She was scheduled to return to action in a rematch against Andrade at UFC 249, but Namajunas decided to withdraw after two of her family members died because of COVID-19-related causes. By Simon Samano | July 15, 2020 5:35 pm Rose Namajunas isn’t certain that a title fight with UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili is next, but that’s what she’s preparing for in … The two fighters met... Jessica Andrade vs. Katlyn Chookagian was just as advertised. Jedrzejczyk has also dropped 4 of her last 6 fights. Andrade defeated “Thug Rose” to win the UFC strawweight championship in May 2019. “Taking control over my own—I kind of dubbed her, my other negative character in my head, I named her ‘Neggynunas,’ so I’ve got to get her under control and be positive ‘Thug Rose.’”. Be sure to check us out on social media via the links listed, or visit our About/Contact page to leave feedback, meet our staff, or get in touch! UFC 254 video: Cold open teases epic main event between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje, Here’s the opening to the UFC 254 pay-per-view as Ron Perlman voices the final promo ahead of the epic main event between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje, Video: Said Nurmagomedov open to serving as possible replacement opponent at UFC 254. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Jessica Andrade debuts in her third weight class in the UFC this weekend when she takes on Katlyn Chookagian. UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili doesn't have her next fight booked yet, but if it were up to her she would fight a former champion. It’s in our hands right now. Namajunas was coming off of back-to-back wins over Joanna Jedrzejczyk when she ran into Jessica Andrade at UFC 237 last May. She then left Las Vegas on April 19 but had to stay in strict quarantine in a hotel for two weeks. Esther Lin, MMA Fighting The co-main event at UFC 249 has taken a major hit as former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas has been forced out of her upcoming rematch against Jessica Andrade… The fight was supposed to serve as a rematch from their first meeting at UFC 237 last May. “I think you just forget to count your blessings and I’ve realized I just, you know—correcting lots of bad habits that I’ve created for myself,” Namajunas said. "We'll see what happens.". “Yeah, and I think everybody else felt the same way, too,” Namajunas said on the UFC Unfiltered podcast when asked if she thought she could have been Zhang’s first challenger. Disclaimer DMCA. “I had the opportunity to face her before, and it didn’t happen because I signed with the UFC. Rose Namajunas says she declined Zhang Weili fight amid doubts about fighting future New, 91 comments By Alexander K. Lee @AlexanderKLee Mar 3, 2020, 3:00pm EST Welcome to MMA Junkie's European Union Experience. When not slaving at the keyboard, he can be found in the company of his dog, a good book, or getting lost in the woods. Prior to that happening, I had a fracture in my neck, so it was hurting a lot, and after that, I felt great.”, UFC 254 video: Cold open teases epic main event between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje, Here’s the opening to the UFC 254 pay-per-view as Ron Perlman voices the final promo ahead of the epic main event between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje, Video: Said Nurmagomedov open to serving as possible replacement opponent at UFC 254. Rose Namajunas’s quest for redemption starts at Fight Island In April, however, it was reported that Joanna would be looking for a big payday for a rematch with Zhang. Watch the full UFC Fight Island 6 virtual media day scrum with Jessica Andrade above. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. We've got plenty of time.'". 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She’s a great champion,” said Andrade, noting that “Bullet” has defeated a “who’s who” of women’s MMA. She was knocked out in the second round of that fight after Andrade slammed her on her head. Brian Ortega says fight fans should expect some future rounds between himself, Alexander Volkanovski, and Max Holloway. But despite that, “Bate Estaca” is also focused on another big name opponent: Rose Namajunas. She then stayed in Las Vegas for six weeks after the fight to avoid any risks that could come with traveling back to China as the threat of the coronavirus increased. Zhang said she has since been able to practice every day and is awaiting her next assignment. “Rose is going to be the next to challenge Zhang Weili for the belt at 115. 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Multiple sources close to the contest confirmed the information to MMA Fighting on Wednesday following an initial report from Combate. The final UFC on ESPN+ 38 betting odds are in for as this event is quickly approaching for the Las Vegas-based promotion. By: Nolan King and John Morgan. Since my fight with Zhang Weili, I’ve had some problems cutting weight.”, So the former strawweight champion told her coach that she wanted to try things out at flyweight and see how she felt. According to Namajunas, she was in line for a shot at Zhang, but let officials know that her head wasn’t in the right place for it. But I will definitely consider it if they offer it to me.". With Namajunas out, Andrade will now wait to find out if the UFC can secure her a last minute opponent for the card. Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC "I would love to fight her," Namajunas said. Rose Namajunas official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the Strawweight fighter from United States. © 2020 Cageside Press, except where indicated. Thanks to a late shake-up to the UFC Fight Island 6 card, the flyweight bout is now the evening’s co-main event. Andrade and her team had already traveled from Brazil to the United States to avoid any possible restrictions that could come as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “I don’t have to think about cutting weight then have to worry about that on Fight Week.”. We have a trilogy to make pretty soon.”. That was her 21st straight victory. “I think the thing is, it was easier in the sense that I knew exactly all of the things that I did wrong.
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