Karl Albrektsson, is a Swedish mixed martial arts fighter, competing in the Light Heavyweight division.
19 Facts About Karl Albrektsson
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Karl Albrektsson has been performing at a professional level since 2012, and he is known for his participation in the tournaments of fighting organizations Bellator MMA and Rizin FF.
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In 2014, Albrektsson participated in Wushu - European Championships in Bucharest and won Sweden's first European Championship gold on the men's side.
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Karl Albrektsson made his debut in the Polish organization MMA Koszalin and won his first match via finish in the second round.
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Karl Albrektsson made his debut on 17 April 2016 in Rizin 1, played a hard and even match against the Russian sambo world champion and later Bellator champion, Vadim Nemkov who Albrektsson finally defeated via a split decision.
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On September 25 of the same year, Karl faced Valentin Moldavsky at Rizin World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd RoundMoldavsky was the first to defeat Albrektsson in the latter's professional career.
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Karl Albrektsson did so by unanimous decision in an open-weight bout.
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At the World Grand Prix second match of the tournament on December 29,2017, Karl Albrektsson met Czech Jiri Prochazka who defeated him via TKO and knocked him out of the tournament.
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Karl Albrektsson was supposed to meet Conor McGregor's club mate, Irishman Chris Fields 11 May at SC 19, but on May 3,2019, it was reported that Karl Albrektsson was forced to withdraw from the match due to injuries.
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On July 30,2019, it was announced that Karl Albrektsson was signed to Bellator MMA.
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Karl Albrektsson debuted in the organization on October 25,2019, at Bellator 231 against former Light heavyweight Phil Davis in the co-main bout.
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Karl Albrektsson faced Viktor Nemkov, the brother of his previous opponent, at Bellator 257 on April 16,2021.
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Karl Albrektsson was scheduled to face Julius Anglickas on October 16,2021, at Bellator 268.
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Karl Albrektsson lost the fight via face crank submission in the second round.
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Karl Albrektsson faced Grant Neal on February 4,2023, at Bellator 290.
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Karl Albrektsson was scheduled to face Laurynas Urbonavicius on June 21,2024 at PFL 5.
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Karl Albrektsson was scheduled to face Antonio Carlos Junior on August 16,2024 at PFL 8.
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However the week of the bout, Karl Albrektsson pulled out for unknown reasons.
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On March 4,2025, the promotion officially revealed that Karl Albrektsson will join the 2025 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament.