Ronda Rousey Shockingly Reacts To UFC 223's "Thug" Rose vs. Joanna II Title Fight

UFC strawweight champion “Thug” Rose Namajunas was able to repeat history and defeat Joanna Jedrzejczyk in Saturday’s UFC 223 co-main event.

The two females scrapped it out for five full rounds, but it was Rose who walked away the victor.

Now, in a shocking new statement from the former queen of the UFC, Ronda compliments both competitors for their efforts.

Ronda recently stated that she was always concerned that the women in the UFC needed her, but now, she seemingly has passed the torch to the new UFC generation.

Here’s Ronda’s thoughts on Saturday’s UFC 223 co-main event:

So proud of @joannamma and @rosenamajunas fighting their hearts out and representing all women and all fighters tonight??❤️ @UFC is lucky to have you both

So proud of @joannamma and @rosenamajunas fighting their hearts out and representing all women and all fighters tonight??❤️ @UFC is lucky to have you both

— Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) April 8, 2018

Here’s some more highlights from the bout:

#Respect #UFC223 pic.twitter.com/Lv3l2pMu9g

— UFC (@ufc) April 8, 2018

Here we go!!#UFC223 pic.twitter.com/CHrqZD76Se

— UFC (@ufc) April 8, 2018

No glove touch!!#UFC223 pic.twitter.com/DhPyF9JSwy

— UFC (@ufc) April 8, 2018

OH! @RoseNamajunas tags Joanna at the end of round 1!! #UFC223 pic.twitter.com/mwxx599dPb

— UFC (@ufc) April 8, 2018

Left hook from the champion lands. #UFC223 pic.twitter.com/WEL9RVRRa5

— UFC (@ufc) April 8, 2018

They're throwing leather in round 4!!

What a fight between @RoseNamajunas and @JoannaMMA! #UFC223 pic.twitter.com/Wu2rImxWUs

— UFC (@ufc) April 8, 2018