LAS VEGAS – Josephine Knutsson defeated Julia Polastri via unanimous decision on Saturday to open the UFC on ESPN 58 preliminary card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Check out the fight against Knutsson, who remained undefeated with his sixth consecutive victory by decision.
Result: Josefine Knutsson defeated. Julia Polastri by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Updated records: Knutsson (8-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Polastri (12-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Key Stats: Knutsson outscored Polastri 145-86.
Knutsson on the key moment of the fight
“My corner is always very honest with me, and that’s what I love about my corner – I want to know exactly what it’s like. They told me, the first round is yours, but your opponent is desperate and will try to do something to you. So that’s what I needed to hear and be ready for the next round.”
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JUNE 15: (RL) Josefine Knutsson of Sweden punches Julia Polastri of Brazil in a strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on June 15, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada . (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Knutsson on fighting in Las Vegas
“I’m very young. This is my second fight in the UFC and I’m now 8-0. But still, I want everyone to know that I’m here and I’m here to fight and I’m here to wage war. I just want everyone to be careful with me. It’s always amazing, and especially being here in Las Vegas, it’s a different feeling. I can’t exactly explain it in words, but I really feel the energy of the city.”
Knutsson on what she wants next
“I want to fight more, but I want to schedule a meeting as quickly as possible to prepare more intelligently. I know it may seem difficult, but I would love to have three more fights (this year). I would be very active.”
To hear more from Knutsson, check out the full post-fight interview video above.
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