Anton Turkalj "The Pleasure Man"

Anton Turkalj, known as "The Pleasure Man", is a mixed martial artist from Sweden competing in the UFC Light Heavyweight division. Anton Turkalj holds a professional record of 8-4-0, including 1-4-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 0 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 0 by decision. Anton Turkalj stands 6'4", has a 78-inch reach, and is 27 years old. Anton Turkalj is currently on a 4-fight losing streak and is listed as Active.

Anton Turkalj profile

DivisionLight Heavyweight
Professional record8-4-0
UFC record1-4-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusActive
CountrySweden
Age27
Date of birth1996-06-10
Height6'4"
Reach78"
Leg reach43"
Last weigh-in205 lbs
Current streakL4
Total octagon time33 minutes

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute2.45
Significant strikes absorbed per minute3.42
Striking accuracy43%
Striking defense54%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0
Strikes to the head60%
Strikes to the body19%
Strikes to the legs21%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes4.98
Takedown defense17%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0
Average control time per fight (seconds)24.83

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO0
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision0

Anton Turkalj UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2024-03-30UFC Fight NightIbo AslanlossOverhand Right · 1:32 · R3
2023-09-09UFC 293: Adesanya vs. StricklandTyson PedrolossJab & Cross to Hammerfist · 2:12 · R1
2023-03-11UFC Fight NightVitor PetrinolossDecision · Unanimous
2022-09-10UFC 279: Diaz vs. FergusonJailton AlmeidalossRear Naked Choke · 4:27 · R1

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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