Josefine Knutsson vs. Julia Polastri – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 58: Perez vs. Taira is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 15, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Josefine “Thunder” Knutsson will take on Julia “The Dragon” Lima in the Women’s Strawweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 58 card.

Knutsson brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 60″ reach. In contrast, Lima, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 63″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 52% striking accuracy, Knutsson has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.73 per minute. On the other hand, Lima boasts a 52% striking accuracy, landing approximately 6.19 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Josefine Knutsson vs. Julia Polastri matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 28-year-old, Josefine Knutsson is coming in with a 7-0-0 record. Knutsson will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Marnic Mann at UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 in September.

Lima, meanwhile, is coming off a submission win against Josefine Knutsson on September 16, 2023, at DWCS 7.6 and holds a 12-3-0 record.

Josefine Knutsson has a orthodox fighting stance with an 60″ reach. The 26-year-old Julia Polastri is an orthodox fighter with a 63″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Josefine Knutsson stats

→ Knutsson’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Knutsson lands 3.73 significant strikes per minute.
→ Knutsson’s takedown accuracy is 72%.
→ Knutsson’s takedown average is 2.67 per 15 minutes.
→ Knutsson’s takedown defense is 100%.

Knutsson comes in with 52% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.73 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Lima fires at 52% accuracy, landing about 6.19 significant strikes per minute. Josefine Knutsson also has a 72% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 2.67 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Lima’s 0.62 takedowns and 42% takedown accuracy.

Julia Polastri stats

→ Lima’s striking accuracy is 52%.
→ Lima lands 6.19 significant strikes per minute.
→ Lima’s takedown accuracy is 100%.
→ Lima’s takedown average is 0.62 per 15 minutes.
→ Lima’s takedown defense is 42%.

Julia spent, on average, 12:03 minutes in the Octagon, and Josefine has an average fight time of 15:00 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Josefine or Julia? Sound off in the comments.

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