UFC Rankings Latest: Rose Namajunas moves to No. 7 following former champion's win in the 125-pound division. His one change in the UFC HW division

Rose Namajunas found herself moving up the rankings with her recent win over Amanda Rivas at UFC Vegas 89. The former strawweight champion fought the Brazilian in a five-round clash at the event.In his flyweight debut last year, Manon Fiorot Things didn't go to plan as “Thug Rose” was unable to pick up the win, losing by unanimous decision over three rounds.

However, with his recent performance against Rivas, Namajunas ended a two-fight decline that began with losing the UFC strawweight title to Carla Esparza in 2022. So, let's explore the changes in the women's flyweight rankings along with other rankings. Interesting updates on the UFC heavyweight rankings!

Rose Namajunas advances toward top flyweight spot

The matchup between Rose Namajunas and Amanda Rivas was considered a pivotal match for Namajunas' decision to change weight classes. Her last two fights ended in losses, with many experts pointing out that her future in the new division depended on her performance against Rivas.

While Namajunas bounced back from the loss, Rivas secured a TKO finish against Namajunas. Luana Pinheiro However, his last fight in the Octagon in 2023 was at strawweight, where he moved up to flyweight to face Namajunas. The fight between the two was a back-and-forth affair, but Namajunas was able to show off some impressive grappling techniques during the exchanges on the ground. At the end of five rounds, “Thug Rose” was declared the winner by unanimous decision.

And now, according to an update shared on X, Jed I. Goodman, Rose Namajunas has risen to 7th place in the women's flyweight division. The victory over Rivas dropped the Brazilian to ninth place in the division.

and in the UFC heavyweight division., Sergey Spivats Before I knew it, I had dropped to 9th place. These updates highlight the dynamic nature of the MMA rankings and set the stage for potential future matchups and developments in both divisions.

Having secured a long-awaited victory against Rivas, Rose Namajunas gave an interesting reaction to the name of her next appearance opponent inside the Octagon, indicating that she already has another target in mind. Ta.

'Thug Rose' wants to face 'savage' Macy Barber

Rose Namajunas' win over Amanda Rivas at UFC Vegas 89 has opened up her options for her next fight! At the UFC Vegas 89 post-fight press conference, Macy Barber Namajunas said he was mentioned as a potential opponent.I think she's a savage…but she's really tough and I think that definitely motivates me and cheers me up every day. Because I know she's throwing really bad intentions. ”

Barber's comments are interesting as she is currently on a six-fight win streak since losing to Alexa Grasso at UFC 258 in 2021. Namajunas has expressed interest in possibly facing her next, and her fans will be eagerly awaiting further developments on a potential matchup between the two. “Thug Rose” and “The Future!”

However, during a press conference, Namajunas also confessed: “It was kind of strange not to be included in the rankings. Can I rank up now?”and her request appears to have been answered with an update on her promotion to the No. 7 spot in the division.

Namajunas continues to progress in the flyweight division, and her resilience and determination are a testament to her status as a top-level athlete in the UFC. Who do you think “Thug Rose” should fight next? Share your thoughts in the comments below!