The 20 Absolute Best Swedish MMA Fights In 2023!

17. Herolind Xhafolli vs. Harda Karim

Herolind Xhafolli. Photo: Maximum Sports

This was a top-tier match up between promising prospects from Sweden and Norway. Herolind Xhafolli of Redline Training Center in Malmö had the upper hand when it came to takedowns, securing several, while Norwegian Harda Karim found success in the fight, firing his straight right hand down the middle several times.

It was a grueling fight for both fighters, with Xhafolli getting bloodied up by his left eye. The momentum swayed back and forth byt Karim seemed to be the one doing the most damage, which two out of three judges eventually ruled, as Karim left with a split decision win.