Mick Maynard’s Shoes: What’s next for Rose Namajunas after UFC on ESPN 59 win?
Rose Namajunas took all the risk at UFC on ESPN 59 in accepting replacement opponent Tracy Cortez, and in the end the she held serve.
Namajunas (13-6 MMA, 11-5 UFC) proved she’s absolutely in the upper tier of the women’s flyweight division with a clear-cut unanimous decision win over Cortez (11-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) at Ball Arena in Denver, and “Thug” Rose now is 2-1 since she moved up to her new division from strawweight, where she was a UFC champion twice over.
The 125-pound division is a bit stuck in the mud as the title picture gets sorted, however, meaning Namajunas likely has to sit idle until something logical materializes.
What will that be, though? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Namajunas’ future after UFC on ESPN 59.
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 59.
Rose Namajunas def. Tracy Cortez, UFC on ESPN 59
MMA: UFC Fight Night-Denver-Namajunas vs Cortez
Jul 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; An overall view of the octagon before the fight between…
Jul 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; An overall view of the octagon before the fight between Rose Namajunas (red gloves) and Tracy Cortez (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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