R. Namajunas is a former UFC strawweight champion. Photo: Reproduction / Facebook @ufc
Former strawweight champion (up to 52,1kg.), Rose namajunas has been analyzing the possibilities for his future in MMA. Asked about the subject, the North American considers moving up a category, to the fly (up to 56,7kg), with an eye on a chance to face her 'friend' Valentina Shevchenko by the belt.
“I love Valentina. In my opinion, and I always forget that Amanda nunes is the female GOAT of MMA. But Valentina, if she continues like this, could make that case (for her) too. I consider myself friends with Valentina, so for me to do this, we would have to come up with a very good reason. She is incredible in every way, and I felt what she feels in practice. I know a fight is a totally different thing, so that would be hard for me to say. Obviously, as a martial artist, that would definitely be very interesting,” Namajunas said in an interview with 'MMA fighting'.
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Despite declaring that she likes Valentina, Namajunas makes a point of highlighting that her personal relationship with the champion would not affect a possible confrontation in the future. She also highlighted that she remained friends with athletes she has faced in the past and, therefore, it would not be a problem.
“Yes, I don’t know yet. It would have to be (very profitable). I love Valentina. I consider her my friend. I've never had a problem being cordial with the people I'm going to fight with. I've maintained friendships with people I've fought, but I've never had a problem fighting a teammate or anything like that. I started to think a little differently about fighting at this point in my life,” she concluded.
Former strawweight champion (up to 52,1kg.), Rose namajunas lost his belt in his last performance, in front of Carla esparza No. UFC 274. In a warm fight, she was defeated in a unanimous decision by the judges and is considering moving up a category. He has a record of ten triumphs and four setbacks in his career.
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