She’s Next – WMMA Weekly Preview
Each week, I’ll highlight one women’s prospect on my radar and in action in the upcoming days
Millie Eriksson
Record: 3-0
Weight Class: Flyweight
Age: 25 years old
Training: Västerås Fight Club
Combined opponents’ record: 14-7
Born on May 7, 2000, Millie Eriksson grew up in Sweden and represents the city of Västerås, where she trains out of Västerås Fight Club. Her path into combat sports began with Muay Thai, a discipline that initially sparked her interest in striking before she transitioned toward mixed martial arts. Watching major events also played a role in shaping that ambition. Eriksson has spoken about attending a UFC card in Stockholm. During that experience, she realized that competing professionally was something she wanted to pursue seriously.
Her amateur years unfolded largely within the Scandinavian and international IMMAF circuit. During this period, she gained experience against a wide range of opponents while representing Sweden in international amateur competitions. One highlight of that stage was reaching the junior world championship final at the IMMAF World Championships in Bahrain, marking her as part of a promising new wave of Swedish female fighters. Eriksson competed frequently on the regional scene, building a record with both wins and losses while gaining valuable early-career experience.
After several years on the amateur circuit, Eriksson continued developing her résumé through international tournaments and national events. One of her most notable accomplishments was winning gold at the IMMAF World Cup in 2021, significantly boosting her profile within Swedish MMA. During this time, she also faced several established amateurs across Europe, gaining cage experience that later eased her transition to the professional ranks. Her amateur run concluded with more than ten fights, offering a broad competitive base before turning professional. She has wins over the likes of Nina Nikolija Milošević and Sani Brännfors, while losing to mostly high-end opposition.
Eriksson made her professional debut in June 2024 at a Fight Club Rush event. She defeated veteran Majju Suotama by unanimous decision in front of a home crowd. The win started a promising run in the Swedish promotion, where she has remained undefeated. She quickly became a rising name in the Nordic women’s flyweight scene. Still competing mainly in her home country, Eriksson continues to build momentum as a young European MMA prospect.
Her next appearance comes at FCR 28, where she faces Brazilian veteran and DWCS alum Mabelly Lima in a flyweight bout. Lima has considerably more experience than Eriksson, holding a 10-2 record. Her only two losses came against UFC fighters. Should be a great experience gainer for Eriksson comes April 12th.
Technically, Eriksson remains primarily a striker, and most of her success still flows from that foundation. Her Muay Thai background is evident in the way she approaches stand-up exchanges. She throws with real conviction and has noticeable power for the flyweight division. She often aims to land meaningful shots rather than just score points. Her striking is generally her most reliable weapon, and she shows confidence engaging on the feet. Combined with a calm demeanor, this allows her to stay composed during exchanges and avoid panicking under pressure.
That composure is one of her most valuable traits. Eriksson rarely looks flustered, even when fights become messy or when she is forced into uncomfortable positions. Years of experience, including a long amateur run, have clearly helped her develop that poise. She is also a genuine competitor, willing to grind through difficult moments and make adjustments as a fight progresses. Over the last few years, she has noticeably worked to round out her skill set, adding more layers to what was once a largely striking-based game.
Despite being striker-first, Eriksson is capable of initiating grappling exchanges and landing takedowns of her own. Once on top, she tends to maintain solid posture and works effectively with ground-and-pound, particularly elbows. Her reactions during scrambles are often sharp, and she has shown an ability to stabilize positions and maintain control when she reaches dominant spots. For a fighter whose base is striking, her willingness to engage on the mat and her comfort delivering damage from top position are noteworthy.
That said, her grappling remains a mixed bag. Eriksson is willing to grapple, but the technical depth is not always there. Her takedown defense can be shaky, and when placed on her back, she often prioritizes survival over urgently working back to her feet. While she usually avoids being completely controlled, she tends to expose her back during scrambles and has shown vulnerability to submissions, particularly armbars. Offensively, she rarely threatens submissions herself, relying mostly on posture and control rather than finishing attempts.
At times, her decision-making can also be puzzling. Eriksson has occasionally chosen to grapple with opponents who clearly hold the advantage in that area, unnecessarily turning otherwise favorable fights into closer contests. The lack of speed in her game can also make some exchanges harder than they need to be. Still, the steady evolution of her skillset suggests a fighter actively working toward a more complete and adaptable style.
Watch Millie Eriksson in the main event of Fight Club Rush 28 this Friday. She’ll look to improve to 4-0 and you can watch it live on UFC Fight Pass.