Rose Namajunas Career Earnings (purse, payouts) + Net Worth

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.

Rose Namajunas vs Zhang Weili 2
Rose Namajunas of the United States (L) fights Zhang Weili of China during the Women’s Strawweight Title bout of UFC 261 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on April 24, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida. (Credits: Getty Images)

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

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Rose Namajunas of the United States pounces on Zhang Weili of China during the Women’s Strawweight Title bout of UFC 261 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on April 24, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida. (Credits: Getty Images)
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. 

Sami Haider

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Sami Haider is a UFC/boxing journalist who connects combat sports to pop culture. His deep passion for the UFC started in 2018, triggered by the UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor fight. He is a passionate writer who has a profound love for the sport and the skills that are used in it. Through his work, Sami aspires to connect combat sportsmen and their enthusiastic fans.

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