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DWCS 59 results: Josefine Knutsson dominates in debut!
DWCS 59 results. Photo: Johnathon Michael – Frontkick.online
Dana White’s Contender Series 59 just took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Sweden’s Josefine Knutsson took on Isis Verbeek in a highly anticipated strawweight bout.
After gauging the distance Knutsson fired off a lightning quick high kick, stunning Verbeek. The Swede followed up with a flying knee that was mostly blocked and then followed up with a takedown. Verbeek got back to her feet and the two exchanged knees in the clinch.
Knutsson continued finding success with her kicks and strikes on the feet, garnering praise from the commentators. They clinched up with both landing knees, though Knutsson got the best of the exchanges.
The third round was initially even on the feet but Knutsson was more effective in the clinch and landed top position towards the end of the round, landing strikes on the ground. The fight would end with both fighters on their feet, and a clear-cut unanimous decision victory was awarded to Knutsson.
However, despite a dominant performance, the Swede did not earn a UFC contract.
An absolute showcase from bell to bell by @JosefineThunder! #DWCS pic.twitter.com/v6pPOWQMzt
— UFC (@ufc) August 23, 2023
Zach Reese earned a UFC deal
Undefeated middleweight prospect Zach Reese needed no more than 74 seconds to submit Eli Aronov and earn a UFC deal.
“This is just surreal. I can’t wait to make my UFC debut,” Reese said about the win.
Check out the official DWCS 59 results below!
SNATCHED HIS ARM!@Savage185Reese first round finish to close the show 😳 #DWCS pic.twitter.com/SRMw6LBTer
— UFC (@ufc) August 23, 2023
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Official DWCS 59 results
- Middleweight bout: Zachary Reese def. Eli Aronov via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 1:14
- Welterweight bout: Oban Elliott def. Kaik Brito via majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
- Women’s strawweight bout: Josefine Knutsson def. Isis Verbeek via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Featherweight bout: Luis Pajuelo def. Robbie Ring via TKO (knee and punches) – Round 1, 3:43
Read more: Breaking down the young MMA career of undefeated prospect Josefin ”Thunder” Knutsson
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