The inaugural UFC Strawweight Champion was Carla Esparza, who defeated Rose Namajunas in 2014 in the tournament finale for The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned. At UFC 185, Joanna ...

Rose Namajunas isn't looking to surpass Manon Fiorot for a flyweight title shot. Namajunas moved up to flyweight after losing her strawweight title to Carla Esparza via split decision in 2022.

Ariel Helwani first reported yesterday on The MMA Hour that former strawweight champion “Thug” Rose Namajunas (12-6) will be taking on top contender Maycee Barber (14-2) in a five-round main ...