Fighter Profile: Eric Kalseth

 

Name: Eric Kalseth

Height: 173

Weight: 67-70

Hometown: Varberg

Fighting out of: Spirit fight center

Record: 0-2-0

Team: Shooters MMA

 

Why do you fight? Because I love it, it makes me feel alive.

 

How’d you get into the game? Dumb luck actually. I was training at legacy gym in Thailand and Ole Laursen asked me if i wanted to fight pro mma in china

 

How would you describe your fighting style? Slugger. I really like flying knees and wild swings

 

What are your best strengths as a fighter? I can take a beating and I’m stubborn

 

What has been your most memorable moment so far in the sport? The Zone FC in Gothenburg

 

What part of your personality shines through the most when you fight? crazy-happy

 

What are your short term and long term goals? Short term is getting back in shape and fighting again in Sweden or abroad. Long term is becoming the most dangerous slugger in the -70 kilo division

 

What have you learned about yourself through MMA? love life, love the game and dont give up

 

What life lessons have you learned through being involved in the sport? to never rush anything and dont do shit you´re not ready for

 

Quote you live by? Moreturi te salutamus – we who are about to die salute you

 

What’s the most interesting experience you had meeting a pro fighter? A broken foot

 

Any tips for new fighters? Don’t rush anything, I had my first pro fight after 2 weeks of training and got submitted to hell. Build up your game, keep it simple and have patience.