September 18, 2023 8:00 pm ET
LAS VEGAS – Josefine Knutsson beat Marnic Mann with a unanimous choice Saturday to open up the preliminary card at Noche UFC at T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas.
Have a look contained in the battle with Knutsson, who was dominant in her UFC debut in opposition to a short-notice fellow debutante.
Knutsson on the battle’s key second
Sep 16, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Josefine Knutsson (purple gloves) fights Marnic Mann (blue gloves) throughout UFC Combat Night time at T-Cellular Enviornment. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports activities
“I believe it’s all about me – what I’ve to enhance. It doesn’t matter who I’ve in entrance of me. Once I obtained this chance two weeks in the past, it was like, in fact I’m going to take this chance. I by no means backed down. I do know that being part of UFC will solely make me a good higher fighter as a result of I like challenges, and I’m going to point out UFC new sides of me on a regular basis.
“I’ve obtained to offer her that: She’s robust. I knew it obtained to her somewhat bit. She additionally tried to mentally present me that it didn’t harm, however I might really feel that my strategies touched her. I’ve obtained to offer it to her that she was robust to take it and no less than proceed.”
Knutsson on being within the fitness center with Khamzat Chimaev
Sep 10, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Khamzat Chimaev (purple gloves) fights Kevin Holland (blue gloves) throughout UFC 279 at T-Cellular Enviornment. Obligatory Credit score: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports activities
“It’s UFC and every part can occur, so you must keep prepared. I’ve seen it with the fighters we’ve in our fitness center, Khamzat Chimaev. You’ve obtained to point out you’re hungry and present what you need to do. That is my ardour and that is my life, and I waited for it for a very long time. We simply go for it.
“… Watching him coaching, it’s a giant motivation for me. Clearly I’m not coaching with him – in fact not. However we’re coaching aspect by aspect, and I study lots from him on the mat. I look as much as him as a fighter. He’s actually one thing particular. He’s one among a sort.”
Knutsson on what she desires subsequent
Sep 16, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Josefine Knutsson (purple gloves) prepares to battle Marnic Mann (not pictured) throughout UFC Combat Night time at T-Cellular Enviornment. Obligatory Credit score: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports activities
“I’m a fighter, and I’ve been ready for this for a very long time. I’m simply going to remain prepared for no matter alternative reveals up for me. I’m not going to show down (anybody). I need to have extra fights. I’ve to be lifelike, however I really feel like my physique, my mindset, every part is ideal, and I simply need to have extra fights.”
To listen to extra from Knutsson, try the video of the total post-fight interview above.
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