Rose Namajunas is a 32-year-old American professional mixed martial arts fighter who competes in the women's flyweight division of the UFC. She is currently ranked No.5 in the UFC women’s flyweight rankings and is ranked sixth in the women’s pound-for-pound rankings. She started training for Taekwondo at the young age of 5, and by turning 9, she earned her poom belt, following which she practiced both Karate and BJJ. In her high school, Namajunas started training in kickboxing and martial arts with Duke Roufus at Roufusport. She was also a senior year wrestler at her school, Milwaukee School of the Arts.
Namajunas made her UFC debut in 2014 against Carla Esparza; she has 13 wins and 6 losses so far in her career. Namajunas has been a part of sixteen fights in the promotion since her debut in it.
Rose Namajunas Next Fight - Opponent, Date, Location
Rose Namajunas' next fight is against the No.3 ranked UFC women's flyweight, Erin Blanchfield on November 2, 2024, at Rogers Palace, Edmonton, Canada.
Following her victory over Tracy Cortez on July 13, 2024, 'Thug' announced her intention to compete for the flyweight title and also expressed interest in fighting for a women's BMF title. Hence, a win against Blanchfield can easily bring her closer to the title.
| Stats | Rose Namajunas | Erin Blanchfield |
| MMA Record | 13-6-0 | 12-2-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Flyweight) | 5 | 3 |
| Last Fight | Win | Loss |
| Nationality | American | American |
| Age | 32 | 25 |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) | 125 lb (57 kg) |
| Reach | 65 in | 68 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 42% | 45% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 53% | 33% |
| Takedown Defense | 59% | 81% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 2 | 0 |
| MMA Debut | 2013 | 2018 |
Rose Namajunas Last Fight
Namajunas' last fight was against Tracy Cortez at UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez on July 13, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. The fight saw Namajunas dominate with superior striking, using her jab and leg kicks to control the distance and repeatedly outmaneuver Cortez. Cortez had moments of success, particularly with low kicks and brief takedowns, but Namajunas' technique and defense prevailed. Namajunas scored a unanimous decision victory (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) and called for a title shot in her new division, ending Cortez's streak.
*Last updated on October 31, 2024.
FAQs on Rose Namajunas Next Fight
A. Rose Namajunas faced Tracy Cortez in her last fight.
A. Rose Namajunas currently competes in the women’s flyweight division. She made her flyweight debut at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac.
A. Rose Namajunas' upcoming opponent is Erin Blanchfield.
A. Yes, Rose Namajunas defeated Jessica Andrade at UFC 251.
A. Yes, she is a former two-time UFC women's strawweight champion.
