:Rose Namajunas

Namajunas was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on {{birth date|1992|6|29}}, to Lithuanian parents who had moved to the United States in September 1991.{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=By The Numbers: Weili Zhang vs. Rose Namajunas|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/By-The-Numbers-Weili-Zhang-vs-Rose-Namajunas-178861|access-date=2021-04-26|website=Sherdog}} She was named Rose ({{langx|lt|Rožė}}) in honor of her great-grandmother Rožė Gotšalkaitė Namajūnienė, whose husband Juozas was an Independent Lithuania military officer. He enlisted in the Lithuanian military in 1933, and was promoted to lieutenant in 1936. During the Soviet invasion of Lithuania in 1939, he fought in the resistance. After the Soviets occupied the country, Juozas was forced to enlist in the Red Army. Following the German declaration of war on the Soviet Union and the subsequent Soviet retreat from the Baltic states, Juozas left the Red Army and retired to civilian life. When the Soviets re-occupied Lithuania, Juozas was arrested by the NKVD and sent to a prison camp. He was killed by Soviet KGB agents near his home in 1968.{{cite web|url=https://alkas.lt/2017/11/16/r-cerskus-cempione-rozyte-namajunaite-ir-jos-tikroji-kilme-video/|title=R. Čerškus. Pasaulio čempionė Rožė Namajūnaitė ir jos tikroji kilmė (video)|date=November 16, 2017|website=alkas.lt|language=lt|author=Robertas Čerškus}} Namajunas's grandfather Algimantas Andriukonis was a successful wrestler, and won national championships in Lithuania and competitions in the USSR.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-08|title=Lietuviškoje aplinkoje augusi UFC superžvaigždė Namajunas: man labai svarbu būti lietuve, jaučiu didelę atsakomybę|url=https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/sportas/10/1270042/lietuviskoje-aplinkoje-augusi-ufc-superzvaigzde-namajunas-man-labai-svarbu-buti-lietuve-jauciu-didele-atsakomybe|access-date=2021-04-26|website=lrt.lt|language=lt}}{{cite web|url=https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/sportas/10/1302064/netektis-kovotojos-rose-namajunas-seimoje-uzgeso-lietuvoje-gyvenusio-senelio-gyvybe|title=Netektis kovotojos Rose Namajunas šeimoje – užgeso Lietuvoje gyvenusio senelio gyvybė |date=December 17, 2020|website=lrt.lt|language=lt}} Namajunas regularly visits Lithuania and communicates in the Lithuanian language with her grandparents.{{cite web |last1=Rimkus |first1=Kęstas |title=Kovų superžvaigždė Rožė Namajunas vaikšto po Kauną: "Geriausia vieta – močiutės sodas" |url=https://www.15min.lt/sportas/naujiena/kovinis-sportas/kovu-superzvaigzde-roze-namajunas-vaiksto-po-kauna-geriausia-vieta-mociutes-sodas-864-1187406 |website=15min.lt |access-date=12 August 2019 |language=lt}}

Namajunas's father Arturas, who suffered from schizophrenia, left the family when Rose was still young and died of pneumonia in Germany in 2008, when Rose was 16.{{cite web|url=https://www.lrytas.lt/sportas/startai/2021/04/26/news/ispudingai-ufc-cempiono-dirza-is-kines-atemusi-r-namajunas-jau-sulauke-siulymo-z-weili-tuoj-pat-nori-revanso-19157185/|title= Įspūdingai UFC čempiono diržą iš kinės atėmusi R. Namajunas jau sulaukė siūlymo: Z. Weili tuoj pat nori revanšo |date=April 26, 2021|website=lrytas.lt|language=lt}} Her mother was a pianist, trained at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre.{{cite web|url=https://www.lrytas.lt/sportas/startai/2017/12/16/news/senelis-viena-po-kito-gulde-rusus-o-jo-anuke-siauteja-amerikoje-3907589|title= Senelis vieną po kito guldė rusus, o jo anūkė siautėja Amerikoje |date=December 16, 2017|website=lrytas.lt|language=lt}} Namajunas grew up in Milwaukee in a tough, predominantly African-American neighborhood, where she was a witness to violence from a young age. Her mother worked a lot and her brother was only rarely home. Her neighborhood friends nicknamed her "Thug Rose", due to the fact that she was the only white girl among them and was the smallest, yet acted tougher than any of them.{{cite podcast |url=https://www.spreaker.com/user/somewhereinvegas/invictafcs-rose-namajunas |title=InvictaFC's Rose Namajunas |work=WMMath |publisher=Wombat Sports |host=Marq Piocos |date=19 December 2012 |time=20:21 |access-date=23 March 2022 |quote=[...] that's what I was dubbed since I was little. I was the only white girl on the block, and I was way littler than everybody. I was the youngest of all my friends in a predominantly black neighborhood, and they would always call me Thug Rose. Everybody. 'Cause I walked harder than everybody else, and I thought that I was a thug.}}{{cite podcast |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoyodyNJxhA&t=2847 |title=JRE MMA Show #13 with Rose Namajunas & Pat Barry |work=The Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show |host=Joe Rogan |date=23 January 2018 |time=47:27 |quote=[Rogan:] How'd you get that name? [...]
[Namajunas:] You know my ice-cold stare? That stare on Joanna? I developed that long ago. I was never a witty person, I never had a good comeback for anything, so I just had to beat people's ass that was making fun of me—or I had to scare them off, just, be all serious. My neighbor—I had some Jamaican neighbors—her name was Erica Gibbs and she always used to be like, "That's Thug Rose right there." She was always telling everybody, "That's Thug Rose. You see her? She crazy."}} Namajunas has mentioned being a victim of child sexual abuse, while emphasizing that she does not want to speak about specific details.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/26709192/comfort-chaos-how-rose-namajunas-found-peace-octagon|title=Comfort in chaos: How Rose Namajunas found peace in the Octagon|date=May 9, 2019|work=ESPN|author=Brett Okamoto}} She graduated from Milwaukee High School of the Arts, where she was an accomplished cross-country runner.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/26709192/comfort-chaos-how-rose-namajunas-found-peace-octagon%3f|title = Comfort in chaos: How Rose Namajunas found peace in the Octagon|date = May 9, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://eu.jsonline.com/amp/1015011001|title=Milwaukee's Rose Namajunas overcomes difficult childhood to become UFC champion|author=Gary D'Amato|date=January 9, 2018|work=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel}}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Rose started practicing taekwondo at the age of 5. She earned her poom belt (junior black belt) at age 9. After that, she went on to practice both karate and BJJ. While in high school, she started training in kickboxing and mixed martial arts with Duke Roufus at Roufusport, and she was also a senior-year wrestler at Milwaukee High School of the Arts.{{cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/435804/Rose-Namajunas-To-survive-is-to-find-meaning-in-the-suffering/|title=Rose Namajunas: To survive is to find meaning in the suffering|publisher=MixedMartialArts.com|date=2013-02-10|access-date=2013-06-11}}{{Cite web|url=http://fightland.vice.com/blog/rose-namajunas|title=Rose Namajunas talks TUF, Colorado, and Trying to Start a Fight with Royce Gracie|last=Jennings|first=L.A.|date=June 3, 2014|website=Fightland|access-date=August 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529222543/http://fightland.vice.com/blog/rose-namajunas|archive-date=May 29, 2015}}

Namajunas was scheduled to compete in a grappling match against Danielle Kelly on December 30, 2021, at Fury Pro Grappling 3 but was forced to withdraw from the event at the last minute due to a positive Covid-19 test and was replaced by Carla Esparza.{{Cite web|date=December 29, 2021|title=Carla Esparza Replaces Rose Namajunas at Fury Pro Grappling 3|url=https://jitsmagazine.com/carla-esparza-replaces-rose-namajunas-at-fury-pro-grappling-3/}} Namajunas returned to the promotion for the main event of Fury Pro Grappling 6 on December 30, 2022, where she faced fellow UFC veteran Gillian Robertson. Namajunas lost the bout by rear-naked choke in 65 seconds.{{cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/watch-gillian-robertson-submit-rose-namajunas-at-fury-pro-grappling-6/ | title=Watch Gillian Robertson Submit Rose Namajunas at Fury Pro Grappling 6 | date=December 31, 2022 }}

Namajunas also signed up to compete in the women's under {{convert|60|kg|abbr=on}} and absolute division at the ADCC Denver Open on May 13, 2023.{{cite web |last1=Burne |first1=Kathrine |title=Rose Namajunas Signs Up For Next ADCC Open |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/rose-namajunas-signs-up-for-next-adcc-open/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=May 9, 2023 |access-date=9 May 2023}} She won a bronze medal in the absolute division.{{cite web |title=Elite Grapplers And UFC Veterans Shine In ADCC Denver Open 2023 Results |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/elite-grapplers-and-ufc-veterans-shine-in-adcc-denver-open-2023-results/ |website=JitsMagazine |date=May 16, 2023 |access-date=16 May 2023}}

Namajunas began competing in MMA as an amateur in 2010. She trained under Greg Nelson at Minnesota Martial Arts Academy.{{cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/Rose-Namajunas-To-survive-is-to-find-meaning-in-the-suffering|title=Rose Namajunas: To survive is to find meaning in the suffering |publisher=mixedmartialarts.com|date=2013-02-10|access-date=2018-01-24}} She obtained a perfect amateur record of 4–0 with 2 wins by TKO and 2 by decision, with both finishes coming in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/12/27/3804512/rose-namajunas-hopes-to-build-on-what-ronda-rousey-has-done-for-wmma|title=Rose Namajunas hopes to build on what Ronda Rousey has done for WMMA|publisher=BloodyElbow.com|date=2012-12-27|access-date=2013-06-11}}

She made her professional debut against Emily Kagan at Invicta FC 4: Esparza vs. Hyatt on January 5, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/11/invicta-fc-4-official-with-esparza-gadelha-title-fight-baszler-davis-and-more|title=Invicta FC 4 official with Esparza-Gadelha title fight, Baszler-Davis and more|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2012-11-23|access-date=2013-06-11}} After two back-and-forth rounds, Namajunas was able to secure the victory via submission due to a rear-naked choke in round three. The victory in her pro debut also earned her the Submission of the Night bonus.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2013/01/05/four-fighters-earn-bonuses-at-invicta-fighting-championships-4/|title=Four Fighters Earn Bonuses At Invicta Fighting Championships 4|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2013-01-05|access-date=2013-06-11}}

In her second professional appearance, Namajunas faced Kathina Catron at Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson on April 5, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2013/02/11/rose-namajunas-vs-kathina-catron-set-for-invicta-fc-5-card/|title=Rose Namajunas vs Kathina Catron Set For Invicta FC 5 Card|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2013-02-11|access-date=2013-06-11}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/02/invicta-fc-5-official-for-april-5-in-kansas-city-mo|title=Invicta FC 5 official for April 5 in Kansas City, Mo.|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2013-02-11|access-date=2013-06-11}} She won the fight by submission due to a flying armbar just 12 seconds into the first round. This performance garnered Namajunas her second Invicta Submission of the Night award.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2013/04/06/invicta-fc-5-bonuses-kaufman-vs-smith-wins-fight-of-the-night/|title=Invicta FC 5 Bonuses: Kaufman vs Smith Wins Fight Of The Night, KO of the Night goes to Nakamoto and Sub of the Night to Namajunas|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2013-04-06|access-date=2013-06-11}}

Namajunas fought fellow undefeated prospect Tecia Torres at Invicta FC 6: Coenen vs. Cyborg on July 13, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2013/04/19/rose-namajunas-vs-tecia-torres-added-to-invicta-fc-6-card/|title=Rose Namajunas vs Tecia Torres Added To Invicta FC 6 Card|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2013-04-19|access-date=2013-06-11}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/04/invicta-fc-6-set-for-july-13-13-bout-lineup-set-with-santos-coenen-headliiner|title=Invicta FC 6 set for July 13, 13-bout lineup set with Santos-Coenen headliner|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=2013-04-20|access-date=2013-06-11}} Namajunas lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://prommanow.com/2013/07/13/invicta-fc-6-live-results-and-play-by-play/|title=Invicta FC 6 live results and play-by-play|publisher=ProMMANow.com|date=2013-07-13|access-date=2013-07-13}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/7/13/4520430/wmma-invicta-fc-6-cyborg-santos-justino-vs-marloes-coenen-live-streaming-video-results-play-by-play|title=Invicta FC 6: Cris "Cyborg" Justino vs Marloes Coenen Live Streaming Video, Results, and Play by Play|publisher=BloodyElbow.com|date=2013-07-13|access-date=2013-07-13}}

On December 11, 2013, it was announced that Namajunas was signed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) along with 10 other strawweight fighters to compete on season 20 of The Ultimate Fighter, which would crown the first-ever UFC strawweight champion.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/12/ufc-acquires-11-fighters-from-invicta-fc-launches-womens-strawweight-division-with-tuf-20/|title=UFC acquires 11 fighters from Invicta FC, launches women's strawweight division with 'TUF 20'|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2013-12-11}}

Namajunas was the fourth pick by coach Gilbert Melendez.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/episode-no-1-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-20-team-pettis-vs-team-melendez|title=Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 20: Team Pettis vs Team Melendez'|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2014-09-11}} She defeated Alex Chambers by submission due to a rear-naked choke in the preliminary round of the tournament.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2014/11/5/7160451/tuf-20-results-recap-alex-chambers-vs-rose-namajunas-ep-7-fox-sports-1-mma|title=TUF 20 results and recap for Alex Chambers vs Rose Namajunas (Ep. 7)|publisher=mmamania.com|date=2014-11-05}}

In the quarter-finals, Namajunas faced Joanne Calderwood. She won the fight via kimura in the second round.{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2287953-the-ultimate-fighter-20-recap-episode-11-two-fights-set-up-semifinals|title=The Ultimate Fighter 20 Recap, Episode 11: 2 Fights Set Up Semifinals|author=Riley Kontek|date=December 4, 2014|work=Bleacher Report}}

In the semi-finals, Namajunas faced Randa Markos. She again won the fight via kimura in the first round.{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2296088-tuf-20-episode-12-recap-inaugural-womens-strawweight-title-fight-set|title=TUF 20, Episode 12 Recap: Inaugural Women's Strawweight Title Fight Set|date=December 11, 2014|work=Bleacher Report|author=Steven Rondina}}

In the final of the tournament, she fought Carla Esparza on December 12, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale for the inaugural UFC Women's Strawweight Championship. She lost the bout via rear-naked choke in the third round.{{cite web |title=TUF 20 Finale results: Carla Esparza taps Rose Namajunas to win strawweight title |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2014/12/tuf-20-finale-results-carla-esparza-taps-rose-namajunas-to-win-strawweight-title |work=MMAjunkie.com |access-date=January 6, 2022|author=Steven Marrocco|date=December 13, 2014 }}

Despite losing in The Ultimate Fighter finale, Namajunas was awarded two season $25,000 bonus awards for Performance of the Season and Fight of the Season for her bout with Joanne Calderwood.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/12/namajunas-wins-50000-markos-and-calderwood-25000-tuf-20-season-bonu|title=Namajunas wins $50,000, Markos and Calderwood $25,000 'TUF 20' season bonuses|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2014-12-13|access-date=2014-12-13}}

Namajunas was expected to face Nina Ansaroff on May 23, 2015, in a preliminary bout at UFC 187.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/02/ansaroff-namajunas-sampo-scoggins-kuntz-makhachev-added-to-mays-ufc-187-lineup|title=Ansaroff-Namajunas, Sampo-Scoggins, Kuntz-Makachev added to Mays UFC 187 lineup|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-02-25}} Prior to the fight, Ansaroff missed weight by 4 pounds and was fined 20 percent of her fight purse.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/ufc-187-live-and-official-weigh-in-results|title=UFC 187 weigh-in results|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-05-22}} The bout was scrapped entirely a couple of hours before the event, as Ansaroff was declared medically unfit to compete due to illness. According to Ansaroff's camp, she contracted the flu the week before, and the weight cut exacerbated the illness, forcing Ansaroff to abandon her weight cut early, and ultimately withdraw from the fight.{{cite news|url=https://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/illness-forces-ansaroff-off-ufc-187-team-hopeful-for-rescheduled-date-with-namajunas-052315?nav=false|title=Illness forces Ansaroff off UFC 187, team hopeful for rescheduled date with Namajunas|last=Cepeda|first=Elias|date=May 23, 2015|work=FOX Sports|access-date=January 8, 2019}} Though the fight could not take place, Namajunas was paid her full fight purse (show- and win money).{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/late-fight-cancellations-heres-what-happens-with-ufcs-new-athlete-outfitting-policy|title=Late fight cancellations? Here's what happens with UFC's new athlete outfitting policy|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-06-13}}

Namajunas fought Angela Hill on October 3, 2015, at UFC 192.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/08/ufc-192-adds-joseph-benavidez-vs-ali-bagautinov-rose-namajunas-vs-angela-hill|title=UFC 192 adds Joseph Benavidez vs Ali Bagautinov, Rose Namajunas vs Angela Hill|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-08-17}} After some back-and-forth striking exchanges on the feet, Namajunas took Hill down with a trip off a punch. As Hill stood up, Namajunas quickly secured a rear-naked choke, submitting Hill in the first round.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/10/3/9447417/ufc-192-results-rose-namajunas-chokes-out-angela-hill-in-the-first|title=UFC 192 results: Rose Namajunas chokes out Angela Hill in the first round|last=Thomas|first=Luke|date=October 3, 2015|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=January 8, 2019}}

In a quick turnaround, Namajunas faced streaking prospect Paige VanZant in the main event of UFC Fight Night 80 on December 10, 2015, replacing an injured Joanne Calderwood.{{cite web |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/10/28/9625066/paige-vanzant-vs-rose-namajunas-joanne-calderwood-out-ufc|title=Paige VanZant now fighting Rose Namajunas with Calderwood out|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Anton Tabuena|date=2015-10-28|access-date=2015-10-28}} Namajunas won the fight midway through the fifth round via submission due to a rear naked choke.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/12/11/9890604/ufc-fight-night-80-results-rose-namajunas-dominates-a-resilient-paige|title=UFC Fight Night 80 results: Rose Namajunas dominates a resilient Paige VanZant|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|date=2015-12-11|access-date=2015-12-11}} The win also earned Namajunas her first Performance of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/ufc-fight-night-80-bonuses-namajunas-earns-50000-for-domination-of-vanzant|title=UFC Fight Night 80 bonuses: Namajunas earns $50,000 for domination of VanZant|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-12-11|access-date=2015-12-12}}

On April 16, 2016, Namajunas faced the undefeated Tecia Torres at UFC on Fox 19 in a rematch of their 2013 fight at Invicta FC 6. Namajunas won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2016/4/16/11445516/ufc-on-fox-19-results-rose-namajunas-edges-tecia-torres-in-well|title=UFC on FOX 19 results: Rose Namajunas edges Tecia Torres in well-contested scrap|last=Doyle|first=Dave|date=April 16, 2019|work=MMA Fighting|access-date=January 8, 2019}}

On July 30, 2016, Namajunas fought Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC 201{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/06/rose-namajunas-meets-undefeated-karolina-kowalkiewicz-at-ufc-201-in-atlanta|title=Rose Namajunas meets undefeated Karolina Kowalkiewicz at UFC 201 in Atlanta|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=MMAjunkie Staff|date=2016-05-06|access-date=2016-05-06}} in a match regarded as a title eliminator. Kowalkiewicz defeated Namajunas via split decision.{{cite news|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2016/7/31/12334918/ufc-201-results-karolina-kowalkiewicz-splits-rose-namajunas-joanna-jedrzejczyk|title=UFC 201 results: Karolina Kowalkiewicz splits Rose Namajunas, likely sets up all-Polish title fight with Joanna Jedrzejczyk|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Thomas Myers|date=2016-07-31|access-date=2016-08-04}} Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night for their performance.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/7/31/12335150/ufc-201-bonuses-rose-namajunas-and-karolina-kowalkiewicz-take-home|title=UFC 201 bonuses: Rose Namajunas and Karolina Kowalkiewicz take home FOTN honors|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2016-07-31}}

Namajunas faced Michelle Waterson on April 15, 2017, at UFC on Fox 24.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/02/ufc-heads-to-kansas-city-for-first-time-for-ufc-on-fox-24-including-namajunas-waterson|title=UFC heads to Kansas City for first time for UFC on FOX 24|website=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2017-02-11|date=2017-02-11}} Namajunas won by submission due to a rear-naked choke in round 2, marking the 5th submission finish in her career.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/04/ufc-on-fox-24-results-rose-namajunas-submission-win-michelle-waterson|title=UFC on FOX 24 results: Rose Namajunas dominates Michelle Waterson, earns submission win|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2017-04-15}}

Namajunas faced Strawweight champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk at UFC 217 at Madison Square Garden in New York on November 4, 2017. She came in as a big underdog against the undefeated champion. Namajunas, in what was regarded as a huge upset, won by KO in first round to be crowned the new UFC Women's Strawweight Champion.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/ufc-217-results-rose-namajunas-stuns-heavy-favorite-joanna-jedrzejczyk-to-win-strawweight-title|title=UFC 217 results: Rose Namajunas KOs Joanna Jedrzejczyk to win title in huge upset|date=2017-11-05|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-05|language=en-US}} The win also earned Namajunas her second Performance of the Night bonus award.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/11/ufc-217-bonuses-title-fight-winners-namajunas-dillashaw-st-pierre-get-extra-50000|title=UFC 217 bonuses: Title winners Namajunas, Dillashaw, St-Pierre get extra $50,000|date=2017-11-05|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-11-05|language=en-US}} This was Namajunas's first knockout victory in her professional career (2 TKO-wins as an amateur). At the UFC 217 post-fight press conference, Namajunas stated that she intended to use her champion status as a platform to spread awareness of mental illness.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/11/5/16607350/ufc-217-post-fight-press-conference-video|title = UFC 217 post-fight press conference video|date = November 5, 2017}}

In the first defense of her title, Namajunas faced Jędrzejczyk in a rematch that took place on April 7, 2018, at UFC 223.{{cite web|title=Namajunas-Joanna 2 Heads to Brooklyn|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/Namajunas-Joanna-2-heads-to-Brooklyn|publisher=UFC|access-date=19 January 2018}} She won the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/04/joanna-jedrzejczyk-shocked-at-ufc-223-loss-tells-strawweights-bow-down-rose-namajunas|title=Joanna Jedrzejczyk shocked at UFC 223 loss to Namajunas, tells other strawweights: 'Bow down'|date=2018-04-08|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-04-08|language=en-US}} Namajunas spent the remainder of the year recovering from a lingering case of spinal stenosis from a C6 vertebral compression fracture, symptoms of which manifested while training with Valentina and Antonina Shevchenko in 2017, and had intensified during training camp for UFC 223.{{cite episode |title=Episode 1: A New Chapter |url=http://play.podtrac.com/espn-arielhelwanismmashow/c.espnradio.com/s:5L8r1/audio/3519607/fiverounds_2018-06-25-184207.64k.mp3 |access-date=2019-01-08 |series=Ariel Helwani's MMA Show |first=Ariel |last=Helwani |network=ESPN |date=2018-06-25 |number=1 |time=2:00:30 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}{{cite episode |title=Episode 11: De La Hoya, Northcutt, Perry, Usman, Faber, Iaquinta, many more |url=http://play.podtrac.com/espn-arielhelwanismmashow/c.espnradio.com/s:5L8r1/audio/3542978/fiverounds_2018-09-04-170918.64k.mp3 |access-date=2019-01-08 |series=Ariel Helwani's MMA Show |first=Ariel |last=Helwani |network=ESPN |date=2019-09-04 |number=11 |time=1:40:40}}

In her second title defense, Namajunas faced Jéssica Andrade in the main event at UFC 237 on May 11, 2019, in Andrade's home country of Brazil, in what would be Namajunas's first MMA fight outside the United States. Namajunas lost the fight by knockout via a slam in the second round.{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/25709796/rose-namajunas-defend-strawweight-belt-vs-jessica-andrade-ufc-237|title=Rose Namajunas to defend strawweight belt vs. Jessica Andrade at UFC 237|last=Okamoto|first=Brett|date=2019-01-07|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2019-01-08}}{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/05/12/ufc-237-results-namajunas-vs-andrade/|title=UFC 237 Results: Jessica Andrade Weathers Storm, Slams Rose Namajunas To Win Strawweight Title|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2019-05-12|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-12}} The fight earned her the Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/05/ufc-237-bonuses-new-champ-jessica-andrade-takes-home-100k|title=UFC 237 bonuses: New champ Jessica Andrade takes home $100K|date=2019-05-12|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-05-12}}

Namajunas was scheduled to face Jéssica Andrade for a rematch on April 18, 2020 at UFC 249.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/rose-namajunas-vs-jessica-andrade-officially-confirmed-for-ufc-249|title=Rose Namajunas vs Jessica Andrade officially confirmed for UFC 249|date=2020-01-11|website=www.sportskeeda.com|language=en-us|access-date=2020-01-11}} On April 8, 2020, Namajunas withdrew from the event,{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/ufc/story/_/id/29013557/rose-namajunas-pulls-ufc-249-bout-vs-jessica-andrade|title=Rose Namajunas pulls out of UFC 249 bout vs. Jessica Andrade|work=espn.com|author=Marc Raimondi and Ariel Helwani|date=2020-04-08|access-date=2020-04-08}} with her manager citing a pair of deaths in the family related to the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason.{{Cite news|last=Crosby|first=Jack|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-249-rose-namajunas-out-of-rematch-with-jessica-andrade-after-two-family-members-die-from-coronavirus/|title=UFC 249: Rose Namajunas out of rematch with Jessica Andrade after two family members die from coronavirus|date=April 9, 2020|work=CBS Sports|access-date=April 9, 2020}} Instead the bout was rescheduled and eventually took place on July 12, 2020 at UFC 251.{{Cite web|last=Shelton|first=Cole|date=2020-05-29|title=Rose Namajunas vs. Jessica Andrade 2 targeted for UFC 251 {{!}} BJPenn.com|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/rose-namajunas-vs-jessica-andrade-2-targeted-for-ufc-251/|access-date=2020-06-03|website={{!}} BJPenn.com|language=en-US}} Namajunas won the fight via split decision.{{Cite web|last=Fuentes|first=Jon|date=2020-07-11|title=UFC 251 Results: Rose Namajunas Edges Jessica Andrade After Slugfest|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/07/11/ufc-251-results-jessica-andrade-vs-rose-namajunas/|access-date=2020-07-12|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} This fight earned her the Fight of the Night award.{{Cite web|last=Hiergesell|first=Dan|date=2020-07-12|title='Fight Island' Bonuses! Namajunas, Andrade Walk Away With FOTN|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2020/7/12/21321169/official-ufc-251-bonus-winners-fight-island-mma-results-usman-masvidal-espn-ppv-namajunas-andrade|access-date=2020-07-12|website=MMAmania.com|language=en}}

Namajunas faced Zhang Weili for the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship on April 24, 2021 at UFC 261.{{Cite web|last=Sport|first=El Intra|date=2021-02-28|title=¡Es oficial! Rose Namajunas irá por el título de Zhang Weili en el UFC 261|url=https://elintra.com.ar/ufc/2021/02/28/es-oficial-rose-namajunas-ira-por-el-titulo-de-zhang-weili-en-el-ufc-261/|access-date=2021-03-09|website=El Intra Sports|language=es|archive-date=April 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427072553/https://elintrasports.com/ufc/2021/04/26/enorme-el-mensaje-de-anderson-silva-a-chris-weidman-por-su-terrible-fractura/|url-status=dead}} She won the fight by knockout early in the first round after landing a head kick, claiming the UFC Women's Strawweight World Championship for the second time.{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2021-04-24|title=UFC 261 Results: Rose Namajunas Head Kicks, Upsets Weili Zhang|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/04/24/ufc-261-results-rose-namajunas/|access-date=2021-04-25|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} Namajunas became the first female fighter to regain a UFC Championship belt. The win earned Namajunas a Performance of the Night bonus award.{{Cite web|last=Lee|first=Alexander K.|date=2021-04-25|title=UFC 261 bonuses: Kamaru Usman, Rose Namajunas rewarded for championship knockouts|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/4/25/22401861/ufc-261-bonuses-kamaru-usman-rose-namajunas-rewarded-for-championship-knockouts|access-date=2021-04-25|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}

The rematch between Namajunas and Zhang for the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship took place on November 6, 2021 at UFC 268.{{Cite web|date=2021-08-29|title=Rose Namajunas vs. Zhang Weili 2 among latest additions to official UFC 268 card|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/08/ufc-268-rose-namajunas-vs-zhang-weili-2-covington-usman-new-york-city|access-date=2021-08-29|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} After a back and forth bout, Namajunas defended her title, winning the bout via split decision.{{Cite web|last=Law|first=Eddie|date=2021-11-07|title=UFC 268 Results: Rose Namajunas Retains Title, Beats Weili Zhang via Split Decision|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/11/07/ufc-268-results-rose-namajunas-def-weili-zhang-via-split-decision/|access-date=2021-11-07|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} 14 out of 22 media scores gave it to Namajunas.{{Cite web|title=Rose Namajunas def. Weili Zhang :: UFC 268 :: MMA Decisions|url=http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/12704/Rose-Namajunas-vs-Weili-Zhang|access-date=2021-11-07|website=www.mmadecisions.com|archive-date=June 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628064425/http://mmadecisions.com/decision/12704/Rose-Namajunas-vs-Weili-Zhang|url-status=dead}}

Namajunas faced Carla Esparza in a rematch for the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship on May 7, 2022 at UFC 274.{{Cite web |last=Al-Shatti |first=Shaun |date=2022-03-16 |title=Rose Namajunas vs. Carla Esparza 2 set for UFC 274 co-main event |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/3/16/22982204/rose-namajunas-vs-carla-esparza-2-set-for-ufc-274-co-main-event |access-date=2022-03-17 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} Namajunas lost the fight and title via split decision in a bout that was heavily criticized for both fighter's low output.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-08 |title=Carla Esparza edges Rose Namajunas in major snoozefest at UFC 274 |url=https://empiresportsmedia.com/mma/carla-esparza-edges-rose-namajunas-in-major-snoozefest-at-ufc-274/ |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=Empire Sports Media |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Richardson |first=Andrew |date=2022-05-08 |title=The Worst Title Fight Of All Time |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/5/8/23060782/rose-namajunas-carla-esparza-ufc-274-results-espn-mma-phoenix |access-date=2022-05-10 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=UFC 274: Carla Esparza captures strawweight crown with unwatchable win over Rose Namajunas |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ufc-274-carla-esparza-rose-namajunas-strawweight-champion-043924680.html |access-date=2022-05-10 |website=sports.yahoo.com |date=May 8, 2022 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=UFC 274 results, highlights: Carla Esparza earns strawweight title with decision over Rose Namajunas |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-274-results-highlights-carla-esparza-earns-strawweight-title-with-decision-over-rose-namajunas/ |access-date=2022-05-10 |website=CBSSports.com |date=May 8, 2022 |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2022-05-08 |title=Esparza takes Namajunas' title in low-action bout |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/33878452/carlos-esparza-tops-rose-namajunas-strawweight-title-low-action-fight |access-date=2022-05-10 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2022-05-08 |title=Twitter reacts to Carla Esparza's title win over Rose Namajunas in UFC 274 rematch |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-274-twitter-reacts-carla-esparza-title-win-rose-namajunas-rematch |access-date=2022-05-10 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} Despite the uneventful nature of the fight, Namajunas was given the first place Crypto.com "Fan Bonus of the Night" award.{{Cite web |last=Haynes |first=Stephie |date=2022-05-08 |title=UFC 274 post-fight bonuses: Chandler plants Ferguson with KOTY candidate |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2022/5/8/23061684/ufc-274-post-fight-bonuses-chandler-plants-ferguson-with-koty-candidate |access-date=2022-05-08 |website=Bloody Elbow |language=en-US}}

Namajunas faced Manon Fiorot on September 2, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 226.{{cite news |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/6/23/23771346/rose-namajunas-moves-to-flyweight-for-fight-against-manon-fiorot-at-ufc-paris-in-september |title=Rose Namajunas moves to flyweight for fight against Manon Fiorot at UFC Paris in September |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=23 June 2023 |website=MMA Fighting |access-date=5 July 2023}} She lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite news |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/9/2/23856946/manon-just-too-big-pros-react-to-rose-namajunas-losing-flyweight-debut-to-manon-fiorot |title='Manon just too big': Pros react to Rose Namajunas losing flyweight debut to Manon Fiorot |website=MMA Fighting}}

Namajunas faced Amanda Ribas on March 23, 2024 in the main event, at UFC on ESPN 53.{{Cite web |last=Evanoff |first=Josh |date=2024-01-10 |title=Former strawweight champion Rose Namajunas added to UFC Vegas 88 in March {{!}} BJPenn.com |url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/rose-namajunas/former-strawweight-champion-rose-namajunas-added-to-ufc-vegas-88-in-march/ |access-date=2024-01-10 |website={{!}} BJPenn.com |language=en}} She won the bout by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2024-03-24 |title=UFC Vegas 89: Rose Namajunas Returns to Win Column, Cruises Past Amanda Ribas |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/24/ufc-vegas-89-rose-namajunas-returns-to-win-column-cruises-past-amanda-ribas/ |access-date=2024-03-24 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Namajunas was scheduled to face Maycee Barber on July 13, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 59.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Rose Namajunas, Maycee Barber Slated to Headline UFC Card on July 13 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Rose-Namajunas-Maycee-Barber-Slated-to-Headline-UFC-Card-on-July-13-193681 |access-date=2024-05-14 |website=Sherdog |language=en}} However, Barber withdrew from the bout, due to what was later revealed to be ongoing health problems, and was replaced by Tracy Cortez.{{Cite web |author= Damon Martin|date=2024-06-25 |title=Maycee Barber out; Tracy Cortez expected to face Rose Namajunas at UFC Denver |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/6/25/24186089/maycee-barber-out-tracy-cortez-expected-to-face-rose-namajunas-at-ufc-denver |access-date=2024-06-26 |publisher=MMA Fighting |language=en}}{{Cite web|author=Chris Taylor|date=2024-06-29 |title=Maycee Barber explains why she pulled out of UFC Denver main event with Rose Namajunas|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/maycee-barber/maycee-barber-explains-why-she-pulled-out-of-ufc-denver-main-event-with-rose-namajunas/|access-date=2024-06-29|publisher= BJPenn.com}} Namajunas defeated Cortez by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/07/14/ufc-denver-rose-namajunas-claims-decision-over-game-tracy-cortez/|title=UFC Denver: Rose Namajunas Claims Decision Over Game Tracy Cortez|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2023-07-13|access-date=2024-07-13}}

Namajunas faced Erin Blanchfield in the main event on November 2, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 246.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/08/ufc-edmonton-dana-white-rose-namajunas-vs-erin-blanchfield-fight-card|title=Dana White announces UFC Edmonton with Erin Blanchfield vs. Rose Namajunas main event, more|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2024-08-13|access-date=2024-08-13}} The bout was later shifted to the co-main event but remained five rounds.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/9/3/24235265/brandon-moreno-vs-amir-albazi-set-as-new-main-event-for-ufc-edmonton|title=Brandon Moreno vs. Amir Albazi set as new main event for UFC Edmonton|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2024-09-03|access-date=2024-09-03}} She lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/11/02/erin-blanchfield-bounces-back-with-win-calls-out-alexa-grasso/|title=Erin Blanchfield Bounces Back With Win, Calls Out Alexa Grasso|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Bryson Hester|date=2024-11-02|access-date=2024-11-02}}

Namajunas is scheduled to face Miranda Maverick on June 14, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 69.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/03/ufc-news-rose-namajunas-vs-miranda-maverick-fight-booking|title=UFC targets Rose Namajunas vs. Miranda Maverick for June event|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King|date=2025-03-20|access-date=2025-03-20}}

Namajunas utilizes forward movement while pressuring opponents with jabs and high kicks.{{cite news |last=Sargent |first=Robert |title=Invicta Fighting Championships 6 Live Play-By-Play & Results lookout |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2013/07/13/invicta-fighting-championships-6-live-play-by-play-results/ |access-date=August 11, 2014 |newspaper=mmarising.com |date=July 13, 2013}} She is known for her advanced technical striking and footwork, using a variety of angles and several creative adjustments. During her fight at Invicta FC 6, she directed a series of axe kicks, front kicks, and forward roundhouse kicks to her opponent's head.{{cite news |last=Hemminger |first=Brian |title=Invicta FC 6 results |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2013/7/13/4519832/invicta-fc-6-results-and-live-fight-coverage-for-coenen-vs-cyborg-2 |access-date=August 11, 2014 |newspaper=mmamania.com |date=July 13, 2013}} After closing the distance, she will sometimes attempt to grapple and execute a submission.

Namajunas professes Christianity,{{Cite web|title=Amid mental pressure and family tragedy, Rose Namajunas finds her passion for fighting again at UFC 251|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/amid-mental-pressure-and-family-tragedy-rose-namajunas-finds-her-passion-for-fighting-again-at-ufc-251/|access-date=2021-04-26|website=CBSSports.com|date=July 8, 2020 |language=en}} as well as anti-communist views.{{Cite web|title=Rose Namajunas stands behind anti-communist comments|url=https://torontosun.com/sports/mma/rose-namajunas-stands-behind-anti-communist-comments|access-date=2021-04-26|website=torontosun|language=en-CA}}{{Cite web|title=Rose Namajunas stands by anti-communism comments ahead of Zhang Weili fight|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/rose-namajunas-stands-anti-communism-comments-ahead-zhang/story?id=77064582|access-date=2021-04-26|website=ABC News|language=en}} Prior to her first bout against Chinese fighter Zhang Weili, Namajunas spoke of the history of communist oppression in her ancestral homeland Lithuania and mentioned the documentary The Other Dream Team as an inspiration. She said the documentary gives a "good idea as to what my family had to go through, the reason I'm in the United States today, the reason that I do mixed martial arts, all of that stuff".{{Cite web|date=2021-04-14|title=Namajunas defends anti-communism remarks|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31254452/rose-namajunas-stands-communism-comments-ufc-261-opponent-zhang-weili|access-date=2021-04-25|website=ESPN.com|language=en}} She said that she viewed her fight with Zhang as symbolizing a fight between communism and freedom, saying that "Weili is red" and "represents [communism]", relating it to her family's history under the former USSR regime in Lithuania, and stating that it is "better dead than red".{{Cite web|url=https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/sportas/10/1383933/rose-namajunas-motyvacijos-kovai-del-cempiones-dirzo-semiasi-is-lietuvos-istorijos-geriau-mires-nei-raudonas|title=Rose Namajunas motyvacijos kovai dėl čempionės diržo semiasi iš Lietuvos istorijos: Geriau miręs nei raudonas|date=April 10, 2021}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-261-why-rose-namajunas-mental-state-could-be-the-determining-factor-in-title-fight-with-weili-zhang/|title = UFC 261: Why Rose Namajunas' mental state could be the determining factor in title fight with Weili Zhang| date=April 22, 2021 }} In a further interview, Namajunas stated that her comments were not directed personally at Zhang, and said it was more about her own "internal battles" as well as some "generational PTSD".{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2021/4/22/22397238/ufc-261-rose-namajunas-weili-zhang-anti-communist-comments-have-nothing-to-do-with-china-mma-news|title=Namajunas says her anti-communist comments have 'nothing to do with' Zhang|date=April 22, 2021}} Zhang later said she ignored Namajunas's comments, stating "I believe as an athlete you have to focus on yourself."{{Cite web|url=http://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-zhang-weili-responds-rose-namajunas-controversial-comments-communism|title = Zhang Weili responds to Rose Namajunas' controversial comments on communism|date = April 21, 2021}} In describing her background and motivation for fighting, Namajunas stated, "I've got the Christ consciousness, I've got Lithuanian blood and I've got the American dream."{{cite web|last1=Brookhouse|first1=Brent|title='Better dead than red.' Lithuanian-American fighter gears up for match with Chinese rival|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/rose-namajunas-makes-ufc-261-title-fight-with-weili-zhang-personal-with-politically-charged-comment/|access-date=25 April 2021|website=cbssports.com|date=April 11, 2021 }}

A documentary of Namajunas' life, Thug Rose: Mixed Martial Artist,{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22742018/ |title=Thug Rose: Mixed Martial Artist|publisher=imdb.com}} was released in 2022, premiering at the Austin Film Festival.{{Cite web|url=https://austinfilmfestival.com/blog/news/ufc-to-present-the-world-premiere-of-thug-rose-at-austin-film-festival/ |title=UFC© TO PRESENT THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THUG ROSE: MIXED MARTIAL ARTIST AT THE 29TH ANNUAL AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL |date=October 18, 2022 |publisher=AustinFilmFestival.com}}

Namajunas is the fiancée and training partner of former Glory and UFC heavyweight Pat Barry.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmatko.com/pat-barry-and-girlfriend-rose-namajunas-at-the-2012-world-mma-awards/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116080135/http://www.mmatko.com/pat-barry-and-girlfriend-rose-namajunas-at-the-2012-world-mma-awards/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-01-16|title=Pat Barry And Girlfriend Rose Namajunas At The 2012 World MMA Awards|publisher=MMATKO.com|date=2013-01-14|access-date=2013-06-11}}{{cite web|url=http://www.cagepotato.com/interview-rose-namajunas-discusses-thug-life-pat-barrys-charm-and-her-invicta-fc-5-fight-this-friday/|title=Interview: Rose Namajunas Discusses Thug Life, Pat Barry's Charm, And Her Invicta FC 5 Fight This Friday|last=Goldstein|first=Ben|date=April 3, 2013|website=CagePotato|access-date=June 11, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1597302-ufc-pat-barry-goes-nuts-over-girlfriend-rose-namajumas-invicta-fc-armbar-win|title=UFC's Pat Barry Goes Nuts Over Girlfriend Rose Namajunas' Invicta FC Armbar Win|publisher=BleacherReport.com|date=2013-04-08|access-date=2013-06-11}} Namajunas and Barry met at Duke Roufus' gym, where Barry started training after losing his home to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, while Namajunas started training there during high school.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mixedmartialarts.com/news/rose-namajunas-to-survive-is-to-find-meaning-in-the-suffering/|title = Rose Namajunas: To survive is to find meaning in the suffering| date=February 10, 2013 }}

Barry says he fell in love with Namajunas the first time he saw her. In a December 2014 interview, Barry said that he and Namajunas had been dating "for almost five years now", while Namajunas felt like it was "two or three years". The couple got engaged in 2014.{{Cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2296275-the-meteoric-rise-of-thug-rose-namajunas|title=The Meteoric Rise of Thug Rose Namajunas|website=Bleacher Report}}

Namajunas has a brother named Nojus, who once operated a private piano studio. Namajunas herself has played the piano since the age of five.{{Cite web|date=2017-10-30|title=Facing a presumed outcome, Rose Namajunas hopes to surprise|url=https://www.espn.com/espnw/culture/feature/article/21219378/rose-namajunas-unexpected-hoping-topple-undefeated-joanna-jedrzejczyk|access-date=2021-04-26|website=ESPN.com|language=en}} Nojus also is a mixed martial artist, and made his professional debut in March 2021.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-16|title=Nojus Namajunas, brother of Rose Namajunas, set to make professional MMA debut|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/03/ufc-news-nojus-namajunas-rose-brother-mma-debut-set|access-date=2021-04-26|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}

• Lithuanian American National Hall of Fame - Class of 2019{{cite magazine |date=October 15, 2019 |editor1-last=Kuprys |editor1-first=Vida |title=Class of 2019: Four Enshrined in the Lithuanian American National Hall of Fame |url=http://www.draugas.org/key_dnlh/dn/issues/2019-10-15-DRAUGASNEWS.pdf |url-access=subscription |magazine=Draugas News |location=Chicago |publisher=Lithuanian Catholic Press Society |publication-date=October 15, 2019 |volume=7 |issue=10 |pages=1, 8–9 |issn=2377-5297 |id=USPS-14930 |access-date=March 23, 2022 |quote=On October 5, 2019, four Lithuanian American Legends were inducted into the National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame (NLAHF) [...] American mixed martial artist Rose Namajunas [...] The induction ceremonies of the NLAHF took place during a gala evening at the Lithuanian World Center in Lemont, Illinois.}}
• ESPY Award nominee (2018 for Best Fighter{{cite press release |date=June 20, 2018 |title=The 2018 ESPYS Nominees |url=https://espnmediazone.com/us/the-2018-espys-nominees/ |type=Press release |agency=ESPN MediaZone |access-date=July 4, 2018}} and 2021 for Best MMA Fighter{{cite press release |date=June 16, 2021 |title=The 2021 ESPYS Nominees |url=https://espnmediazone.com/us/the-2021-espys-nominees/ |type=Press release |agency=ESPN MediaZone |access-date=June 17, 2021}})
• Kids' Choice Sports 2018 Award for Biggest Powerhouse (nominee){{cite press release |date=June 12, 2018 |title=Motor sports pioneer Danica Patrick to be honored with the Legend Award at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2018 |url=http://www.nickpress.com/press-releases/2018/06/12/motor-sports-pioneer-danica-patrick-to-be-honored-with-the-legend-award-at-nickelodeons-kids-choice-sports-2018 |type=Press release |location=Burbank, California |publisher=Nickelodeon }}
• Eighth Annual Real Women Awards - 2017 Woman of the Year{{cite web|url=http://promotingrealwomen.com/eighth-annual-real-women-award-winners/|title=Eighth Annual Real Women Award Winners|last=Adams|first=Jason|date=January 18, 2018|website=Promoting Real Women|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128190516/http://promotingrealwomen.com/eighth-annual-real-women-award-winners/|archive-date=January 28, 2018|url-status=dead|access-date=January 27, 2018}}

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• UFC Women's Strawweight Championship (Two times; Former)
• Two successful title defenses (overall)
• One successful title defense (first reign)
• One successful title defense (second reign)
• Third most title fight wins in UFC Women's Strawweight division history (4){{Cite web|date=2024-02-17|title=UFC Women's Strawweight Division - Stats|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=WSW|website=UFC|language=en-US}}
• Performance of the Night (Three times) vs. Paige VanZant, Joanna Jędrzejczyk 1, and Zhang Weili{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-Bonuses-Namajunas-Chiesa-Miller-Means-Garner-3650K-96993|title=UFC Fight Night bonuses: Namajunas, Chiesa, Miller, Means garner $50K|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2015-12-10}}
• Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz and Jéssica Andrade (x2){{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-201-Bonuses-Woodley-Ellenberger-Kowalkiewicz-Namajunas-Pocket-3650K-Awards-109295|title=UFC 201 bonuses: Woodley, Ellenberger, Kowalkiewicz, Namajunas pocket $50K awards|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2016-07-30}}
• Third most Post-Fight bonuses in UFC Women's Strawweight division history (6)
• Tied (Amanda Lemos & Mackenzie Dern) for second most finishes in UFC Women's Strawweight division history (5){{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-274-pre-event-facts-charles-olivera-justin-gaethje-tony-ferguson-michael-chandler-donald-cerrone|title=UFC 274 pre-event facts: Inside the numbers of an historic main card|author=Mike Bohn|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 3, 2022}}
• First woman in UFC history to regain a championship title after losing it{{Cite news|last=Qin|first=Amy|date=2021-04-25|title=Rose Namajunas Retakes U.F.C. Title by Defeating Chinese Star Zhang Weili|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/25/sports/ufc-zhang-weili-rose-namajunas.html|access-date=2021-04-25|issn=0362-4331}}
• Holds victories over three former UFC Women's Strawweight Champions - Joanna Jędrzejczyk, Jéssica Andrade, and Zhang Weili
• Latest finish in a UFC Women's Strawweight division bout (2:25 at R5){{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-on-espn-59-pre-event-facts-drew-dober-most-knockouts-lightweight-history-dustin-poirier-denver|title=UFC on ESPN 59 pre-event facts: Drew Dober can take sole possession of lightweight KO record – again|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2024-07-10|access-date=2024-07-10}}
• The Ultimate Fighter 20 (Runner-Up)
• TUF 20 Fight of the Season vs. Joanne Calderwood
• TUF 20 Performance of the Season vs. Joanne Calderwood
• UFC Honors Awards
• 2021: President's Choice Performance of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Zhang Weili 1}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-honors-2021-dana-white-presidential-awards|title=UFC Honors 2021 Presidential Awards Nominees|publisher=ufc.com|author=Zac Pacleb|date=2022-01-13|access-date=2025-01-13}} & Fan's Choice Knockout of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Zhang Weili 1}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/honors/fans-choice|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125145913/https://www.ufc.com/honors/fans-choice|url-status=dead|archive-date=2023-01-25|title=UFC Honors 2021 Fan's Choice Awards (have to copy data fast)|publisher=ufc.com|author=UFC Staff|date=2023-01-25|access-date=2025-01-13}}
• UFC.com Awards
• 2017: Upset of the Year {{small|vs. Joanna Jędrzejczyk 1}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-ten-biggest-upsets-2017|title=The Top Ten Biggest Upsets of 2017|date=January 3, 2018|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}} & Ranked #2 Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-10-best-fighters-2017|title=Top 10 - The Best Fighters of 2017|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=January 7, 2018|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2020: Ranked #7 Fight of the Year {{small|vs. Jéssica Andrade 2}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/2020-awards-10-best-fights|title=The 2020 Awards: 10 Best Fights|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=December 24, 2020|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}
• 2021: Ranked #4 Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/top-10-fighters-2021-usman-oliveira-holloway-makhachev-pena|title=The 10 Best Fighters Of 2021|date=December 23, 2021|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship|author=Thomas Gerbasi|access-date=January 6, 2022|archive-date=January 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106101716/https://www.ufc.com/news/top-10-fighters-2021-usman-oliveira-holloway-makhachev-pena|url-status=live}} & #4 Knockout of the Year {{small|vs. Zhang Weili 1}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/10-best-knockouts-2021-usman-prochazka-sandhagen-namajunas-ngannou-lewis-poirier|title=The 10 Best Knockouts Of 2021|date=December 21, 2021|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship|author=Thomas Gerbasi|access-date=January 6, 2022|archive-date=January 6, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106101716/https://www.ufc.com/news/10-best-knockouts-2021-usman-prochazka-sandhagen-namajunas-ngannou-lewis-poirier|url-status=live}}

• Invicta FC
• Submission of the Night (Two times) vs. Emily Kagan, Kathina Catron{{cite news|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2013/01/05/four-fighters-earn-bonuses-at-invicta-fighting-championships-4|title=Four Fighters Earn Bonuses At Invicta Fighting Championships 4|publisher=MMARising.com|author=Robert Sargent|date=January 5, 2013}}{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/04/womens-mma-report-new-champions-crowned-at-invicta-fc-5-cyborg-dominant|title=Women's MMA Report: New champions crowned at Invicta FC 5, 'Cyborg' dominant|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|date=April 9, 2013}}
• Crypto.com
• Fan Bonus of the Night {{small|vs. Carla Esparza}}
• Fighter of the Year
• 2017 MMA Fighter of the Year
• ESPN,{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/21945958/2017-espn-mma-fighter-year-rose-namajunas|title=2017 ESPN MMA Fighter of the Year: Rose Namajunas|last=Okamoto|first=Brett|date=January 3, 2018|website=ESPN}} MMASucka,{{cite web|last1=DeSantis|first1=Michael|title=MMASucka 2017 MMA Awards|url=http://mmasucka.com/2018/01/03/mmasucka-2017-mma-awards/|website=MMASucka|date=January 4, 2018|access-date=10 January 2018}} MMA Fighting (Top 5: #4),{{cite web|last1=Al-Shatti|first1=Shaun|title=MMA Fighting's 2017 Fighter of the Year: Max Holloway|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/1/8/16846202/mma-fightings-2017-fighter-of-the-year-max-holloway|website=MMA Fighting|date=January 8, 2018|access-date=10 January 2018}} MMA Mania (Top 5: #4),{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2017/12/25/16814158/ufc-mma-fighter-of-the-year-2017-top-5-list-max-holloway-robert-whittaker-mma|title=UFC/MMA 'Fighter of the Year' 2017 - Top 5 List|last=Stumberg|first=Patrick L.|date=December 25, 2017|website=MMA Mania|access-date=December 25, 2017}} RealSport (Top 5: #3){{Cite web|url=https://realsport101.com/news/sports/mma/realsport-2017-mma-awards-fighter-of-the-year/|title=RealSport 2017 MMA Awards: Fighter of the Year|last=Nichols|first=Jake|date=December 20, 2017|website=RealSport|access-date=January 4, 2018|archive-date=July 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715011411/https://realsport101.com/news/sports/mma/realsport-2017-mma-awards-fighter-of-the-year/|url-status=dead}} MMADNA{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/mma-dna-ufc-awards-2017-de-uitslagen/|title=MMA DNA UFC Awards 2017 : De Uitslagen!!!|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=January 18, 2018|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-28}}
• 2017 UFC Fighter of the Year
• CBS Sports (Top 5: #3){{Cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/2017-ufc-fighter-of-the-year-max-holloway-reigns-supreme-as-champion/|title=2017 UFC Fighter of the Year: Max Holloway reigns supreme as champion|last=Campbell|first=Brian|date=December 31, 2017|website=CBS Sports}}
• 2017 MMA Female Fighter of the Year
• World MMA Awards,{{cite web|url=https://www.fightersonlymag.com/latest-news/world-mma-awards-2018-results/|title=World MMA Awards 2018 Results|date=July 4, 2018|website=Fighters Only|access-date=July 4, 2018}} Yahoo Sports,{{cite AV media |last=Iole |first=Kevin |date=January 2, 2018 |title=Yahoo Sports chooses its 2017 MMA Fighters of the Year |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY3k4aJQ1CQ&t=3m22s |time=3:22}} MMAjunkie,{{cite web|last1=Prates|first1=Fernanda|title=MMAjunkie's '2017 Female Fighter of the Year': Fighting the good fight in and out of the cage|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/mmajunkies-2017-womens-fighter-of-the-year-fighting-the-good-fight-in-and-out-of-the-cage|website=MMAjunkie|date=January 10, 2018|access-date=10 January 2018}} Cageside Press,{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2017/12/31/mma-2017-year-in-review-fighter-of-the-year/|title=MMA 2017 Year in Review: Fighter of the Year|date=December 31, 2017|website=Cageside Press}} Combat Press,{{cite web|last1=Huntemann|first1=Chris|title=Combat Press 2017 MMA Awards: Female Fighter of the Year – Rose Namajunas|url=https://combatpress.com/2018/01/combat-press-2017-mma-awards-female-fighter-of-the-year-rose-namajunas/|website=Combat Press|access-date=10 January 2018}} SevereMMA,{{cite web|url=http://severemma.com/2018/01/2017-severemma-irish-international-awards/|title=The 2017 SevereMMA Irish and International Awards|last=Sheehan|first=Sean|date=January 1, 2018|website=SevereMMA}} MMA Today (Top 50: #1),{{cite web|last1=Rivers|first1=Stephen|title=Women's MMA 2017 Top 50: #10 – #1|url=https://mma-today.com/womens-mma-2017-top-50-10-1|website=MMA Today|access-date=18 January 2018|date=16 January 2018}}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Awakening Fighters,{{Cite web|url=https://www.awakeningfighters.com/awakening-womens-mma-awards-2017-results/|title=Awakening Women's MMA Awards 2017 - Results|last=Mitchell|first=Rew|date=January 24, 2018|website=Awakening Fighters}} Promoting Real Women
• 2021 MMA Female Fighter of the Year
• World MMA Awards (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021),{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/12/10/22827368/2021-world-mma-awards-results|title=2021 World MMA Awards Results|date=December 10, 2021|publisher=mmafighting.com}} Cageside Press,{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/01/01/mma-2021-fighter-year/|title=MMA 2021 Year in Review: Fighter of the Year|date=January 1, 2022|website=Cageside Press}} Combat Press{{cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2022/02/combat-press-2021-mma-awards-female-fighter-of-the-year-rose-namajunas/|title=Combat Press 2021 MMA Awards: Female Fighter of the Year – Rose Namajunas|date=February 3, 2022|publisher=combatpress.com|author=Dan Kuhl}}
• 2021 Women's MMA MVP
• Wrestling Observer Newsletter{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/newsletters/wrestling-observer-newsletter/february-21-observer-newsletter-2021-awards-issue-cod-and-brandi-rhodes-leave-aew|title=February 21, 2022 Observer Newsletter: 2021 Awards issue, Cody and Brandi Rhodes leave AEW|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|first=Dave|last=Meltzer|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=February 18, 2022|accessdate=February 18, 2022|url-access=subscription}}
• Upset of the Year
• 2017 MMA Upset of the Year vs. Joanna Jędrzejczyk
• World MMA Awards, Sports Illustrated,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/mma/2017/12/14/ufc-mma-year-end-awards|title=Thursday Tap Out: The Year-End Awards Edition|last=Dyce|first=Mike|date=December 14, 2017|magazine=Sports Illustrated}} Sherdog,{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogcoms-2017-Upset-of-the-Year-130619|title=Sherdog.com's 2017 Upset of the Year|last=Knapp|first=Brian|date=December 28, 2017|website=Sherdog|access-date=December 29, 2017}} MMAjunkie,{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/rose-namajunas-mmajunkie-2017-upset-of-the-year-thug-rose|title=MMAjunkie's '2017 Upset of the Year': Thug Rose! Thug Rose! Thug Rose!|date=2018-01-04|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-01-05|language=en-US}} MMA Fighting,{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/1/6/16845178/mma-fightings-2017-upset-of-the-year-rose-namajunas-dethrones-joanna-jedrzejczyk|title=MMA Fighting's 2017 Upset of the Year: Rose Namajunas dethrones Joanna Jedrzejczyk|last=Segura|first=Danny|date=January 6, 2018|website=MMA Fighting}} MMA Weekly,{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/2017-upset-of-the-year-rose-namajunas-tko-of-joanna-jedrzejczyk|title=2017 Upset of the Year: Rose Namajunas' TKO of Joanna Jedrzejczyk|last=Cain|first=Jeff|date=January 6, 2018|website=MMA Weekly}} Metro.co.uk,{{Cite web|url=http://metro.co.uk/2017/12/17/metro-co-uk-mma-awards-demetrious-johnson-francis-ngannou-and-rose-namajunas-among-winners-7160446/|title=Metro.co.uk MMA Awards: Demetrious Johnson, Francis Ngannou and Rose Namajunas among winners|last=Barry|first=Coral|date=December 17, 2017|website=Metro News}} Combat Press,{{cite web|last1=Huntemann|first1=Chris|title=Combat Press 2017 MMA Awards: Upset of the Year – Rose Namajunas vs. Joanna Jędrzejczyk|url=http://combatpress.com/2018/01/combat-press-2017-mma-awards-upset-of-the-year-rose-namajunas-vs-joanna-jedrzejczyk/|website=Combat Press|access-date=10 January 2018}} Fight Booth,{{Cite web|url=http://fightbooth.com/2017-fight-booth-mma-awards/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104193946/http://fightbooth.com/2017-fight-booth-mma-awards/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=January 4, 2018|title=2017 Fight Booth MMA Awards|last=Reno|first=Dave|date=January 2, 2018|website=Fight Booth}} MMASucka, The MMA Takeover,{{cite web|url=http://themmatakeover.com/2017-mma-awards/|title=The 2017 MMA Awards|editor1-last=Shillan|editor1-first=Keith|last=Brown|first=Gary|date=January 1, 2018|website=The MMA TakeOver}} SevereMMA, Bloody Elbow (Top 3: #1){{cite web|last1=Burke|first1=Tim|title=Bloody Elbow 2017 Year-End Awards - Results|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2018/1/16/16898456/bloody-elbow-2017-year-end-awards-results-johnson-gaethje-namajunas|website=Bloody Elbow|access-date=17 January 2018|date=January 16, 2018}}
• 2017 UFC Upset of the Year vs. Joanna Jędrzejczyk
• Sport360,{{Cite web|url=http://sport360.com/article/other/ufc/260415/max-holloway-is-our-ufc-fighter-of-the-year-while-francis-ngannou-takes-ko-award|title=Max Holloway is our UFC Fighter of the Year while Francis Ngannou takes KO award|last=Rea|first=Alex|date=December 30, 2017|website=Sport360}} Pundit Arena,{{Cite web|url=http://www.punditarena.com/mma/cgeeney/pundit-arenas-2017-ufc-awards/|title=Pundit Arena's 2017 UFC Awards|last=Geeney|first=Cathal|date=December 28, 2017|website=Pundit Arena|access-date=January 3, 2017|archive-date=July 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715011520/http://www.punditarena.com/mma/cgeeney/pundit-arenas-2017-ufc-awards/|url-status=dead}} Per Sources{{Cite web|url=http://www.persources.com/2017-ufc-awards/|title=The PerSources 2017 UFC Awards|last=Aitchison|first=Doug|date=January 1, 2018|website=Per Sources}}
• Submission of the Year
• 2013 MMA Submission of the Year vs. Kathina Catron
• World MMA Awards (nominee),{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2014/2/7/5386664/2013-world-mma-awards-results|title=2013 World MMA Awards results|last=Tucker|first=Bryan|date=February 7, 2014|website=MMA Fighting}} MMA Weekly,{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/2013-submission-of-the-year-rose-namajunas-flying-armbar-at-invicta-fc-5|title=2013 Submission of the Year: Rose Namajunas' Flying Armbar at Invicta FC 5|last=Cain|first=Jeff|date=January 7, 2014|website=MMA Weekly}} The MMA Corner{{cite web|url=http://themmacorner.com/2013/12/31/2013-awards-submission-of-the-year-rose-namajunas-flying-armbar/|title=2013 Awards: Submission of the year - Rose Namajunas flying armbar|work=The MMA Corner|date=December 31, 2013|access-date=1 January 2014|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128114339/http://themmacorner.com/2013/12/31/2013-awards-submission-of-the-year-rose-namajunas-flying-armbar/|url-status=dead}}
• 2013 Women's MMA Submission of the Year vs. Kathina Catron
• Bleacher Report,{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1900900-2013-womens-mma-year-end-awards/page/6|title=2013 Women's MMA Year-End Awards|last=Ciccarelli|first=Mitchell|website=Bleacher Report|access-date=17 April 2016}} Bloody Elbow,{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/2/8/5392240/2013-bloody-elbow-wmma-awards-results-best-submission-rose-namajunas-invicta-flying-armbar|title=2013 Bloody Elbow WMMA Awards Results: Best Submission|last=Lau|first=Eriksson|date=February 8, 2014|website=Bloody Elbow|access-date=January 4, 2018|archive-date=November 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112010905/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/2/8/5392240/2013-bloody-elbow-wmma-awards-results-best-submission-rose-namajunas-invicta-flying-armbar|url-status=dead}} WMMA Press Association,{{cite podcast |url=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wombatsports/2014/01/03/wmma-press-awards-fight-submission-and-atomweight-of-the-year-winners |title=WMMA Press Awards Fight, Submission, and Atomweight of the Year Winners |website=Wombat Sports |publisher=BlogTalkRadio |last=Piocos |first=Marq |date=January 3, 2014 |time=06:13}} Awakening Fighters,{{Cite web|url=https://www.awakeningfighters.com/awards/wmma-awards-2013-results/|title=WMMA Awards 2013 - Results|last=Mitchell|first=Rew|date=January 9, 2014|website=Awakening Fighters|access-date=January 4, 2018|archive-date=January 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104192514/https://www.awakeningfighters.com/awards/wmma-awards-2013-results/|url-status=dead}} Promoting Real Women{{cite podcast |url=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/promotingrealwomen/2014/01/22/promoting-real-women-radio |title=Promoting Real Women |website=Promoting Real Women |publisher=BlogTalkRadio |last1=Adams |first1=Jason |last2=Reville |first2=Jillian |date=January 21, 2014 |time=1:06:50}}
• 2015 Women's MMA Submission of the Year vs. Paige VanZant
• Awakening Fighters{{Cite web|url=https://www.awakeningfighters.com/awakening-wmma-awards-2015-results/|title=Awakening WMMA Awards 2015 Results|last=Mitchell|first=Rew|date=January 7, 2016|website=Awakening Fighters}}
• 2017 Women's MMA Submission of the Year vs. Michelle Waterson
• Awakening Fighters (community)
• Knockout of the Year
• 2017 Women's MMA Knockout of the Year vs. Joanna Jędrzejczyk
• Awakening Fighters (community), Promoting Real Women
• Fight of the Year
• 2013 Women's MMA Fight of the Year vs. Tecia Torres
• Bleacher Report{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1900900-2013-womens-mma-year-end-awards/page/3|title=2013 Women's MMA Year-End Awards|author=Mitchell Ciccarelli|work=Bleacher Report|access-date=17 April 2016}}
• Fight of the Month
• 2019 May Fight of the Month vs. Jéssica Andrade
• MMAJunkie.com{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/05/fight-of-the-month-may-2019-jessica-andrade-rose-namajunas-ufc-237|title=MMA Junkie's 'Fight of the Month' for May: A rare technique ends a title fight|date=May 31, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}
• 2020 July Fight of the Month vs. Jéssica Andrade
• MMAJunkie.com{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/07/fight-of-the-month-july-2020-rose-namajunas-jessica-andrade-ufc-251|title=MMA Junkie's 'Fight of the Month' for July: A rematch between former champs delivers|date=July 31, 2020|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}
• Year's Most Violent
• 2017 Fight Booth Lady Violence Award
• Sherdog.com's 2015 All-Violence Second Team: Strawweight{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/2/Sherdogcoms-2015-AllViolence-Team-97945|title=2015 All-Violence Second Team|last=Breen|first=Jordan|date=January 2, 2016|website=Sherdog}}
• Sherdog.com's 2017 All-Violence Second Team: Strawweight{{Cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/2/Sherdogcoms-2017-AllViolence-Team-130501|title=2017 All-Violence Second Team: Strawweight|last=Breen|first=Jordan|date=December 22, 2017|website=Sherdog}}

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|13–7

|Erin Blanchfield

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Albazi

|{{dts|2024|November|02}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|13–6

|Tracy Cortez

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez

|{{dts|2024|July|13}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Denver, Colorado, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|12–6

|Amanda Ribas

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on ESPN: Ribas vs. Namajunas

|{{dts|2024|March|23}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11–6

|Manon Fiorot

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac

|{{dts|2023|September|2}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Paris, France

|{{small|Flyweight debut.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|11–5

|Carla Esparza

|Decision (split)

|UFC 274

|{{dts|2022|May|07}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Phoenix, Arizona, United States

|{{small|Lost the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|11–4

|Zhang Weili

|Decision (split)

|UFC 268

|{{dts|2021|November|6}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|New York City, New York, United States

|{{small|Defended the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|10–4

|Zhang Weili

|KO (head kick)

|UFC 261

|{{dts|2021|April|24}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:18

|Jacksonville, Florida, United States

|{{small|Won the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship. Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|9–4

|Jéssica Andrade

|Decision (split)

|UFC 251

|{{dts|2020|July|12}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|8–4

|Jéssica Andrade

|KO (slam)

|UFC 237

|{{dts|2019|May|11}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:58

|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

|{{small|Lost the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship. Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|8–3

|Joanna Jędrzejczyk

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 223

|{{dts|2018|April|7}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|5:00

|Brooklyn, New York, United States

|{{small|Defended the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|7–3

|Joanna Jędrzejczyk

|TKO (punches)

|UFC 217

|{{dts|2017|November|4}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:03

|New York City, New York, United States

|{{small|Won the UFC Women's Strawweight Championship. Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|6–3

|Michelle Waterson

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis

|{{dts|2017|April|15}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:47

|Kansas City, Missouri, United States

|

|-

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|5–3

|Karolina Kowalkiewicz

|Decision (split)

|UFC 201

|{{dts|2016|July|30}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Atlanta, Georgia, United States

|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–2

|Tecia Torres

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans

|{{dts|2016|April|16}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Tampa, Florida, United States

|

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–2

|Paige VanZant

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant

|{{dts|2015|December|10}}

|align=center|5

|align=center|2:25

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–2

|Angela Hill

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

|UFC 192

|{{dts|2015|October|3}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:47

|Houston, Texas, United States

|

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

|align="center" | 2–2

| Carla Esparza

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale

| {{dts|2014|December|12}}

|align="center" | 3

|align="center" | 1:26

| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

| {{small|The Ultimate Fighter 20 Women's Strawweight Tournament final. For the inaugural UFC Women's Strawweight Championship.}}

|-

| {{no2}}Loss

|align="center" | 2–1

| Tecia Torres

| Decision (unanimous)

| Invicta FC 6

| {{dts|2013|July|13}}

|align="center" | 3

|align="center" | 5:00

| Kansas City, Missouri, United States

|

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

|align="center" | 2–0

| Kathina Catron

| Submission (flying armbar)

| Invicta FC 5

| {{dts|2013|April|5}}

|align="center" | 1

|align="center" | 0:12

| Kansas City, Missouri, United States

| {{small|Submission of the Night.}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

|align="center" | 1–0

| Emily Kagan

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

| Invicta FC 4

| {{dts|2013|January|5}}

|align="center" | 3

|align="center" | 3:44

| Kansas City, Kansas, United States

| {{small|Strawweight debut. Submission of the Night.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–0

| Randa Markos

| Submission (kimura)

| rowspan=3|The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned

|{{dts|2014|August|14}}
({{dts|2014|December|10}} airdate)

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:45

|rowspan=3|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|The Ultimate Fighter 20 Semifinal round.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–0

| Joanne Calderwood

| Submission (kimura)

|{{dts|2014|August|6}}
({{dts|2014|December|03}} airdate)

|align=center|2

|align=center|2:06

|{{small|The Ultimate Fighter 20 Quarterfinal round.}}

|-

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

| Alex Chambers

| Submission (rear-naked choke)

|{{dts|2014|July|28}}
({{dts|2014|November|05}} airdate)

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:38

|{{small|The Ultimate Fighter 20 Elimination round.}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| style="text-align:center;" | 4–0

| Jen Aniano

| TKO (head kick and punches)

| KOTC: Trump Card

| {{dts|format=dmy|2012|June|30}}

| style="text-align:center;" | 1

| style="text-align:center;" | 0:33

| Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin

| {{small|Strawweight bout.{{cite web|url=http://www.babesofmma.com/fighter-babe-rose-namajunas-returns-to-the-cage-on-saturday-2/|title=Fighter Babe Rose Namajunas Returns to the Cage on Saturday|author=Jimmy the Fixer|date=June 28, 2012|website=Babes of MMA|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024131108/http://babesofmma.blogspot.com/2012/06/fighter-babe-rose-namajunas-returns-to.html|archive-date=24 October 2013|url-status=dead}} Lake of the Torches Resort Casino{{cite web|url=http://www.kingofthecage.com/trump-card-lac-du-flambeau-wi/|title=Trump Card {{!}} Lac du Flambeau, WI|publisher=King of the Cage}}}}

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| {{yes2}}Win

| style="text-align:center;" | 3–0

| Moriel Charneski

| Decision (unanimous)

| KOTC: March Mania

| {{dts|format=dmy|2012|March|17}}

| style="text-align:center;" | 3

| style="text-align:center;" | 3:00

| Walker, Minnesota

| {{small|130 lb bout. Northern Lights Casino.{{cite web|url=http://www.minnesotammanews.com/minnesota-mma-news/801-kotc-sells-out-another-show-up-north.html|title=KOTC sells out another show up north|last=Pherson|first=Ben|date=March 18, 2012|website=Minnesota MMA News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128132502/http://www.minnesotammanews.com/minnesota-mma-news/801-kotc-sells-out-another-show-up-north.html|archive-date=2018-01-28|url-status=dead}}}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| style="text-align:center;" | 2–0

| Heather Bassett

| Decision (unanimous)

| KOTC: Winter Warriors

| {{dts|format=dmy|2011|December|10}}

| style="text-align:center;" | 3

| style="text-align:center;" | 3:00

| Walker, Minnesota

| {{small|Flyweight bout. Judges scores: 30–28, 30–27, 29–28. Northern Lights Casino.{{cite web|url=http://minnesotammanews.com/minnesota-mma-news/738-ladies-steal-show-at-northern-lights.html|title=Ladies steal show at Northern Lights|last=Pherson|first=Ben|date=December 11, 2011|website=Minnesota MMA News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180128132543/http://minnesotammanews.com/minnesota-mma-news/738-ladies-steal-show-at-northern-lights.html|archive-date=2018-01-28|url-status=dead}}}}

|-

| {{yes2}}Win

| style="text-align:center;" | 1–0

| Melissa Pacheco

| TKO (punches)

| North American Fight Championship: Relentless

| {{dts|format=dmy|2010|August|7}}

| style="text-align:center;" | 1

| style="text-align:center;" | 2:51

| West Allis, Wisconsin

| {{small|Flyweight bout. Main Stage, 2010 Wisconsin State Fair.{{cite web|url=http://nafc.tv:80/news.php|title=NAFC Latest|date=September 29, 2011|website=NAFC.TV|publisher=North American Fighting Championship|at=NAFC "Relentless" Results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111111003846/http://nafc.tv/news.php|archive-date=11 November 2011|url-status=dead}}}}

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