Rose Namajunas is undoubtedly one of the best female fighters on the roster right now. The fact that she stands second in the UFC women’s pound-for-pound rankings [https://www.ufc.com/rankings] is a testament to the same. She is also dubbed as “Thug Rose” because of the way she fights and carries herself. Rose is a fan favorite and is also the most well-known female fighter in the UFC. Currently, the UFC women’s strawweight champion, Namajunas was the first woman in UFC history to regain a championship after losing it. As of 17th December 2021, her professional fight record stands at 11 wins and 4 losses. In her entire UFC career, the fighter has lost only once via submission. READ MORE: HERE’S HOW ROSE NAMAJUNAS HELPED CHELSEA FC WOMEN’S TEAM … [https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&cx=4640a176a0c3047d9&q=https://www.essentiallysports.com/mma-ufc-news-heres-how-rose-namajunas-helped-chelsea-fc-womens-team-reach-the-uefa-champions-league-final/&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwi1suS9l-n0AhVqzDgGHRtVCYAQFnoECAQQAg&usg=AOvVaw0CWTuM5itwJNBx8-NsJSaS] This was against Carla Esparza in the finale of The Ultimate Fighter. Namajunas [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rose-namajunas/] lost the fight in the third round via a rear-naked chokehold. TREVOR WHITMAN’S THOUGHTS ON ROSE NAMAJUNAS’ NEXT BOUT Recently, Rose Namajunas’ head coach, Trevor Whitman, told MMA Junkie [https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/12/ufc-news-rose-namajunas-toughest-challenge-carla-esparza] that he is looking forward to Rose taking on Esparza in a rematch to avenge her 2014 loss. “I think Carla is the biggest challenge out there right now. She beat Rose, and that was where our team really came together. I thought as coaches we made some big, horrible decisions in that fight… There’s a lot of things. So, I want that back as a coach. I think Carla is the toughest fight out there,” said Whitman. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/esparza-articlejpg.jpeg] He added, “Stylistically, she’s the toughest. She’s a grinder and whatever the UFC thinks, maybe it’s just marketability, but that’s the toughest fight out there. But I’m open to fighting anybody honestly…New challenges are great. Rose has got every one of her rematches back that she’s lost, so that would be cool to get back, but honestly the UFC makes the decisions. I’m a coach, and I’m just there to prepare them for who’s in front of them.” Do you think Rose Namajunas has what it takes to overcome Carla Esparza [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/carla-esparza/] in a rematch? Would you want to see this fight? Please do let us know in the comments section below. WATCH THIS STORY: 5 MMA RULES JON JONES BROKE MULTIPLE TIMES IN THE UFC [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/ufc-mma-news-5-mma-rules-jon-jones-broke-multiple-times-in-the-ufc/] 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Carla Esparza 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Carla Esparza is one of the best fighters in the UFC strawweight division.<span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Alex Perez&quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:513,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;12&quot;:0}"> 'Cookie Monster' has been professionally fighting since 2010 and is the first UFC Strawweight champion and first Invicta FC Strawweight champion. As of 2021, Esparza sits at #4 in UFC women's strawweight <a href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rankings</a>.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Carla Esparza&quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:4225,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:7},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;arial, sans, sans-serif&quot;}">Carla Esparza</span>: UFC Career</h2>
The 'Cookie Monster' made her UFC debut in the year 2014. She was up against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rose-namajunas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rose Namajunas</a> in her first UFC fight at The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale. Esparza started her career in style and won The Ultimate Fighter 20 Women's Strawweight tournament to capture the inaugural women's strawweight championship.

She could not hold on to the belt and dropped it to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joanna-jedrzejczyk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joanna Jedrzejczyk</a> in her first defense. Esparza has beaten the likes of Maryna Moroz, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cynthia-calvillo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cynthia Calvillo</a>, Virna Jandiroba, Michelle Waterson, and Marina Rodriguez.

[caption id="attachment_424859" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-424859 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201027150831/UFCFNFI4023-1.jpg" alt="Carla Esparza" width="1920" height="1407" /> ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JULY 26: (L-R) Carla Esparza punches Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in their strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 26, 2020 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

'Cookie Monster' has put together a four-fight win streak and is surging up the rankings once more. In 2020, she beat Michelle Waterson and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/marina-rodriguez/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marina Rodriguez</a> via split decision verdicts. She is scheduled to face Yan Xiaonan on May 22, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 192. The fighter has claimed an 8-4 <a href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/d910665038efc639" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">record</a> during her time in the UFC.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Carla Esparza&quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:4225,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:7},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;arial, sans, sans-serif&quot;}">Carla Esparza</span>: Fighting Style</h2>
Esparza's fights are a masterclass in discipline. She doesn't go for finishes frequently and plays it safe. Nevertheless, she musters enough offense and control to edge out split decision victories.

The fact that she has claimed 10/17 wins via decision is a sign that she doesn't let her opponents dominate her. 'Cookie Monster' has claimed seven finishes in her career, but the last of these came in 2014 when she beat Rose Namajunas.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Carla Esparza&quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:4225,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:7},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;arial, sans, sans-serif&quot;}">Carla Esparza</span>: Achievements</h2>
'The Cookie Monster' holds an amazing record of <a href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Carla-Esparza-63410" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">17-6-0</a> in her MMA career. Her list of accomplishments is long and commendable. The talented <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2020/07/20/carla-esparza-scouting-report-fox11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fighter</a> is also a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

She has <a href="https://combatpress.com/2014/12/combat-press-2014-mma-awards-female-fighter-of-the-year-carla-esparza/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">held</a> the 2014 Female Fighter of the Year awarded by Combat Press. Furthermore, 'The Cookie Monster' has reigned as an Invicta FC strawweight champion. The fighter has claimed one Performance of the Night award and one Fight of the Night award.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Carla Esparza&quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:4225,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:7},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;arial, sans, sans-serif&quot;}">Carla Esparza</span>: Net Worth and Salary 2021</h2>
Esparza has estimated career earnings of $544,000 according to <a href="https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/carla-esparza" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tapology</a>.

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<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact <span data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Carla Esparza&quot;}" data-sheets-userformat="{&quot;2&quot;:4225,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:7},&quot;10&quot;:2,&quot;15&quot;:&quot;arial, sans, sans-serif&quot;}">Carla Esparza</span>?</h2>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlaesparza1/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/CarlaEsparza1?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>
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<td> Nickname</td>
<td> The Cookie Monster</td>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>33</td>
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<td>Born</td>
<td>10-10-1987</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>American</td>
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<td> Residence</td>
<td> Redondo Beach, California, United States</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>5'1"</td>
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<td>MMA Record</td>
<td>17-6-0</td>
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<td>Active Win Streak</td>
<td> 4</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td> NA</td>
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<td> Weight/Division</td>
<td>116 lb/strawweight</td>
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<td> Marital Status/Partner Name</td>
<td> NA/NA</td>
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Carla Esparza 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Carla Esparza is one of the best fighters in the UFC strawweight division. &#8216;Cookie Monster&#8217; has been professionally fighting since 2010 and is the first UFC Strawweight champion and first Invicta FC Strawweight champion. As of 2021, Esparza sits at #4 in UFC women&#8217;s strawweight rankings. Carla Esparza: UFC Career The &#8216;Cookie Monster&#8217; made her UFC debut in the year 2014. She was up against Rose Namajunas in her first UFC fight at The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale. Esparza started her career in style and won The Ultimate Fighter 20 Women&#8217;s Strawweight tournament to capture the inaugural women&#8217;s strawweight championship. She could not hold on to the belt and dropped it to Joanna Jedrzejczyk in her first defense. Esparza has beaten the likes of Maryna Moroz, Cynthia Calvillo, Virna Jandiroba, Michelle Waterson, and Marina Rodriguez. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES &#8211; JULY 26: (L-R) Carla Esparza punches Marina Rodriguez of Brazil in their strawweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 26, 2020 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) &#8216;Cookie Monster&#8217; has put together a four-fight win streak and is surging up the rankings once more. In 2020, she beat Michelle Waterson and Marina Rodriguez via split decision verdicts. She is scheduled to face Yan Xiaonan on May 22, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 192. The fighter has claimed an 8-4 record during her time in the UFC. Carla Esparza: Fighting Style Esparza&#8217;s fights are a masterclass in discipline. She doesn&#8217;t go for finishes frequently and plays it safe. Nevertheless, she musters enough offense and control to edge out split decision victories. The fact that she has claimed 10/17 wins via decision is a sign that she doesn&#8217;t let her opponents dominate her. &#8216;Cookie Monster&#8217; has claimed seven finishes in her career, but the last of these came in 2014 when she beat Rose Namajunas. Carla Esparza: Achievements &#8216;The Cookie Monster&#8217; holds an amazing record of 17-6-0 in her MMA career. Her list of accomplishments is long and commendable. The talented fighter is also a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She has held the 2014 Female Fighter of the Year awarded by Combat Press. Furthermore, &#8216;The Cookie Monster&#8217; has reigned as an Invicta FC strawweight champion. The fighter has claimed one Performance of the Night award and one Fight of the Night award. Carla Esparza: Net Worth and Salary 2021 Esparza has estimated career earnings of $544,000 according to Tapology. https://youtu.be/Pi_CYVZ67j0 How to contact Carla Esparza? Instagram, Twitter   Nickname  The Cookie Monster  Age 33  Born 10-10-1987  Nationality American   Residence  Redondo Beach, California, United States  Height 5&#8217;1&#8243;  MMA Record 17-6-0  Active Win Streak  4  Net Worth  NA   Weight/Division 116 lb/strawweight   Marital Status/Partner Name  NA/NA

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<span style="font-weight: 400">Rose Namajunas is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC. She was born on June 29, 1992. Namajunas started her MMA career in the Invicta Fighting Championships and won her first two fights by submissions. As of 2023, she sits at #8 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings and is a former UFC women's strawweight champion.</span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">Rose Namajunas: UFC Career</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Rose made her UFC debut against Carla Esparza and lost the bout (the fight for the inaugural UFC strawweight title) and championship belt via submission. However, she immediately bounced back and claimed three consecutive victories against Angela Hill, Paige VanZant, and Tecia Torres.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">After defeating Michelle Waterson, Namajunas earned a title shot against then-champion, Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Back then, Joanna was undefeated and, as expected, Rose was the underdog in the fight.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Rose shocked the world when she stopped Joanna Jedrzejczyk in the first round at UFC 217 and was crowned as the UFC's third strawweight champion. Although Namajunas was considered better on the ground, she defeated Jedrzejczyk by outclassing her on the feet. And to prove that it wasn't a fluke, Namajunas beat Jedrzejczyk once again in a rematch.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">With only one title defense, 'Thug' lost her title to Jessica Andrade via a brutal body slam KO in the second round at UFC 237. However, she bounced back and won the rematch against Andrade at UFC 251.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Namajunas' win against Andrade earned her another title shot. She clashed against then-champion Zhang Weili at UFC 261. Rose became a two-time UFC women's strawweight champion by claiming a highlight-reel head kick KO in the first round.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">She ramped up another title defense in a rematch against Zhang Weili on November 06, 2021, at UFC 268. But 'Thug's' last UFC bout ended in another defeat against her noted former rival Carla Esparza. 'Cookie Monster' earned a unanimous decision at UFC 274 to hand Namajunas the fourth loss of her UFC career. She holds a record of 9-4 in the UFC.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">She went to the flyweight division for a battle with Manon Fiorot and ended up on the losing side of the bout at UFC on ESPN+ 84. Now, she has just secured her first victory at flyweight against Amanda Ribas at UFC Vegas 89 via a unanimous decision.</span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">Rose Namajunas: Fighting Style</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Rose is a striker and her footwork is one of the best in the UFC. Besides that, she has perfected her jab. She is also a black belt in Taekwondo and Karate and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Thus, she is also an elite grappler.</span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">Rose Namajunas: Achievements</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Namajunas holds a stellar record of 13-6-0 in her MMA career. 'Thug Rose' has earned three 'Fight of the Night' and three 'Performance of the Night' bonuses. Namajunas also claimed the 2017 Fighter of the Year award. This was the year where she tasted UFC gold as a 25-year-old.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">She has also achieved wins over a number of experienced veterans. Namajunas has a black belt in Taekwondo and Karate. Apart from that, she is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.</span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">Rose Namajunas: Net Worth and Salary 2023</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">As of 2023, Namajunas has an estimated UFC career earnings of $1.78M, according to The Sports Daily. Her biggest paycheck ($572,000) came from her sophomore bout against Carla 'Cookie Monster' Esparza in 2022. Reports say that it also included the highest salary of her UFC career, which stands at $500,000.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The former UFC fighter turned kickboxer, Pat Barry, mentioned her first meeting with Namajunas as a fight. But it was 'Thug's' fearless attitude of punching him in the face that got him attracted to her. After Barry transitioned to Glory kickboxing in 2013 the two got engaged in the year 2014.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">But the couple soon got into trouble with Barry's substance abuse which also took a toll on Namajunas' performance. But he has come clean currently, and as per Namajunas, has become a lot more supportive than he used to be.</span>
<h2><span style="font-weight: 400">Rose Namajunas: Endorsements 2023</span></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The former UFC champ inked an agreement with Reebok in 2019. Reports also suggest that she has endorsement deals with major brands like Puma and Adidas. As per 'The Sportslite', Rose Namajunas' total earnings from these sponsorships are reported to be around $500,000.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">How to Contact Rose Namajunas?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400"><a href="https://twitter.com/rosenamajunas">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rosenamajunas/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThugRose">Facebook</a></span>

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<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nickname</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Thug</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">31</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">BornÂ </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">June 29, 1992</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Country</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">USA</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Gym</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Roufusport</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5ft 5 in</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight/Division</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">125 lbs/ Strawweight</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Reach</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">65 inches</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Leg Reach</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">39.50 inches</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Record</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">12-5-0, 0 NcC</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Last 3 Fights</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">L-W-W</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wins by Stoppage (Submissions &amp; KO/TKO)</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">7(2 KO/TKOs &amp; 5 Submissions)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Estimated Net WorthÂ </span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$1.78M</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Endorsements</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Reebok, Puma, Adidas</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Engaged</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Partner</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Pat Barry</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Rose Namajunas

Rose Namajunas is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC. She was born on June 29, 1992. Namajunas started her MMA career in the Invicta Fighting Championships and won her first two fights by submissions. As of 2023, she sits at #8 in the UFC women&#8217;s pound-for-pound rankings and is a former UFC women&#8217;s strawweight champion. Rose Namajunas: UFC Career Rose made her UFC debut against Carla Esparza and lost the bout (the fight for the inaugural UFC strawweight title) and championship belt via submission. However, she immediately bounced back and claimed three consecutive victories against Angela Hill, Paige VanZant, and Tecia Torres. After defeating Michelle Waterson, Namajunas earned a title shot against then-champion, Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Back then, Joanna was undefeated and, as expected, Rose was the underdog in the fight. Rose shocked the world when she stopped Joanna Jedrzejczyk in the first round at UFC 217 and was crowned as the UFC&#8217;s third strawweight champion. Although Namajunas was considered better on the ground, she defeated Jedrzejczyk by outclassing her on the feet. And to prove that it wasn&#8217;t a fluke, Namajunas beat Jedrzejczyk once again in a rematch. With only one title defense, &#8216;Thug&#8217; lost her title to Jessica Andrade via a brutal body slam KO in the second round at UFC 237. However, she bounced back and won the rematch against Andrade at UFC 251. Namajunas&#8217; win against Andrade earned her another title shot. She clashed against then-champion Zhang Weili at UFC 261. Rose became a two-time UFC women&#8217;s strawweight champion by claiming a highlight-reel head kick KO in the first round. She ramped up another title defense in a rematch against Zhang Weili on November 06, 2021, at UFC 268. But &#8216;Thug&#8217;s&#8217; last UFC bout ended in another defeat against her noted former rival Carla Esparza. &#8216;Cookie Monster&#8217; earned a unanimous decision at UFC 274 to hand Namajunas the fourth loss of her UFC career. She holds a record of 9-4 in the UFC. She went to the flyweight division for a battle with Manon Fiorot and ended up on the losing side of the bout at UFC on ESPN+ 84. Now, she has just secured her first victory at flyweight against Amanda Ribas at UFC Vegas 89 via a unanimous decision. Rose Namajunas: Fighting Style Rose is a striker and her footwork is one of the best in the UFC. Besides that, she has perfected her jab. She is also a black belt in Taekwondo and Karate and a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Thus, she is also an elite grappler. Rose Namajunas: Achievements Namajunas holds a stellar record of 13-6-0 in her MMA career. &#8216;Thug Rose&#8217; has earned three &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217; and three &#8216;Performance of the Night&#8217; bonuses. Namajunas also claimed the 2017 Fighter of the Year award. This was the year where she tasted UFC gold as a 25-year-old. She has also achieved wins over a number of experienced veterans. Namajunas has a black belt in Taekwondo and Karate. Apart from that, she is a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Rose Namajunas: Net Worth and Salary 2023 As of 2023, Namajunas has an estimated UFC career earnings of $1.78M, according to The Sports Daily. Her biggest paycheck ($572,000) came from her sophomore bout against Carla &#8216;Cookie Monster&#8217; Esparza in 2022. Reports say that it also included the highest salary of her UFC career, which stands at $500,000. The former UFC fighter turned kickboxer, Pat Barry, mentioned her first meeting with Namajunas as a fight. But it was &#8216;Thug&#8217;s&#8217; fearless attitude of punching him in the face that got him attracted to her. After Barry transitioned to Glory kickboxing in 2013 the two got engaged in the year 2014. But the couple soon got into trouble with Barry&#8217;s substance abuse which also took a toll on Namajunas&#8217; performance. But he has come clean currently, and as per Namajunas, has become a lot more supportive than he used to be. Rose Namajunas: Endorsements 2023 The former UFC champ inked an agreement with Reebok in 2019. Reports also suggest that she has endorsement deals with major brands like Puma and Adidas. As per &#8216;The Sportslite&#8217;, Rose Namajunas&#8217; total earnings from these sponsorships are reported to be around $500,000. How to Contact Rose Namajunas? Twitter, Instagram, Facebook &nbsp;  Nickname Thug  Age 31  BornÂ  June 29, 1992  Country USA  Gym Roufusport  Height 5ft 5 in  Weight/Division 125 lbs/ Strawweight  Reach 65 inches  Leg Reach 39.50 inches  Record 12-5-0, 0 NcC  Last 3 Fights L-W-W  Wins by Stoppage (Submissions &amp; KO/TKO) 7(2 KO/TKOs &amp; 5 Submissions)  Estimated Net WorthÂ  $1.78M  Endorsements Reebok, Puma, Adidas  Marital Status Engaged  Partner Pat Barry

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