UFC revealed that former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas will be making a move up in weight class to flyweight for her next bout.
UFC revealed that former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas will be making a move up in weight class to flyweight for her next bout. Scheduled to take place at UFC Paris in September, Namajunas will face the talented contender Manon Fiorot in what promises to be a thrilling showdown.
Namajunas, with a career record of 12-5 and an impressive 9-4 record in the UFC, is no stranger to the spotlight. However, her last fight against Carla Esparza at UFC 274 ended in a close split decision loss, costing her the strawweight title. Now determined to bounce back and make her mark in the flyweight division, Namajunas embraces the challenge that awaits her.
On the other side of the octagon, Fiorot boasts an impressive professional record of 10-1 and has been on a dominant winning streak in the UFC. With five consecutive victories under her belt, including a unanimous decision win against Katlyn Chookagian at UFC 280, Fiorot is a formidable opponent who will undoubtedly provide a tough test for Namajunas.
UFC Paris is shaping up to be a stacked card, with other notable matchups on the horizon. Fans can look forward to a heavyweight clash between Ciryl Gane and Serghei Spivac, a women’s bantamweight showdown featuring Nora Cornolle against Joselyne Edwards, as well as a clash between Hailey Cowan and Zarah Fairn. Additionally, Azamat Murzakanov is set to face Volkan Oezdemir in what promises to be an exciting light heavyweight bout.
Namajunas’s decision to move up in weight class is a bold move that showcases her determination and desire to challenge herself against elite competition. The flyweight division offers new opportunities and fresh opponents for the former champion, and a victory against Fiorot would undoubtedly propel her closer to title contention in her new weight class.
As the anticipation builds for UFC Paris, fans around the world eagerly await the clash between Namajunas and Fiorot. It will be a battle of skill, heart, and determination as these two talented fighters step into the octagon to prove their worth. Only time will tell who will emerge victorious.
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