‘You are as good as your last fight’, these words precisely explain what has been happening with UFC star Rose Namajunas lately. The two-time UFC Women’s strawweight champion was once loved and celebrated by fans for her exceptional fighting skills and talent. However, a significant portion of the MMA community seems to have changed their stance now. At UFC 274, Namajunas defended her title against Carla Esparza and lost. But her misfortunes did not end there.

The defeat was not the turning point of her career. Instead, it was her monotonous fighting style, that many considered boring. Ever since that loss, fans and critics have called her out for her last performance which seemingly lacked excitement. Now, ‘Thug’ returns to MMA action at UFC Fight Night 226 in Paris against Manon Fiorot. Recently, in a press conference leading up to the bout, she addressed her UFC 274 fight.

Fans grill Rose Namajunas over UFC 274 performance

At the press conference, a media personality asked Namajunas about her opinions on the UFC 274 backlash she received. Addressing this, the former UFC champ revealed that she initially felt affected by the criticism. Moreover, she acknowledged that she had harbored bitterness due to the negative reception.

“It did at first. But I kind of deserved it. I was kind of bitter. I just had to get out of my feelings a little bit and realize that I might have things and challenges I deal with,” she said. However, her words of self-reflection did not settle well with fans.

Soon, fans barged in with bold comments criticizing the former champion.

It seems like the fans are just not ready to forgive her yet.

Many unapologetically aimed shots at Namajunas for the UFC 274 disaster.

Meanwhile, there were some who showcased support to her.

However, the majority was on the other side of the ship.

Moreover, one even brought up the incident that might have set it all up!

Overall, fans are still not very supportive of her.

With just a few days left, it remains to be seen whether Rose Namajunas can win MMA hearts once again.

‘Thug’ Rose admits UFC 274 co-main event was boring!

Going further into the discussion, Namajunas made a surprising confession. She admitted that her UFC 274 co-main event was indeed dull. Further, she talked about fighting being much more than a sport to her. Moreover, ‘Thug’ even admitted that emotions got the better of her when the world criticized her performance.

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“That was one of the most boring fights ever. I guess being the fighter, it feels a little different,” she said. “Because it is not just a sport to me, it is an art. And when somebody critiques your art, you get a little emotional about it,” the former world champion added.

Almost 16 months later, Rose Namajunas seems ready to come back and clear her name and legacy. Do you think she can score an exciting victory at UFC Fight Night 226? Let us know in the comments below.

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