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Tonight Jessica Andrade became the new 115 pound women’s champ in exciting fashion.
Despite being dominated for most of her fight against Rose Namajunas on Saturday, Andrade was able to pull of a stunning KO when she viciously slammed Namajunas on her head.
What the. Andrade just KO slammed Namajunas in the 2nd. She is the new 115 pound champ. That was scary and vicious.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) May 12, 2019
https://twitter.com/NicolaAdamsOBE/status/1127436330894594048
JESSICA ANDRADE WINS VIA… slam? SLAM VS ROSE NAMAJUNAS #UFC237 pic.twitter.com/BnHJbTlxrH
— FiveFives (@fives_five) May 12, 2019
Andrade was ok after the KO and did not need to be transported to the hospital.
Rose Namajunas will not be transported to the hospital, per her manager Brian Butler.
“She is clear-headed and being very gracious about the loss,” he said.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) May 12, 2019
The Internet was more than impressed with Rose’s showing.
What a gnarly slam knockout! Rose went for a ride. And new Straw weight champion of the world Jessica Andrade #UFC237 pic.twitter.com/SzrEbXGEWd
— Combat Sports Global (@ChampSportsProd) May 12, 2019
https://twitter.com/SpazzLion/status/1127434164008042497
The power of Jessica Andrade stands atop the 115-pound division. Rose Namajunas fought tactically and beautifully, but Andrade picks her up and slams her on her head in the second round, knocking her out. Wow.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) May 12, 2019
"Brazil touched my heart. I love everybody out here."
"It's a huge weight off my shoulders."
Rose Namajunas earned the respect of the Rio crowd 🌹
She was doing so well, but MMA is ruthless. pic.twitter.com/HSkOIPVJsM
— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) May 12, 2019