Rose Namajunas UFC Vegas 89 Octagon Interview: 'It's good to get your hand raised'

03/24/2024 12:02 PM

Former two-time women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas headlined Saturday's UFC Vegas 89 event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas against eighth-ranked Amanda Ribas.  

Namajunas entered the fight coming off back-to-back losses and looking to pick up her first win in her new weight class.  She did that, winning by unanimous decision.  Following the fight, Namajunas was interviewed by fighter-turned broadcaster Paul Felder inside the octagon.  

"It's good to get your hand raised," Namajunas said following the fight.  With the win, Namajunas will debut in the 125-pound rankings inside the Top 10.  

Rose Namajunas UFC Vegas 89 Octagon Interview

Namajunas made her flyweight debut last September against third-ranked Manon Fiorot.  She lost via unanimous decision but learned what it took to be successful in the new weight class.  

She'd like a rematch with Fiorot, or a fight with a few other highly ranked opponents next.