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UFC 324 will feature a bout between ex-flyweight champion Alexa Grasso and former two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas. The fight will be part of the UFC’s first card under their new Paramount+ deal, which is headlined by Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 18

Rose Namajunas reacts to former rival Zhang Weili’s one-sided loss to Valentina Shevchenko

‘Thug Rose’ had a vested interest in the UFC 322 co-main event. Before Islam Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena to become a two-division UFC champion, Valentina Shevchenko prevented another legend from achieving the same feat.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / November 13

UFC 322 Betting Tips & Picks for an Exciting Night in New York

UFC 322 is just around the corner and we provide you with our UFC 322 betting tips and picks. After going 2/3 for UFC 321 (no one predicted that main event finish), including picking two underdogs, we’re back at it with the betting tips.

Flyweight Titans Battle In Likely Number One Contender Bout At UFC 322

Top UFC flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield is looking to not only win her first contest of 2025, but also stake her claim to being the next woman in line for the championship during the upcoming UFC 322.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 17

After getting back in the win column at UFC Atlanta, what’s next for Rose Namajunas?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Atlanta, former world champion Rose Namajunas (14-7) was looking to get back on track. “Thug” Rose had a tough challenger in front of her in the motivated and surging Miranda Maverick (15-6).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 16

Rose Namajunas out earns Kamaru Usman as disclosed UFC Atlanta salaries are revealed

‘Thug’ Rose Namajunas emerged the highest-paid fighter at UFC Atlanta. Namajunas was one of three former champions who competed at UFC Atlanta on Saturday.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 16

Namajunas To Make One More Run?

Rose Namajunas is one of the most decorated women fighters in the UFC. She’s a former two time UFC strawweight champion Namajunas. She had a tough task on her hands, fighting her sparring partner Miranda Maverick.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 16

UFC Atlanta: Interesting Tidbits About Fighters on June 14 Show

For its fifth visit to Atlanta, the UFC delivered on a stirring clash between two of the top welterweights on the planet when Kamaru Usman returned from a nearly two-year layoff in the UFC Atlanta to defeat the hulking Joaquin Buckley.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 15

Miranda Maverick reveals significant leg injury suffered in UFC Atlanta loss to former champion Rose Namajunas

UFC flyweight contender Miranda Maverick could be sidelined for a while after her loss at UFC Atlanta. Miranda Maverick‘s four-fight winning streak came to a disappointing end in a loss to former UFC champion Rose Namajunas in the UFC Atlanta co-main event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 15

Rose Namajunas names two potential next opponents who can take her to the title after UFC Atlanta

Rose Namajunas sees at least two women whom she can beat to earn her first flyweight title shot in the UFC. The former two-time strawweight queen got her flyweight championship ambitions back on track in the co-main event of Saturday’s card.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 15

Rose Namajunas decisions Miranda Maverick at UFC Atlanta

Former two-time strawweight champion and No. 7 ranked flyweight Rose Namajunas faced No. 11 ranked Miranda Maverick in the UFC Atlanta co-main event on Saturday.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 13

UFC Atlanta: Middleweight Competitor Beats the Clock on Scales Friday

UFC Atlanta is almost here! Friday morning, the final pre-fight exercises began with the official weigh-in window for tomorrow nights show. State Farm Arena in Atlanta is the host venue for the first visit to the Peach State since 2019.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 13

UFC Atlanta Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Rose Namajunas – Miranda Maverick

Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC Atlanta, a former world champion makes her return. “Thug” Rose Namajunas (13-7) is back tomorrow night as she looks to defend her spot in the top ten of the rankings against 11th ranked Miranda Maverick (15-5).

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 13

‘Better martial artist’… Rose Namajunas predicts Valentina Shevchenko vs Zhang Weili super-fight

Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes might not be the only women’s super-fight in store for UFC fans. The UFC 316 pay-per-view set up a huge matchup at 135 pounds, with Nunes and Harrison facing off moments after the latter submitted Julianna Pena to win the title.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 12

UFC Atlanta With Awesome Main Card on Father’s Day Weekend

UFC Atlanta fight week rolls on. Saturday night, the famous UFC Octagon makes its last stop before the calendar turns over to summer next week inside Atlanta’s State Farm Arena for this week’s edition of UFC Fight Night.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 11

UFC Fight Night – Rose Namajunas vs. Miranda Maverick: Preview & Betting Tips

The co-main event of this UFC Atlanta card brings a fascinating clash of styles as former two-time strawweight champion Rose “Thug” Namajunas faces the surging Miranda “Fear The” Maverick in a women’s flyweight bout.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 25

Rose Namajunas draws shock opponent for UFC return

Rose Namajunas is set to return at UFC Atlanta on June 14. 'Thug Rose' plays co-main event to the return of Kamaru Usman, who fights Joaquin Buckley in a welterweight contest.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / November 5, 2024

After a disappointing loss at UFC Edmonton, what’s next for Rose Namajunas?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Edmonton, we saw a five-round potential title eliminator in the women’s flyweight division. Former strawweight champion “Thug” Rose Namajunas (13-7) was looking for her third straight win at 125 as she took on top contender Erin Blanchfield (13-2).

MMA News / Yardbarker / August 15, 2024

Main event for UFC Fight Night in Edmonton announced

Rose Namajunas vs. Erin Blanchfield announced as main event for UFC Fight Night in Edmonton

For the first time in over a decade, Rose Namajunas will fight three times in a calendar year.

MMA News / Wrestling on SI / July 15, 2024

Rose Namajunas Wants Her Next Fight

Extra Mustard is a weekly column looking at the highs and lows–and everything in between–in combat sports and beyond. Rose Namajunas defeated Tracy Cortez by unanimous decision this past Saturday.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 14, 2024

Rose Namajunas Willing To Rematch Old UFC Foe In Lithuania: 'I Would Love To'

Rose Namajunas has accomplished much in her UFC career, including capturing the strawweight title twice. But now her career goals have shifted to 125 pounds,

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / July 14, 2024

UFC Denver: Rose Namajunas Puts Together Consecutive Wins First Time Since 2021

For the first time since 2018, the UFC returned to Denver with a Fight Night card on July 13 featuring local fighter Rose Namajunas and short-notice challenger Tracy Cortez.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 13, 2024

UFC Denver: Namajunas vs. Cortez TV Channel, Full Card & Betting Odds

The UFC kicks off its July schedule with a Fight Night instalment from Denver, CO, featuring an important flyweight bout between No. 6-ranked former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas (12-6, 8-5 UFC) and No.11-ranked Tracy Cortez (11-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a potential flyweight title eliminator.

MMA News / Field Level Media / July 12, 2024

UFC on ESPN 59: Rose Namajunas heavy favorite in main event

The UFC returns to Denver for the first time in six years on Saturday with a main card at Ball Arena featuring a main event between Rose Namajunas and Tracy Cortez.

MMA News / Wrestling on SI / July 10, 2024

Rose Namajunas on Her Game Plan: ‘Punch Her in the Face, Take Her Back, and Choke Her Out’

Rose Namajunas has her game plan ready for UFC Fight Night this Saturday in Denver at Ball Arena. “Punch her in the face, take her back, and choke her out,” said Namajunas.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 25, 2024

After big win at UFC Vegas 89, what’s next for Rose Namajunas?

This past weekend at UFC Vegas 89, we saw a big time women’s flyweight matchup in the main event. Former two-time strawweight champion “Thug” Rose Namajunas (12-6) was looking to pickup her first flyweight win over top ten contender Amanda Ribas (12-5).

MMA News / Wrestling on SI / March 20, 2024

Rose Namajunas on Joanna Jędrzejczyk: ‘I Feel Connected To Her Forever’

Rose Namajunas fights Amanda Ribas on Saturday, a UFC Fight Night bout that will hold significant stakes for the women’s flyweight division. A former two-time strawweight champion, Namajunas, 31, lost her flyweight debut in September against Manon Fiorot.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 12, 2024

Namajunas Decided to Stay Up a Weight Class

Rose Namajunas was once on top of the mountain for female MMA fighters after she defended her UFC strawweight championship with a split decision win over Zhang Weili at UFC 268 in November 2021.