The UFC has finalized the return of a former world champion. MMA Fighting first reported earlier this afternoon that former strawweight champion and current flyweight contender “Thug” Rose Namajunas (13-7) will be returning in June to face 12th ranked flyweight contender Miranda Maverick (15-5).
UFC Vegas 105 which goes down at the UFC Apex on April 5th has just had three new fights added to the card, each of them carrying a strong Brazilian flavor.
The UFC is making its long-awaited return to Tampa, Florida, and fight fans are in for a treat. A thrilling women’s flyweight showdown between rising star Miranda Maverick and the always-game Tracy Cortez has been officially announced for UFC Tampa on December 14th.
Amanda Lemos is always threatening to put an opposing fighter on their backside. During Lemos’ career, she has set a UFC record for knockdowns in the women’s strawweight division with six.