Rose Namajunas is the current champion in the Women’s Strawweight division in the UFC. Also known as “Thug Rose”, she has established herself as one of the greatest in the sport.
After making a less-than-ideal start, Namajunas (11-4-0) gradually built up her resume. Eventually, Rose was able to achieve her dreams and become world champion by beating Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 217. Since then, Rose has been in and out of form for a while, but now she looks back on track.
Known for her effortless movements and clinical striking, Namajunas is sure to have made good money from her fights. Thus, the only question in people’s minds will be: How much did she earn? Well, let’s examine what are Rose Namajunas career earnings through salary, purse, payouts, bonuses, incentive pay, sponsorship & what her net worth is.
Before we begin, here are some important things to keep in mind. Firstly, Nevada State Athletic Commission does not release fighter pay, so none of the following payout data for the event is official. However, we can estimate a fighter’s pay info by looking at their previous, officially-released salaries.
Secondly, Rose’s salary, incentive pay, and PPV revenue from her upcoming fight with Zhang Weili are yet to be released. Hence, you can check back here for updates. With all that out of the way, let’s begin.
Rose Namajunas Career Earnings
| Fighter | Result | Base Salary | Win Bonus | Performance Bonus/ PPV Revenue | Incentive Pay/ Sponsorships | Total |
| Zhang Weili | W | $100,000 | $50,000 | $32,000 | $182,000 | |
| Jessica Andrade | W | $50,000 | $50k | $50,000 | $40,000 | $190,000 |
| Jessica Andrade | L | $105,000 | $50,000 | $40,000 | $195,000 | |
| Joanna Jedrzejczyk | W | $100,000 | $100,000 | – | $40,000 | $240,000 |
| Joanna Jedrzejczyk | W | $150,000 | – | $50,000 | $30,000 | $230,000 |
| Michelle Waterson | W | $46,000 | $46,000 | $2,500 | $94,500 | |
| Karolina Kowalkiewicz | L | $46,000 | – | $50,000 | $2,500 | $98,500 |
| Tecia Torres | W | $43,000 | $43,000 | $2,500 | $88,500 | |
| Paige VanZant | W | $27,000 | $27,000 | $50,000 | $2,500 | $106,500 |
| Angela Hill | W | $25,000 | $25,000 | $2,500 | $52,500 |
Total UFC Earnings: $1,477,500 ($1.4 million)
A Glance at Rose Namajunas Asset Accumulation
| Name | Rose Namajunas |
| Age | 29 years old ( Born 1992) |
| Net Worth | $2-2.5 million (approx.) |
| Status | Active |
| Salary | $182,000 (last fight vs Zhang Weili) |
| Source of Wealth | UFC Career, Endorsements |
| Endorsements | Venum, MonsterEnergy, MyBookie.ag, RVCASport, PERFECT Sports ®, GuaranteedRate, and more. |
| Endorsement Earnings | $500,000 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Residence | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Charities | N/A |
What is Rose Namajunas Net Worth in 2021?
According to our research, Rose Namajunas’s Net Worth sits at around $2-2.5 million in 2021. For the most part, Rose makes most of her killing plying her trade inside the Octagon but also from her lucrative endorsement deals. Currently, the US fighter is sponsored by Venum, MonsterEnergy, MyBookie.ag, RVCASport, PERFECT Sports ®, GuaranteedRate, and more.
As mentioned above, Namajunas’s earnings from UFC ( includes pay, salaries, earnings, bonuses) amount to $1,477,500. However, Rose began her career fighting in Invicta and TUF. Thus, if we take into account the prize money from these fights, Rose’s earnings from MMA amount to about $1.5 million.
With her career still blooming, the 29-year-olds influence is expected to keep increasing, making her a very marketable athlete. As such, you can expect a significant increase in Rose’s endorsement earnings in the coming years. Moreover, “Thug Rose” will look to increase her Net Worth, even more, when she takes on Zhang Weili at UFC 268.
