Rose Namajunas
15-8-0
About
Two-time UFC strawweight champion turned flyweight contender — the woman who twice dethroned Joanna Jedrzejczyk and knocked out Zhang Weili in seconds.
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Rose 'Thug' Namajunas is one of the most accomplished fighters in the history of the women's strawweight division. She announced herself by knocking out the seemingly invincible Joanna Jedrzejczyk in 2017 to win the title, then lost and regained the belt before authoring one of the division's signature moments — a 78-second head-kick knockout of Zhang Weili in 2021 to become a two-time champion.
A technical, rangy striker with surprising power and a strong grappling base, she later moved up to flyweight to chase a title in a second division. Known for rising to the biggest occasions and for an authentic, introspective personality, Namajunas is a respected veteran whose iconic knockouts have defined an era of women's MMA.
Why fans love Namajunas
Clutch performances on the biggest stages, highlight knockouts, and a genuine, introspective personality. Fans respect her composure and her habit of shocking the odds.
