Josefine Knutsson Wins Strawweight Bout Against Julia Polastri via Unanimous Decision (29-28 x3) at UFC Vegas 93

Jun 16, 2024, 12:01 AM

Josefine Knutsson defeated Julia Polastri via unanimous decision in the first fight of UFC Vegas 93. The strawweight bout was highly competitive, with Knutsson's striking giving her the edge in the first round, while Polastri's late takedown and ground and pound nearly stole the round. The second round was closely contested, but Polastri managed to edge it out. The final round saw both fighters trading blows, with Polastri landing a heavy low inside leg kick, but Knutsson's performance secured her the victory. The judges scored the fight 29-28 across the board in favor of Knutsson, who remains undefeated with an 8-0 record and 2-0 in the UFC. Polastri, on the other hand, remains winless in the UFC.