Rose Namajunas, better known as “Thug Rose,” is one of the most respected female fighters in UFC history. She is a former two-time UFC women’s strawweight champion, known for her calm personality, sharp striking, slick submissions, and huge wins over Joanna Jędrzejczyk and Zhang Weili. As of 2026, she competes in the UFC women’s flyweight division and remains an active top-level name in women’s MMA.
Rose Namajunas’ Biography
| Detail | Information |
| Full Name | Rose Gertrude Namajunas |
| Nickname | Thug Rose |
| Date of Birth | June 29, 1992 |
| Age | 34 years old |
| Birthplace | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in / 165 cm |
| Weight Class | Women’s Flyweight, formerly Strawweight |
| Reach | 65 in / 165 cm |
| Gym / Team | N/A |
| Professional Debut | January 5, 2013, vs Emily Kagan at Invicta FC 4 |
| Current Ranking | UFC women’s flyweight: listed #6 in March 2026; FightMatrix listed her #7 on July 1, 2026 |
| MMA Record | 14 wins, 8 losses |
| Net Worth | Estimated around $2 and $3 million |
| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Partner | Pat Barry |
| Children | N/A |
| Instagram Profile | @rosenamajunas |
These details are based on publicly available fighter profiles and rankings. Her exact private finances, current gym contract, and family plans are not fully public, so those should not be treated as confirmed beyond what is listed.
Early Career
Rose started in martial arts young, training in taekwondo, karate, wrestling, kickboxing, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. She built a 4-0 amateur MMA record before turning professional in 2013. Her early Invicta FC run showed her danger as a submission fighter, especially when she beat Kathina Lowe by flying armbar in just 12 seconds.
Professional Career
Namajunas entered the UFC through The Ultimate Fighter 20 and quickly became a fan favorite. Her breakthrough came at UFC 217 in 2017 when she shocked unbeaten champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk by first-round TKO. She later beat Joanna again, lost and regained the strawweight title, and then moved to flyweight in 2023.
Engaged
Rose Namajunas is not publicly confirmed as married. She is engaged to former UFC heavyweight and kickboxer Pat Barry, who has also been her longtime coach and training partner. There are no publicly confirmed reports that Rose Namajunas has children.
Rose Namajunas’ Net Worth Details
As of 2025, Rose Namajunas’ net worth is estimated between $2 and $3 million, combining fight purses, bonuses, and endorsements.
Fight Purses
| Fight / Event | Result | Reported or Disclosed Pay |
| vs Carla Esparza, TUF 20 Finale | Loss | $25,000 base |
| vs Paige VanZant, UFC Fight Night 80 | Win | $104,000 reported |
| vs Tecia Torres, UFC on FOX 19 | Win | $86,000 disclosed |
| vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz, UFC 201 | Loss | $96,000 reported |
| vs Joanna Jędrzejczyk, UFC 217 | Win | $50,000 Performance bonus only |
| vs Jéssica Andrade, UFC 251 | Win | $50,000 Fight bonus only |
| vs Zhang Weili, UFC 261 | Win | $182,000 reported |
| vs Zhang Weili, UFC 268 | Win | About $262,000 reported |
| vs Carla Esparza, UFC 274 | Loss | $972,000 reported estimate |
| vs Miranda Maverick, UFC Atlanta 2025 | Win | $500,000 disclosed |
UFC pay is tricky because many purses, PPV points, locker-room bonuses, and sponsor earnings are private. The most reliable recent number is her $500,000 disclosed purse for the Miranda Maverick fight, confirmed through the Georgia Athletic & Entertainment Commission.
Career Earnings
| Source / Category | Amount | Notes |
| Tapology disclosed earnings | $511,000 | Disclosed/known earnings only |
| Reported career earnings by 2021 | Around $1.7 million | Estimate cited by Sporting News |
| Reported UFC earnings through UFC 274 | $2,758,500 | Estimate, not official UFC total |
| UFC Atlanta 2025 disclosed purse | $500,000 | Official commission-disclosed pay |
| True lifetime earnings | N/A | Private bonuses and sponsorships are unknown |
Endorsements
Rose Namajunas has had endorsement links with major fight-sports brands. In 2019, she announced her own Reebok partnership while Reebok was still the UFC’s official apparel sponsor.
Monster Energy also maintains an athlete profile for her. Beyond that, smaller sponsorships, appearances, and private brand deals may exist, but the exact contract values are not publicly available.
Achievements
| Achievement | Details |
| UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion | Two-time former champion |
| Title Defenses | Two total successful defenses |
| Historic UFC Record | First woman in UFC history to regain a championship title |
| Performance of the Night | 3 times |
| Fight of the Night | 3 times |
| The Ultimate Fighter 20 | Runner-up |
| TUF 20 Bonuses | Fight of the Season and Performance of the Season |
| Major Wins | Joanna Jędrzejczyk, Zhang Weili, Jéssica Andrade, Michelle Waterson |
Fight Record
| Opponent | Event | Result | Method |
| Natalia Silva | UFC 324, 2026 | Loss | Unanimous decision |
| Miranda Maverick | UFC Atlanta, 2025 | Win | Unanimous decision |
| Erin Blanchfield | UFC Fight Night, 2024 | Loss | Unanimous decision |
| Tracy Cortez | UFC Denver, 2024 | Win | Unanimous decision |
| Amanda Ribas | UFC Vegas, 2024 | Win | Unanimous decision |
| Manon Fiorot | UFC Paris, 2023 | Loss | Unanimous decision |
| Carla Esparza | UFC 274, 2022 | Loss | Split decision |
| Zhang Weili | UFC 268, 2021 | Win | Split decision |
| Zhang Weili | UFC 261, 2021 | Win | Head-kick TKO |
| Joanna Jędrzejczyk | UFC 217, 2017 | Win | TKO punches |
FAQs
1. Who is Rose Namajunas?
Rose Namajunas is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC women’s flyweight division. Her full name is Rose Gertrude Namajunas, and she is best known by her nickname, “Thug Rose.” She is a former two-time UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion and one of the most respected female fighters in UFC history.
2. How old is Rose Namajunas?
Rose Namajunas was born on June 29, 1992, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As of July 2026, she is 34 years old.
3. What is Rose Namajunas’s UFC/MMA record?
Rose Namajunas is listed with a professional MMA record of 15 wins and 8 losses. Her record includes wins by knockout, submission, and decision, showing that she has been effective both on the feet and on the ground.
4. Is Rose Namajunas still fighting?
Yes, Rose Namajunas is still an active UFC fighter. She currently competes at women’s flyweight and was medically cleared to return to training in April 2026 after recovering from an eye injury suffered in her fight against Natalia Silva.
5. What weight class does Rose Namajunas fight in now?
Rose Namajunas currently fights in the UFC women’s flyweight division, which is 125 pounds. Earlier in her career, she competed at strawweight, where she became a two-time UFC champion.
6. How many times was Rose Namajunas UFC champion?
Rose Namajunas was UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion twice. She first won the title by defeating Joanna Jędrzejczyk at UFC 217 in 2017, then regained the belt by knocking out Zhang Weili at UFC 261 in 2021, becoming the first woman in UFC history to regain a championship.
7. Who did Rose Namajunas fight last?
Rose Namajunas last fought Natalia Silva at UFC 324 on January 24, 2026. She lost the bout by unanimous decision in a close flyweight fight.
8. What happened to Rose Namajunas’s eye?
Rose Namajunas suffered multiple eye pokes during her UFC 324 fight against Natalia Silva. After the bout, she underwent canalicular tube surgery to repair damage around her tear duct and later said she had been cleared to train again after recovery.
9. Is Rose Namajunas married to Pat Barry?
Rose Namajunas is widely reported as Pat Barry’s longtime partner, fiancée, and training partner. Pat Barry is a former UFC heavyweight and kickboxer who has also been part of her coaching corner. Reliable public sources do not consistently confirm a formal marriage status, so the safest wording is that Barry is her longtime partner/fiancé.
10. Why is Rose Namajunas called “Thug Rose”?
Her nickname “Thug Rose” comes from her childhood in Milwaukee. According to widely reported biographical accounts, neighborhood friends gave her the nickname because she was small but tough and carried herself with confidence in a rough environment.