Rose Namajunas

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

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Rose Namajunas stands as one of the most accomplished female fighters in UFC history. Her achievement of becoming a two-time UFC Women's Strawweight Champion places her in an elite group. She is celebrated for her historic comeback against Jessica Andrade, a victory that is often cited as a testament to her mental toughness. Her ability to defeat legendary champions like Joanna Jędrzejczyk twice further cements her legacy. She remains a key figure in the evolution of women's MMA, consistently performing at the highest level.

AwardsRose Namajunas has received multiple UFC awards for her performances, including several Performance of the Night honors for her finishes against Joanna Jędrzejczyk and Jessica Andrade. She was also awarded Fight of the Night for her back-and-forth battles, particularly the rematches with Jędrzejczyk. Various MMA publications named her Breakout Fighter of the Year in 2017 and Fighter of the Year in 2019 for her title regain. Analysts frequently cite her as a future inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame due to her two title reigns and iconic moments.

Honours & Distinctions

Two-Time UFC Women's Strawweight Champion

UFC·2019

Held the title from 2017-2018 and again from 2019-2020.

UFC Hall of Fame Consideration

MMA Analysts·2026

Frequently cited as a future inductee due to iconic moments and longevity.

Rankings & Lists

Top Female Fighters of the Decade

ESPN·2020

Top Female Fighters of the Decade

MMA Junkie·2024

Magazine Covers

UFC Magazine

2017-11

New Champion Rose Namajunas

UFC Magazine

2019-09

The Return of Thug Rose

Sports Illustrated

2018-04

Women of the Octagon

Records & Feats

Comeback Victory over Jessica Andrade

Historic First·2019

Rallied from a difficult start to reclaim the UFC Strawweight title at UFC 237.

Two-Time Strawweight Champion

Career Milestone·2019

One of few women to hold the strawweight title twice in UFC history.