In a close rematch, Rose Namajunas managed to get the job done once again at UFC 268. After going five rounds against Weili Zhang, ‘Thug’ picked up a split decision win over ‘Magnum’ this time around. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the match.
These strawweights got me
P U M P E D. @ufc #UFC268 LET’S GOOOO WHO YALL GOT ?! It’s doesn’t matter❕ These ladies are about to bring the leather. #ufc #ladies— BriannaTheBull (@briannathebull) November 7, 2021
These ladies can bang! #UFC268 @ufc
— Chris Leben (@ChrisLebenMMA) November 7, 2021
Besides giving up takedown, I see a Rose who was winning that round. She’s finding her range way better than Zhang. Zhang needs to settle down and let her feet lead her into her combos better.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) November 7, 2021
Rose’s range control is some of the best in the entire sport.
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) November 7, 2021
YOU CAN DO IT ROSE #UFC268
— Bryan Battle (@BryanBattle10) November 7, 2021
Nice takedown by Rose to finish but Round 2 to Zhang. Leg kicks, tight hand combos landing well for Zhang now. No doubt Zhang’s wrestling is much improved.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) November 7, 2021
Love to see it! Such a good fight! #UFC268
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) November 7, 2021
Got it 2-2 going into the final round! Best WMMA fight I’ve seen! Great job ladies! #UFC268
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) November 7, 2021
I’m so stressed #UFC268
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) November 7, 2021
This is what a championship is all about ..who wants it more @ufc #UFC268
— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) November 7, 2021
Mouthpiece!!! #ufc268
— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) November 7, 2021
I disagree, there is another compelling fight at 115lbs. @CarlaEsparza1 is on a 5 fight winning streak and has a win over Rose #UFC268
— Ricky Simón (@RickySimonUFC) November 7, 2021
Great win for thug rose. Well deserved #UFC268
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) November 7, 2021
Big fight experience and good decisions matter big time. Rose should win a close decision here 3 rounds to 2. But #mma judges make things tricky sometimes. ♂️ Let’s see how the math adds up.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) November 7, 2021
I got it 3-2 for Thug Rose. Great fight! We’ll see what the judges say… #andStill #ufc268
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) November 7, 2021
With the way judging has changed (for the worse) that last round might’ve been 10-8
— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) November 7, 2021
LETS GO THUG ROSE!!!!!! #UFC268
— Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) November 7, 2021
Thug Rose!
— @CrisCyborg #Bellator271 Nov 12 (@criscyborg) November 7, 2021
Damn 4 rounds for Rose ♂️ ♂️ ♂️ where do they find some of these judges.
— Funky (@Benaskren) November 7, 2021
Waiting for the scenes of the next chapter of: “UFC Strawweight Champions!” New season in 2022, looking forward to it! #ufc268 @ufc
— Marina Rodriguez MMA (@wmmarz) November 7, 2021
Judge that scored 4-1 should be fired
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) November 7, 2021
awesome fight @rosenamajunas congrats.
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) November 7, 2021
And the beat goes on….these women continue the theme of the night with an awesome display of heart…what a fight by two amazing warriors! #UFC268
— John Wayne Makdessi (@JohnMakdessi) November 7, 2021
Disagree with the commentary. The strawweight division is alive and well. Carla, marina, Joanna, weili, rose, Tatiana…. One of the deepest division in the ufc.
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) November 7, 2021
Yes @rosenamajunas you deserve the f—— world!
— Bec Rodriguez (@RowdyBec) November 7, 2021