Niklas Backstrom

NIKLAS BACKSTROM

"King in the North"

1-420% win rate

FIGHTER IDENTITY

Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki

Organization

KSW
SWE

Nationality

Swedish

Birth

22/08/1989 (37)

Birthplace

Luleå

Sweden

Sport / Status

MMA · Active

Height

185 cm (6'1")

Biography

Niklas Bäckström is a Swedish professional mixed martial artist who has competed in the featherweight and lightweight divisions. He is known for his time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and his career in various European promotions including KSW and Superior Challenge.

WIN BREAKDOWN

5 total fights · 0% KO rate

KO/TKO0 (0%)
Submission1 (100%)
Decision0 (0%)

Fight history (5)

Loss
vs Sebastian RajewskiUnanimous DecisionKSW 66: Ziółkowski vs. Mańkowski — 15/01/2022
Loss
vs Andrew FisherDecision (Unanimous) (R3)ACB 65 - Sheffield — 22/07/2017
Loss
vs Noad LahatDecision - Majority (R3)UFC Fight Night: Jedrzejczyk vs Penne — 20/06/2015
Loss
vs Mike WilkinsonKO/TKO (Punch) (R1)UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs Story — 04/10/2014
Win
vs Tom NiinimakiSubmission (Rear Naked Choke) (R1)UFC Fight Night: Munoz vs Mousasi — 31/05/2014

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