Joanna Jedrzejczyk Wants To Break Ronda Rousey’s Title Defense Record

During an appearance on UFC Tonight (via MMA Junkie), Joanna Jedrzejczyk said she’s hoping to break Ronda Rousey’s record of most title defenses in a row from a female fighter. If she beats Rose Namajunas at UFC 217 on November 4 in New York City, she’ll tie that record with six. Here are highlights:

On the UFC’s new women’s flyweight division: “I’m very excited that the UFC made this decision to bring the new division. I was looking at the 125 division, but it was at that time when I had such big problems with making weight, with making 115. But that time, I didn’t work with Perfecting Athletes. Right now I feel great. I put on weight. I feel strong. I feel healthy. And I make my weight easy. I can fight at 115, but maybe next year I will make this decision to move up and I will, of course, defend both titles.”

On Ronda Rousey’s record: “I love Ronda Rousey. We have a very good relationship, and like I said so many times, she has done so much for this sport, for the UFC and not only for the female fighters. Of course, it’s all about winning the fight, defending the title and about the records. It’s going to be nice that I will tie Ronda Rousey’s record after I win against Rose Namajunas. But I’m looking forward, because I want to defend my strawweight belt in 2018. And then I will see. Maybe I will move up.”

On training for UFC 217: “I’m working hard. This is what I always do. I’m still the champion, but the thing is that I feel that with every camp I feel more confident. I feel that I’m learning. I’m challenging myself. And for sure, Nov. 4, I will bring new weapons to the fight with Rose Namajunas.”

"It's going to be nice to tie Ronda's record…I want to defend my title, then maybe I'll move up." – @JoannaMMA https://t.co/P6ECQEag6m

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