In the first fight of the FCR 12 preliminary card, Swedish national team member Josefine Modig faced Finland’s Janika Antinmaa in a strawweight amateur contest.
In the fight, Josefine Modig once again showed why she’s the number one ranked amateur in Sweden when she completely dominated her Finnish opponent, earning her a victory by unanimous decision after three rounds of action.
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The first round started at a furious tempo and both fighters landed good shots. Modig secured a takedown but was not able to hold Antinmaa down for long.
Halfway into the second round Modig secured a takedown and controlled her opponent for the remaining time.
The third round continued in the same high pace with a takedown for the Swede. Modig pressed Antinmaa against the cage and landed heavy ground and pound in the end of the round.
This marked the former world cup- and Swedish MMA champs sixth amateur victory, and we all eagerly await her professional debut, which for sure is soon to come. Or is it?
“My mom doesn’t want me to go pro. But I guess i just wont tell her. You’ll see me go pro soon,” Josefine Modig said after the victory.
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