New women's strawweight champion Rose Namajunas 'got more than she expected' at UFC 217 | ESPN

[@Sol-mz3jz]

Ironically Rose won the mental game.

[@almasakic1148]

she was always winning the mental game throughout this whole thing :) by stayin calm and composed

[@owen69xx28]

I gotta admit I thought rose wasn't good enough but she proved me wrong I won't doubt her again.

[@chrismurillo11]

Michael Corleone same here bro. I like her but i thought she was gonna get knocked out. Pleasantly surprised.

[@jdyico]

No one thought she was good enough. Her past performances just didn't validate her being able to dethrone Joanna. And yet, it happened! She of all strawweights was the One.

[@sfer1]

I have no idea why you thought Rose was going to get KOed. Joanna hadn't finished any of her previous 4 opponents. All she's done lately is act like a McGregor wanna-be and post a lot of crap on instagram. I wanted Rose to win, because I hate arrogant, disrespectful little shits like Joanna, but I also had confidence Rose could beat her, because she's a more versatile fighter and she's been improving a lot.

[@kylejohnson8447]

sfer1 you don't even know the woman, yet you hate her and call her a little shit, get a broader view on shit bud

[@mainlymusicman]

get a broader view on shit?? you don't tell someone what view to have.

[@RockNRoIIa_]

Finally get to see that beautiful smile again

[@batista666bomb]

one of the nicest , beautiful looking and smart girls in the ufc.

[@uncledanasworkhorse4374]

Comment 2 , disgusting pig.

[@RockNRoIIa_]

Mark Forrest Im not attracted her, just has a nice smile

[@hisholiness4537]

All them pussy ass sad niggas with no taste. Rose really is an appropriate name for her.

[@uncledanasworkhorse4374]

Shes vile

[@theblackahsa6549]

Joanna calls Rose mentally unstable and ended up losing both the mental game and her belt.

[@Jstn8156]

Congrats thug rose 🌹

[@eldio2124]

GSP shocked the world!!!!!

[@alfredodelarosa7952]

Steve Gerrard he submitted the shit out of bisping

[@808zhu]

Namajunas*

[@eldio2124]

Nex Russ yes of course but that was at WELTERWEIGHT. Come on. How many really predicted that a guy who left the game for four years could move up a weight division and submit the champion? Such a great performance

[@nykia31]

What a great kid. How can you not be fan..

[@Synth2000]

The most intelligent and beautiful girl in the game. Great person too, inspiring!

[@Synth2000]

Sure, that's why she is able to improve so quickly, play piano like she does, interiorize and use all that psychology knowledge, speak with such maturity being a 25 year old, or having that clear mindset under stressful conditions. Look, obviously she went through a lot when she was a child - and i guess that is what you see there. Troubled childhood leaves a deep print. But she has obvious signs of being highly intelligent, besides beautiful.

[@smug3311]

Yes I agree, she has a natural beauty that does not need makeup. Seems like a nice person too.

[@amarylliscalendula4645]

She is a nice person, and highly deserving. I’ve been watching her fights forever and knew she was special. I even trained with her once, and she showed me her slick moves. I’m so happy Rose won the belt.

[@Marty-McFlying]

She is beautiful and very very classy! Loved her demeanor towards the other chick who was starting to come across like another Rhonda Rousey...

[@Marty-McFlying]

shroomingnewman 2 very true I didn’t think of that!

[@uncledanasworkhorse4374]

Get a fkn grip shes a space alien disgusting pig

[@Socially_Inept_Gyopo]

awesome job by this interviewer, especially the last question he asked, he let her live in the moment and let her enjoy it instead of trying to ask the typical 'who do you want next, who do you think is next in line?' 'do you think there should be an immediate rematch?'

[@furrynick]

What it you know the second Joanna starts behaving like Ronda Rousey she gets the same treatment that Ronda had and Joanna gets destroyed

[@davestopa999]

furrynick she had been acting like a bitch for a few fights now

[@TJ347]

furrynick The second she starts behaving like Ronda Rousey? She's been at it for a while dude.

[@bak1386]

I actually felt joy when rose won. She's an awesome person, a really good person. It made me happy to see such a real person win the belt

[@darrylriley9917]

Champion,humble and cute what a refreshing combination! Finally a fighter that people can truly look up to and respect!

[@jones9309]

That moment she walked off from JJ after realizing she was TKOED. Thug Life

[@Gonantek]

She wasn't pulled off you moron. Did you even watch the fight? She saw JJ tap and legit looked McCarthy in the face before he waved it off. Don't sling words at people when you yourself have no idea wtf you're saying.

[@Enrique-peralta]

Gonantek idk the turn around but she saw the tap and stopped

[@rawley2076]

she saw JJ tap and the ref gave Rose a little tap on her left side to let her know it was over, then Rose eased off and the camera gave us the view of JJ continuing to tap.

[@kaidi223]

What a stone cold killer.

[@heyitsalex4806]

I picked Rose, TJ, and GSP to win! 👍

[@kadenphillips1382]

Same

[@Bodderz71]

HEY its ALEX called it too 👊 what an event, it's freaking awesome to see humble mix martial artists get their respective belts, Ahh maan that was hell of a fight card!

[@AV-eg2uq]

I had 3/4 right, I underestimated the GOAT GSP

[@grappler185lb2]

I only got 2 right. GSP + Stephen Thompson.

[@GEEZYEA777]

I picked Cody:(

[@TheJking85]

Not ONE scratch on her beautiful face. #ThugLife

[@krullcss]

This Rose has Thorns

[@lutalutamedia]

So happy for Rose and Pat.

[@dannyboy536]

This was the most satisfying fight to watch since Diaz choked out Mcgregor

[@Jack655321]

I know right! Best moments in the last 2 years of UFC.

[@lupstarr4379]

Happy as hell to see her win i was screaming so loud my throat is sore.loved what she said in the post fight also.way to shut that bully down Rose:)made my night.

[@MegaPsycho84]

Rose is my new crush 🌹

[@mikegold3130]

Took that 0 and took her belt plus ruined her future plans all in one night. No wonder they call her a thug.

[@lebronwoods8720]

She is very good looking

[@Synth2000]

Congratulations Rose!

[@MackV99]

BULLY BEATDOWN!!!

[@jmarra07]

About time she smiles!

[@user-ku1vd8zk4z]

SHE IA THE BEST... ROSE NAMAJUNAS!!! 🔝

[@Panvezys]

Congrats from Lithuania 🇱🇹. Šaunuolė

[@lordeli8866]

Having been training with Valentina and Antonina paid off

[@sasquatchrex3564]

Deja vu the feels like Holly vs Rousey all over again!!!

[@jinoy5002]

Do not blink, I have a surprise for you. - joanna went full rhonda ex champion

[@MrRedheadWonder1]

jino y i was dying watching the post fight presser when they asked her what the surprise was, lol. She felt stupid af

[@jinoy5002]

yup. lololol. I still think she's one pf the greatest female fighter.

[@Echo11720]

Humble yourself and he will exalt you , exalt yourself and you will be humbled

[@friday1314]

its amazing how all trash talkers got owned this ufc

[@Lowelife48]

Night of the challenger

[@dominicalferez9070]

we finally see her smile

[@jameslopez3354]

man this was the best ufc event lets go rose I'm proud of you I knew you were gonna go for the ko good job champ

[@marlowforever4094]

HUMBLE PIE TASTE LIKE A MUTHAFUCKA

[@marlowforever4094]

chet michael HUMBLE PIE

[@knowun]

Rose was wayyyyy faster

[@duckmandrake6781]

Holy fuck did i shut down jj's cringe train #andnew

[@artcore9886]

Your name should be: Rose "I'm just at normal person" Namajunas Rose "Give hugs" Namajuans Rose " Left Hook Larry" Namajunas

[@sdwalker333]

Fantastic emotional control!

[@zacharycaruso2935]

Lol this is def not rose

[@g0stn0te]

"easier than i thought". this is what a real, respectful fighter looks like.

[@num1Jaysta]

You can tell how happy Rose is now with the belt, cause she normally doesn't smile this big.

[@UAlloy]

All Hail The Queen; Thug Rose Namajunas. May your reign be LONG!

[@GrotesqueHyydra]

Love it!

[@raa6238]

Rose "I ain't scared of the boogiewoman" Namajunas

[@pootypotputt]

I never realized how cute rose is...glad she took out Joanna...she was starting to get annoying with her arrogance

[@AaaaAa-yf6ku]

Give it a year this chick will be the new face of the mma

[@nono-mk7jg]

Thug Rose shook up the world!!!

[@javymontijo]

I was a 100% she was gonna win hands down! She's so humble in victory which in my eyes makes a great Champion! Rose has her own KZbin channel which is cool ass FUCK!

[@VicZX6R]

congrats to this young gal... kept her game plan and got the job done with a true class and respect... gotta give props for her class on winning.... no trash talk. love her

[@fyj9565]

Joanna got Holly Holmed

[@luckylucciano20]

FYJ 95 she got Thugged

[@the20hunk]

actually she got rousy'ed

[@RockNRoIIa_]

BOOGIE WOMEN IS COMING FOR YOU

[@Nenirama]

lmao not anymore

[@808zhu]

BOO...hoo.

[@AyeeBroTV]

Prince Devitt boogie women Got KO : ) not so scary after all

[@_Noluv]

They say the boogie women is still unconscious under MSG as we speak

[@Setitoffboi]

A.NoLove she was never unconscious she tapped

[@luminousdreams8405]

I just fell in love with Rose

[@kaayjaay8]

Yes 😢😢😢 congrats rose you deserve it👏👏👏

[@Luke.hello.]

What a humble and sweet person, I'm so happy she's won!

[@georgebyworth8578]

Well done Rose x

[@ru2yaz33]

Rose (female version of John Wick), send her in to kill the boogie man (or boogie woman)..

[@MohamedAli-uw8el]

Ru2yaz the boogie woman is dead lol

[@hisholiness4537]

Dinner reservations boii

[@MrIwtat]

Rose ''Agent 47'' namajunas

[@feedgotcha]

Yesterday people called me crazy for picking rose after seeing how cocky JJ was but now I’m a GoD .

[@joejunior3617]

Congratulations Humble Rose!!

[@hmackprotection1]

Great Job Rose

[@about99ninjas56]

Joanna definitely made a "cockiest fighters get knocked out" list.

[@teamstersmusicunion]

I am so blown away by this woman! OMG I love this woman, wow what a fight!!! 3 belts lost back to back to back!!!

[@dislajk]

Im in love with this lady.. She is humble, a little shy, happy.. She have that feminine thing that no man can resist..

[@NoToBigBro]

She just keeps getting better... big time.

[@anthonydawson8811]

SHE WON IT BACK BABY!!!!!

[@ceck5155]

A new Star is born 🌹

[@nostradamiadivine9456]

Rose The Lord's Prayer Namajunas

[@isabellemcgill5284]

How can you have a face that flawless and be a UFC fighter. Honestly the impossible things some people can achieve.

[@conanthebarbarian8783]

Yay Namajunas :D

[@leojohnreyes4087]

She's a great role model, she's humble and true to herself

[@goldenboy1803]

True champion, still humble

[@nathandunlap8358]

I respect this little lady. She can fight

[@808zhu]

#TripleUpset217

[@feedgotcha]

___ gsp was favored in the fight but some what

[@derposi]

Such a nice person. Love her

[@venancio413]

drink every time she says "you know". by the way i love you rose.

[@JustForViewing1]

Much love @ Rose!!!

[@adeyogunnusi904]

I luv her swag....especially that haircut....Sveikinu Thug Rose!!!

[@myopinion9392]

What a Legend 💯 shocks the world and finishes the undefeated P4P Champion in the 1st round, Thug Rose baby! she should rematch Ezparza

[@ryanpetley2679]

Jessica Biel Box?

[@sondraarrache1908]

I'm happy. So happy!

[@Animalfarm6cats]

I was so happy, for her that she won.

[@danielloko9873]

Love rose as a fighter and a person good heart and her skills are always getting better that lead left hook was a beautiful shot ! Well done thug rose !

[@kinghiggins5021]

Congratulations Rose

[@meowcolm]

Rose "You know?" Namajunas

[@LolitaDavidovich934]

Stay humble baby girl!

[@robsylvia6546]

Love this girl, and I don't believe it was a fluke, or lucky punch as some already suggest. We all know holding the belt is fleeting, she's got something better than a belt, and I applaud her for it. Good kid.

[@mohankumar-wv6bv]

I love her😍😘

[@tom8181]

I love her

[@cookedbang1731]

Can't wait for Jessica Andrade vs Rose Namajunas

[@jessegoodman9462]

HelloLovley Person Yeah. lol

[@Backup218]

Natural beauty. lovely girl

[@LaLa-bb5kb]

So happy for Thug Rose!!! JJ underestimated Thug Rose she gave the thorn to her!! Baby Imma Thug! Haha Go girl u deserve it!! We saw that tap JJ!

[@leroyglam3920]

She's got guts and class - well done girl! ( Also, not relevant, but: She's really pretty too 😎)

[@jayjaythomson198903]

I know.

[@octoberdusk4072]

I haven't heard ROSSSSSEE. So much since Titanic

[@Fant0me972]

Well deserved

[@matihari79]

I want rematch!!! Hope this fight will calm down JJ

[@zenbra_deutsch3500]

YESSSS! I had a dejavú feeling. Joanna didn't seem to be only provoking Rose, she seemed very irritated the whole week like Rousey was in Australia. And Rose was icy and composed all week as Holm was back then. I had a feel JJ would get a lesson of humility. Namajunas went through a lot, depression when she lost the 1st 115 lbs belt to Sparza, she was so hard on herself, all was too much, she'd freeze in fights. Rose overcame it all and is well deserved new Strawweight champion.

[@jamkillumi]

Thinking about it, Rose trains with the woman (Valentina Schevchenko) who has beaten Joanna twice in kickboxing... kind of explains Joanna overly aggressive antics before this fight.

[@NiftyConceptStudios]

she let the fight talk !!!

[@The_Isaiahnator]

Strong, silent type.