Rose Namajunas admits it would take something really special to get her to return to strawweight

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UFC fighter Rose Namajunas recently shared her perspective on her current weight class and future possibilities. Having competed at 125 pounds (flyweight) with a record of 2 wins and 2 losses, these mixed results haven`t prompted her to seriously consider moving back down to her former division at 115 pounds (strawweight). Speaking ahead of her co-main event bout against Miranda Maverick at UFC Atlanta, Namajunas clarified that a return to strawweight would require a truly exceptional circumstance. During the discussion, she also offered her thoughts on the current strawweight champion, Zhang Weili, potentially moving up to challenge Valentina Shevchenko in the flyweight division, and provided her expectations for the highly anticipated matchup between Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes.

Nathan Kirkwood
Nathan Kirkwood

Nathan Kirkwood, based in Leeds, has established himself as a respected voice in British sports media over the past decade. Initially covering amateur MMA events, he's evolved into a versatile analyst focusing on combat sports and NBA basketball.

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