The Big Bear on Top...Wait what?

Fighter profile of Bjorn Akerfeldt by Mattias Lundgren

Bjorn "Big Bear" Akerfeldt

Record 5-2-0 (W-L-D)

Wins

0 (T)KOs (0.00%)

5 Subs (100.00%)

0 Decisions (0.00%)

Losses

1 (T)KOs (50.00%)

0 Subs (0.00%)

1 Decisions (50.00%)

Who'd have thought that the Big Bear's strides would get bigger, starting in the Florida Fight Squad Bjorn entered the MMA world with a bang including a first round submission and of the night award in his debut. He was quickly picked up by Checkmate Championship and came out even stronger in his debut with them earning a submission victory in 23 seconds and another of the night award. Some may say he was a bit foolhardy but others say it was only a matter of time when he challenged Zane Alexander, eyes on that top contender spot Bjorn traveled to Siberia and fought in the IAHFL (International Animal-Human Fight League, a non-recognized league) to prepare but was unfortunately undone by a third competitor, the clock losing the match after 3 rounds via decision though he was just hitting his stride and still earned a fight of the night bonus.

His next 2 fights in Checkmate seemed like the steam had run out, submitting Gabriel Creed in his following match, but being TKO'd in the match following that. It was then though in his darkest moment that a light shown through and he was offered a contract with Sucker Punch Pro Series.

"Aside from Mattias, and my dad Big Bear Sr, the next MMA fighter to inspire me would be none other than Donkey Dan, his kicks are legendary so having the ability to fight in front of him was surreal and I couldn't turn it down."

The switch reignited the fire it seems as his last two fights continued his streak mimicing his mentor with 2 first round finishes, and most recently a of the night award against the dangerous Kuznetsov catching him with an armbar as blood poured from his face. At 20 he's proving to be a tough competitor with a laser focus on that title. Catch his next fight and biggest challenge when he goes against Willie Thai on Ferbruary 13th, sure to be a grappling match for the ages.

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