Former UFC champion Rose Namajunas has taken a have a look at who she may face subsequent following her win over Miranda Maverick at UFC Atlanta.
Within the co-main occasion of final evening’s occasion, Rose Namajunas acquired again to successful methods. She needed to overcome some actual adversity to be able to make it occur, with Miranda Maverick coming near getting a submission within the second spherical, however ‘Thug Rose’ was capable of get better and push ahead to get a formidable determination victory.
As we stay up for the long run, it’s attention-grabbing to consider what might be subsequent for Rose Namajunas. She’s nonetheless a formidable fighter and has the potential to make issues occur on the high finish of the flyweight division, however there are an entire lot of contenders who’re starting to emerge.
Through the post-fight press convention, Rose Namajunas spoke brazenly about who else round her within the rankings would make for a very good subsequent step.
Rose Namajunas discusses her future after UFC Atlanta
“Earlier than this battle, I used to be taking a look at Viviane (Araujo), however she’s matched up with Tracy (Cortez).
“I simply fought Erin, in order that wouldn’t make sense…they in all probability wouldn’t wanna try this,” Namajunas added. “There’s Natalia (Silva), there’s Alexa Grasso.
“Any of these women, anyone that’s within the high 5 or no matter.
“If one thing loopy occurs and I’m deserving of a title shot, I’d love that as effectively. However I wish to be deserving, so no matter it takes to get that.”
“I feel Alexa Grasso would in all probability be stylistically slightly bit higher for me. I feel Natalia, her pace may be very tough and she or he sustains it for a really very long time.
“She (Silva) can be I feel extra of a trickier battle,” Namajunas added. “(However) Alexa has the expertise when it comes to the title fights and all the things like that.”
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