Rose Namajunas has revealed a key addition to her training camp ahead of UFC 324.
The former strawweight champion is pushing for flyweight gold and a future clash with Valentina Shevchenko.
Namajunas now faces Natalia Silva after Alexa Grasso withdrew through injury.
Silva is unbeaten in seven UFC fights and brings a dangerous taekwondo-based striking style.
To prepare, Namajunas has brought in Olympic bronze medallist Kristina Teachout.
Teachout competed at the Paris 2024 Olympics and is helping sharpen Namajunas’s timing and kicking reactions.
Namajunas said the goal is skill development rather than imitation.
She believes cross-discipline training is vital for growth as a martial artist.
A win over Silva would put Namajunas in strong position for a title shot.
She has already named Shevchenko as her personal choice for women’s MMA GOAT.
