Amanda Nunes will be the undisputed GOAT of girls’s MMA within the eyes of many, however Rose Namajunas doesn’t essentially see it that approach.
‘Thug’ returns to the Octagon at UFC Atlanta for a high-stakes conflict with Miranda Maverick. After arising brief in her final outing towards Erin Blancfield, Namajunas believes a win in ‘Hotlanta’ may very well be her ticket again to flyweight title rivalry.
Regardless of going 2-3 in her final 5, Namajunas continues to be one of many biggest feminine fighters the game has ever seen. She even etched her identify within the historical past books a number of years again, defeating Zhang Weili to turn into the primary girl in UFC historical past to reclaim a world title.
However in relation to being the best of all time, ‘Thug’ thinks just one girl is sitting atop the throne.
“Valentina [Shevchenko] appeared phenomenal (at UFC 315),” Namajunas instructed MMA Junkie. “She confirmed why she’s the best.”
‘Bullet’ brutalized Manon Fiorot final month, securing the primary profitable protection of her second flyweight title reign.
Namajunas Acknowledges that Nunes might be the True gOAT, simply not her favourite
In fact, Namajunas couldn’t broach the topic with out mentioning the previous champ-champ.
“Clearly, we all know Amanda Nunes has that title, however simply my private opinion, [Shevchenko is] my favourite,” Namajunas added. “I’m excited to see what’s subsequent for her.”
Whereas Shevchenko is indubitably the perfect lively feminine UFC fighter, she misplaced twice towards Nunes earlier than settling in at flyweight and carving out her personal legacy.
The Lioness’ is predicted to return to the Octagon later this yr for a extremely anticipated showdown with newly minted bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison. The 2-time Olympic gold medalist submitted Julianna Pena to assert her first UFC title, setting the stage for a long-awaited scrap along with her former teammate.
