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Who is Josefine Knutsson?
Josefine Lindgren Knutsson is a Swedish athlete who has excelled in both kickboxing and mixed martial arts. She was born on January 16, 1996, and is known for her accomplishments in the K-1 flyweight division.
Josefine Knutsson Record
| W/L | FIGHTER | EVENT | METHOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | Josefine Knutsson | UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 | U-DEC |
| WIN | Josefine Knutsson | DWCS 7.3 | U-DEC |
| WIN | Josefine Knutsson | Road to UFC 1.3 | U-DEC |
Early Career
- Josefine Knutsson transitioned from amateur to professional MMA with success.
- She won her amateur fight against Nina Back at Brave CF 37 by unanimous decision.
- Her scheduled professional debut against Fabiola Pidroni at Fight Club Rush 8 in March 2021 was canceled due to Pidroni’s legal issues. She won her professional debut as a short-notice replacement faced Adriana Fusini by unanimous decision.
- Knutsson continued her winning streak by defeating Elizabeth Rodrigues at Fight Club Rush 9 on September 4, 2021, with a second-round technical knockout.
- She also secured a victory against Lanchana Green at Fight Club Rush 10 on November 20, 2021, through unanimous decision.
UFC Debut
- Josefine Knutsson’s UFC debut was scheduled for UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 on September 16, 2023.
- She was initially set to face Iasmin Lucindo, but Lucindo was replaced by Marnic Mann. Knutsson won her UFC debut with a unanimous decision.
