Teemu Packalen, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an MMA record of 8-3-0 and a UFC record of 1-3-0, showcasing his skills in the lightweight division at 155 lbs. Standing tall at 6' 1' with a reach of 75', Packalen adopted an orthodox stance in the ring. In terms of performance statistics, during his UFC career, he averaged 2.57 significant strikes per minute, demonstrating a striking accuracy of 54%. However, he also absorbed an average of 3.91 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 47%. Packalen attempted an average of 1.5 submissions per 15 minutes and successfully executed takedowns at a rate of 2.31 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 25%. Notable victories in his career include defeating Thibault Gouti, an opponent who held an ELO rating of 1000. In recent years, Packalen faced Mickael Lebout, Marc Diakiese, Thibault Gouti (a rematch), and Ottman Azaitar, with the latter three fights resulting in losses for the athlete. His most recent bout took place on September 7, 2019.