Women’s strawweight contenders Rose Namajunas and Michelle Waterson met in the UFC on FOX 24 co-main event on Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri. Fourth-ranked Namajunas defeated sixth-ranked Waterson via rear-naked choke in the second round.
Waterson was able to toss Namajunas to the ground early in the opening round, but was unable to control the 24-year-old. Namajunas gained top position and delivered punches and elbows. Waterson scrambled back to her feet, but was taken down a second time in the closing seconds of the frame.
Waterson targeted Namajunas’ legs and body with kicks in the beginning of the second round.