Complete list: Here are Sweden’s 29 UFC fighters throughout history

David Bielkheden

• Career status: Retired
• UFC record: 1-2

David Bielkheden was the second Swede to ever compete in the Octagon. In his debut on March 1 2008, he squared off against The Ultimate Fighter 1 winner Diego Sanchez, today considered a true icon in the sport.

The Stockholm fighter’s sole UFC win came via unanimous decision against Jess Liaudin in October 2008.

Bielkheden later became Swedish promotion Superior Challenge’s welterweight champion before retiring in 2021.