Two-time strawweight champion Rose Namajunas won a unanimous decision against Amanda Ribas at UFC Vegas 89, marking her first win at 125 pounds and keeping her in contention for a future shot at the flyweight title.
Rose Namajunas? Yeah, she’s a winner at 125 pounds, no doubt about it.
She’s a two-time strawweight champ, and she’s got the proof now. She took a tight unanimous decision win over Amanda Ribas at UFC Vegas 89. It was a Saturday night showdown that had everyone on the edge of their seats.
Namajunas and Ribas? They were both on fire. Showed off every trick in their arsenal. But it was Namajunas’ wrestling that seemed to tip the scales in her favor.
This wasn’t just Namajunas’ first win at 125 pounds. It was also her first victory inside the octagon since November 2021. And this win? It keeps “Thug Rose” in the chatter for a future shot at the flyweight title. She could even become a two-division champion.
Fighters tuning in to Saturday’s main event were wowed by both fighters. But Namajunas? She got special props for her resilience.
Social media was buzzing with comments about UFC Vegas 89’s standout moments.
Rose Namajunas earns a hard-fought win over Amanda Ribas? You bet.
“Rose the best when her back against the wall,” tweeted Terrance McKinney.
Edmen Shahbazyan scores an incredible comeback knockout? Absolutely.
“Edmen!!! What a comeback!” tweeted Aljamain Sterling.
“Edmen Shahbazyan looked good tonight. He was in the UFC at age 21 fighting serious vets. I like his upside going forward!” tweeted Derek Brunson.
Undefeated prospect Payton Talbott wows in his second UFC fight? No question.
“Talbott has that ‘it’ factor. He’s got a lot of the right pieces that create a superstar when you put them together. #UFCVegas89,” tweeted Michael Chiesa.
“Yo this dude got that Sean O’Malley accuracy,” tweeted Terrance McKinney.
“That was impressive,” tweeted Brian BOOM Kelleher.
“Striking, range awareness, shot selection was on another level then Saaiman. Someone to watch for sure. Def has my attention now,” tweeted Kenny Florian.
“Talbott is one of the best young prospects in the sport. His style is fun to watch. #UFVegas89,” tweeted Andre Fili.
So there you have it. A night of unforgettable fights and standout performances. Can’t wait for the next one.