“Some of the things I've had to overcome in my past, fighting helped me deal with a lot of struggles. Obstacles in life don't make you a great fighter, but fighting - or, I should say, martial arts - helps you overcome your obstacles.”

American professional mixed martial artist

Rose Gertrude Namajunas is an American professional mixed martial artist. She competes in the women’s flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and has been a two-time UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion. Namajunas is known for her achievements in mixed martial arts, especially her title runs in the UFC. She remains active in the sport and is ranked among the top women’s fighters in the flyweight and pound-for-pound divisions.