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One Month To Go: Here’s all you need to know about Superior Academy 1
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The first Superior Academy event is just one month away!
The debut card will go down on September 14 at Fyrishov Arena in Uppsala, and provides a platform for surging amateur MMA fighters from all around the country.
”We have a vision for Swedish MMA and how we will build the next generation of pro fighters,” said Andres Viracca, Head of Superior Academy.
The first fight card features a few pro bouts as well, including the always entertaining Swedish heavyweight fighter Nermin Hajdarpasic’s return to action.
Click next to check out three fights to keep an extra eye on!
1. Hajdarpasic vs. Houlton
Nermin Hajdarpasic. Photo via Oktagon MMA
The international heavyweight bout between former Swedish boxing champion Nermin Hajdarpasic and UK’s British Joffie Houlton is a potential ”Fight of the Night” contender and a killer headliner.
Fighting in promotion’s like FCR and OKTAGON MMA, Hajdarpasic proved himself at some of the biggest stages in Europe.
With his big heart and solid boxing skills, the Swede is always there to put on a show for the fans!
2. Söderberg vs. Wallberg 2
Tobias Wallberg (left). Photo via Instagram.
The rematch between Tobias Wallberg and Tobias Söderberg is one of the most thrilling matchups on the card. The pairings first fight ended via a submission that caused a severe neck injury that forced Wallberg to the sidelines for almost two years.
”One week after the fight, I woke up and couldn’t feel my hands. My feet didn’t work. I had an MRI which showed that the cartilage entered the spine. I had surgery and put a titan in my neck. In 2023 I was in rehab and now I’ve built up my body. I’m hungrier than ever” Wallberg said in a recent interview.
It will definitely be interesting to see if Wallberg will get his revenge or if Söderberg, who fought three tough fights since the first meeting, will get the win again.
3. Castro vs. Sundman Forsberg
Freddy Castro. Photo: Chris Önnerby
Perhaps the most interesting fight of the card is the clash between striking sensation Freddy Castro and MMA figther Andreas Sundman. The fight marks the MMA debut of seasoned Muay Thai fighter Casto, who’s been fighting the biggest stages both in Thailand and Sweden.
”My goal has been MMA since I started with martial arts,” Castro told Maximum Sports. ”The reason it took so long is that I had to learn to box like a boxer, kick as a kickboxer and Muay Thai fighter, and now, finally, wrestle like a wrestler. I needed to master all these weapons before I decided to turn to MMA.”
It will be very interesting to see him beginning a new chapter as a fighter. A big win at Superior Academy could certainly open a lot of doors for Castro.
Announced fights for Superior Academy
Superior Academy will hold its first event on Saturday September 14 at the Fyrishov Arena in Uppsala, Sweden. Tickets available at Tickster.se! Information about streaming will be updated.
Check out the current line up below!*
- Nermin Hajdarpasic vs. Joffie Houlton
- William Karlsson vs. Martin Karlsson
- Tobias Söderberg vs. Tobias Wallberg 2
- Sina Qurbani vs. Nicholai Von Benzon
- Freddy Castro vs. Andreas Sundman Forsberg
- Max Håkansson vs. Josef Berggren
- Isak Bergdal vs. Rabouni Mbuta
- Alexander Csepela vs. Mohsen Akbari
- Ahmad Amro vs. John Wymark
- Anzor Shamilev vs. Sukhrob Tokhirov
* Fight card is a subject of change.