Rose Namajunas: Returning to Strawweight Requires Something “Really Special”

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Despite a recent record of 2 wins and 2 losses since transitioning to the 125-pound flyweight division, Rose Namajunas indicated that these mixed outcomes are not prompting her to consider a move back to her former weight class at 115 pounds (strawweight). Speaking ahead of her co-main event bout against Miranda Maverick at UFC Atlanta this Saturday, Namajunas elaborated on what specific circumstances would be necessary for her to contemplate a return to the strawweight division. She also offered her perspective on the current strawweight champion, Zhang Weili, deciding to move up to flyweight to challenge Valentina Shevchenko, and shared her expectations for the highly anticipated contest between the new champion Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes.

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