Champion Namajunas praises Jéssica Andrade: 'Scary'

R. Namajunas is the strawweight champion (Photo: Reproduction Instagram ufceurope)

Newly crowned bantamweight champion after knockout victory over Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Rose namajunas He already has some targets for his first title defense. And one of them is the Brazilian Jessica Andrade, who had one of the best fights of 2017 in the victory over Claudinha gadelha, former challenger for the category belt, when the Polish Joanna still owned the title.

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In an interview with The MMA Hour, Namajunas stated that she would like her first title defense to be against the scariest fighter possible and immediately mentioned Bate-Estaca, who lost to Jedrzejczyk before beating her compatriot at UFC Japan in September.

“For me, the scariest person I could fight is exactly who I want to fight. So, who stands out in this regard is Jessica Andrade. But at the same time, a rematch with Joanna would be great too. I don't know. The three options, at the moment, are a rematch with Jedrzejczyk, Jessica Andrade ou Tecia torres. Whoever wins between Jéssica and Tecia would be an option,” he declared.

Bate-Estaca faces “Tiny Tornado” Tecia torres No. UFC Orlando at the end of February, in a fight that could mean a new chance at the title for the Brazilian if she wins.

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