost talents and one of the most interesting characters in MMA. I have been following his career for many years and am a big fan. It will be fun to see him at Circus against a tough and experienced fighter. ”Says Babak Ashti, founder of Superior Group International.