Anton Turkalj • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC on ESPN(3/30/24) Turkalj was knocked out by Ibo Aslan at 1:32 of the third round
• UFC 293(9/9/23) Turkalj was knocked out by Tyson Pedro at 2:12 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(3/11/23) Turkalj lost a three round unanimous decision to Vitor Petrino
• UFC 279(9/10/22) Turkalj was submitted by Jailton Almeida via rear naked choke at 4:27 of the first round
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 6Episode one(7/26/22) Turkalj won a three round unanimous decision over Acacio Dos Santos

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2018

Five wins by KO, two by submission (2 RNC)

Five first-round finishes

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started at a very young age to steal girlfriends and that led to altercations. I had two alternatives - to stop stealing girls or learn to fight. It is obvious what path I decided to go.

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: My hero is myself in three years’ time when I am the first ever UFC champion from Sweden.

Q: What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: UFC has made MMA mainstream. I want to call myself the best in the world, and in order for me to do so, I must attain the prestigious UFC gold.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: Full-time lover

Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?

ANSWER: 24-3, European Champion 2018.Favorite Striking technique:Jab