The rivalry between Zhang Weili and Rose Namajunas has come to an end for the time being. UFC 268 kicked off the month of November and featured two big title …read more
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At UFC 268, Rose Namajunas successfully defended her strawweight title with a split-decision win over Zhang Weili. The win presumably should …read more
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Former UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza isn’t happy with UFC president Dana White’s apparent reluctance to book a Rose Namajunas bout.
Esparza has been on a tear as of late, with …read more
Source:: MMANews
Carla Esparza has responded after Dana White suggested that the UFC has another “option” for Rose Namajunas at strawweight. After Namajunas (11-4 MMA) defeated Zhang Weili (21-3 MMA) for a …read more
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Carla Esparza and Rose Namajunas face off for their strawweight title fight in 2014. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Dana …read more
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A clip of the crowd performing the chant during the title fight between Rose Namajunas and Zhang Weili was posted on social media. The ‘f**k Joe Biden chant, which gained …read more
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Carla Esparza was the first fighter to defeat Rose Namajunas in the octagon, and seven years later, she wants to …read more
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Former UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Zhang Weili believes her rematch with Rose Namajunas was a better and fairer showcase of their skills inside the Octagon.
The pair ran it back in …read more
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NEW YORK – Dana White won’t declare Carla Esparza a No. 1 title contender.
Although women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas (11-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) said Esparza would be the “logical step” …read more
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Former champion Carla Esparza respectfully requested a rematch with current champ Rose Namajunas for the UFC women’s strawweight title. Esparza is arguably the No. 1 contender in the UFC women’s …read more
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Dana White is not ready to proclaim Carla Esparza as the next strawweight title challenger, this despite Rose Namajunas’ win at UFC 268. Esparza (18-6 MMA), the promotions former strawweight …read more
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Carla Esparza is still holding out hope that she’ll get the next shot at the strawweight title after Rose Namajunas got a win over Zhang Weili at UFC 268.
Heading into …read more
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(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for champs Kamaru Usman, Rose Namajunas after UFC 268 wins?)
NEW YORK – How should Colby Covington and Zhang Weili proceed with their careers …read more
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Former strawweight champion Zhang Weili failed to reclaim her title at UFC 268.
After 25 minutes, Weili (21-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) fell for the second straight time to champ Rose Namajunas …read more
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There’s something special about fighting in New York for Rose Namajunas. …read more
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Weili Zhang issued a statement following her split decision loss to UFC women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas at UFC 268. Zhang fought as hard as she could over the course …read more
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UFC women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas wants to fight Carla Esparza next following her big win over Weili Zhang at UFC 268. Namajunas edged out a split decision over Zhang …read more
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UFC women’s strawweight champ Rose Namajunas discussed the trash-talking that was taking place during her rematch with Zhang Weili at UFC 268. Namajunas and Zhang met in the co-main event …read more
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Zhang Weili was hoping to reclaim the strawweight title when she squared off with Rose Namajunas tonight at Madison Square Garden. Zhang (21-2 MMA) and Namajunas (11-4 MMA) had originally …read more
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The champs retained their gold at UFC 268 and their next challengers are lining up. Brett Okamoto plays matchmaker. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Rose Namajunas solidified attained her mantle as the UFC strawweight champion with a second consecutive win over Zhang Weili at UFC 268 in Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
The first …read more
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Although the challenger made a compelling case, there would be no new strawweight champion crowned on Saturday.
Rose Namajunas did enough over 25 minutes to convince two of the three judges …read more
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Rose Namajunas defeated Weili Zhang for the second time to keep her strawweight belt at UFC 268 | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
In the …read more
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It was a much different fight the second time around but the result was still the same with Rose Namajunas …read more
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Tonight’s UFC 268 event was co-headlined by a women’s strawweight title fight rematch between Rose Namajunas and Weili Zhang. Namajunas (10-4 MMA) and Zhang (21-2 MMA) had originally clashed back …read more
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Watch Rose Namajunas vs. Zhang Weili 2 full fight video highlights from their co-main event clash at UFC 268, courtesy …read more
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Rose Namajunas put a stamp on her rivalry with Zhang Weili on Saturday when she came out on top of the their UFC 268 rematch.
Namajunas (11-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) earned …read more
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This is the UFC 268 live blog for Rose Namajunas vs. Zhang Weili 2, the strawweight co-main event for Saturday’s …read more
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Join us tonight on Bloody Elbow for live results, discussion, round scoring, and play-by-play as UFC 268 goes down live …read more
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Zhang Weili is looking to make a statement when she squares off with Rose Namajunas for a second time in tonight’s UFC 268 co-main event. Zhang (21-2 MMA) and Namajunas …read more
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[MMA NEWS ARCHIVES]
Tonight at UFC 268, Rose Namajunas defends her strawweight championship agaisnt Zhang Weili. In this story from 2017, she went one on one with a much larger, more …read more
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[MMA NEWS ARCHIVES]
Tonight, Weili Zhang will seek redemption for her loss to Rose Namajunas earlier this year at UFC 261. Prior to that fight, the former champion took issue with …read more
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Current UFC champion Rose Namajunas will try to fend off Zhang Weili in a women’s strawweight title fight later tonight …read more
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Rose Namajunas and Zhang Weili face off at UFC 268 | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC
Will we see a different version of Weili Zhang …read more
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The UFC 268 start time and TV schedule for the Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington 2 fight card at Madison …read more
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Kamaru Usman and Rose Namajunas defend their belts in rematches with rivals on Saturday in New York. …read more
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NEW YORK — UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas and former champion Zhang Weili faced off at UFC 268’s ceremonial weigh-ins …read more
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On the fifth episode of UFC 268 Embedded, Michael Chandler works through his weight cut, Frankie Edgar reflects on his career, Rose Namajunas goes over strategy with coach Trevor Wittman, …read more
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Trevor Wittman coaches Kamaru Usman, Rose Namajunas and Justin Gaethje at UFC 268 | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Will Trevor Wittman leave UFC 268 …read more
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Watch Rose Namajunas vs. Zhang Weili full fight video to see Namajunas capture a second strawweight championship with an incredible knockout of Zhang …read more
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Usman
vs.
Covington
Namajunas
vs.
Weili
Edgar
vs.
Vera
Burgos
vs.
Quarantillo
Chandler
vs.
Gaethje
MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
2021: 183-102
Usman
(66%)
Namajunas
(67%)
Vera
(57%)
Burgos
(66%)
Gaethje
(73%)
John Morgan
@MMAjunkieJohn
2021: 187-97
Usman
Namajunas
Vera
Quarantillo
Gaethje
Simon Samano
@SJSamano
2021: 182-103
Usman
Namajunas
Edgar
Quarantillo
Gaethje
Nolan King
@mma_kings
2021: 177-108
Usman
Namajunas
Vera
Quarantillo
Gaethje
Dan Tom
@DanTomMMA
2021: 176-109
2020 Champion
Usman
Namajunas
Edgar
Quarantillo
Gaethje
Mike Bohn
@MikeBohnMMA
2021: 176-109
2014 Champion
Usman
Namajunas
Edgar
Burgos
Gaethje
Matt Erickson
@MMAjunkieMatt
2021: 174-111
Usman
Namajunas
Vera
Burgos
Chandler
Ken Hathaway
@kenshathaway
2021: 172-113
2018 Champion
Usman
Namajunas
Vera
Burgos
Gaethje
Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
2021: 169-116
Usman
Namajunas
Vera
Burgos
Gaethje
George Garcia
@MMAjunkieGeorge
2021: 168-117
Usman
Namajunas
Edgar
Quarantillo
Chandler
Brian Garcia
@thegoze
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Two-time women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas rematches former titleholder Zhang Weili in the UFC 268 co-main event on Saturday.
The two officially weighed in on Friday with both fighters tipping the …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Rose Namajunas and Zhang Weili are locked in for Saturday’s UFC 268 co-main event rematch.
Namajunas (10-4 MMA, 8-3 UFC) and Weili (21-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) hit the championship weight limit …read more
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Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Strawweight talents Rose Namajunas and Zhang Weili will collide this weekend (Sat., Nov. 6, 2021) at …read more
Source:: MMAMania
UFC star Rose Namajunas has revealed that her ultimate life purpose, beyond mixed martial arts, is to become a farmer. This weekend at UFC 268, Rose Namajunas will attempt to …read more
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MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the co-main event for UFC 268.
Women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas (10-4 MMA, 8-3 UFC) puts …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Rose Namajunas and Zhang Weili had their first staredown Thursday ahead of their strawweight title rematch at UFC 268.
Namajunas (10-4 MMA, 8-3 UFC) and Zhang (21-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC) came …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC women’s strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern believes 115-pound champion Rose Namajunas will defeat Zhang Weili for the second time this year at UFC 268.
Namajunas is set for the first defense …read more
Source:: MMANews
On the fourth episode of UFC 268 embedded, Michael Chandler experiences New York City, Justin Gaethje and Kamaru Usman join Frankie Edgar at Renzo Gracie’s gym, Rose Namajunas does sprints …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Rose Namajunas thinks she knows something about Weili Zhang’s latest hairdo.
Rose Namajunas is preparing for her rematch with the former champ, Weili Zhang. These two fighters have some history …read more
Source:: MMANews
Trevor Wittman will make three walks to the Octagon at UFC 268 with Kamaru Usman, Rose Namajunas and Justin Gaethje. Here’s how his team got ready for their big night. …read more
Source:: ESPN
UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya breaks down upcoming UFC 268 main card fights between welterweight champ Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington, women’s strawweight champ Rose Namajunas and Weili Zhang, and …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
NEW YORK — At UFC 268 media day, Zhang Weili details her return from a knockout loss to Rose Namajunas in their first fight, the changes she’s made in her …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Kamaru Usman and Rose Namajunas defends their titles Saturday in New York. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Former UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Zhang Weili has slammed “fake” Rose Namajunas for her pre-UFC 261 comments, claiming she doesn’t feel “friendly” towards her rival anymore.
Before entering the Octagon with …read more
Source:: MMANews
NEW YORK – Rose Namajunas is no stranger to rematches.
Fourteen fights into her professional career, the reigning UFC women’s strawweight champion Namajunas (10-4 MMA, 8-3 UFC) is 3-0 in rematches, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas likes her chances if she were to eventually make the transition from MMA to boxing.
Namajunas is set to make her first title defense in her …read more
Source:: MMANews
Zhang Weili’s title loss to Rose Namajunas might be seen as her toughest career moment, but the Chinese fighter views it differently.
Weili, the former UFC strawweight champion, has learned to …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
In the co-main event of UFC 268, Rose Namajunas and Weili Zhang are running it back just seven months after Namajunas scored a 78-second TKO win. Heading into the fight, …read more
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Weili Zhang is heading into her rematch with Rose Namajunas with a whole new outlook.
UFC 268 goes down on Saturday night live from Madison Square Garden in New York. …read more
Source:: MMANews
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Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo is preparing fellow former UFC champ Zhang Weili for her Rose Namajunas fight at UFC …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Preview the UFC 268 rematch between strawweight champion Rose Namajunas and Zhang Weili on UFC Countdown. UFC 268 is on Saturday, November 6 live from Madison Square Garden in New …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Did you miss the debut of UFC 268 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the co-main event preview now.
The segment takes a special look at the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Two-Time UFC Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas Has Been Taking A Different Approach To Being Champion Her Second Time Around, Fueled By A New Passion In Gardening
Read the Full Article …read more
Source:: UFC
Rose Namajunas continued to display her slick striking when she challenged powerhouse Zhang Weili for the title.
Namajunas faced then strawweight champion Weili at UFC 261 in April and she was …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Go in depth on the strawweight title fight between Zhang Weili and Rose Namajunas that took place earlier this year at UFC 261 in Jacksonville, Florida.
The two women …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Weili Zhang makes her walk to the octagon ahead of her strawweight title bout against Rose Namajunas at UFC 261 in Jacksonville, Florida. | Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images
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Despite the strawweight division being loaded with contenders, Zhang Weili will get an instant rematch with new champion Rose Namajunas. First colliding with Namajunas at UFC 261 in April, Zhang …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Top-ranked strawweight Carla Esparza considers herself next to challenge for the 115-pound strap and believes recent events have solidified that notion.
Prior to the rematch booking between Rose Namajunas and …read more
Source:: MMANews
Carla Esparza believes she should be the one rematching Rose Namajunas next – even more so after Mackenzie Dern’s recent loss. This past Saturday’s UFC Vegas 39 main event saw …read more
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Former UFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza already holds a submission victory over current titleholder Rose Namajunas and is now the …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Zhang Weili when she walked out at UFC 261. | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC
Zhang Weili says Rose Namajunas’ controversial comments crossed a line. …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Rose Namajunas and Zhang Weili are set to lock horns once again. As their UFC 268 rematch draws near on Nov. 6, the former champion turned challenger in Zhang has …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Zhang Weili | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
The pre-fight trash talk ahead of Zhang Weili and Rose Namajunas’ first fight wasn’t exactly standard UFC fare.
In …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Zhang Weili and Rose Namajunas’ first encounter at UFC 261 in April became a lot more political than anticipated. Ahead of the strawweight title clash, Namajunas gave an interview to …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Zhang Weili thinks Rose Namajunas’ controversial political comments ahead of their first fight turned UFC fans against her.
In the lead-up to their title fight at UFC 261 this past April, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie