“Thug” Rose Namajunas's Professional MMA debut
Namajunas made her professional debut against Emily Kagan on January 5, 2013, fighting on the preliminary card of Invicta FC 4: Esparza vs. Hyatt.
She made a winning start to her career, defeating Emily Kagan who carried a 2-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Rose Namajunas beat Emily Kagan by Submission at 3:44 of Round 3.
“Thug” Rose Namajunas's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Namajunas made her debut in the UFC against Carla Esparza on December 12, 2014, fighting on the main event of The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale having compiled a 2-1-0 professional MMA record.
Rose Namajunas lost to Carla Esparza by Submission at 1:26 of Round 3.
Since her debut, Namajunas has gone on to fight a total of 13 more times in the UFC. Her UFC record stands at 9-4-0.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Vacant Strawweight Championship loss to Carla Esparza
Namajunas lost her 1st strawweight title challenge, losing to Carla Esparza on December 12, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale.
Rose Namajunas lost to Carla Esparza by Submission at 1:26 of Round 3.
Winning the belt: UFC Strawweight Championship against Joanna Jędrzejczyk
Namajunas won the UFC Strawweight Championship defeating Joanna Jędrzejczyk on November 4, 2017 at UFC 217: Bisping vs. St. Pierre.
This was Namajunas's 2nd UFC championship fight.
Rose Namajunas beat Joanna Jędrzejczyk by KO/TKO at 3:03 of Round 1. Rose Namajunas took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
The first woman to defeat Joanna Jędrzejczyk
Namajunas defeated the previously unbeaten Joanna Jędrzejczyk on November 4, 2017, at UFC 217: Bisping vs. St. Pierre. Joanna Jędrzejczyk came into the fight with a 14-0-0 record. Namajunas was a +500 betting underdog going into the fight. Rose Namajunas beat Joanna Jędrzejczyk by KO/TKO at 3:03 of Round 1. Rose Namajunas took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Strawweight Championship against Joanna Jędrzejczyk
Namajunas defended her belt against Joanna Jędrzejczyk on April 7, 2018 at UFC 223: Khabib vs. Iaquinta.
This was Namajunas's first successful UFC strawweight title defence.
Rose Namajunas beat Joanna Jędrzejczyk by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title loss: Losing the UFC Strawweight Championship to Jéssica Andrade
Namajunas lost her UFC Strawweight title to Jéssica Andrade on May 11, 2019 at UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade having previously made 1 title defences.
Rose Namajunas lost to Jéssica Andrade by KO/TKO at 2:58 of Round 2. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Winning the belt: UFC Strawweight Championship against Weili Zhang
Namajunas won the UFC Strawweight Championship defeating Weili Zhang on April 24, 2021 at UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2.
This was Namajunas's 5th UFC championship fight.
Rose Namajunas beat Weili Zhang by KO/TKO at 1:18 of Round 1. Rose Namajunas took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Title defence #2: Successfully defended the UFC Strawweight Championship against Weili Zhang
Namajunas defended her belt for the 2nd time against Weili Zhang on November 6, 2021 at UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2.
Rose Namajunas beat Weili Zhang by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
Title loss: Losing the UFC Strawweight Championship to Carla Esparza
Namajunas lost her UFC Strawweight title to Carla Esparza on May 7, 2022 at UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje having previously made 2 title defences.
Rose Namajunas lost to Carla Esparza by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.
When was Rose Namajunas's last win?
Namajunas's last win came against Weili Zhang at UFC 268 on Saturday November 6, 2021. Rose Namajunas beat Weili Zhang by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.