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Fades following fast start
Namajunas lost to Erin Blanchfield via unanimous decision (47-48, 47-48, 47-48) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Edmonton.
ANALYSIS
If you're scoring this fight as a whole, Namajunas definitely lost, but if you're scoring it round-by-round as we do in MMA, there's a case to be made she deserved a better fate. Rose started quickly before fading in a major way. She did just fine when she was able to remain upright, but Blanchfield was able to get to her wrestling game in both the third and final rounds and it ended up being the difference. Namajunas also appeared to tire, which is a surprise considering how many five-round fights she has been in over the years. A former two-time UFC Women's Strawweight Champion, "Thug Rose" moved up to flyweight last September. She dropped a unanimous decision to Manon Fiorot in her debut before taking unanimous decisions over Tracy Cortez and Amanda Ribas in her last two bouts. Namajunas is on the fringes of title contention because of the division's lack of depth, but a 2-2 record in four fights at 125 pounds doesn't inspire much confidence moving forward.
If you're scoring this fight as a whole, Namajunas definitely lost, but if you're scoring it round-by-round as we do in MMA, there's a case to be made she deserved a better fate. Rose started quickly before fading in a major way. She did just fine when she was able to remain upright, but Blanchfield was able to get to her wrestling game in both the third and final rounds and it ended up being the difference. Namajunas also appeared to tire, which is a surprise considering how many five-round fights she has been in over the years. A former two-time UFC Women's Strawweight Champion, "Thug Rose" moved up to flyweight last September. She dropped a unanimous decision to Manon Fiorot in her debut before taking unanimous decisions over Tracy Cortez and Amanda Ribas in her last two bouts. Namajunas is on the fringes of title contention because of the division's lack of depth, but a 2-2 record in four fights at 125 pounds doesn't inspire much confidence moving forward.
New challenger steps in
Namajunas is set to face Erin Blanchfield in a flyweight bout at UFC Edmonton on November 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports. This will be the night's co-main event, according to UFC chairman Dana White.
ANALYSIS
Namajunas is looking to extend her winning streak to three, as she has defeated back-to-back opponent via unanimous decision, most recently against Tracy Cortez. "Thug" will take on Erin Blanchfield coming off a rough performance that resulted in defeat via unanimous decision.
Namajunas is looking to extend her winning streak to three, as she has defeated back-to-back opponent via unanimous decision, most recently against Tracy Cortez. "Thug" will take on Erin Blanchfield coming off a rough performance that resulted in defeat via unanimous decision.
Cruises to main event win
Namajunas defeated Tracy Cortez via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Denver.
ANALYSIS
It was a typical Namajunas performance in which she did a little bit of everything and was in firm control the entire way. Rose was responsible for the biggest strike of the night, a Round 1 knockdown via a well-placed jab. She got her wrestling game going after that, landing at least one takedown in the next three frames. Namajunas took her foot off the gas a bit in Round 5, but the result was already determined. Now 32 years of age, Rose moved up to flyweight last September. She was competitive in a decision loss to top contender Manon Fiorot and has since taken back-to-back unanimous decisions over Amanda Ribas and Cortez. She's firmly in title contention in what is a thin division.
It was a typical Namajunas performance in which she did a little bit of everything and was in firm control the entire way. Rose was responsible for the biggest strike of the night, a Round 1 knockdown via a well-placed jab. She got her wrestling game going after that, landing at least one takedown in the next three frames. Namajunas took her foot off the gas a bit in Round 5, but the result was already determined. Now 32 years of age, Rose moved up to flyweight last September. She was competitive in a decision loss to top contender Manon Fiorot and has since taken back-to-back unanimous decisions over Amanda Ribas and Cortez. She's firmly in title contention in what is a thin division.
In line to fight Tracy Cortez
Namajunas is in line to fight Tracy Cortez at UFC Denver on July 13, Mike Heck of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After Maycee Barber withdrew from the matchup, the UFC quickly found a replacement for the main event in Tracy Cortez. This will be Namajunas' second fight of the year after defeating Amanda Ribas in a March contest.
After Maycee Barber withdrew from the matchup, the UFC quickly found a replacement for the main event in Tracy Cortez. This will be Namajunas' second fight of the year after defeating Amanda Ribas in a March contest.
Likely to face new opponent
Namajunas will be expected to face a different fighter after Maycee Barber announced her withdrawal from UFC Denver on July 13, Alex Behunin of MMA Mania reports.
ANALYSIS
The UFC are looking for a replacement fighter to face Namajunas, the former strawweight champion, after Maycee Barber unexpectedly withdrew from her first main event. More news regarding Namajunas' new opponent should surface shortly.
The UFC are looking for a replacement fighter to face Namajunas, the former strawweight champion, after Maycee Barber unexpectedly withdrew from her first main event. More news regarding Namajunas' new opponent should surface shortly.