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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

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Official UFC photographer for USA Today Sports and MMA Junkie with over 10 years experience. You might have seen my pics on ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC and many more.

Stockholm, Sverige

Joined April 2010

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

10 months

My best pic from #UFC300❗. Can't believe I witnessed one of the craziest knockouts in UFC history just 3 meters in front of me. 🫣🫣. With just 1️⃣ second to go, Max Holloway knocks out Justin Gaethje ice cold. This knockout awards Max the first $600.000 (❗️) bonus in UFC history

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

2 years

One of my wildest shots from #UFCLondon featuring Andre Fili and Nathaniel Wood. Shot for @usatodaysports /@MMAJunkie.🧙‍♂️📷 🇸🇪

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

I'll present to you the new women strawweight champion of the world! Rose Namajunas!! #UFC217 🙂👊

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

At the @tiesto pop-up store in Miami 😃👍 #Ultra2017

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

And here's your new UFC bantamweight world champion! #UFC217

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

The look in the eyes of Joanna Jędrzejczyk just a couple of seconds after losing the belt at #UFC217 to Rose Namajunas. 📷 @MMAjunkiePer

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

The greatest moment of today's Q&A @bisping @PaigeVanzantUFC @danhardymma #UFCLondon

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

2 years

@samuelroukin Congrats! 😃

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

And the new UFC middleweight champion of the world! #UFC217

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 months

My best pic from UFC303! CHAMA! 🗿.

Fight Pics That Go Hard

@fightpicsgohard

7 months

Alex Pereira knocks out Jiri Prochazka (2024). 📸 @AwesomeGandalf

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

2 years

What a fight! Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev at #UFC286. Shot for @usatodaysports / @MMAJunkie 🧙‍♂️📷🇸🇪

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

9 years

Mr. @RRRawlings enjoys some of that good Swedish liquor earlier today during #elmia2016 #GYSOT @GasMonkeyGarage

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

6 years

Here's a couple of pics from the #UFCBrooklyn media days! Best regards, Gandalf 🧙‍♂️ Shot for @MMAjunkie and @TheSun 💯 🙂

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

My best pic from yesterday featuring a knee by Fabian Edwards that sent a huge echo in the @ssearena at @BellatorMMA 179 here in London.

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Win or learn, eventually you'll end up in an aluminium insulation blanket after all. #UFCLondon 😮🔥

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Ladies and gentlemen, here's my best pic from #UFC204. @danhendo landing a H-bomb to @bisping's face. Please feel free to retweet e.t.c.

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

I just posted my best pics from the Cody Garbrandt vs. TJ Dillashaw fight at #UFC217 on my Instagram:

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

Here's a brand new edit of one of my best pics of McGregor at UFC205 last year. Can't wait to see him go up against Mayweather on Saturday.

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

I guess this is how you warm up in the locker room in boxing? 😂😂 #MayMac #FloydMayweather #Moneyfight

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Here's your main event for @BellatorMMA 179 in London! @rory_macdonald vs @PaulDaleyMMA ! #Bellator

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Official cake report from the media room at #UFCGlasgow. I'd rate this one high in the books. #mediameals

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

Wow, that fight was crazy! #UFCRotterdam

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Here's a cool pic of @bisping walking out in front of the Manchester crowd right before the #UFC204 main event!

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

9 years

Probably my best pic from today. No need for security, I got this! @seanshelby #UFCZagreb

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

With only 2 hours to go, Irish fans are already gathered outside MSG. This press conference will be something special 4 sure #UFC205 #UFCNYC

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Here's your main event for #UFCGlasgow! It's @GunniNelson versus @SPonzinibbioMMA !

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Here's my best action shot from #UFCStockholm. Shot for @MMAjunkie @usatodaysports

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

Watching the #UFC220 presser from home and happy to see some familiar faces in the crowd 🙂✌️

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

9 years

Ouch! @SandmanStans wins by Majority decision tonight! #TUFFinale @simonhead @kimurasweden

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

And here's @MoTownPhenom showing up for the #UFC217 ceremonial weigh-ins.

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Thanks for all your amazing fights Brad! Good luck with everything in the future! #UFCLondon

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

Here's your main event for #UFCGdansk. It's @Cowboycerrone versus @darrentill2 . Cant wait for this fight! Shot for @MMAjunkie

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

Mike Perry @PlatinumPerry having a great time entertaining the crowd here in the Ergo Arena for #UFCGdansk . Shot for @MMAjunkie

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Man, the venue for today's weigh-ins is huuuge! #UFC204

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

I made this out of three snaps from the upcoming video featuring my best pics from #UFC205. Also works as a cell phone background :)

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Really digging this cool tie worn by @danhardymma at yesterday's weigh-ins for #UFCGlasgow.

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

Look who's in attendance for the #UFC217 ceremonial weigh-ins! It's @YoelRomeroMMA ! 😀 See ya soon booooi!

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

6 years

Paige VanZant gives Rachel Ostovish a small kiss after defeating her at #UFCBrooklyn . More pics on my Instagram: 🧙‍♂️

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

Right now we got @Cowboycerrone in the room being interviewed by @MMAjunkieJohn . This is PURE GOLD I can promise you that! #UFCGdansk

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Another instant classic quote by @TheNotoriousMMA ! #ufc205

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

Current UFC Women's Strawweight Champion @joannamma during the #UFC217 weigh-ins yesterday. Copyrighted photo by @MMAjunkiePer 🙂👊

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

That's the end of @CoreyA_MMA for this time. @003_OSP wins by this vicious kick! #UFC217

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

3 years

Paddy Pimblett at the #UFCLondon media event earlier today. Shot for @MMAJunkie 👊 @theufcbaddy

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

9 years

Hey guys, it's @ForrestGriffin @misscarlybaker @LukeRockhold & @LucianaAndrade in front of Tower Bridge in London!

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

3 years

Here's your main event for #UFCLondon. Shot for @MMAJunkie

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

9 years

.@aisydaly in front of the #UFCDublin crowd during the weigh-ins earlier today.

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

.@AlexDragoVolkov walks away with victory after the third round finish at #UFCRotterdam.

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

9 years

My best pic from today. @GunniNelson approves the top view here in Rotterdam. #UFCRotterdam @MMAjunkie @HalliNelson

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

2 years

Ciryl Gane defeats Tai Tuivasa at #UFCParis. This was a real violent one. Shot for @MMAJunkie @usatodaysports 🧙‍♂️📷

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

9 years

Here's a pic of @Thebeast_ufc right after his win at UFC Zagreb last weekend. #UFCZagreb

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

As a Christmas gift to friends and followers, here's a brand new iPhone background I just made of my @RondaRousey pic from New York! #UFC207

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

Earlier today @TJDillashaw scored two points at the @thegarden. @MeganOlivi and @hungry_awesome seem to approve 😀. #UFC217

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Just snapped this cool pic of @teruto_ko at #UFCBelfast media day. Shot for @MMAjunkie . Photo by @MMAjunkiePer

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

Ladies and gentlemen, here's your main event for #UFC217. It's @bisping vs. @GeorgesStPierre !

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

2 years

@ModernWarzone Squad all good bro 🐰

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

Last month, rising UFC star @darrentill2 entered the Echo Arena in his home town Liverpool to fight @WonderboyMMA . Tonight I revisited my event gallery to pick out some of my favorite leftovers. #UFCLiverpool

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

@ZacEfron @hannibalburess @GordonRamsay @simonhead Here we go, order has been restored. Perhaps @MMA_Jim can see Hannibal better now. :)

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Let's just say things got a little bit heated between @RezaMaddog and @NettoBJJ at today's weigh-ins for #UFCStockholm.

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

9 years

Do you dare looking into the eyes of the Mad Dog? @RezaMaddog is back tomorrow for #UFCRotterdam! @MMAjunkie

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Haha lol damn right it is! Hey @YoelRomeroMMA people tell me my pics are on fire, but please be a little bit careful right 😃😅

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

9 years

The arena for #Bellator152 is already jam-packed! And it hasn't even started yet! @MMAjunkie

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

#UFCSweden Tickets on sale dates Fight Club Presale 29 March.Newsletter/Social Presale 30 March.General on sale 31 March 🇸🇪

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

4 years

Four years ago. Great memories with the best people around. #UFC205

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Woke up to a warm fuzzy feeling that there might be @NandosUK later this week! #Bellator179

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Woke up, had some bacon and then made this. @bisping #UFC206

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

Great fun riding the NYC tour bus with @francis_ngannou and @cyn_calvillo

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

5 years

For everyone looking for pics from #UFC242. I will post my best on my Instagram here: Feel free to give me a follow 🙂✌️. #ADShowdownWeek #InAbuDhabi #MMAjunkie

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

3 years

To get ready for UFC 273, check out the latest episode of "EmBohnded" with Mike Bohn! ✂️ by the very talented @kammakaze 🙂👍.

MMA Junkie

@MMAJunkie

3 years

Darren Till, Jon Anik, Ian Garry, Raquel Pennington, Tecia Torres, Al Iaquinta, Merab Dvalishvili and more!. @MikeBohnMMA caught up with some key characters around #UFC273 in the latest episode of "On the Ground."

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

9 years

Quite a commotion! @danawhite has to separete @RezaMaddog and @norman_parke ! Pic for @MMAjunkie & @USATODAYsports

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

The obvious highlight of the fight week? It’s the @MMANyttcom SKÅL! of course! #UFCHamburg

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

As expected, Reza @RezaMaddog Madadi put on a show earlier today at the official weigh-ins. #UFCLondon

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

6 years

Alexander Gustafsson being interviewed on Swedish TV: "I have put a lot of focus on my condition prior of the @JonnyBones fight. I would be able to go 10 rounds!" #UFC232 👀 @MMAjunkie.

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

On top of the world, shooting with @kammakaze for @MMAjunkie #UFCStockholm

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

9 years

From Russia with love! Here's my pic of @YankovaAn after her impressing win at @BellatorMMA last month! @MMAjunkie

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

Great poster for #UFC220 ! 🙂👊

Chamatkar Sandhu

@SandhuMMA

7 years

Here's the official poster for #UFC220.

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

One of my best pics from today's weigh-ins. It's Mr Finland himself @MakwanAmirkhani for @MMAjunkie #UFCLondon #Finland #Suomi

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

Cool pic of @Siyarized at the #UFCRotterdam weigh-ins earlier today.

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Just arrived in New York for #UFCNYC 🙂 It's almost 2am and Im trying to find some slices! 🍕🍕🍕 #hungrygandalf

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

9 years

Pic of @StevenRayMMA impressive throw of @LeboutMickael at #UFCDublin @MMAjunkie #mma #ufc @UFCEurope

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Here we go! @Leon_edwardsmma being interviewed by birthday boy @MMAjunkieJohn ! #UFCLondon

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

Right now outside of @TheGarden #ufc217

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

9 years

Can't wait to see @YankovaAn back in the cage soon enough! Pic from #Bellator152 in Turin, Italy @BellatorMMA #MMA

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Here's my good friend @SandhuMMA interviewing @rory_macdonald for @MMAjunkie prior of the #Bellator179 main event on Friday!

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 years

And here's @joannamma vs. @rosenamajunas #UFC217 😎

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Shooting the first interview for today. First one up is @JudoJimmy #UFCHamburg @MMAjunkieSteven @MMAjunkieJohn

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

9 years

Heather Jo Clark @heatherjoclark is sure ready for her fight on Sunday! @MMAjunkie @UFCEurope #UFCRotterdam

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

7 months

@pcgamer Obvious bait is obvious.

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Per Häljestam's best photos from UFC Fight Night 113 in Glasgow via @mmajunkie.

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Ladies and gents, here's @RealHughJackman sitting next to the octagon at #UFC205. #UFCNYC Shot for @TheSun #Marvel

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Great open-workout for #UFC205 earlier today. Here's @MeganOlivi interviewing a happy @TheNotoriousMMA #UFCNYC

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

Tough day at work for @seanshelby thanks to @MakwanAmirkhani and @Arnoldbfa #UFCLondon

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

2 years

Super pumped for #UFC281 tonight. Check out this awesome edit by @kammakaze with @MikeBohn and @mma_kings 😃👍.

MMA Junkie

@MMAJunkie

2 years

Video: #UFC281 'On the Ground' fight week vlog ahead of huge event (via @MikeBohn, @mma_kings, @kammakaze)

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

8 years

The gang! @teruto_ko and @JustinBuchholz ready for #UFCBelfast

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Per Häljestam (UFC Photographer)

@AwesomeGandalf

9 years

Here's the main event for #Bellator152 ! @PatrickyPitbull vs. @kevinsouzamma @MMAjunkie @BellatorMMA

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