Josefine Modig wins silver in No-Gi Worlds in Las Vegas: “I hate to end the year on a loss”

Josefine Modig is a well-rounded martial artist. Photo via instagram (@modigmartialarts)

Swedish combat sports phenomenon Josefine Modig just participated in the No-Gi Worlds 2023 in Las Vegas.

She started the tournament in dominant fashion with three straight wins, two via stoppage. In the finals she got caught in a triangle and eventually lost the fight. Modig was awarded with a silver medal to crown a very successful year as a martial artist.

“Well, well. I hate to end the year on a loss but I wanted a tougher bracket and I got it. Won my first match 23-0, second on armbar and third RNC. Felt good with no points against me. In the final I got caught in a triangle. I just got caught and shit happens,” Modig commented on Instagram.

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Josefine Modig made her pro MMA debut

In November, Josefine Modig became the European Champion in No-Gi BJJ after winning three bouts in Rome, Italy.

The talented fighter also made her professional MMA debut in September as she defeated Nina Back with a first round submission at Fight Club Rush 17.

Before her pro debut, Josefine Modig fought for the Swedish National MMA Team where she had major success, including winning a IMMAF World Cup gold medal.

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