LAS VEGAS – Josefine Knutsson beat Julia Polastri with a unanimous resolution Saturday to open the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 58 on the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Have a look contained in the battle with Knutsson, who stayed unbeaten together with her sixth straight resolution win.
Consequence: Josefine Knutsson def. Julia Polastri by way of unanimous resolution (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Up to date data: Knutsson (8-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Polastri (12-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Key stats: Knutsson outstruck Polastri 145-86.
Knutsson on the battle’s key second
“My nook is all the time very trustworthy with me, and that’s what I really like with my nook – I need to know precisely how it’s. They advised me, first spherical is yours, however your opponent is determined and she or he’s going to attempt to do some stuff to you. In order that’s what I wanted to listen to and to be prepared for the subsequent spherical.”
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 15: (R-L) Josefine Knutsson of Sweden punches Julia Polastri of Brazil in a strawweight battle in the course of the UFC Combat Night time occasion at UFC APEX on June 15, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Picture by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC by way of Getty Photos)
Knutsson on combating in Las Vegas
“I’m fairly new. That is my second battle in UFC, and now I’m 8-0. However nonetheless, I would like everyone to know that I’m right here and I’m right here to battle and I’m right here to present a warfare. I simply need everyone to be careful for me. It’s all the time superb, and particularly being right here in Vegas, it’s only a totally different feeling. I can’t clarify it precisely in phrases, however I actually really feel the vitality from the from town.”
Knutsson on what she desires subsequent
“I need to battle extra, however I need to get a date as quickly as doable so I can put together myself smarter. I do know it’d sound exhausting, however I might like to have three extra fights (this yr). I’d be very lively.”
To listen to extra from Knutsson, take a look at the video of the complete post-fight interview above.
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