Recap
SUPERIOR CHALLENGE 27 & SUPERIOR ACADEMY 2
30 November 2024 – ANNEXET – STOCKHOLM
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Two world-class title fights will be decided at Annexet on 30 November. Northern Europe’s leading MMA organization, which laid the foundation for the Swedish and Nordic MMA scene, is finally back with a stacked fight card.
Superior Challenge 27 is headlined by two big title fights with big names and some of the country’s hottest MMA stars facing international challengers. World-class MMA, just as Superior Challenge has delivered to Scandinavian fight fans for more than 16 years – but this time with an innovative new twist that includes our new initiative for future talents.
In the main event we see none other than “King” Karl Albrektsson, top-ranked in Bellator and in contention for PFL’s million-dollar tournaments, defending his throne as Superior’s light heavyweight champion. Albrektsson won the Superior Challenge belt from the former champion, Brazil’s Ederson Macedo, in November last year with a sensational first-round knockout in the bloodiest fight in Superior history, and is now ready for his first title defence. The 31-year-old is one of Sweden’s biggest and most accomplished MMA stars. With a 14-5 record, “King” Karl has faced some of the world’s best fighters from the USA to Japan. The Swede is under contract with PFL but is loaned to Superior Challenge for this title defence.
The co-main event is another title fight, this time for the vacant bantamweight belt. There we see Bartosz Wojcikiewicz, one of the top names in the division in Europe with a 9-2 record, in a long-awaited and well-deserved title fight. Wojcikiewicz is called “The Destroyer” for good reason, having delivered spectacular fights against accomplished opponents time after time.
New this time is that the evening opens with the second edition of Superior Academy, the hot new talent league for Swedish MMA where we focus on building the stars of the future. The concept was a success at the debut event in Uppsala in September and now continues at Annexet, with Superior Academy 2 as the undercard, followed by a main card featuring the Nordic pro MMA elite in Superior Challenge.
Several exciting talents have already been announced for the undercard, where among others Martin Karlsson defends the Superior Academy lightweight title. The much-talked-about Mohsen Akbari, whose fight drew more than two million views at the premiere event, also returns to the cage along with many other promising prospects.
Don’t miss Superior Challenge 27 at Annexet in Stockholm on 30 November! A unique chance to experience adrenaline-filled, world-class MMA entertainment! Secure your tickets today.
The recommended age limit is 18 due to alcohol sales in the arena, but minors are welcome when accompanied by a guardian.
Schedule:
Doors open at 16:00
The event starts at 17:00
Ends approx. 23:30*
*NOTE! Fight times, intermission and end time are estimates only, and we reserve the right to change them depending on fight results. Visitors who do not want to miss a specific fight should be in the arena in good time.
Fight Card:
14 fights in total, including 3 title fights.
The fight card for this event features the Swedish and Nordic MMA elite facing international stars.**
**NOTE! We reserve the right to change the fight card due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, such as withdrawals, injury or illness. In the event of a withdrawal, we always try to find equivalent replacements without affecting the overall quality of the fight card.
Arena
Annexet
ANNEXET

Annexet – Stockholm Live
Arenatorget 1
121 77 Johanneshov
Metro: Globen
Click here for a map and directions to the arena via Google Maps >
TICKETS:
https://www.axs.com/se/events/419839/superior-challenge-24-tickets?skin=stockholmlive
Watch the broadcast live
WEIGH-IN + STARE DOWN:
29 November
VIP PACKAGE SUPERIOR CHALLENGE 27
VIP packages with VIP tables will be available at Annexet
VIP package includes:
- VIP ENTRANCE – access via a separate entrance (no queuing)
- VIP PASS
- VIP DECK – access to the VIP lounge all evening, for VIP guests only
- VIP BAR – a dedicated bar for VIP guests only (no queuing)
- VIP TABLE – one table for 4–6 people per party on the VIP deck with a great view of the cage
- CHAMPAGNE (1 bottle per table)
- CHARCUTERIE BOARD

WELCOME TO SUPERIOR CHALLENGE 27
Press-related questions or accreditation requests should be sent by email to: press@superiorchallenge.com
About Superior Challenge
The organization that built Swedish MMA and has been the biggest contributor to the development of the sport in the Nordics.
Superior Challenge is one of Europe’s oldest MMA organizations, established in 2008, and Northern Europe’s biggest MMA event. Its vision is to produce high-quality, adrenaline-filled sports entertainment for fans, a safe platform for athletes and a high-quality product for partners. Superior is internationally recognized as one of the world’s leading MMA organizations and one of the few MMA events with internationally top-ranked athletes.
The events hold the Nordic attendance record with 7,000 people in a packed Malmö Arena (UFC excluded). Live broadcasts of the events have set several Nordic viewing records for all Nordic combat sports broadcasts, with approximately 400,000 viewers. The broadcasts compete with the biggest traditional sports such as football and ice hockey, and the organization also holds the Nordic record for international TV reach, with millions of TV viewers worldwide.
The organization has been a launchpad for 54 athletes to the UFC and PFL/Bellator, making it the biggest exporter of international MMA athletes in Europe. Superior Challenge’s main mission is to build Swedish heroes and the MMA stars of the future.
Since the start, Superior has invested in Swedish MMA and Swedish MMA athletes, resulting in today’s successful Swedish MMA market.
Some of Superior Challenge’s athletes
Alexander Gustafsson, Simon “The Gentleman” Sköld, Joachim “Hellboy” Hansen, Thales Leites, Jeremy Horn, Marcus Davis, Rich Clementi, Junie Browning, Papy Abedi, Ilir Latifi, Magnus “Jycken” Cedenblad, Sami Aziz, David Bielkheden, Lina Länsberg, James McSweeney, Jens “Little Evil” Pulver, Diego Nunes, Dylan Andrews, Oliver Enkamp, Nico Musoke, Pannie Kianzad, Guram Kutateladze, Marthin Hamlet, Sadibou Sy, Karl Albrektsson and more.

Main Event
SUPERIOR CHALLENGE 27 & SUPERIOR ACADEMY 2Light Heavyweight Chuck Campbell (C) Karl AlbrektssonWINvs ODDSRound 2 Method TKO (RSC) Time 3:13 |
Co Main Event
SC27 - Bout 13 - Pro FW Title BoutFeatherweight Araik Margarian Bartosz Wojcikiewicz (2xC)WINvs ODDSRound 3 Method Unanimous Decision Time 5:00 |
Main Card – professional fights
SC27 - Bout 12 - ProFlyweight Aitana Alvarez (2xC) Yurivia JimenesWINvs ODDSRound 3 Method Unanimous Decision Time 5:00 |


























