Simeon Thoresen

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	1
Record:	17-2-1
Summary:	Well-rounded

Fighter Info

Nickname:	The Grin
From:	Sandefjord Norway
Fights Out Of:	Oslo Norway
Age:	28
Height:	6' 2" ( 187 cm )
Weight:	170 lb ( 77 kg )

Media

UFC® on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs Silva live at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday, April 14, 2012

Apr 14, 2012
Unbeaten as a pro, Swedish boxing medalist Besam Yousef will be put to the test when he faces Simeon Thoresen. Norway’s Thoresen has become one of Europe’s top submission artists, finishing 14 of his 16 pro wins via tap out.

Apr 14, 2012
Simeon Thoresen breaks down the performance that made him the first Norwegian to earn a victory in the UFC®.

Apr 14, 2012 1:00
UFC on Fuel TV weigh in event at Ericsson Globe on April 13, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photos by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Apr 13, 2012

All Simeon Thoresen Media

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

55% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

32%

49% Clinch

19%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

25% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Simeon Thoresen	UFC: Sweden Apr 14, 2012	37	1	3	2	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Besam Yousef	UFC: Sweden Apr 14, 2012	28	0	0	0	R2 Submission	Ways To Watch

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Biography

TRAINING: 2 hours of MMA, jogging, weights

When and why did you start training for fighting? 17. I wanted a challenge.

What ranks and titles have you held? Adrenaline Sportfighting Champion, Pain and Glory
Champion and UWC UK Champion

Do you have any heroes? Jon Jones

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's a dream come true

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Private security

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? 3 titles in 3 European events

Favorite grappling technique: Flying armbar

Favorite Striking technique: Left Hook

•    Pro since 2006

•    15 wins by submission, one by KO

•    Unbeaten in eight of his last nine; on two fight winning streak

•    Has trained with PRIDE, Dream, Shooto vet Joachim Hansen

•    Has background in gymnastics