Rose Namajunas is discussing the method she would take in a possible battle with pal and training partner, Valentina Shevchenko.
UFC Paris will see Rose Namajunas (12 -5 MMA) and Manon Fiorot (10 -1 MMA) fight it out in the co-main occasion.
The flyweight bout will occur this Saturday night, September 2nd at the Accor Arena in Paris, France.
Namajunas, the previous two-time strawweight champ will be making her long-awaited resurgence, however this time at featherweight. ‘Thug’ last combated in May of 2022 where she decreased to beat, by split choice, to Carla Esparza(19 -7 MMA) at UFC 274.
It was throughout a current battle week interview with the ‘ New York Post Sports‘ Scott Fontana, that Rose Namajunas discussed Valentina Shevchenko and her opportunities of recovering the belt this coming September:
” I do think that she’s the best female fighter. I have a great deal of self-confidence in her that she’s gon na get her belt back. I’m not sleeping on Alexa either. I believe she was legally the much better fighter (at UFC 285). In general, I believe Valentina’s most likely going to end up being the champ once again.”
Valentina Shevchenko (23 -4 MMA) just recently lost her title to Alexa Grasso (16 -3 MMA) last March at UFC285 The 2 will reunite for a flyweight title battle on September 16 th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Continuing, Rose Namajunas stated she ‘d be down to battle ‘The Bullet’:
” I love Valentina. I actually do value what she’s provided for me. Simply having the ability to train with her, duration. I have a great deal of regard for that. If we were to ever combat, I would simply have the technique of, ‘Hey man, we generally fought in the health club for I do not understand the number of months free of charge. If we can make some cash and motivate some individuals in the procedure, then I ‘d be all down for it.'”
Concluding, ‘Thug’ described:
” I understand that she’s a G. She’s a freakin’ warrior and she constantly would wish to check herself versus the very best on the planet. If I get to that point, like, she desires to evaluate herself, I desire to check myself. She’s a real martial artist, so I understand she would have equivalent regard for that. It’s simply sort of the understanding. That would likewise be a dream come to life due to the fact that I truly do admire her as the best female fighter.”
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