Per Eklund, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 14 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw. He specialized in the Lightweight division, weighing in at 155 lbs. Standing tall at 5' 10', Eklund had a reach of 72 inches, adopting an orthodox stance in the ring. In terms of performance, Eklund demonstrated impressive striking accuracy, landing 61% of his significant strikes during UFC matches. He averaged 2.07 significant strikes per minute and absorbed 2.38 strikes per minute, showcasing a commendable strike defense rate of 67%. Additionally, he attempted an average of 3.6 submissions every 15 minutes in his UFC career. Eklund's most notable victory came against Samy Schiavo, who held an ELO rating of 984. His recent fight history includes a win over Schiavo via rear naked choke in October 2008 and a loss to Evan Dunham by knockout/technical knockout in February 2009. Prior to that, he faced Sam Stout in January 2008, resulting in a unanimous decision loss for Eklund. His last recorded fight was on February 21, 2009.