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On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," the panel discusses Kamaru Usman and Rose Namajunas' UFC Atlanta wins and more.
Rose Namajunas became infamous for telling the world during her UFC title runs — and more importantly, telling herself — that she’s the best. To say it is one thing, though. To do it is another.
Kamaru Usman took advantage of his UFC Fight Night main event with Joaquin Buckley to prove he is still one of the elite welterweights in the world. Usman took a unanimous decision win over Buckley on the strength of his wrestling base in the upset.
ATLANTA – MMA Junkie is on scene and reporting live from Friday's UFC on ESPN 69 (ESPN, ESPN+) fighter weigh-ins, which kick off at 9 a.m. PT (6 a.m. PT).
Namajunas lost a points decision to Erin Blanchfield in her last outing in November, describing it as hitting a "speed bump" and has also been beaten by title contender Manon Fiorot. The Milwaukee native, who is 13-7 overall in her MMA career, says her goal is to earn a title shot.
Former champs Kamaru Usman, Rose Namajunas and Cody Garbrandt went 2-1 at UFC Atlanta, setting them down varying paths forward.
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