American two-time strawweight champion nicknamed 'Thug Rose' whose violent finishes, competitive nature and willingness to embrace a tough style have made her one of the most exciting fighters in women's MMA.
Rose Namajunas is a Lithuanian-American strawweight who twice defeated Zhang Weili for the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship, delivering two of the women's division's most celebrated upsets. Known as 'Thug Rose' for her technical striking, beautiful jiu-jitsu, and unorthodox style, Namajunas is one of women's MMA's most technically gifted champions. Her openness about mental health challenges has made her a role model beyond the sport.
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1992
👶 Born in St. Paul, USA