UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas reflects on highlights from her past and provides some context of what she was thinking during these moments that defined her career.
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I dont think this girl will ever understand the immense amount of support she has in the US and the World... due to her vulnerability and genuinely endearing personality. I'm two years older than Rose and I get nervous before her fights as if she was my only daughter!
The weird projecting on females in general is weird. You’re weird.
@@Sakattack2023 and i'm sure you're really fun at parties. absolute dhead
@@seanwallace89 pipe down Wallace. Stop projecting.
@@santinomozzarella4270 what? So because I’m not a weirdo with weirdo thoughts i espouse all over the internet? I’m not fun at parties? What world do you live in. You two ever even touched a woman before?
@@Sakattack2023 op literally said I'm a fan and I get nervous when rose fights. Like I don't get how you're going off.
Her striking game is just incredible. A true work of art.
@@fireflyMMA every fighter starts off green in the beginning of their career, your point?
@@fireflyMMA sounds like a hater to me
So is her body
@@Last_Chance. creepy af
Win or lose I'll always support Rose as she's a genuine, real person. Not afraid to show her vulnerability it's truly refreshing, endearing and important that we have people like her in the sport that are honest about their struggles with mental health. She has overcome some incredible opponents whilst battling her own demons. A modern age hero. Mad respect and love for Thug Rose.
She was groomed by Pat Barry
ive always liked her but after that jessica andrade loss i loved her, she came back so ready, and shes been AS READY ever since. wants to avenge every loss, a real real champion's heart idc about a streak or any of that, the way people love rose is enough.
@@carter3369 you think? Unnecessary for this let them be now i
Question: why are men generally “afraid to show their vulnerabilities,” yet us women are usually praised for it? I truly believe it is a strength for both genders, not a “weakness” (which in “societies’ sexist general viewpoint; applies only to men; which I do not agree with..) And, why are us women “praised for showing our vulnerabilities,” when in my and a few of my sister’s (unfortunate) experiences here n’ there in our lives, it’s been used AGAINST us?
@@angelwild9145 The topic is vast but I think you are spot on. It's an archaic mindset that needs to change. You're right emotions and vulnerability are a strength for all as everyone has them but for some reason it's seen as 'weak' or somehow makes the person 'lesser'. As you mentioned with yourself and sisters it is often weaponised against women especially "Be open and honest" then when a woman expresses herself it's "that's too much she's crazy". There's also the issue for men, in particular in 'lad' culture or that 'Alpha male' BS. That's why people like Rose and Tyson Fury are important figures in changing that mentality and showing that everyone has emotions and problems.
How can you not love this champion. She’s the best!
Easy
She's a great Champion, one of my all time favorites for sure. So many great fights. She's definitely one of the reasons I love this sport. Rose Namajunas... The Best ☝🏽
She is so talented... very light on her feet, illusive, pretty strong everywhere, and most importantly... her heart. She sends a positive message of inspiration to others.
she sure showed her talent in that last fight with Carla. Totally blew off her fans who paid money to see her too.
I think she is the MOST LOVED FIGHTER IN THE UFC. She’s everyone’s ‘lil sister😂 🎉❤️🎊🥂💐🇬🇧
She's the only fighter in the UFC where "love" is rhe first thing that comes to mind when I I think of them.
@@jj51424 So true, Nate Diaz 😂
Nah she’s my lil bro
Nah she’s annoying af. “Im the best, I’m the best” after losing 3 rounds in her last bout
I don’t think sisterly thoughts when I see her lol
I love rose. I hope she does commentary for the ufc when she retires or still works with the ufc so she is still around.
I hope she starts her own thing and makes millions 😂😂😂
Nah fuck that I hope she becomes a twitch streamer… aye hear me out
God no all you'll hear is her crying when someone wins a fight.
I hope she gets her farm and spends the rest of her life farming when shes done..
@@manic2360 Yea, that's way more likely. She doesn't want anything to do w/ the limelight after she's done. No way she'll be on TV. Maybe coaching in her gym and farming.
Love Rose. She's so genuine and she works so hard. Her style is so fun to watch.
"beep, beep, boop!" That's the best summary of Rose-Zhang 1 I've ever heard 👍🌹
THUG ROSE! One of my all time favorite female fighters. Has a never give up mindset and stares into the face of her biggest obstacles and says, "I'm the best." Truly inspiring
I wish I was half as tough as she is
Rose: "Look at that face". She has an amazing smile. She pulls off the shaved look, but with long hair, stunner.
is crazy how much better she looks with hair
Call me crazy but I just like her fighting
That's exactly why she shaved it didn't want to be known for her looks.
It's so odd to see how much power some of you guys give to long hair.
@@martinbucher4941 that's most women....
Gotta love Rose man, doesn't talk the talk but knows how to walk the walk
I remember watching her beat Weill Zhang at a packed casino and I teared up hearing the post interview speech. Actual goosebumps ❤️
When she knocked down Joanna with the left she pounced on her like throwing a right at the same time the way Dan Henderson used to do.
Me encanta su historia, me siento súper identificado con su historia personal, y más aún al verla llorar toda quebrada, se nota su transparencia, su humanidad en ese llanto al ganar! Estoy aquí solo por eso... y pagaría por seguir viéndola... Gracias ufc por ello...
Hope you take the time to read the comments Rose. You are the most awesome and most inspirational individual in the UFC!
She's just an awesome human, who happens to do ninja shit well
@@ashmandu3309 Her family comes from a communist country and knows what it really is instead of what the media will tell you
@@ashmandu3309 ikr she’s racist
@@lileagaming2103 everybody is racist some are little and some are alot
@@ashmandu3309 Then you should appreciate her. The ones who use that term are almost always projecting.
From LITHUANIA With LOVE !!! One LOVE !!!
Man Rose make me cry and believe in myself every time I hear her speak. Favorite fighter of all time!!!!
GO look at Rose's fights before she trained with Shevcheko and the fights after, those two really did make each other better it was so evident in the first Joanna fight. Iron sharpens iron.
She literally lost her last fight. 3-2
@@furhadnasserjah123 Are you saying Rose lost her last fight to Zhang? Because I know you aren't saying Valentina Shevchenko lost a fight. Rose won the decision and she was clearly winning the fight due to engagement and damage.
@@furhadnasserjah123 rose 245. You don't know how to score a fight. Stay mad bud.
the last fight felt like Rose has been sharpening her Wrestling skills because she had to eventually fight Carla Esparza if Carla kept winning and she's a Wrestler so Rose obviously doesn't wanna get out-wrestled again and she trains with two Wrestlers already.
What a amazing fighter and human is Rose, respect.
Couldn't have said it any better myself. She's an inspiration for everyone battling their own demons, in addition to being a profoundly skilled fighter, and overall a very decent human being.
So she wanted to be a farmer how did even get into ufc then
It's crazy how well she pulls off the buzz cut. Love Thug Rose!!! 🤘🤘
She looks like a 14 year old boy.
Rose you are a rockstar! It’s so beautiful to see such a soft spoken, well mannered and down to earth young lady knock out those buff shittalking machines.
I love how Rose made the Boogeywoman tap to strikes!
Pat "I met her when she was 14 and knew she was special" Barry Pat "It was love at first sight" Barry
😂😂weird man
She is honestly beautiful with or without hair, Legit baffles me people think she looks bad with the shaved head, I think it suits her better IMO.
@watchmejumpstart It's crazy that people put that much importance on long hair. I find it so weird.
I think it makes her stand out. It is actually why I first noticed her.
@watchmejumpstart Weird, Cause I see people knocking it all the time lol
@@IHMadeThis Same
you're delusional if you think she looks better with it short lol. what state are you from? lol
It's always special to see an underdog achieved greatness. Rose was as amazed in herself as we all were. THUG ROSE!!
Wow loved how she talked about overcoming thoughts and emotion.. love Hickson Gracie line. Gave me goosebumps and belief rn
She gets me emotional, I'm so proud of this girl.
I think we love her so much 1. For pure skill. It's beautiful how she flows and what her team has done with her is literally watching pure evolution at its best. 2. She is so damn open and honest. She is wide open. Always vulnerable. 3. We watched her evolve from the Lil emotional tiny Thug in TUF. Literally to where she said fuck this hair and started smashing elite chicks I5 has been a journey
5:18 pure inspiration
Wonderful. Who can’t love a Rose, thorns and all.
Carla Esparza is really underrated, she's very aggressive compared to most female fighters.
yup she's still really good
@@rbriggs89 I think she's on the longest win-streak in the division if I'm not mistaken.
Definitely, admittedly I've overlooked her and that dominant win over Yan Xiaonan was a real statement. I think Carla might be a more challenging opponent for Rose than Weili because she brings a different style to the table that Rose hasn't fought against in years; pressure wrestling and grappling. Sure Rose has a deciding advantage in the stand-up, but Carla's takedown game is not to be underestimated, she's very difficult to submit on the ground and won't gas out either. There's every chance Carla simply has her number, and man would Dana be pissed if Carla won the belt back.
3:33 best feel moment Geathje 303KO tim & area code
How that head kick KO isn't loved more than other KO's I still don't understand. The precision of that kick to connect like it did is such a thing of beauty.
Rose is the queen of the 115 pound division. Esparza is great, but Thug Rose isn't losing again!
I donno, those Wrestlers are built different. but Rose can knock her out
I wouldn't be surprised to see Esparza win. Would be funny to see the belt come full circle.
@@michaelthomas8147 Neither would I, Carla presents a stylistic matchup for Rose she hasn't fought against in years. If Carla were to win, Dana White would be so angry his tomato head would explode.
Man, I really love watching Rose fight, I know how difficult her life has been and is incredible how good she is in the UFC with all his teammates Usman and Gaethje and also his corner with Pat always motivating her in the corner (I know that he is his husband) and obviously that also why he is very supportive with her.
So much power in her hands for such a small frame, truly one of the best
How could you not cheer for Rose 🌹
I love the confidence she has now. Pat berry did a wonderful job getting her to believe in herself and now she is one of the best female fighters to ever do it .
Rose is my favorite female UFC fighter 😊
A Rose by any other name is still a 🌹
I love Roses’s ability to talk about her feelings and how being close to those feelings is power. There is no good or bad emotion as long as you can understand and control it. W’s and L’s aren’t forever being a good human is ! Go Thug Rose go !
Thug Rose Namajunas and Valentina Shevchenko are two of my FAVES.
she said she wants to be a farmer! that's wise, and legendary! God bless this woman- for some reason when she mentioned the 303 thing and other stuff, it just kind of got me choked up- I don't know why, but there's a beauty about this woman, and not just superficial, especially not superficial. What a beautiful soul this woman is.
Rose is the best looking MMA fighter ever
ariane lipski imo
Thug Rose, what an amazing person, as well as an amazing champion! She in many ways encourages us to be more , and expect more from ourselves. She also led me back to God with her weekly prayers ... Thank you Rose 🙏
She’s a beast in the cage and a class act outside! 💪🏻🙏🏻😊
ROSE GOATED 🌹
Damn I love this girl! The ‚I am the best‘ postfight interview gives me shivers no matter how often I watch it!
what an inspiration! appreciate the Rose!
2x champion ... she's really lived up to her potential and some. incredible
Rose is a beast. One of the most deserving Champions ever to grace the octagon.
She always makes me tear up
Much love and Respect from England 👊👍✌
I like her so much .. I like her personality
She looks awesome with that hair!!A great fighter she is
We need more MMA stars like rose. Humble, willing to accept a defeat and grow from it. My daughter is 6 and is interested in Fighting. Thug rose is one to model her after!
My GOD.....ROSE....YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!
She is my favorite fighter. Period.
I love you Rose thanks for the inspiration to us all to be the best that we can be....
That kick look so fast, perfect in every way Wei lei thought it was going to be a LK and boom 💥 got the HK in perfect form
Been following her since she started … back then I thought “ who’s this little skinny nothing going to do” but then we saw what came out…a ball of hot melting flames 👊🏻👊🏻
I really like how she carries herself.
I love rose
Her sprit is undeniable!!!! She 's an amazing role model!!! Rose is my hero!!!!
EVERYBODY Loves Thug Rose!!!
"I'm saying the lords prayer" has to be the most funniest thing I every heard anyone say 😂 2:39
one of the few athletes in sports that i never tire of watching good things happen for them. i assume when she looks off cam that's to pat. it would be nice to see her get more than 20 ft away from him sometimes. the guy is an amazing motivator and coach, though.
I've always felt there is something a little off about that relationship but who am I to say
@@Skibbidyboobop he actually groomed her when she was underage, super super weird
@@samshaw1443 I believe it. He seems like a creep rejected my mature women.
@@Skibbidyboobop yep he gives off the creepiest vibes
@@samshaw1443 I hope she can get outside of that relationship... I have a feeling that all of her experience with the opposite sex since her early teens has been her "coach" What 28 yr old dude looks at a young teenager like that?
Anybody who can make a living the way she does at the level she does and still be that pretty is out right dangerous.
if her mind can reach the level her body is at there will be no stopping her!!!
That guy talking shit in her corner gets me so fired up, with that kinda energy anyone would feel like they're the best 😭
Love the realness in her. 💯
one of the great stories of the UFC and why the fans truly are fanatics.
She is truly one of a kind champion and human being. Love Thug Rose
Most humble and skilled female fighter yet.
Goat
She deserves it all and more. Man I love pat barry he’s the best
She is the best! 💕🙏
That's why Your my Favorite girl Fighter Rose! Your Humbleness your down to Earth! Its hard to like fighters that get all full of themselves!!! Get up on the pedalstill and ego themselves right out of their Fan's! God Blesa You Rose and Your Family!
Its tough not to like TR...she makes it difficult to root against her. Love her swag and confidence that she brings to her fights...she's my favorite out of all the female fighters
Everyone adores Rose , she's a solid fighter and a great person
What a powerful mind!
Rose is the most wholesome fighter. She doesn't hold anything back. She openly embraces her inner demons and her battle with them. Been a huge fan since she was on the Ultimate Fighter.
La amo ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I absolutely love Rose. She’s a fresh personality in MMA. Super humble and seems like a great person to be around, I hope she continues to dominate
When she smiles.✌️😊
She is the best, and I’m so happy she is! She’s down to Earth, and cares about more important things then the belt. That’s a TRUE CHAMPION!!!
This person actually restored my faith in humanity! Win or lose she’s the best sport I can think of and someone I’d actually want to be like in the most violent sport in the world. Think about that…
Love thug Rose, great role model, so real!
Let’s go champ👊🏻💪🏻
Truly the best of the best in every aspect
Bar none my favorite female fighter ever. Never be another like her.
She literally reminds me of Tupac's poem The Rose That Grew From Concrete. Such an amazing woman and champion!
She’s a serious badass, love you Rose
Man... she's not wrong... she's the fuckin' BEST! That whole video was just invigorating.💛
All super reclaimed footage. Nice work ufc
Rose is awesome. She's a great fighter, has a good personality and very cute. When it comes to UFC Champions, you gotta respect Rose, just for her accomplishments. I've seen alot of her fights, never been bored, always entertaining to watch Rose wreck someone. TERRANCE OUT
My favorite MMA fighter. Excellent human being and an even better fighter. Some say she's too cocky but she's wearing that belt so she IS the best. Thug 🌹