Former two-time women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas headlined Saturday’s UFC Vegas 89 event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas against eighth-ranked Amanda Ribas.
Namajunas entered the fight coming off back-to-back losses and looking to pick up her first win in her new weight class. She did that, winning by unanimous decision. Following the fight, Namajunas was interviewed by fighter-turned broadcaster Paul Felder inside the octagon.
“It’s good to get your hand raised,” Namajunas said following the fight. With the win, Namajunas will debut in the 125-pound rankings inside the Top 10.
Rose Namajunas UFC Vegas 89 Octagon Interview
Namajunas made her flyweight debut last September against third-ranked Manon Fiorot. She lost via unanimous decision but learned what it took to be successful in the new weight class.
She’d like a rematch with Fiorot, or a fight with a few other highly ranked opponents next.
