“Thug” Rose Namajunas vs. Gillian “The Savage” Robertson Will Headline FURY 6

With a historic card of electrifying match-ups set to happen subsequent Friday, December 30, CFFC is worked up to announce that “Thug” Rose Namajunas (11-5) would be the foremost occasion for FURY 6. The UFC strawweight will face off in opposition to UFC flyweight Gillian “The Savage” Robertson (11-7). This main-event will spotlight certainly one of FURY Skilled Grappling’s high playing cards so far, with much more bouts set to be introduced. 

Namajunas will make her FURY debut on the 2300 Enviornment in Philadelphia subsequent Friday night time. Nonetheless, many could do not forget that Namajunas was set to compete on the FURY mat a few 12 months in the past at FURY 3. The #2 UFC strawweight was set to face jiu-jitsu black-belt Danielle Kelly. Nonetheless, as a consequence of COVID-protocols, Namajunas was unable to compete and was in the end changed with fellow strawweight, Carla “The Cookie Monster” Esparza. Now in 2022, Namajunas is seeking to get on the mat and exhibit her grappling expertise. 

“Competing in grappling was one of some totally different targets I had for myself earlier than I have been to compete in combating once more,” Namajunas mentioned.  

Coming off a cut up resolution loss in opposition to Carla “The Cookie Monster” Esparza (19-7) earlier this 12 months in Could, Namajunas is seeking to finish 2022 with a win. Regardless of her recognizable knockout energy, Namajunas can be recognized for spectacular submissions and dominance on the bottom. Going through a well-verse grappling opponent like Robertson, Namajunas will certainly have her fingers full when it comes time to face off on the mat. 

“I’m very grateful for this chance to compete for FURY grappling,” Namajunas acknowledged. “I’m very excited.” 

For Robertson, her journey to FURY 6 is slightly totally different. Robertson isn’t any stranger to the 2300 Enviornment and making her mark on the grappling scene, particularly at FURY Skilled Grappling. Robertson beforehand confronted jiu-jitsu purple-belt, Chrissy Briggs, at FURY 3, the place “The Savage” defeated Briggs through resolution. Robertson, a jiu-jitsu black-belt grappling out Port St. Lucie in Florida below the teaching of Din Thomas, is seeking to safe a win in opposition to the highest UFC contender of Namajunas. 

“It’s nice to be again with FURY for an additional extraordinarily excessive profile card,” Robertson mentioned. “I’m grateful for the chance to share the mat with such a notable opponent like Rose Namajunas.” 

Exterior of grappling, Robertson is coming off a formidable win at UFC Combat Night time: Sandhagen v. Tune this previous September. In the course of the combat, Robertson confirmed off her submission expertise by defeating opponent, Mariya “Demonslayer” Agapova (10-4), with a second-round rear bare choke. Robertson has proven off her submission energy earlier than in her earlier fights, and has an intensive grappling background. The flyweight shared her pleasure for the upcoming match, and believes it should positively be one for the books. 

“We’re each scrappy and submission savvy so you possibly can count on it to be combat of the night time,” Robertson acknowledged.

CFFC CEO, Rob Haydak, shared his pleasure concerning the primary occasion. “This matchup goes to be unbelievable,” Haydak acknowledged. “Rose wished a problem for her FURY debut and he or she’s getting simply that by going through Gillian.” 

This foremost occasion will likely be unbelievable from starting to finish, however will you be there to see it? If not, higher get your tickets now, or if it’s already sold-out, you possibly can stream Fury 6 completely on UFC Combat Go. There isn’t a doubt that FURY 6 is the right strategy to finish a stellar 12 months for each CFFC and FURY Professional Grappling, now we simply have to attend to see who finally ends up on high. 

“It’s been an unbelievable 12 months for CFFC and FURY Professional Grappling,” Haydak mentioned. “To finish the 12 months with a card like this can be a good toast to our loyal followers and subscribers of UFC Combat Go.” 

Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Govt Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and in addition a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.