Rose Namajunas vs Miranda Maverick
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On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," the panel discusses Kamaru Usman and Rose Namajunas' UFC Atlanta wins and more.
Former two-time UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas barreled back into the win column on Saturday at UFC Atlanta, earning a hard-fought decision over Miranda Maverick.
Namajunas beat Miranda Maverick at UFC Atlanta, marking an immediate bounce-back for ‘Thug Rose’ after a narrow loss to Erin Blanchfield last November. After successfully defending her spot against the No. 11-ranked contender, Namajunas has her sights set back on those above her on the flyweight ladder.
Former champs Kamaru Usman, Rose Namajunas and Cody Garbrandt went 2-1 at UFC Atlanta, setting them down varying paths forward.
Rose Namajunas became infamous for telling the world during her UFC title runs — and more importantly, telling herself — that she’s the best. To say it is one thing, though. To do it is another.
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Rose Namajunas is a two-time champion who is aiming for her third after going up a weight class in the UFC. The two-time UFC Strawweight champion made the change to Flyweight in 2023, but has had mixed results ever since.
Namajunas lost a points decision to Erin Blanchfield in her last outing in November, describing it as hitting a "speed bump" and has also been beaten by title contender Manon Fiorot. The Milwaukee native, who is 13-7 overall in her MMA career, says her goal is to earn a title shot.