The 20 Absolute Best Swedish MMA Fights In 2023!

13. Josefine Knutsson vs. Jacinta Austin

Josefine Knutsson. Photo via Instagram

On her path to UFC, undefeated Swedish prospect Josefine Knutsson faced the toughest test of her career so far in Australian kickboxer Jacinta Austin. ”Juggernaut” was also undefeated at the time they clashed in a furious fight at UAE Warriors 36 in February.

Throughout the three-round fight, both strawweights kept a high pace both standing and on the ground. Knutsson tried to get a finish in the second round via a rear-naked-choke but Austin escaped and fired back.

After an even harder third round, Knutsson finally stood as the winner via split decision.

They both need to win the third and they're going for it!#UAEWarriors36 pic.twitter.com/hpEOTR0wmJ

— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) February 25, 2023