It took the full 25 minutes this time around, but the outcome was the same: Rose Namajunas beating Joanna Jedrzejczyk. While the first fight saw Rose win the women’s strawweight title from Jedrzejczyk, the rematch marked Rose’s first defense of her belt. Namajunas got off to a strong start, showcasing her powerful punching and quickness, but Jedrzejczyk came back with a steady diet of leg kicks to hamper the champion’s movement. In the final round, Namajunas found a second wind and repeatedly tagged Joanna with heavy shots, then took her down in the closing stages.
UFC 223 full fight video highlights: Rose Namajunas vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk
