Former UFC champion Rose Namajunas has taken a have a look at who she might 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 profitable 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 resolution victory.
As we sit up for the long run, it’s fascinating to consider what could possibly 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.
In the course of the post-fight press convention, Rose Namajunas spoke brazenly about who else round her within the rankings would make for an excellent subsequent step.
Rose Namajunas discusses her future after UFC Atlanta
“Earlier than this combat, I used to be Viviane (Araujo), however she’s matched up with Tracy (Cortez).
“I simply fought Erin, in order that wouldn’t make sense…they most likely wouldn’t wanna do this,” Namajunas added. “There’s Natalia (Silva), there’s Alexa Grasso.
“Any of these ladies, 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 believe Alexa Grasso would most likely be stylistically just a little bit higher for me. I believe Natalia, her pace may be very tough and she or he sustains it for a really very long time.
“She (Silva) can be I believe extra of a trickier combat,” Namajunas added. “(However) Alexa has the expertise when it comes to the title fights and all the things like that.”
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