LAS VEGAS – It appears like Rose Namajunas is sticking across the UFC ladies’s flyweight division.
Regardless of her success as a two-time champion at 115 kilos, and a loss in her debut at 125, Namajunas (11-6 MMA, 9-5 UFC) doesn’t see herself going again down and has set her sights on profitable the title at flyweight in 2024.
“Changing into a two-division champion this yr could be superior,” Namajunas mentioned at Wednesday’s UFC on ESPN 53 media day. “I do know that’s a really steep mountain to climb, and I do know I’ve had some setbacks and I’ve to be lifelike, however I do imagine that’s very lifelike. God prepared, that’s going to occur. I simply need to handle enterprise this weekend, and that’s what we’ll do.”
Namajunas returns to the octagon Saturday in opposition to Amanda Ribas (12-4 MMA, 7-3 UFC) within the UFC on ESPN 53 important occasion. She’s seeking to rebound from a loss to prime contender Manon Fiorot in her flyweight debut this previous September in Paris.
Though issues didn’t go her means, Namajunas insists 125 is a significantly better residence for her profession.
“I simply assume well being clever, it’s not a wholesome factor for me to (drop to 115 kilos) at this level,” Namajunas mentioned. “I do know that I can preserve pushing by means of it. I do know my thoughts obtained loads stronger with reducing the burden. However I can inform my physique was not liking it as a lot.
“I might inform from my final strawweight reduce: My eyes had been sunken in, and it’s sort of exhausting to see myself like that. … I’m all about well being and wellness. I’m all about preserving well being as a lot as attainable.”
Take a look at Namajunas’ full media day interview within the video above.
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