Rose 'Thug' Namajunas, a seasoned mixed martial artist from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has been a part of the UFC since she was 22 years old. Following her promotional debut against Carla Esparza in 2014, Namajunas went on to become a two-time UFC strawweight champion. Namajunas first gained widespread notoriety by winning the UFC Women's strawweight championship in 2017, defeating the previously unbeaten Joanna Jedrzejczyk with a first-round knockout at UFC 217. In 2018, she successfully defended her title in a rematch against Jedrzejczyk. She won the belt for the second time by defeating the current UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili at UFC 261.
After her second loss to Carla Esparza at UFC 274, Namajunas took a 16-month-long hiatus before moving up a division to flyweight. Her debut in the newer weight class was unsuccessful as she lost against Manon Fiorot via unanimous decision. However, ‘Thug’ bounced back in her next fight by beating Amanda Ribas via unanimous decision in March 2024. With a clinical record of 13 wins and 6 losses (13-6-0), the Wisconsin native is now gearing up to square off against Erin Blanchfield on November 2, 2024.
Rose Namajunas' trainer
Pat Barry, who is also Rose Namajunas' fiance, serves as her coach and trainer. Barry, a former UFC fighter himself, met Namajunas at Duke Roufus' gym in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, while she was training during her high school years. Their relationship bloomed over the years, culminating in their engagement in 2014. Despite a 13-year age difference and some controversy surrounding their relationship, Namajunas and Barry remain committed to each other. Barry, with his experience in MMA and the business side of it, serves as Namajunas' training partner and manager, playing an instrumental role in her MMA career.
Rose Namajunas' gym
Rose Namajunas fights out of the Genesis Training Academy in St. Arvada, Colorado.
Last Updated On October 31, 2024.
FAQs
A. Rose Namajunas is trained by Pat Barry, a former UFC fighter.
A. Rose Namajunas’ fiance, Pat Barry, is currently 45 years old.
A. Rose Namajunas maintains a professional MMA record of 13 wins and 6 losses (13-6-0).
A. Namajunas first met Pat Barry at the Roufusport gym in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
A. Rose Namajunas is currently 32 years old, as she was born on June 29, 1992.
