UFC women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas reiterated her interest in wanting a rematch with former champ Carla Esparza as her next fig Dana White Unsure Rose Namajunas vs. Carla Esparza Rematch Is Next Following UFC 268 ' Fightful News. Round two of the UFC 268 co-main event begins and Rose Namajunas comes forward quickly. Did the remaining round clarify anything? Spin the wheel. The official UFC 274 purse has not yet been revealed, but previous payouts for Namajunas and Esparza could help provide some insight as to how much they will earn. "I give her some props and I know what I have to work on now.". SLpM - Rose Namajunas cant be upset at the result. UFC 274 will be headlined by two huge title fights: Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje and Rose Namajunas vs. Carla Esparza. The prelims will begin at 8 p.m. Esparza broke that drought with a left hook, fortunately, and Namajunas stuck her foe with a jab in return. Is Miesha Tate now a gatekeeper? Prior to dethroning Zhang back in April, the American was coming off a split-decision victory over Jessica Andrade. In UFC 276s pay-per-view (PPV) main event, reigning Middleweight champion,Israel Adesanya,defends his crown against No. I agree with others, absolutely baffling performance by Rose. Namajunas with a trip takedown. We ponder options after UFC 274. Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes, TD Def. Ahead of UFC 274, Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje, Rose Namajunas, Carla Esparza, Michael Chandler, and Tony Ferguson take the stage. The women's strawweight championship is on the line at UFC 274 in Phoenix, as the co-main event on May 7. - Rose Namajunas scrambles back to her feet and lands a left hand. UFC Fight Night takeaways: Should Yair Rodriguez get a title shot? In her most recent fight in May 2021, Esparza made a total of $201,000 against Xiaonan. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. The psychology of the judge would be turmoil within the first round, and they will correct that turmoil by doing the exact opposite for the second. Rose Namajunas will defend her strawweight title against Carla Esparza on May 7 at UFC 274, the company announced Thursday. Rose with a good right.
Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. In a shockingly dull contest, Esparza regained her title. She shoots in and takes the back of Namajunas. Esparza landed a decent left over the top at the break of a clinch. Her three-fight victory streak was ended by Esparza and her record fell to 11-5. Esparza landed a very brief takedown, attempted to take the back and then fell off. Carla Esparza reacts to her uneventful championship win over Rose Namajunas at UFC 274. With five minutes remaining, nobody had any fking idea who was winning on the scorecards. Jesus this is the worst fight ever! Every scorecard is wrong.. Midnight Mania! Esparza, whose wedding is scheduled in seven days, improves her win streak to six. Oliveira and Gaethje should make their way to the octagon around midnight ET, depending on the length of the undercard bouts. UFC 274 takes place Saturday night in Phoenix, and were already dealing with a bit of drama.
See the top Twitter reactions to Carla Esparzas title-winning upset of Rose Namajunas in the UFC 274 co-main event. It's the second time she has seen a title reign end. She was able to defend the takedowns + keep the fight standing. Carla Esparza is once again the UFC women's strawweight champion, earning a split decision win over Rose Namajunas on Saturday night. Namajunas, 29, loses for the first time since 2019.
1 contender for womens strawweight champion Rose Namajunas. [ #UFC268 | Were LIVE on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/xRVlqJBhNX ] pic.twitter.com/G4Ws2QQR3S. The crowd began doing the wave and with that, ten minutes were gone. Her last bout was a TKO win in May 2021 against Yan Xiaonan. With the defeat, Namajunas lost her strawweight belt for the second time. Rose Namajunas feints and looks to counter. Zhang tags her with another low kick. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. Esparza will be challenging Namajunas for the UFC strawweight title. Namajunas eventually answered with a left straight. She gives up on that and switches to elbows from the top. Rose Namajunas Continues Push For Carla Esparza Rematch ' Fightful News. That is exactly how it played out on Saturday night inside New York City's Madison Square Garden, with Namajunas having to go five hard rounds to win a split decision to retain her title. Esparza did score two takedowns in the fourth round but was never close to finishing Namajunas. Rose is doing some solid work from the top. - "I went out there and did my best and tried to come forward. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. Neither fighter seemed interested in taking any risks in the fight. PerThe Sports Daily, Namajunas made a total of $182,000 against Zhang Weili in April 2021. Home MMA News UFC UFC 268 Results: Rose Namajunas defeats Zhang Weil Tonights UFC 268 event is co-headlined by a womens strawweight title fight rematch between Rose Namajunas and Weili Zhang. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbellfor the best analysis and in-depth news, including instant analysis of UFC 268 immediately at the conclusion of the event. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | Let's just all be thankful Charles Oliveira's weight miss didn't lead to a cancellation of the fight and this was our show-closer. Highlights!
To her credit, Namajunas recovered quickly and then scored a takedown just before the second round ended. 2. According to UFC Stats, Namajunas landed just 38 strikes in the five-round fight. Another good exchange. Fox Sports and 2022 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. The fighters clinch and Thug lands a nice knee to the body. Rose Namajunas Looks to Rewrite History at UFC 274.
Nate Diaz is facing long odds ahead of his targeted UFC 279 clash with Khamzat Chimaev. It was a fight in which neither woman appeared to have any confidence in her skill set. Dana White Not Interested In Rose Namajunas-Carla Esparza Trilogy Following UFC 274 ' Fightful News. Rose counters with a right hand. What a fight this is. Finally, Esparza committed to a single leg shot about a minute into the second, and she briefly gained top position. Copyright 2022 Sporting News Holdings Limited.
A. Video: Which former Invicta FC fighter best represents talent the promotion has produced? I had a feeling it was going to be a way tougher fight and she improved a lot. We are going to the judges scorecards. Thug Rose rebounded nicely, beating Andrade in a rematch at UFC 251. After three rounds of close and competitive action that saw both women battle on nearly even ground, Namajunas took over the fight in the championship rounds on the strength of her own takedowns. Esparza takes Namajunas' title in low-action bout, From retiring twice in one night to a three fight UFC win streak, Chris Curtis is back where he belongs, UFC finalizing Khamzat Chimaev-Nate Diaz bout, Cejudo to UFC's White: Let me fight Volkanovski, Edgar asks UFC for retirement fight, eyes Cruz, Rodriguez earns win after Ortega shoulder injury, Oliveira-Makhachev set for UFC 280 on Oct. 22, Sources: Muhammad, Brady set for Oct. 22 bout, Sources: Dern-Yan to headline Oct. 1 UFC event. Her career earnings were ranked at around $1.7 million, perThe Sports Daily. Got to respect hat. Round four of the UFC 268 co-main event begins and Zhang Weili lands a low kick to start. I agree with others, absolutely baffling performance by Rose. She beat Namajunas in 2014 to become the first UFC strawweight champion. During the start of her recent five-fight in streak, against Virna Jandiroba in 2019, Esparza earned a total of $95,000. A stinging left hand from Zhang combined with a takedown late in the third round helped her regain control but Namajunas was still crisp and fast with her punches to never let any moment get away from her. section: | slug: ufc-268-results-highlights-rose-namajunas-retains-strawweight-title-in-tactical-affair-with-weili-zhang | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | Zhang continues to chop away at the front leg of Namajunas with low kicks. The now two-time UFC strawwweight champion, Rose Namajunas, enters the rematch on a two-fight winning streak. BJ "The Prodigy" Penn. The taste of defeat to Carla Esparza still a vivid memory nearly eight years later, the two-time strawweight champ enters Saturdays rematch Mackenzie Dern sees Rose Namajunas beating Carla Esparza: 'She's evolved so much in all different areas'. Per The Sports Daily (via Essentially Sports), Namjunas' net worth in 2021 was about $1.5 million. Regarding endorsements, Namajunas has worked with Reebok. Literally every scorecard is right. Namajunas scrambles and is able to get back her feet. This 115-pound contest will be remembered as one of the worst title fights in UFC history. Namajunas landed a nice counter right hand. Round three of the UFC 268 co-headliner begins and Zhang Weili lands a pair of low kicks to start. BJPENN.COM is your premier source for all MMA News. ET). In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available on BT Sport 1, with the prelims available on UFC Fight Pass. Weili circles out and lands a low kick.
In a back-and-forth fight, Namajunas attempted to change the momentum in her favor by altering her game plan and looking to dominate on the ground. But she just wouldnt throw strikes vs a significantly worse striker. The main card for UFC 274 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. The horn sounds to end round two. Sign up to watch the UFC 274 PPV, exclusively on ESPN+, UFC 274 fight date, time, odds, PPV price, card & location for Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje, Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform, Charles Oliveira (c) vs. Justin Gaethje for the UFC lightweight title, Rose Namajunas (c) vs. Carla Esparza 2 for the UFC strawweight title, Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson; Lightweights, Mauricio Rua vs. Ovince Saint Preux; Light Heavyweights, Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon; Lightweights, Randy Brown vs. Khaos Williams; Welterweights, Macy Chiasson vs. Norma Dumont; Featherweights, Brandon Royval vs. Matt Schnell; Flyweights, Blagoy Ivanov vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima; Heavyweights, Francisco Trinaldo vs. Danny Roberts; Welterweights, Tracy Cortez vs. Melissa Gatto; Flyweights, Kleydson Rodrigues vs. C.J. In the U.S., the UFC 274 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. In the end, Namajunas got the victory in a hard-fought battle. Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev opening UFC 279 betting line: Diaz a massive underdog. Another hard low kick lands for Zhang. According toPlayers Bio, Esparza's net worth is about $500,000. The 115-pound championship was on the line during the UFC 274 co-main event on May 7 at the Footprint Center in Pheonix, Arizona. 1-seeded contender,Max Holloway, for the third (and likely final) time. Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) May 8, 2022, MMA bettor Luca Fury tweeted: Seemed like most scored it for Rose Namajunas. Dont miss a single second of EPIC face-punching action! ET. Congrats to the new champion Carla Esparza. Another good combination lands for Rose Namajunas. In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Fetch TV, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass. I wasnt even too worried about the result, just doing my best. More ground and pound from Thug Rose to complete the final five minutes. The judges granted the win to Cookie Monster, however, scoring it 47-48, 49-46 and 48-47 for Esparza, likely due to her wrestling. Esparza joins Namajunas as the only women's strawweight fighters with multiple title reigns in the division. Unfortunately for Zhang, the ground would also be where she ultimately lost the rematch. As the leading all-womens MMA promotion since its founding in 2012, Invicta FC has produced some of the biggest fighters in the sport. Her first title reign ended at UFC 237 in May 2019 when Jessica Andrade slammed her into the canvas in a scary moment when she appeared to land on the back of her head and neck. Seriously, there wasnt a single strike landed in the first two-and-a-half minutes. Literally every scorecard is right. The former champ springs back up and pushes Namajunas against the cage. Sporting News' affiliates have no influence over the editorial content included in this article. She drops down two big punches. That said, if they fought a third time, I would favor Rose despite her being 0-2 vs Carla now. The title fight began with an extended feeling out process. Spin the wheel. Seven-and-a-half years later, Carla Esparza thinks her style will cause problems for Rose Namajunas at UFC 274. Carla Esparza vs. Rose Namajunas title bout set for UFC 274 in Phoenix.
Esparza landed a kick off a failed takedown. Flip the coin. UFC 274 video: Rose Namajunas vs. Carla Esparza face off for title rematch. She lands another. Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) May 8, 2022, FanSideds Amy Kaplan tweeted: This fight is truly embarrassing., This fight is truly embarrassing #UFC274, MMA Junkies Mike Bohn wrote: No matter how you slice it, this is a rough fight to watch. BY SPLIT DECISION!@CarlaEsparza1 is the NEW SW champion of the world
[ #UFC274 | Live on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/cbSgXTfJoR ] pic.twitter.com/DmbxaVdj5K. She defeated Yan Xiaonan by TKO in her most recent fight last May. Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation! Esparza landed a glancing left at about the midway point in the round the ninth total strike of the fight. Namajunas was methodical with her ground strikes, doing just enough to stay in position while also ensuring that Zhang couldnt escape out from the bottom. She is pressing the action here in round three but has yet to land anything significant. Rose lands a nice combination that sends Weili to the canvas for a brief second. Got to respect that. All Rights Reserved. Dana White wont declare Carla Esparza the No. Also, part of the reason why she won the fight was because Namajunas felt so threatened by her wrestling that she didn't engage. At UFC 274 on May 7 from inside the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, Carla Esparza is looking to go 2-0 against Rose Namajunas. Cant complain about scores., Seemed like most scored it for Rose Namajunas. She lost the title against Jessica Andrade, beat Andrade in a rematch, and reclaimed the belt against Zhang Weili in April 2021. During their title rematch in November, Namajunas earned about $262,000. Namajunas landed a takedown in the closing seconds of the round then raised her hands victoriously. It was an incredibly close fight over all five rounds with Zhang likely winning early and then Namajunas storming back late. A reversal in round four and then a takedown in the final round kept Namajunas on top with Zhang stuck underneath her. Carla Esparza didn't exactly take it, though. One Of The Fakest In Combat Sports? Justin Gaethje, Rose Namajunas seek more than title belts at UFC 274. She now has two minutes to work. Namajunas made her pro debut in 2013. Chimaev Opens As Colossal Betting Favorite Over Diaz. Spin the wheel. There was very little engagement during the five-round fight, with both fighters landing minimal strikes. And although Esparza left the arena as champion, the contest was massively disappointing to fight fans. After the first round, each fighter was credited with a total of three strikes landed, and the action never picked up.
After a decade of on-line operation BJP has evolved into the most reliable destination for all of your MMA needs. #UFC274, MMA Junkies Danny Segura wrote: Nothing happened. The fighters break and Zhang lands a nice low kick and then a left hook. ET. The psychology of the judge would be turmoil within the first round, and they will correct that turmoil by doing the exact opposite for the second. The horn sounds to end round one. Boring fight aside, she went 5-0 to be there tonight. She defeatedZhang Weili twice last year, first to regain the crown and again to retain it, setting up her showdown with Esparza. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. The PPV price for UFC 274 is $74.99 for current subscribers.
Esparza put herself in the record books for the longest gap between title reigns in UFC history with her victory. 1 contender for Rose Namajunas after UFC 268: 'We have an option'. She chases after her and scores a takedown. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - Namajunas immediately popped though and returned to her movement. Esparza Edges Out Thug In All-Time Snoozer, UFC 274 live stream updates, highlights, fight results | Oliveira vs. Gaethje, Video: Michael Chandler Is The Masked Singer, McGregor Responds To Chandler, Applauds KO, Latest UFC Vegas 59 Fight Card, ESPN Lineup, Predictions! It is also the home of 2X UFC Hall of Fame Champion. The strawweight title will be in play when Rose Namajunas meets Carla Esparza for the second time. The inaugural champion is now 2-0 over Namajunas and she boasts a professional mixed martial arts record of 19-6. Zhang working from full guard position now. Acc. Thug Rose leaps into the pocket with a nice combination. #UFC274, Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) May 8, 2022, Reigning UFC 135-pound champion Aljamain Sterling wrote: I dont wanna hear no one talking shit about my fight! Zhang came out strong, working off a strong leg kick attack and not falling into the same trap that led to Namajunas landing a massive headkick that set up the TKO in the first meeting. In a rematch in November, Namajunas beat Zhang to retain the title. [ #UFC268 | Were LIVE on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/xRVlqJBhNX ] pic.twitter.com/0QUSclUf9C, The challenger gets the early takedown , [ #UFC268 | Were LIVE on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/xRVlqJBhNX ] pic.twitter.com/67GHmBna8L. How did you score it? I got the win, that's what counts.". Thug immediately begins searching for a submission but Zhang Weili is doing a good job of avoiding thus far. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. Is Rose Namajunas really a ways off despite two head-to-head wins over Joanna Jedrzejczyk?
Sporting News may earn an affiliate commission when you sign up for a streaming service through our links. Cookie Monster is in the midst of the most successful stretch of her career, with six consecutive wins. We serve you with the latest breaking news, exclusive fighter interviews, videos and more. Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev could soon collide at UFC 279 and the matchup has their fellow fighters talking. She also improved her win streak to six.
Jesus this is the worst fight ever!, I feel like im watching a capoeira match. Morning Report: Daniel Cormier cant let go of Jon Jones drug test failures: Hes a cheater. It was obvious that all three wished to avoid Esparza's takedowns. Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones had one of the most heated rivalries in MMA history. Esparza remains the kryptonite for Namajunas in the division. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) International Fight Weekreturns to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sat., July 2, 2022, capped by a stacked card headlined by a blockbuster championship double header.
The constant pressure and the late grappling exchanges obviously helped Namajunas edge ahead on the scorecards as she defends her title for the first time in her second reign as champion. Thats all that happened through the first two minutes of round four. Where Namajunas had been able to escape the ground earlier in the fight after Zhang takedowns, Zhang was unable to get back to her feet when Namajunas got top position. The Chinese standout has been training with Henry Cejudo in preparation for tonights highly anticipated rematch. 2-ranked contender,Jared Cannonier. Def. She continues to press and lands a clean right hand over the top. "I had a feeling it was going to be a way tougher fight and she improved a lot," Namajunas said after the fight. Namajunas (10-4 MMA) and Zhang (21-2 MMA) initially squared off back at Aprils UFC 261 event, with Thug emerging victorious by way of knockout. Rose Namajunas. Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes, The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale. In the co-main event, Featherweight champion,Alexander Volkanovski,has his sights set on successfully defending his title once again against No. It was different, Namajunas said about her win after knocking out Zhang in the first round in their previous encounter. #UFC274, Luca Fury (@FurysFightPicks) May 8, 2022, No one can call robbery in Namajunas vs Esparza 2, Fury continued. That made it more difficult for Zhang to connect with power but any time Namajunas got a little wild with her punches, the former champion made her pay for it. Namajunas defended Esparza's takedowns but still refused to open up with her striking. Rose Namajunas to defend strawweight title against Carla Esparza at UFC 274. Official UFC 268 Result: Rose Namajunas def Zhang Weili by split decision (48-47, 47-48, 49-46). She was able to defend the takedowns + keep the fight standing. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, This might be really ugly: Pros react to planned Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev UFC 279 showdown. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Vergara; Flyweights, Ariane Carnelossi vs. Loopy Godinez; Strawweights, Journey Newson vs. Fernie Garcia; Bantamweights, Andre Fialho vs. Cameron VanCamp; Welterweights. newsletter, Alex Pereira responds to Khamzat Chimaevs callout: Hes a coward seeking attention, Hashim Rahman Jr.: Jake Paul team used shady trick behind scenes, bullied me into taking fight, Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev agreed to for UFC 279, Dana White fires back at Nate Diaz over complaints about his contract: We cant hold guys hostage. Namajunas stuck a little uppercut, then Esparza tried to break dirty off a failed shot again. Rose Namajunas is out for revenge against Carla Esparza, who wants the title she beat Namajunas for all those years ago. #GiveMeYourTears, I dont wanna hear no one talking shit about my fight!
but who knows? - Cant complain about scores. Weili replies with a low kick and then one to the body. #UFC274, Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) May 8, 2022, Congrats to the new champion Carla Esparza, Segura continued. UFC 274 Oliveria vs. Gaethje and Namajunas vs. Esparza. Take a look at some of the biggest reactions from the MMA community: Former UFC two-division champion Henry Cejudo tweeted: I feel like im watching a capoeira match.
Weili shoots in and gets a big takedown. Two minutes remain in the round. Coming into this bout, Namajunas only had one slip up in the past five years. Neither was willing to take risks. Not really, when they traded occasional single shots to no real effect. Carla Esparza has accumulated $1,237,500 in total career earnings over the years, perThe Sports Daily. Ultimately, Esparza, 34, moved to 2-0 over Namajunas -- and it's unclear whether the sport would even allow a third matchup to happen. Zhang then connected with a staggering left hand that put Namajunas on wobbly legs for a moment as she attempted to capitalize on the moment. Zhang continues to do work from the outside. A good punch now from the former champ. When the final scorecards were tallied, the judges had it 49-46 and 48-47 for Namajunas with the third officials giving Zhang the fight 48-47. Lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is no lo UFC 274 video: Rose Namajunas, Carla Esparza have final faceoff for rematch. Zhang Weili keeps her at bay with a side kick. Esparza marched forward at times with caution.
#UFC274, Severe MMAs Sean Sheehan tweeted: NEVER make this fight again., Sen Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) May 8, 2022, Worst Fight Ever & Other Brutal Reactions to UFC 274s Esparza vs. Namajunas, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2022 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Oliveira vs. Makhachev: Key questions and analysis on who will wear the UFC's lightweight crown, UFC midyear awards -- The best male and female fighter, finish, prospect and more. But she just wouldnt throw strikes vs a significantly worse striker. In summary, the first five minutes were a whole lot of nothing. Early in the round, Namajunas stepped forward, grabbing a body lock and driving the fight to the round. The horn sounds to end round three. [ @RoseNamajunas | #UFC268 | Were LIVE on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/xRVlqJBhNX ] pic.twitter.com/ebfY98fgU0. In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on Bell, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass. Daniel Yanofsky is a combat sports editor at The Sporting News. Per ESPN's Kelsey Puckett, Esparza was even prepared to postpone her wedding date after getting the opportunity to fight for the title.
Rather than trading strikes with Namajunas on the feet, Zhang took the fight to the ground following an early exchange but Thug Rose was undeterred as she eventually scrambled free. ET and the main card will start at 10 p.m. Flip the coin. MMA divisional rankings: After just seven MMA fights, Alex Pereira enters the middleweight top 10, MMA pound-for-pound rankings: High-level performance elevates Alexander Volkanovski in ESPN top 10. Who do MMA insiders believe will be the pound-for-pound best in 2025.
Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. In a shockingly dull contest, Esparza regained her title. She shoots in and takes the back of Namajunas. Esparza landed a decent left over the top at the break of a clinch. Her three-fight victory streak was ended by Esparza and her record fell to 11-5. Esparza landed a very brief takedown, attempted to take the back and then fell off. Carla Esparza reacts to her uneventful championship win over Rose Namajunas at UFC 274. With five minutes remaining, nobody had any fking idea who was winning on the scorecards. Jesus this is the worst fight ever! Every scorecard is wrong.. Midnight Mania! Esparza, whose wedding is scheduled in seven days, improves her win streak to six. Oliveira and Gaethje should make their way to the octagon around midnight ET, depending on the length of the undercard bouts. UFC 274 takes place Saturday night in Phoenix, and were already dealing with a bit of drama.
See the top Twitter reactions to Carla Esparzas title-winning upset of Rose Namajunas in the UFC 274 co-main event. It's the second time she has seen a title reign end. She was able to defend the takedowns + keep the fight standing. Carla Esparza is once again the UFC women's strawweight champion, earning a split decision win over Rose Namajunas on Saturday night. Namajunas, 29, loses for the first time since 2019.
1 contender for womens strawweight champion Rose Namajunas. [ #UFC268 | Were LIVE on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/xRVlqJBhNX ] pic.twitter.com/G4Ws2QQR3S. The crowd began doing the wave and with that, ten minutes were gone. Her last bout was a TKO win in May 2021 against Yan Xiaonan. With the defeat, Namajunas lost her strawweight belt for the second time. Rose Namajunas feints and looks to counter. Zhang tags her with another low kick. Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute, Str. Esparza will be challenging Namajunas for the UFC strawweight title. Namajunas eventually answered with a left straight. She gives up on that and switches to elbows from the top. Rose Namajunas Continues Push For Carla Esparza Rematch ' Fightful News. That is exactly how it played out on Saturday night inside New York City's Madison Square Garden, with Namajunas having to go five hard rounds to win a split decision to retain her title. Esparza did score two takedowns in the fourth round but was never close to finishing Namajunas. Rose is doing some solid work from the top. - "I went out there and did my best and tried to come forward. Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents strikes that did not land), TD Avg. Neither fighter seemed interested in taking any risks in the fight. PerThe Sports Daily, Namajunas made a total of $182,000 against Zhang Weili in April 2021. Home MMA News UFC UFC 268 Results: Rose Namajunas defeats Zhang Weil Tonights UFC 268 event is co-headlined by a womens strawweight title fight rematch between Rose Namajunas and Weili Zhang. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbellfor the best analysis and in-depth news, including instant analysis of UFC 268 immediately at the conclusion of the event. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | Let's just all be thankful Charles Oliveira's weight miss didn't lead to a cancellation of the fight and this was our show-closer. Highlights!
To her credit, Namajunas recovered quickly and then scored a takedown just before the second round ended. 2. According to UFC Stats, Namajunas landed just 38 strikes in the five-round fight. Another good exchange. Fox Sports and 2022 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. The fighters clinch and Thug lands a nice knee to the body. Rose Namajunas Looks to Rewrite History at UFC 274.
Nate Diaz is facing long odds ahead of his targeted UFC 279 clash with Khamzat Chimaev. It was a fight in which neither woman appeared to have any confidence in her skill set. Dana White Not Interested In Rose Namajunas-Carla Esparza Trilogy Following UFC 274 ' Fightful News. Rose counters with a right hand. What a fight this is. Finally, Esparza committed to a single leg shot about a minute into the second, and she briefly gained top position. Copyright 2022 Sporting News Holdings Limited.
A. Video: Which former Invicta FC fighter best represents talent the promotion has produced? I had a feeling it was going to be a way tougher fight and she improved a lot. We are going to the judges scorecards. Thug Rose rebounded nicely, beating Andrade in a rematch at UFC 251. After three rounds of close and competitive action that saw both women battle on nearly even ground, Namajunas took over the fight in the championship rounds on the strength of her own takedowns. Esparza takes Namajunas' title in low-action bout, From retiring twice in one night to a three fight UFC win streak, Chris Curtis is back where he belongs, UFC finalizing Khamzat Chimaev-Nate Diaz bout, Cejudo to UFC's White: Let me fight Volkanovski, Edgar asks UFC for retirement fight, eyes Cruz, Rodriguez earns win after Ortega shoulder injury, Oliveira-Makhachev set for UFC 280 on Oct. 22, Sources: Muhammad, Brady set for Oct. 22 bout, Sources: Dern-Yan to headline Oct. 1 UFC event. Her career earnings were ranked at around $1.7 million, perThe Sports Daily. Got to respect hat. Round four of the UFC 268 co-main event begins and Zhang Weili lands a low kick to start. I agree with others, absolutely baffling performance by Rose. She beat Namajunas in 2014 to become the first UFC strawweight champion. During the start of her recent five-fight in streak, against Virna Jandiroba in 2019, Esparza earned a total of $95,000. A stinging left hand from Zhang combined with a takedown late in the third round helped her regain control but Namajunas was still crisp and fast with her punches to never let any moment get away from her. section: | slug: ufc-268-results-highlights-rose-namajunas-retains-strawweight-title-in-tactical-affair-with-weili-zhang | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | Zhang continues to chop away at the front leg of Namajunas with low kicks. The now two-time UFC strawwweight champion, Rose Namajunas, enters the rematch on a two-fight winning streak. BJ "The Prodigy" Penn. The taste of defeat to Carla Esparza still a vivid memory nearly eight years later, the two-time strawweight champ enters Saturdays rematch Mackenzie Dern sees Rose Namajunas beating Carla Esparza: 'She's evolved so much in all different areas'. Per The Sports Daily (via Essentially Sports), Namjunas' net worth in 2021 was about $1.5 million. Regarding endorsements, Namajunas has worked with Reebok. Literally every scorecard is right. Namajunas scrambles and is able to get back her feet. This 115-pound contest will be remembered as one of the worst title fights in UFC history. Namajunas landed a nice counter right hand. Round three of the UFC 268 co-headliner begins and Zhang Weili lands a pair of low kicks to start. BJPENN.COM is your premier source for all MMA News. ET). In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available on BT Sport 1, with the prelims available on UFC Fight Pass. Weili circles out and lands a low kick.
In a back-and-forth fight, Namajunas attempted to change the momentum in her favor by altering her game plan and looking to dominate on the ground. But she just wouldnt throw strikes vs a significantly worse striker. The main card for UFC 274 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. The horn sounds to end round two. Sign up to watch the UFC 274 PPV, exclusively on ESPN+, UFC 274 fight date, time, odds, PPV price, card & location for Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje, Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform, Charles Oliveira (c) vs. Justin Gaethje for the UFC lightweight title, Rose Namajunas (c) vs. Carla Esparza 2 for the UFC strawweight title, Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson; Lightweights, Mauricio Rua vs. Ovince Saint Preux; Light Heavyweights, Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon; Lightweights, Randy Brown vs. Khaos Williams; Welterweights, Macy Chiasson vs. Norma Dumont; Featherweights, Brandon Royval vs. Matt Schnell; Flyweights, Blagoy Ivanov vs. Marcos Rogerio de Lima; Heavyweights, Francisco Trinaldo vs. Danny Roberts; Welterweights, Tracy Cortez vs. Melissa Gatto; Flyweights, Kleydson Rodrigues vs. C.J. In the U.S., the UFC 274 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. In the end, Namajunas got the victory in a hard-fought battle. Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev opening UFC 279 betting line: Diaz a massive underdog. Another hard low kick lands for Zhang. According toPlayers Bio, Esparza's net worth is about $500,000. The 115-pound championship was on the line during the UFC 274 co-main event on May 7 at the Footprint Center in Pheonix, Arizona. 1-seeded contender,Max Holloway, for the third (and likely final) time. Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) May 8, 2022, MMA bettor Luca Fury tweeted: Seemed like most scored it for Rose Namajunas. Dont miss a single second of EPIC face-punching action! ET. Congrats to the new champion Carla Esparza. Another good combination lands for Rose Namajunas. In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Fetch TV, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass. I wasnt even too worried about the result, just doing my best. More ground and pound from Thug Rose to complete the final five minutes. The judges granted the win to Cookie Monster, however, scoring it 47-48, 49-46 and 48-47 for Esparza, likely due to her wrestling. Esparza joins Namajunas as the only women's strawweight fighters with multiple title reigns in the division. Unfortunately for Zhang, the ground would also be where she ultimately lost the rematch. As the leading all-womens MMA promotion since its founding in 2012, Invicta FC has produced some of the biggest fighters in the sport. Her first title reign ended at UFC 237 in May 2019 when Jessica Andrade slammed her into the canvas in a scary moment when she appeared to land on the back of her head and neck. Seriously, there wasnt a single strike landed in the first two-and-a-half minutes. Literally every scorecard is right. The former champ springs back up and pushes Namajunas against the cage. Sporting News' affiliates have no influence over the editorial content included in this article. She drops down two big punches. That said, if they fought a third time, I would favor Rose despite her being 0-2 vs Carla now. The title fight began with an extended feeling out process. Spin the wheel. Seven-and-a-half years later, Carla Esparza thinks her style will cause problems for Rose Namajunas at UFC 274. Carla Esparza vs. Rose Namajunas title bout set for UFC 274 in Phoenix.
Esparza landed a kick off a failed takedown. Flip the coin. UFC 274 video: Rose Namajunas vs. Carla Esparza face off for title rematch. She lands another. Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) May 8, 2022, FanSideds Amy Kaplan tweeted: This fight is truly embarrassing., This fight is truly embarrassing #UFC274, MMA Junkies Mike Bohn wrote: No matter how you slice it, this is a rough fight to watch. BY SPLIT DECISION!@CarlaEsparza1 is the NEW SW champion of the world
[ #UFC274 | Live on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/cbSgXTfJoR ] pic.twitter.com/DmbxaVdj5K. She defeated Yan Xiaonan by TKO in her most recent fight last May. Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation! Esparza landed a glancing left at about the midway point in the round the ninth total strike of the fight. Namajunas was methodical with her ground strikes, doing just enough to stay in position while also ensuring that Zhang couldnt escape out from the bottom. She is pressing the action here in round three but has yet to land anything significant. Rose lands a nice combination that sends Weili to the canvas for a brief second. Got to respect that. All Rights Reserved. Dana White wont declare Carla Esparza the No. Also, part of the reason why she won the fight was because Namajunas felt so threatened by her wrestling that she didn't engage. At UFC 274 on May 7 from inside the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, Carla Esparza is looking to go 2-0 against Rose Namajunas. Cant complain about scores., Seemed like most scored it for Rose Namajunas. She lost the title against Jessica Andrade, beat Andrade in a rematch, and reclaimed the belt against Zhang Weili in April 2021. During their title rematch in November, Namajunas earned about $262,000. Namajunas landed a takedown in the closing seconds of the round then raised her hands victoriously. It was an incredibly close fight over all five rounds with Zhang likely winning early and then Namajunas storming back late. A reversal in round four and then a takedown in the final round kept Namajunas on top with Zhang stuck underneath her. Carla Esparza didn't exactly take it, though. One Of The Fakest In Combat Sports? Justin Gaethje, Rose Namajunas seek more than title belts at UFC 274. She now has two minutes to work. Namajunas made her pro debut in 2013. Chimaev Opens As Colossal Betting Favorite Over Diaz. Spin the wheel. There was very little engagement during the five-round fight, with both fighters landing minimal strikes. And although Esparza left the arena as champion, the contest was massively disappointing to fight fans. After the first round, each fighter was credited with a total of three strikes landed, and the action never picked up.
After a decade of on-line operation BJP has evolved into the most reliable destination for all of your MMA needs. #UFC274, MMA Junkies Danny Segura wrote: Nothing happened. The fighters break and Zhang lands a nice low kick and then a left hook. ET. The psychology of the judge would be turmoil within the first round, and they will correct that turmoil by doing the exact opposite for the second. The horn sounds to end round one. Boring fight aside, she went 5-0 to be there tonight. She defeatedZhang Weili twice last year, first to regain the crown and again to retain it, setting up her showdown with Esparza. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. The PPV price for UFC 274 is $74.99 for current subscribers.
Esparza put herself in the record books for the longest gap between title reigns in UFC history with her victory. 1 contender for Rose Namajunas after UFC 268: 'We have an option'. She chases after her and scores a takedown. Significant Striking Accuracy, SApM - Namajunas immediately popped though and returned to her movement. Esparza Edges Out Thug In All-Time Snoozer, UFC 274 live stream updates, highlights, fight results | Oliveira vs. Gaethje, Video: Michael Chandler Is The Masked Singer, McGregor Responds To Chandler, Applauds KO, Latest UFC Vegas 59 Fight Card, ESPN Lineup, Predictions! It is also the home of 2X UFC Hall of Fame Champion. The strawweight title will be in play when Rose Namajunas meets Carla Esparza for the second time. The inaugural champion is now 2-0 over Namajunas and she boasts a professional mixed martial arts record of 19-6. Zhang working from full guard position now. Acc. Thug Rose leaps into the pocket with a nice combination. #UFC274, Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) May 8, 2022, Reigning UFC 135-pound champion Aljamain Sterling wrote: I dont wanna hear no one talking shit about my fight! Zhang came out strong, working off a strong leg kick attack and not falling into the same trap that led to Namajunas landing a massive headkick that set up the TKO in the first meeting. In a rematch in November, Namajunas beat Zhang to retain the title. [ #UFC268 | Were LIVE on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/xRVlqJBhNX ] pic.twitter.com/0QUSclUf9C, The challenger gets the early takedown , [ #UFC268 | Were LIVE on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/xRVlqJBhNX ] pic.twitter.com/67GHmBna8L. How did you score it? I got the win, that's what counts.". Thug immediately begins searching for a submission but Zhang Weili is doing a good job of avoiding thus far. Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land), Sub. Is Rose Namajunas really a ways off despite two head-to-head wins over Joanna Jedrzejczyk?
Sporting News may earn an affiliate commission when you sign up for a streaming service through our links. Cookie Monster is in the midst of the most successful stretch of her career, with six consecutive wins. We serve you with the latest breaking news, exclusive fighter interviews, videos and more. Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev could soon collide at UFC 279 and the matchup has their fellow fighters talking. She also improved her win streak to six.
Jesus this is the worst fight ever!, I feel like im watching a capoeira match. Morning Report: Daniel Cormier cant let go of Jon Jones drug test failures: Hes a cheater. It was obvious that all three wished to avoid Esparza's takedowns. Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones had one of the most heated rivalries in MMA history. Esparza remains the kryptonite for Namajunas in the division. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) International Fight Weekreturns to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sat., July 2, 2022, capped by a stacked card headlined by a blockbuster championship double header.
The constant pressure and the late grappling exchanges obviously helped Namajunas edge ahead on the scorecards as she defends her title for the first time in her second reign as champion. Thats all that happened through the first two minutes of round four. Where Namajunas had been able to escape the ground earlier in the fight after Zhang takedowns, Zhang was unable to get back to her feet when Namajunas got top position. The Chinese standout has been training with Henry Cejudo in preparation for tonights highly anticipated rematch. 2-ranked contender,Jared Cannonier. Def. She continues to press and lands a clean right hand over the top. "I had a feeling it was going to be a way tougher fight and she improved a lot," Namajunas said after the fight. Namajunas (10-4 MMA) and Zhang (21-2 MMA) initially squared off back at Aprils UFC 261 event, with Thug emerging victorious by way of knockout. Rose Namajunas. Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes, The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale. In the co-main event, Featherweight champion,Alexander Volkanovski,has his sights set on successfully defending his title once again against No. It was different, Namajunas said about her win after knocking out Zhang in the first round in their previous encounter. #UFC274, Luca Fury (@FurysFightPicks) May 8, 2022, No one can call robbery in Namajunas vs Esparza 2, Fury continued. That made it more difficult for Zhang to connect with power but any time Namajunas got a little wild with her punches, the former champion made her pay for it. Namajunas defended Esparza's takedowns but still refused to open up with her striking. Rose Namajunas to defend strawweight title against Carla Esparza at UFC 274. Official UFC 268 Result: Rose Namajunas def Zhang Weili by split decision (48-47, 47-48, 49-46). She was able to defend the takedowns + keep the fight standing. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, This might be really ugly: Pros react to planned Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev UFC 279 showdown. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. Vergara; Flyweights, Ariane Carnelossi vs. Loopy Godinez; Strawweights, Journey Newson vs. Fernie Garcia; Bantamweights, Andre Fialho vs. Cameron VanCamp; Welterweights. newsletter, Alex Pereira responds to Khamzat Chimaevs callout: Hes a coward seeking attention, Hashim Rahman Jr.: Jake Paul team used shady trick behind scenes, bullied me into taking fight, Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev agreed to for UFC 279, Dana White fires back at Nate Diaz over complaints about his contract: We cant hold guys hostage. Namajunas stuck a little uppercut, then Esparza tried to break dirty off a failed shot again. Rose Namajunas is out for revenge against Carla Esparza, who wants the title she beat Namajunas for all those years ago. #GiveMeYourTears, I dont wanna hear no one talking shit about my fight!
but who knows? - Cant complain about scores. Weili replies with a low kick and then one to the body. #UFC274, Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) May 8, 2022, Congrats to the new champion Carla Esparza, Segura continued. UFC 274 Oliveria vs. Gaethje and Namajunas vs. Esparza. Take a look at some of the biggest reactions from the MMA community: Former UFC two-division champion Henry Cejudo tweeted: I feel like im watching a capoeira match.
Weili shoots in and gets a big takedown. Two minutes remain in the round. Coming into this bout, Namajunas only had one slip up in the past five years. Neither was willing to take risks. Not really, when they traded occasional single shots to no real effect. Carla Esparza has accumulated $1,237,500 in total career earnings over the years, perThe Sports Daily. Ultimately, Esparza, 34, moved to 2-0 over Namajunas -- and it's unclear whether the sport would even allow a third matchup to happen. Zhang then connected with a staggering left hand that put Namajunas on wobbly legs for a moment as she attempted to capitalize on the moment. Zhang continues to do work from the outside. A good punch now from the former champ. When the final scorecards were tallied, the judges had it 49-46 and 48-47 for Namajunas with the third officials giving Zhang the fight 48-47. Lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is no lo UFC 274 video: Rose Namajunas, Carla Esparza have final faceoff for rematch. Zhang Weili keeps her at bay with a side kick. Esparza marched forward at times with caution.
#UFC274, Severe MMAs Sean Sheehan tweeted: NEVER make this fight again., Sen Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) May 8, 2022, Worst Fight Ever & Other Brutal Reactions to UFC 274s Esparza vs. Namajunas, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2022 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. Oliveira vs. Makhachev: Key questions and analysis on who will wear the UFC's lightweight crown, UFC midyear awards -- The best male and female fighter, finish, prospect and more. But she just wouldnt throw strikes vs a significantly worse striker. In summary, the first five minutes were a whole lot of nothing. Early in the round, Namajunas stepped forward, grabbing a body lock and driving the fight to the round. The horn sounds to end round three. [ @RoseNamajunas | #UFC268 | Were LIVE on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/xRVlqJBhNX ] pic.twitter.com/ebfY98fgU0. In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on Bell, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass. Daniel Yanofsky is a combat sports editor at The Sporting News. Per ESPN's Kelsey Puckett, Esparza was even prepared to postpone her wedding date after getting the opportunity to fight for the title.
Rather than trading strikes with Namajunas on the feet, Zhang took the fight to the ground following an early exchange but Thug Rose was undeterred as she eventually scrambled free. ET and the main card will start at 10 p.m. Flip the coin. MMA divisional rankings: After just seven MMA fights, Alex Pereira enters the middleweight top 10, MMA pound-for-pound rankings: High-level performance elevates Alexander Volkanovski in ESPN top 10. Who do MMA insiders believe will be the pound-for-pound best in 2025.