Fight Log
Loading Fight Log...
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Rose Namajunas See More
The sharpest MMA bets, top DFS picks across multiple sites, and predictions for this weekend's UFC Edmonton card are live on RotoWire before Saturday's pay-per-view event.
The top MMA betting and DFS plays for this weekend's UFC Edmonton card are up, as well as breakdowns of betting and lineup strategy, plus predictions for the entire event.
UFC Edmonton takes place Saturday, so it's time to break down the top fights, plus make DFS picks and predictions for the key matchups on the card.
More Fantasy News
New challenger steps in
Namajunas is set to face Erin Blanchfield in a flyweight bout at UFC Edmonton on November 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports. This will be the night's co-main event, according to UFC chairman Dana White.
ANALYSIS
Namajunas is looking to extend her winning streak to three, as she has defeated back-to-back opponent via unanimous decision, most recently against Tracy Cortez. "Thug" will take on Erin Blanchfield coming off a rough performance that resulted in defeat via unanimous decision.
Namajunas is looking to extend her winning streak to three, as she has defeated back-to-back opponent via unanimous decision, most recently against Tracy Cortez. "Thug" will take on Erin Blanchfield coming off a rough performance that resulted in defeat via unanimous decision.
Cruises to main event win
Namajunas defeated Tracy Cortez via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Denver.
ANALYSIS
It was a typical Namajunas performance in which she did a little bit of everything and was in firm control the entire way. Rose was responsible for the biggest strike of the night, a Round 1 knockdown via a well-placed jab. She got her wrestling game going after that, landing at least one takedown in the next three frames. Namajunas took her foot off the gas a bit in Round 5, but the result was already determined. Now 32 years of age, Rose moved up to flyweight last September. She was competitive in a decision loss to top contender Manon Fiorot and has since taken back-to-back unanimous decisions over Amanda Ribas and Cortez. She's firmly in title contention in what is a thin division.
It was a typical Namajunas performance in which she did a little bit of everything and was in firm control the entire way. Rose was responsible for the biggest strike of the night, a Round 1 knockdown via a well-placed jab. She got her wrestling game going after that, landing at least one takedown in the next three frames. Namajunas took her foot off the gas a bit in Round 5, but the result was already determined. Now 32 years of age, Rose moved up to flyweight last September. She was competitive in a decision loss to top contender Manon Fiorot and has since taken back-to-back unanimous decisions over Amanda Ribas and Cortez. She's firmly in title contention in what is a thin division.
In line to fight Tracy Cortez
Namajunas is in line to fight Tracy Cortez at UFC Denver on July 13, Mike Heck of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After Maycee Barber withdrew from the matchup, the UFC quickly found a replacement for the main event in Tracy Cortez. This will be Namajunas' second fight of the year after defeating Amanda Ribas in a March contest.
After Maycee Barber withdrew from the matchup, the UFC quickly found a replacement for the main event in Tracy Cortez. This will be Namajunas' second fight of the year after defeating Amanda Ribas in a March contest.
Likely to face new opponent
Namajunas will be expected to face a different fighter after Maycee Barber announced her withdrawal from UFC Denver on July 13, Alex Behunin of MMA Mania reports.
ANALYSIS
The UFC are looking for a replacement fighter to face Namajunas, the former strawweight champion, after Maycee Barber unexpectedly withdrew from her first main event. More news regarding Namajunas' new opponent should surface shortly.
The UFC are looking for a replacement fighter to face Namajunas, the former strawweight champion, after Maycee Barber unexpectedly withdrew from her first main event. More news regarding Namajunas' new opponent should surface shortly.
Gets next fight in Denver
Namajunas is slated to take on Maycee Barber in a flyweight fight at UFC Denver on Jul. 13, Dana White announced.
ANALYSIS
Namajunas will get her second fight of the year after breaking her two-fight losing streak with a win by unanimous decision over Amanda Ribas in March. Since 2022, the former strawweight champion holds a 1-2 UFC record, and she'll look to show the world she's still a contender with a win over younger fighter Barber, who has won six straight matches.
Namajunas will get her second fight of the year after breaking her two-fight losing streak with a win by unanimous decision over Amanda Ribas in March. Since 2022, the former strawweight champion holds a 1-2 UFC record, and she'll look to show the world she's still a contender with a win over younger fighter Barber, who has won six straight matches.