Swedish middleweight Magnus “Jycken” Cedenblad just confirmed on the Twitter that he signed a contract with the UFC.  The Pancrase Gym Sweden fighter tweeted “Då var det officiellt, äntligen!! Ufc baby!!” which translates “It’s official, at last! UFC baby!”

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Magnus Cedenblad locks horns with Francis Carmont at the UFC's Stockholm event


According to MMANytt.se Cedenblad will face Frenchman Francis Carmont, who is 1-0 in the UFC after beating Chris Camozzi by decision in his Octagon debut. Cedenblad (10-3) has decisively won his last seven bouts: four by TKO and two by submission with just one fight going to the judges.

Cedenblad Will Make his Debut at the UFC in Sweden

Get to know “Jycken” and read the interview we did with him.

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