Josefine Knutsson and Julia Polastri kicked off the action at UFC Vegas 93 in a Women's Strawweight bout. Knutsson showcased strong striking but Polastri finished the round in mount. The fight went the distance, with Knutsson winning via unanimous decision with scores of 29-28 on all three judges' cards.
Josefine Knutsson sends message to women's strawweights after UFC on ESPN 58 win over Julia Polastri #UFCVegas93 https://t.co/v1d4cL1PRg
"I'm undefeated that says it all and I'm here to fight." Josefine Knuttson (@JosefineThunder) emerged victorious, collecting her second UFC win at #UFCVegas93‼️ Results, Interviews & More ➡️: https://t.co/QCLISpUFpF
When the live odds (Polastri -130) dropped to start round 3 the judges had Knutsson up 20-18 across the board and they all gave Polastri RD3. A lot of strikes blocked AFTER RD1. I can at least live with 1,3 Knutsson but the way it come is actually insane. #UFCVegas93 https://t.co/HD0FxuUxKD
When the live odds dropped to start round 3 the judges had Knutsson up 20-18 across the board and they all gave Polastri RD3. A lot of strikes blocked AFTER RD1. I can at least live with 1,3 Knutsson but the way it come is actually insane. #UFCVegas93 https://t.co/uyJTbW8NbA
Josefine Knutsson vs Julia Polastri scorecards. How in the FOOK is RD2 across the board, the clearest round, for Knutsson and not for Polastri. Holy hell. #UFCVegas93 https://t.co/zVfOpPGk2i
Josefine Knutsson vs Julia Polastri scorecards. How in the FOOK is RD2 across the board, the clearest round, for Polastri. Holy hell. #UFCVegas93 https://t.co/iitReqyqmI
Josefine Knutsson vs Julia Polastri scorecards. How in the FOOK is RD2 across the board, the clearest round, for Knutsson. Holy hell. #UFCVegas93 https://t.co/GFXVixLap1
Wow. That surprises me. I thought Polastri won R2 and Knutsson won R3. https://t.co/z2TA3w3nII
All of the judges gave Knutsson the 2nd round and Polastri the 3rd. I'm thinking the choke attempt in the third round swung it for Polastri and that the early striking success in the first half of the 2nd with lack of activity on the ground from Polastri gave it to Knutsson https://t.co/p9TK1NNb0j
#UFCVegas93 Official Scorecard: Josefine Knuttson (@JosefineThunder) vs Julia Polastri Complete Scorecards ➡️: https://t.co/5UpIpQaeIB https://t.co/4FYi4wZf6f
#UFCVegas93 Official Scorecard: Josefine Knuttson (@JosefineThunder) vs Julia Polastri (@JPolastriMMA) Complete Scorecards ➡️: https://t.co/5UpIpQaeIB https://t.co/jITw7RyjwU
My problem with that fight is towards the end Polastri was blocking a lot of strikes. Looking at the unofficial SS a bit much for Knutsson IMO. #UFCVegas93
My problem with that fight is towards the end Polastri was blocking a lot of strikes. Looking at the unofficial SS a bit for Knutsson IMO. #UFCVegas93
Julia Polastri now one of the 52 women to compete in the UFC and not have a win. #UFCVegas93
Josefine Knutsson remains undefeated by defeating Julia Polastri Via unanimous decision https://t.co/1u3gtTtyMq
Julia Polastri now one of the 52 women to compete in the UFC and not have a win. #UFCVegas53
A back and forth battle from the start 👏 @JosefineThunder remains undefeated after her victory at #UFCVegas93! https://t.co/w7grkqsUQ9
Strawweights charged with starting us off right! 🫡 @JosefineThunder vs @Polastri_UFC [ #UFCVegas93 | LIVE on @ESPNPlus ] https://t.co/0CxCWczo10
Josefine Knutsson defeats Julia Polastri via Unanimous Decision (29-28 x3) in the first fight of the night 🥊 #UFCVegas93 https://t.co/oHQOOJWTqK
A back and forth battle from the beginning 👏 @JosefineThunder remains undefeated after her UD victory at #UFCVegas93! https://t.co/vYrFxTDwhp
29-28 29-28 29-28 Josefine Knutsson defeats Julia Polastri via unanimous decision! ☝️ #UFCVegas93 | LIVE on TNT Sports & discovery+ https://t.co/QM97sf9hAv
Josefine Knutsson remains undefeated #UFCVegas93 https://t.co/pVbsspvsN9
Still undefeated! 🇸🇪⚡️ @JosefineThunder lands the first hand raise of the night! #UFCVegas93 https://t.co/5XZQK1woe2
Strawweights charged with starting us off right! 🫡 @JosefineThunder vs Julia Polastri [ #UFCVegas93 | LIVE on @ESPNPlus ] https://t.co/lnQtkepokx
By consensus, we scored the fight 29-28 for our winner... Josefine Knutsson! Consensus Scorecard: R1: 10-9 Knutsson R2: 10-9 Polastri [v close, ~10-10] R3: 10-9 Knutsson ... And the ringside judges agreed with the ConsensusTeam. UD Knutsson! #UFC #UFCVegas93 #MMATwitter https://t.co/iTlXaxdWup
Judges score the fight 29-28 across the board for Josefine Knutsson. Knuttson moves to 8-0 and 2-0 in the UFC #UFCVegas93
#UFCVegas93 Official Result: Josefine Knuttson (29-28, 29-28, 29-28 | @JosefineThunder) defeats Julia Polastri by Unanimous Decision. Results, Interviews & More ➡️: https://t.co/QCLISpUFpF
#UFCVegas93 results: Josefine Knutsson def. Julia Polastri via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Full coverage: https://t.co/xfu6SWRYrc https://t.co/3mFuTnKcyQ
29-28 Knutsson. Knutsson did more damage on the feet and while Polastri had more ground control late in the round that shouldn't outweigh Knuttson's damage #UFCVegas93
29-28 Knutsson on my scorecard. Very competitive fight but IMO she did more damage and should win. #UFCVegas93
🟥 Josefine Knutsson VS Julia Polastri 🟦 => Score Round #3 #UFC #UFCVegas93 #MMATwitter
Heavy low inside leg kick from Polastri. She’s also blocking a lot of these shots. Early edge but slight for Polastri in RD3 up for grabs. #UFCVegas93
10-9 Polastri RD2 19-19 heading into the final round but chance at least one judge felt RD1 was enough damage so won’t be surprised if it’s 20-18 on 1 card. #UFCVegas93
19-19 between Knutsson and Polastri. Whoever wins R3 wins the fight. #UFCVegas93
Knutsson was -2800 in live betting in the middle of Round 1. She's now +120. #UFCVegas93
Knutsson blew her load early. Wtf is the ref doing so patient with this as Polastri is standing waiting to get back and it’s killing time but the cut is nasty and something to watch. #UFCVegas93
10-9 Knutsson. Knuttson's striking has leveled up as she was taking her time and landing at will but Polastri got that late takedown with heavy ground & pound that nearly stole the round for her #UFCVegas93
10-9 Knutsson RD1 Better believe at least one judge felt the end was enough to swing it. #UFCVegas93
Knutsson with a striking clinic thus far but Polastri finished the round strong in mount. 10-9 Knutsson
Strawweight Bout Julia Polastri vs Josefine Knutsson #UFCVegas93
Kicking off the fisticuffs tonight is Josefine Knutsson vs Julia Polastri in a Women's Strawweight bout. #UFC #UFCVegas93 #MMATwitter https://t.co/3QaH1ucsiB
The UFC is back at the Apex for #UFCVegas93, a card that is a little lighter than expected following a cancellation and the loss of Ikram Aliskerov. The 11-bout offering begins with a strawweight clash pitting Josefine Knutsson (7-0) against Julia Polastri (12-3).
FIRST FIGHT UP! Strawweights on deck as Josefine Knutsson and Julia Polastri kick off the action at #UFCVegas93 https://t.co/0LFtrF0Ipa
Julia Polastri vs Josefine Lindgren Knutsson #UFCVegas93 The markets agree with my on paper analysis. Nothing from a visual perspective here. The younger fighter has all her losses coming by decision. Knutsson winning her @ufc fights all by decision. The faster fighter will be… https://t.co/GZfk9X4mcA
"I'm going to climb up faster than they think." Josefine Knutsson (@JosefineThunder) might only be heading into her second UFC bout, but she is confident she can make plenty of noise in the strawweight division. #UFCVegas93 https://t.co/jmrCfH1BW9