In my head, once I found out it was Conor, I was a little relieved, but I still was on edge, Namajunas said. And everything that was from my childhood, this is what I fought to get out of, and this is like back to stupid street sh*t that I dont want to be around that any more. Thats what I fought my way out of. Four years ago today Conor McGregor was arrested for throwing a trolley through a bus window - and things have since gone from bad to worse for the former two-weight UFC champion. UFC 288 Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Aljamain Sterling Edges Henry Cejudo via Split-Decision! The promotional campaign for next month's fight between McGregor and bus attack target Khabib Nurmagomedov makes liberal use of footage from the Brooklyn incident. Rose Namajunas was one of a number of fighters on the. Five months later, according to Wittman, there is no word on a next title defense for Namajunas, who is physically healing from a compression fracture in her neck and emotionally healing from the bus attack. All of a sudden I see a big ol fist kind of bang on my window and then I see one of the security guards grab one of the dudes. It just took me back to when I was a kid, riding to school through bad neighborhoods on a bus and people throwing (expletive) at our bus. I said the Lord's prayer again and then it actually did make me feel a little bit better at that moment, and it got me through that tough moment," Namajunas reflects. Likes ; Followers ; Followers ; Subscribers ; Subscribe ; Friday, October 28, 2022; Fight Sports TV - Home; MMA. I need to breathe or something.. McGregor and his crew were on the hunt for rival Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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Rose Namajunas' trainer, Trevor Wittman, speaks on Rose's PTSD of the McGregor bus incident and being unable to step in public. While male fighters Michael Chiesa and Ray Borg were forced to pull out of their UFC 223 fights with injuries sustained in the attack, Namajunas came very close to pulling out of her co-main event fight. I faced it and I overcame. As the bad memories rushed back, Namajunas was not exactly in the best place mentally but she went on to defend the UFC strawweight title in a rematch with Joanna Jedrzejczyk two days after the bus incident. But had the bus not been moving, it would have hit my window.. Rose Namajunas, the UFC's strawweight champion, is still traumatized by Conor McGregor's attack on the bus she was in, according to her coach. Hes taking his wife away from the mess. At the UFC 223 PPV, she defeated long-time rival Joanna Jedrzejczyk in a rematch to retain her title. There was doubt over whether Namajunas would go through with her fight two nights later, but she did so and successfully defended her belt against ex-champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Follow us on Twitter for updates, and subscribe to our YouTube channel for exclusive interviews, lists, news updates and predictions. Conor McGregor attacked a bus and Khabib Nurmagomedov was on the bus, but they weren't the only ones who lived through the most notorious drama in the annals of the UFC. When he threw the dolly, the bus was backing up into the elevator spot as he threw it to the window right in front of me. "She's super-upset right now," UFC president Dana White said at the time, "and basically left and walked back to the hotel.". Stay on current site or go to US version. BKFC president says BKFC 41 PPV buys fell below expectations, claims event had more than 700,000 illegal streams. We were just sitting there not in control. ", Trevor Wittman, head trainer at Grudge Training Center in Colorado, said during an appearance on Ariel Helwani's MMA Show on Tuesday that Namajunas -- whom Wittman said is from an abusive background -- has been coming to the gym and "will go out and do a hike where there are no people.". As for Namajunas, she struggled to relax when she returned to the Barclays Centre for her fight but Thug rose above the stress to earn a unanimous decision win over Jedrzejczyk. In my head, once I found out it was Conor, I was a little relieved, but I still was on edge, Namajunas said. So here I find myself again in this same spot, but then at the same time, I came back around it, like, this is also what Im here for. Conor McGregor has turned himself in to the NYPD following an attack on a bus carrying UFC fighters at a press event in New York City. The view from inside the bus of Conor McGregor throwing a dolly and injuring Michael Chiesa. I didnt know it was Conor McGregor until a little bit later. Also Read lConor McGregor slams Nate Diaz as UFC star celebrates anniversary of Gray Maynard trilogy. Inside the negotiations that brought the No. 1 heavyweight in the world, Francis Ngannou, to the PFL. Barry and Namajunas walked back to their hotel room after rejecting the offer of another bus. Rose Namajunas admitted that she sat alone for quite a while after the attack and said the Lords prayer again and then it did make me feel a little bit better at that moment, and it got me through that tough moment. It was like an eternity being in that bus, because I had no idea who that was that was attacking us, Namajunas said in a Year of the Fighter segment on UFC Fight Pass. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Rose Namajunas is finally opening up about her anxiety-inducing experiences as a bus passenger on the night that Conor McGregor hurled a dolly through the bus window. (1:37), UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is traumatized by April's bus attack in Brooklyn by Conor McGregor, according to her coach, who said she "doesn't leave her house. 1? Two years later, witnesses reflect on Conor McGregor's UFC 223 bus attack. Ranking the TUF coaches fights: Which fight was No. Namajunas said she was still incredibly tense during her walkout but she eventually loosened up once the fight began. In April 2018 just days before UFC 223, Conor McGregor and his team launched an attack on a bus filled with UFC fighters in an attempt to reach Khabib Nurmagomedov who had traded some harsh words with his friend Artem Lobov a few days ago. Rose Namajunas, the UFC's strawweight champion, is still traumatized by Conor McGregor's attack on the bus she was in, according to her coach. Thats what I fought my way out of. In the viral video, Conor McGregor can be seen punching the window of the bus, while calling out Khabib Nurmagomedov. So what did I do in that moment? Fellow UFC fighters Ray Borg and Michael Chiesa were injured in the incident. "That night, it was hard to fall asleep, you know. Wittman doesn't think that's right, saying it's "in poor taste" for the UFC to hype up an incident that physically injured two fighters, Michael Chiesa and Ray Borg, forcing both out of fights that weekend, and was emotionally traumatic for one of the fight promotion's champions. Conor McGregor attacked a bus and Khabib Nurmagomedov was on the bus, but they weren't the only ones who lived through the most notorious drama in the annals of the UFC. Rose Namajunas takes a look back at Conor McGregor's bus attack from April 2018. Rose Namajunas' trainer, Trevor Wittman, speaks on Rose's PTSD of the McGregor bus incident and being unable to step in public. "My imagination goes crazy. Bookmark. Rose Namajunas was . 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Things got much worse when he picked up a dolly and threw it on the bus, breaking a window in the process. Emotions through the roof, a sleepless night, traumatic memories and a weight cut to go with it. ", Trevor Wittman, head trainer at Grudge Training Center in Colorado, said during an appearance on Ariel Helwani's MMA Show on Tuesday that Namajunas -- whom Wittman said is from an abusive background -- has been coming to the gym and "will go out and do a hike where there are no people.". Many fighters got injured and some were mentally traumatised. 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(1:37), UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is traumatized by April's bus attack in Brooklyn by Conor McGregor, according to her coach, who said she "doesn't leave her house. Wittman doesn't think that's right, saying it's "in poor taste" for the UFC to hype up an incident that physically injured two fighters, Michael Chiesa and Ray Borg, forcing both out of fights that weekend, and was emotionally traumatic for one of the fight promotion's champions. I'm just grateful to be in one piece and be happy and healthy." The incident did. When he threw the dolly, the bus was backing up into the elevator spot as he threw it to the window right in front of me. ", "We've earned it. Be sure to visit the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of mixed martial arts. Rose Namajunas takes a look back at Conor McGregor's bus attack from April 2018. I was so tense that when Trevor [Wittman] was taping my hands, I was clinching my fist super tight. Rose Namajunas was one of a number of fighters on the bus that was attacked by Conor McGregor in April 2018, in what was the beginning of the heated rivalry between the Irishman and Khabib Nurmagomedov. UFC Vegas 42 Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Song Yadong KOs Ricky Simon! It just took me back to when I was a kid, riding to school through bad neighborhoods on a bus and people throwing sh*t at our bus. . "I felt like I had a fight before the fight. McGregor and his crew were on the hunt for rival Khabib Nurmagomedov. So I took it as motivation to show the world thats not gonna stop me.. 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Rose Namajunas hasnt had much to say about one of the most infamous incidents in combat sports history until now. McGregor and his posse boarded a private plane from Ireland to New York to confront Nurmagomedov. The former UFC strawweight champion has rarely talked about the incident involving McGregor but she just recently recounted her experience during that attack on the bus that left her shaken. Michael Chiesa. While Namajunas escaped injury in the bus, others werent so lucky as Michael Chiesa and Ray Borg were hurt by shards of broken glass and had to be pulled from their respective bouts on the UFC 223 card. Although she was shaken up, Namajunas managed to channel the negativity into yet another outstanding performance in the octagon, as she willed her way to victory two nights later over one of the greatest womens competitors of all time in Jedrzejczyk. And everything that was from my childhood, this is what I fought to get out of, and this is like back to stupid street (expletive). Conor McGregor has completed the terms of his plea deal stemming from the UFC star throwing a dolly at a bus carrying UFC fighters in April 2018. Despite the effect the incident had on her leading up to the fight, Namajunas still decided to compete at UFC 223 but that didnt come without its own challenges. Conor McGregor, on the other hand, was charged with three counts of assault and one count of criminal mischief. 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Former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas recently featured in UFCs new Year of the Fighter series, where she opened up about one of the most infamous incidents in combat sports history. Rose Namajunas was on the bus when Conor McGregor threw a violent tirade and physically assaulted the bus. ", Trevor Wittman, head trainer at Grudge Training Center in Colorado, said during an appearance on Ariel Helwani's MMA Show on Tuesday that Namajunas -- whom Wittman said is from an abusive background -- has been coming to the gym and "will go out and do a hike where there are no people.". Thats what I fought my way out of.. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Five months later, according to Wittman, there is no word on a next title defense for Namajunas, who is physically healing from a compression fracture in her neck and emotionally healing from the bus attack. I was like dude, I need to chill out. (1:37), UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is traumatized by April's bus attack in Brooklyn by Conor McGregor, according to her coach, who said she "doesn't leave her house. You have reached ESPN's UK edition. Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida Set To Headline UFC's Return To Brazl In November. But had the bus not been moving, it would have hit my window.". Get exclusive pro wrestling content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strawweight champion Rose Namajunas was in front of the camera for the promotion's new "Year of the Fighter" series, discussing Conor McGregor's. However, he was released on $50,000 bail on June 14, 2018. Apr 7, 2020. Ranking the TUF coaches fights: Which fight was No. Wittman doesn't think that's right, saying it's "in poor taste" for the UFC to hype up an incident that physically injured two fighters, Michael Chiesa and Ray Borg, forcing both out of fights that weekend, and was emotionally traumatic for one of the fight promotion's champions. And everything that was from my childhood, this is what I fought to get out of, and this is like back to stupid street sh*t that I dont want to be around that any more. There was doubt over whether Namajunas would go through with her fight two nights later, but she did so and successfully defended her belt against ex-champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk. McGregor then pleaded no contest to a count of disorderly conduct and was ordered to perform five days of community service and attend anger management classes. In . Because I was super stressed out from the incident on the bus and going back to the same arena with the same elevator and then the noises of the bus kind of took me back to two days earlier. I turn over my hand and my hand was bleeding. And in a new UFC series titled "UFC. We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. Inside the negotiations that brought the No. It was a lot of thoughts going into this fight. Dana White goes off on Conor McGregor's antics during UFC 223 media day at the Barclays Center in New York City, where he attacked a bus with fighters in it. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. That said, the trauma she suffered as a result was still very real as she flashed back to similar incidents that haunted her upbringing. Conor McGregor famously attacked a bus carrying bitter rival Khabib Nurmagomedov, Rose Namajunas and UFC welterweight Michael Chiesa in New York in 2018. Arriving to the arena itself was hard, Namajunas explained. Ranking the TUF coaches fights: Which fight was No. The-then UFC strawweight champion said that the trauma she suffered after the incident was still very real as she flashed back to similar incidents that haunted her upbringing. Also Read lDaniel Cormier says Jake Paul will lose to Conor McGregor but beat Dillon Danis in boxing. Arriving to the arena itself was hard, Namajunas explained. I dont want to be around that any more. Rose Namajunas' trainer, Trevor Wittman, speaks on Rose's PTSD of the McGregor bus incident and being unable to step in public. UFC star Rose Namajunas has opened up about the trauma she suffered following Conor McGregor's bus attack in 2018. ", Trevor Wittman, head trainer at Grudge Training Center in Colorado, said during an appearance on Ariel Helwani's MMA Show on Tuesday that Namajunas -- whom Wittman said is from an abusive background -- has been coming to the gym and "will go out and do a hike where there are no people.". Khabib Nurmagomedov and featured at the event where he defeated Al Iaquinta to become the UFC lightweight champion. newsletter, Year of the Fighter segment on UFC Fight Pass, UFC Anniversary Limited Edition Fight Glove, Aljamain Sterling Authentic Walkout Jersey, Terence Crawford warns Francis Ngannou about boxing Deontay Wilder: If he hits you, youre going to sleep. Namajunas, 26, was on the bus that McGregor attacked at Barclays Center following a media day with UFC 223 fighters, and although she was not one of the two fighters injured by broken glass when a steel dolly was thrown through a window, she was visibly shaken. One of the more unsettling images of the whole Barclays Center loading bay bus attacking, carried out by Conor McGregor and several of his colleagues, was that of Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Rose . Inside the negotiations that brought the No. I didnt know it was Conor until a little bit later. "When he threw the dolly, the bus was backing up into the elevator spot as he threw it to the window right in front of me. UFC president Dana White expressed outrage after McGregor . McGregor and his crew attacked a bus carrying Nurmagomedov and several other fighters from UFC 223 media day. Please check your email for a confirmation. "She's super-upset right now," UFC president Dana White said at the time, "and basically left and walked back to the hotel.". Inside the negotiations that brought the No. 1? Conor McGregor attacking the bus carrying Khabib Nurmagomedov, Rose Namajunas, Michael Chiesa, and others is possibly the most infamous moment in UFC history. Super hard. Her husband, Pat Barry, said,No, were going back, were leaving this place.And whos going to stand in front of him? I said the Lords prayer again and then it did make me feel a little bit better at that moment, and it got me through that tough moment. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Video: UFC vet Alex Oliveira scores gnarly judo throw knockout in Serbia. HetoldMMA Junkie: "Rose was really really really shaken up about this. It just took me back to when I was a kid, riding to school through bad neighbourhoods on a bus and people throwing sh*t at our bus. 1? All of a sudden I see a big ol fist kind of bang on my window and then I see one of the security guards grab one of the dudes. Namajunas, 26, was on the bus that McGregor attacked at Barclays Center following a media day with UFC 223 fighters, and although she was not one of the two fighters injured by broken glass when a steel dolly was thrown through a window, she was visibly shaken. Super tense. Rose Namajunas, the UFC's strawweight champion, is still traumatized by Conor McGregor's attack on the bus she was in, according to her coach. I had an adrenaline dump. UFC president White visited her later that day to check on her and she made the decision, on Thursday night, to fight on. I was super shell shocked from that. Two days before the event, however, Conor McGregor enraged by a confrontation between his friend Artem Lobov and Khabib Nurmagomedov, and the UFC stripping him of the lightweight title flew in from Ireland with a posse to exact revenge on Nurmagomedov. In April 2018 - just days before UFC 223, Conor McGregor and his team launched an attack on a bus filled with UFC fighters in an attempt to reach Khabib Nurmagomedov who had traded some harsh words with his friend Artem Lobov a few days ago. Because I was super stressed out from the incident on the bus and going back to the same arena with the same elevator and then the noises of the bus kind of took me back to two days earlier. She luckily . According to Namajunas, she felt some sense of relief after discovering the attack was staged by McGregor and it wasnt just some random act of violence. Footage from UFC's Embedded shows Namajunas, her hood up, somewhat rattled but telling those around her that she was fine. The promotional campaign for next month's fight between McGregor and bus attack target Khabib Nurmagomedov makes liberal use of footage from the Brooklyn incident. There was doubt over whether Namajunas would go through with her fight two nights later, but she did so and successfully defended her belt against ex-champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk. "In my head, once I found out it was Conor, I was a little relieved, but I was still on edge," she spoke candidly. Namajunas, 26, was on the bus that McGregor attacked at Barclays Center following a media day with UFC 223 fighters, and although she was not one of the two fighters injured by broken glass when a steel dolly was thrown through a window, she was visibly shaken. 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UFC title matchup projections: What does our model think of Nunes-Aldana and Jones-Miocic? pic.twitter.com/vm1thw0rOV, "It was like an eternity being in that bus," the former UFC strawweight champion says in UFC's "Year of the Fighter" series (h/t MMA Junkie). It was like an eternity being in that bus, because I had no idea who that was that was attacking us, Namajunas said. UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is traumatized by April's bus attack in Brooklyn by Conor McGregor, according to her coach, who said she "doesn't leave her house." We were just sitting there not in control. In a . And Ive never been completely cornered like that. When Conor McGregor went berserk following the UFC 223 Media Day, Rose Namajunas was within inches of becoming a physical victim of his rampage. Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube:. Here's how it went down. A UFC employee has revealed what Khabib Nurmagomedov said to him after Conor McGregor attacked his bus in 2018. Stay on current site or go to US version. I didnt know it was Conor until a little bit later. "I do feel like the incident affected me. So I took it as motivation to show the world thats not gonna stop me.. Namajunas, 26, was on the bus that McGregor attacked at Barclays Center following a media day with UFC 223 fighters, and although she was not one of the two fighters injured by broken glass when a steel dolly was thrown through a window, she was visibly shaken. Justin Gaethje hails Dustin Poiriers wins over Conor McGregor: I always love to see that dude get broken. "I had no idea who that was attacking us.". UFC women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas said Monday that she did not accept an apology she received from Conor McGregor 's Instagram account after he threw a dolly through the window of a . 1 heavyweight in the world, Francis Ngannou, to the PFL, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Michael Chiesa suffered a cut on his head, which led to his withdrawal from the scheduled Anthony Pettis fight, while flyweight contender Ray Borg dropped out of a fight against Brandon Moreno after he had shards of broken glass get into his eye. As for McGregor, he eventually plead no contest to a count of disorderly conduct for his role in the bus assault while also being ordered to perform community service as well as paying restitution for the damage inflicted in the melee. As for Rose Namajunas, she was just days away from a title defense against Joanna Jedrzejczyk, and while she wasnt physically harmed during the assault, the mental trauma definitely took its toll. "She's super-upset right now," UFC president Dana White said at the time, "and basically left and walked back to the hotel.". ", Trevor Wittman, head trainer at Grudge Training Center in Colorado, said during an appearance on Ariel Helwani's MMA Show on Tuesday that Namajunas -- whom Wittman said is from an abusive background -- has been coming to the gym and "will go out and do a hike where there are no people.". There was doubt over whether Namajunas would go through with her fight two nights later, but she did so and successfully defended her belt against ex-champ Joanna Jedrzejczyk. According to TMZ Sports on Friday, McGregor. "She's super-upset right now," UFC president Dana White said at the time, "and basically left and walked back to the hotel.". Super hard. I didn't know if they were going to come on the bus or what was going to happen. "I didn't know it was Conor until a little bit later," she continued. In the locker room, before the fight, I couldn't like normally there is a fire inside me that I feel comes out, but it wasn't. UFC title matchup projections: What does our model think of Nunes-Aldana and Jones-Miocic? Five months later, according to Wittman, there is no word on a next title defense for Namajunas, who is physically healing from a compression fracture in her neck and emotionally healing from the bus attack. When he threw the dolly, the bus was backing up into the elevator spot as he threw it to the window right in front of me. I was so tense that when Trevor [Wittman] was taping my hands, I was clinching my fist super tight. But had the bus not been moving, it would have hit my window.. So here I find myself again in this same spot, but then at the same time, I came back around it, like, this is also what Im here for. I said the Lords prayer again and then it did make me feel a little bit better at that moment, and it got me through that tough moment. 1 heavyweight in the world, Francis Ngannou, to the PFL, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. McGregor was ultimately arrested and charged after handing himself in, along with teammate Cian Cowley. UFC title matchup projections: What does our model think of Nunes-Aldana and Jones-Miocic? The Dubliner launched a steel trolley at the bus window after members of. The incident was traumatic for Namajunas not just because she narrowly escaped serious injury, but it brought back childhood memories she thought she had long left behind. To hear more from Namajunas, including her thoughts on the fight itself, watch the video above. Rose Namajunas' trainer, Trevor Wittman, speaks on Rose's PTSD of the McGregor bus incident and being unable to step in public. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. A few months later, he went on to lose to Khabib Nurmagomedov by submission in the fourth round at UFC 229. He did the right thing.". Her victory is a credit to her team but, primarily, to Namajunas' character. Patrick McCarry "Did he just throw that?" Michael Chiesa is no stranger to hyping up his UFC fights - he famously took a run at Kevin Lee during a press conference over 'your mama' insults last. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. It wasn't until later that Namajunas found out the attack was committed by McGregor and company. But had the bus not been moving, it would have hit my window, she said. McGregor was arrested for his role in the incident and eventually plead guilty. And Ive never been completely cornered like that. Also Read lUFC superstar Conor McGregor now a main character on Dystopia: Competition of Heroes. Ranking the TUF coaches fights: Which fight was No. Alex Davis, who manages several top MMA stars, was on the bus too. It was like an eternity being in that bus, because I had no idea who that was that was attacking us, Namajunas said in a Year of the Fighter segment on UFC Fight Pass. All of a sudden I see a big ol fist kind of bang on my window and then I see one of the security guards grab one of the dudes. 1? We were just sitting there not in control. The-then UFC strawweight champion was scheduled to defend her title in a rematch against Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 223 on April 7, 2018 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. In the end, she earned a unanimous decision over Jedrzejzyk in the co-main event. Conor McGregor re-enters USADA testing pool as he sets Michael Chandler date. Five months later, according to Wittman, there is no word on a next title defense for Namajunas, who is physically healing from a compression fracture in her neck and emotionally healing from the bus attack. Please enter a valid email and try again. Something went wrong. 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When Conor McGregor launched an attack on a bus filled with UFC fighters in an attempt to get to Khabib Nurmagomedov, there were several athletes affected by his actions. Morning Report: Ben Askren reveals reason he took Jake Paul boxing match, makes prediction for Nate Diaz fight. MMA Boxing Comedy AnimationsConor Mcgregor Bus Attack_____ Follow meTwitterhttps://twitter.com/MojahedFudailatInstagra. Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Gervonta Davis KOs Ryan Garcia! Copyright 2023 Fightful, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Rose Namajunas, the UFC's strawweight champion, is still traumatized by Conor McGregor's attack on the bus she was in, according to her coach. I don't know what you'd do. December 4, 2020 by Darragh Murphy Rose Namajunas has opened up on the impact that Conor McGregor's infamous bus attack had on her. Conor McGregor's attack on a bus in New York in April has left a fellow UFC fighter scared to leave her house. I didnt know it was Conor until a little bit later. Oops. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Namajunas and a host of fighters were nearly harmed or in the case of a select few actually harmed . She described the scene following her UFC 223 vict. In my head, once I found out it was Conor, I was a little relieved, but I still was on edge, Namajunas said. "There's a reason I'm called 'The Future'" - Ian Garry wins big at Charlotte. The incident took place after a media day promoting UFC 223, when McGregor and a number of his friends arrived at Brooklyns Barclays Centre and laid siege to the bus that was transporting Nurmagomedov and his fellow red corner fighters. Rose Namajunas is finally opening up about her anxiety-inducing experiences as a bus passenger on the night that Conor McGregor hurled a dolly through the bus window. (1:37), UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is traumatized by April's bus attack in Brooklyn by Conor McGregor, according to her coach, who said she "doesn't leave her house. (1:37), UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is traumatized by April's bus attack in Brooklyn by Conor McGregor, according to her coach, who said she "doesn't leave her house. Michael Chiesa suffered a cut on his head from broken glass due to a shattered window in the bus and he was pulled from a scheduled fight against Anthony Pettis. Namajunas was among those caught in the crossfire. Namajunas explained how she initially feared that it was a random act of violence and was brought back to her childhood, when projectiles would be hurled at her school bus. The women's straw-weight fighters were on board the same bus as Khabib Nurmagomedov, who was the target of the attack that left two smashed windows on the bus. "She's super-upset right now," UFC president Dana White said at the time, "and basically left and walked back to the hotel.". Namajunas still traumatized from McGregor bus incident (1:37), Namajunas still traumatized by McGregor attack, Sources: Blaydes, Almeida to fight on Nov. 4, UFC's Dvalishvili (hand) to miss several months, McKee vs. 'Pitbull' headlines Bellator-Rizin event, Dern pounds Hill on feet, canvas in lopsided win, O'Malley's coach praises UFC champ Sterling, NSAC: 9 PFL fighters banned for failed drug tests, A eight-second KO kicks off drama-filled first episode of TUF 31, How a former NFL All-Pro and an ex-UFC fighter teamed up to help wounded veterans. There was still some weight to cut but it was not that gruelling process that played havoc with her night. Sign up for the Flyweight contender Ray Borg dropped out of a fight against Brandon Moreno after he had shards of broken glass get into his eye. Home Conor McGregor issued apology for UFC 223 bus attack, but was told 'f**k you' CONOR MCGREGOR reached out to Rose Namjaunas to apologise for his actions at the UFC 223 media day,. As for Rose Namajunas, she claims that she was mentally traumatised with the whole incident as the dolly almost hit her. I was super shell shocked from that. Super tense. When Conor McGregor launched an attack on a bus filled with UFC fighters in an attempt to get to Khabib Nurmagomedov, there were several athletes affected by his actions. The incident took place. Conor McGregor attacked a bus and Khabib Nurmagomedov was on the bus, but they weren't the only ones who lived through the most notorious drama in the annals of the UFC. "We were just sitting there not in control, so what did I do in that moment? So what did I do in that moment? UFC Vegas 71 Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Sergei Pavlovich KOs Curtis Blaydes in Round One. So I took it as motivation to show the world thats not gonna stop me.. It was just a very manual type of fight for me. But had the bus not been moving, it would have hit my window.. Former GAA star calls for referee to be banned following alleged assault claim, Tyrone manager Brian Dooher sheds light on Cathal McShane situation, Shane Lowry delivers brilliant interview before flying start at $20m Memorial, Barcelona reportedly set to be banned from Champions League, "I don't think anyone can. I came back around it, like, this is also what Im here for, Namajunas said. McGregor and Cian Cowley later handed themselves into police in Brooklyn and will appear about the incident, which occurred after the final UFC 223 media day, this June. Because I didn't know what was going to happen [on the bus]. 1 heavyweight in the world, Francis Ngannou, to the PFL. Rose Namajunas, the UFC's strawweight champion, is still traumatized by Conor McGregor's attack on the bus she was in, according to her coach. I jump to the negative pretty quickly. Although she was shaken up, Thug Rose managed to channel the negativity into yet another outstanding performance in the octagon. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Inside the negotiations that brought the No. Wittman doesn't think that's right, saying it's "in poor taste" for the UFC to hype up an incident that physically injured two fighters, Michael Chiesa and Ray Borg, forcing both out of fights that weekend, and was emotionally traumatic for one of the fight promotion's champions. Rose Namajunas' trainer, Trevor Wittman, speaks on Rose's PTSD of the McGregor bus incident and being unable to step in public. Pic: UFC Namajunas was preparing from her title defence against Joanna Jedrzejczyk, and -- even though she suffered no physical injuries -- has opened up about the trauma caused by McGregor's actions. Following Namajunas' unanimous decision victory overJoanna Jedrzejczyk, she told Megan Olivi how shook she had been by the loading bay fiasco. 1? The fiery rivalry between Alex Pereira and Israel Adesanya may never die, despite their cordial interactions. Alex Pereira talks Israel Adesanya airport run-in, guaranteed title shot with Jan Blachowicz win. The promotional campaign for next month's fight between McGregor and bus attack target Khabib Nurmagomedov makes liberal use of footage from the Brooklyn incident. The promotional campaign for next month's fight between McGregor and bus attack target Khabib Nurmagomedov makes liberal use of footage from the Brooklyn incident. On top of that, the Colorado fighter was taking on the greatest straw-weight in women's UFC history. I said the Lords prayer again and then it did make me feel a little bit better at that moment, and it got me through that tough moment. Namajunas was among those caught in the crossfire. Five months later, according to Wittman, there is no word on a next title defense for Namajunas, who is physically healing from a compression fracture in her neck and emotionally healing from the bus attack. Fightful has all of your MMA needs covered. Ranking the TUF coaches fights: Which fight was No. You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. By Chad Dundas. Former UFC dual-division champion Conor McGregor was sentenced in a New York courtroom on Thursday for his April attack on a bus full of UFC fighters and staff. One of the more unsettling images of the whole Barclays Center loading bay bus attacking, carried out by Conor McGregor and several of his colleagues, was that ofKarolina Kowalkiewicz and Rose Namajunas in the midst of the chaos. UFC Lightweight champion Conor McGregor remains in police custody after a chaotic incident on Thursday afternoon following a UFC 223 media event in Brooklyn, New York. Namajunas, 26, was on the bus that McGregor attacked at Barclays Center following a media day with UFC 223 fighters, and although she was not one of the two fighters injured by broken glass when a steel dolly was thrown through a window, she was visibly shaken. BKFC President David Feldman claims BKFC 41 did "six-figures in PPV buys, but says over 700,000 people pirated the event. Namajunas and a host of fighters were nearly harmed or in the case of a select few actually harmed after the dolly sent glass shattering through the bus. When he threw the dolly, the bus was backing up into the elevator spot as he threw it to the window right in front of me. MMA. I was like dude, I need to chill out. 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And in a new UFC series titled UFC Year of the Fighter: Rose Namajunas, she explained just how scary it was and how close she came to getting seriously injured. McGregor turned himself. Wittman doesn't think that's right, saying it's "in poor taste" for the UFC to hype up an incident that physically injured two fighters, Michael Chiesa and Ray Borg, forcing both out of fights that weekend, and was emotionally traumatic for one of the fight promotion's champions.
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