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UFCUFC strawweight Mackenzie Dern makes her pick for Rose Namajunas vs Carla Esparza

Mackenzie Dern is a UFC strawweight that’s currently on the rise and is looking to eventually fight for the title. The title fight is currently set to happen between current champion, Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza. The fight is a very interesting one as the two strawweights fought back in 2014 for the first time […]

UFCFormer UFC champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk drops truth bomb on Carla Esparza

Joanna Jedrzejczyk is yet to make her return to the UFC cage but she’s paying attention to the title picture with Rose Namajunas currently the champion. Her old foe Carla Esparza is expected to be the next title challenger. Carla Esparza beat Rose Namajunas in the first-ever UFC strawweight title fight. Joanna Jedrzejczyk expects things […]

UFCRose Namajunas sends clear message to the UFC on who she want next

Rose Namajunas is coming off of an excellent win over Weili Zhang at UFC 268 back in November. The win was her first title defense since getting the strawweight title back. There were a few options for her next fight but it seemed like everyone was on board for her to fight Carla Esparza in […]

UFCMarina Rodriguez speaks out on potential title shot

Marina Rodriguez could be next for Rose Namajunas as she looks for her next UFC strawweight title defense. The Brazilian is coming off of a dominant win over Mackenzie Dern a month ago. Marina Rodriguez spoke with Brazilian outlet Combate about the next UFC strawweight challenger. She still believes Carla Esparza deserves the next opportunity. […]

UFCRose Namajunas names the next strawweight challenger

Rose Namajunas has successfully defended her UFC strawweight title at UFC 268 against Weili Zhang. Now the champion has her eyes set on the next title defense. Rose Namajunas spoke on The MMA Hour after UFC 268 and gave her opinion on who should be next. She believes her former foe Carla Esparza should get […]

UFCCarla Esparza's message to Rose Namajunas following win at UFC 268

Carla Esparza let it be known after UFC 268 that she wanted the next title shot against Rose Namajunas. The fight would be a rematch from 2014 when Esparza beat her via submission in the third round. Both fighters have evolved to the point where the first fight seems irrelevant. They have grown up in […]

UFCRose Namajunas reveals how she remains undefeated in rematches

Rose Namajunas has managed to remain perfect in rematches. It’s difficult to remain undefeated especially when you’re taking on former champions like Weili Zhang at UFC 268. UFC 268 will see Rose Namajunas in another rematch against another former champion. The bout is a little bit controversial as many felt it was unnecessary. Rose Namajunas […]

UFCZhang Weili drops truth bomb on Rosa Namajunas' anti-communism remarks

Zhang Weili finally addressed Rose Namajunas’ comments that were made before their first fight. Namajunas drew a lot of controversies when she said ‘better dead than red.’ Zhang Weili admits the comments affected her but not just mentally. They affected the audience who then booed her. “I think it definitely affected me a little bit,” […]

BettingUFC 261 odds: Weili Zhang vs. Rose Namajunas prediction, odds, and pick

UFC 261 is stacked with three title fights on the night. The co-main event is going to be a heated contest between Weili Zhang and Rose Namajunas, as the two women fight for the Strawweight belt. Zhang is looking for her third title defense in a row, while Namajunas is aiming to reclaim the belt […]

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