Juho Suvanto has secured the EM gold medal in mixed martial arts at the recent championships held in Belgrade. The Finnish fighter triumphed in the finals against Ireland's Eric Marku with a unanimous decision. Earlier in the tournament, Suvanto displayed an impressive performance by defeating his opponents in the preliminary rounds, where he won his quarter-final and semi-final matches by technical knockouts.

This championship marks Suvanto's second significant victory within a short period, having previously claimed the Nordic Championship title earlier this year. His success in the tournament highlights his growing prowess in the sport as he prepares for his next appearance at the Immun Fight Club event scheduled for March 21. The Finnish MMA community is excited about Suvanto's accomplishments and anticipates his future performances.

In addition to Suvanto's achievement, compatriot Niina Hietamäki returned home with a silver medal after narrowly losing the finals in the 61.2 kg category to England's Katrina Fisher. Hietamäki's journey to the finals included wins over Szalai Gréta in the semi-finals and Dariia Yershova in the quarter-finals, showcasing Finland's strong presence in the European mixed martial arts scene.