Rose Namajunas Plays Music For The Schmo

The Schmo goes to the home of Strawweight Champion Rose Namajunas in Denver, CO to ask a few questions. Topics include:
- Influence for her creative training methods
- Making Joe Rogan cry
- Familiarity with a rematch title defense
- Zhang Weili training with Henry Cejudo
- Pathway to greatest Strawweight of All-Time
#RoseNamajunas #UFC268
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[@TheOrlandoTrustfull]

What a beauty, and Rose isn't that bad either

[@AK-xz2es]

Hey yo just-in gay-chee

[@monkeyx17]

@@AK-xz2es mature

[@jonathanandrade8045]

🤣🤣 Aight I’ll give you this one

[@CMP719]

@@jonathanandrade8045 oh you handing out jokes?

[@SpeedyTurtle310]

Ayo??

[@fengshuimma9160]

Was expecting Pat to be doing ballet in the background.

[@starkiller3098]

Lol that's so Pat thing

[@rexfknwetzel7162]

He's probably screaming a safe word with the ball in his mouth...... possibly Schmo's

[@marcoconway9266]

🤣

[@sas6561]

The Schmo is signed to take on Sky Low Low in the undercard. Sky's uppercut should be the deciding factor ... (we'll see!)

[@marcelletalksmma]

🤣🤣🤣right! He's always interjecting himself.

[@imbrogunda]

Rose never has a boring fight, good luck champ!

[@ejl74]

Rose is an amazing person. I love her mind. A real life hero.

[@peloponnesians]

She got dropped on her head once :/

[@romxxii]

@@peloponnesians And prior to that she was winning on the cards. Also, Jessica has never gotten the chance to repeat that feat.

[@Mr.Basher]

@@romxxii Jessica and Rose have fought twice, she was given the chance and she lost by Desciscion

[@Mr.Basher]

Actually, I misunderstood what you meant, I believe, so ignore that

[@anish3183]

Rose is a gem.

[@rtlovcdd]

Rose is a rose

[@craigman7262]

Sadly she was manipulated by her coach.

[@GladiatorCollectibles]

A Rose is a flower

[@zeaferjones1404]

Rose is the best!!!!

[@dew1636]

Flower too

[@mailorderbrides4u425]

You know Pat is 5 ft off camera lurking. Blink twice Thug Rose if you're being held hostage.

[@puntsize]

Pat is awesome

[@GreasyWop]

how are people still this ignorant?

[@mailorderbrides4u425]

@@puntsize Go watch the Joe Rogan episode starring those two. Dudes a complete weirdo .

[@uncledc8455]

😂😭🤣

[@nalsra0]

@@puntsize Pat started talking to Rose when she was 16 and he was 30, weirdo alert

[@theboogeyman9813]

“That was only one of ten ways I could see myself finishing her.” Rose is scary! 🌹 ☠️

[@thefacelessquestion3333]

Funny thing is I believe her...damn

[@thehighcommunity247]

Visualization, Preparation, and Confidence can take fighters a long way in their careers while combined the right way.

[@onlybetasgetoffendedbystri8030]

@@thefacelessquestion3333 Bruh rose is getting her ass whooped next time lol, I love rose too but zhang absolutely digs her next time

[@thefacelessquestion3333]

@@onlybetasgetoffendedbystri8030 I've not seen pictures of "shaved head Zhang" tho. Lol

[@The_Isaiahnator]

@@onlybetasgetoffendedbystri8030 People love doubting Rose for whatever reason. And your name! 😂💀

[@jasoncomtois21]

pat barry standing right off to the side keeping his watchful eyes on everything

[@amiddleton4753]

Pat Barry didn't do all that grooming for nothing.

[@ctwishkeyprn2039]

Touching the microphone wire..

[@aarondouglas8053]

@@amiddleton4753 lmao right

[@oa2621]

LOL

[@estebanperea5661]

Barry's eyes each looking in a different direction

[@MiamiManiac]

Rose looks like one of the kids in x men who end up becoming mutants.

[@jacobmosios3015]

This is a 10/10 comment

[@hamzarao1583]

Lol

[@razrsliq7623]

lmao ... one of the deadliest mutants too

[@MiamiManiac]

@@razrsliq7623 like if she gets mad the house will go on fire or something xD

[@nacerouafa1007]

🤣

[@Dizzle72]

Rose is my favorite UFC fighter. Her footwork and timing are on another level. I wish her the best!

[@larrysellers7891]

Same here. Rose’s fights are masterclasses.

[@lorax8172]

best feet in the game

[@thehighcommunity247]

I deal with anxiety, severe depression, and P.T.S.D. I just started training a few months ago. It's a great outlet, and I appreciate that Rose talks about mental health openly.

[@joshuaamberson5266]

Good man. I can relate similarly to your mental-health issues, man. It's a dog-vs-dog world out there.

[@thehighcommunity247]

@@joshuaamberson5266 Straight up. It's easy to feel alone, even if you are surrounded by people. Stay Strong.

[@Xman97z]

@@thehighcommunity247 Stick with it boys! We're all gonna make it

[@mechanicalhippo493]

Your.not.ever alone in the fight bro !!

[@gcoffey223]

THUG ROSE... love her. She is my dsughters favorite fighter on earth

[@rustyspigot1876]

I seriously hope she's Jon Jones's daughter's favorite fighter too!

[@10sansari]

Bruh she's my favourite fighter as well!

[@TheGanjologist]

When she shaved her head she really became evey from v for vendetta lol. One of my favorite fighters and human beings

[@jesseashmore8426]

I wouldn't be able to answer any of these questions with the way Schmo stares after asking them.

[@CoolHandLuke002]

😂🤣

[@poppachampa281]

Bruh I wouldn't be able to keep a straight face that dude's too extra.

[@ParrotMan01276]

I showed my mom Rose back when she fought Michelle Waterson. She became a HUGE fan. This is now a Thug Rose house. We've watched all of your fights since then!

[@yanrobertson2247]

Rogan wasnt the only one crying

[@iTzYoMasterXX]

I'm not crying. You're crying!

[@riccilee5724]

Genuine + a badass fighter..

[@bonganimasonabo2364]

She's an artist inside the cage, the way that headkick came up & landed, the misdirection👌

[@keysersoze8648]

Yep, and the people, who obviously don't know greatness when they see it in a perfectly well rounded fighter, probably because there are so few of them on Roses level, act like it was a fluke the way Rose won.

[@zacharydavis4398]

“When I’m doing my best, I am the best” one of the all time favorite T-🌹 quotes for sure

[@funkitpod]

The Schmo got all the other MMA journalists in his bag!

[@sebastiannai4381]

What a great ambassador of what it is to be a true Martial Artist.

[@jackdaniels7653]

rose so damn cute

[@khancrow8212]

Not sure how you dont see a 13 year old boy when you look at her face, but she certainly has many championship attributes that makes her a great role model....

[@theboogeyman9813]

Thug Rose 🐐 🌹

[@bak1necWWE]

Tony Ferguson is the type of guy who plays Russian roulette with 6 bullets.

[@dnotorious7582]

Tony Ferguson is type of guy who play his entrance theme on funeral

[@caelhustlermahdi7713]

Tony Ferguson is the type of guy who checks under the bed for himself.

[@theskateboardfan]

@@caelhustlermahdi7713 Tony Ferguson is the type of guy to sleep under his bed and checks the top of the bed before he sleeps.

[@jeanlucgatoh]

Rose fighting Joanna the first time brought me into watching MMA

[@Nthompson50000]

Rose is AWESOME! Can't wait for the next battle :D Her striking is pure art. 🖌

[@wildriftprofessor1782]

Rose is an icon of the sport.

[@carolinebell9018]

Thug 🌹….. a savage monster in the cage,…. but an incredible human being outside!!! 💯🙏🏻👊🏻💥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@1Crazyguitarist1]

The sweetest person ever.

[@UAlloy]

That's The Champ, my Thug Rose 🌹

[@samsammy9453]

Man I love the PERSON inside Rose....she's such a kind soul! Bless her heart!

[@sunny_froyo]

Rose will always the the most attractive straw-weight in the UFC roster history

[@michaelbeard4883]

That’s why pat groomed her since high school

[@3rdSanderson]

@@michaelbeard4883 shes getting to old for his tastes

[@RobertoTheGreat]

Amanda Ribas 🔥

[@marcernest3165]

@Based Med Dern 🤮

[@srfn1253]

@@marcernest3165 Mackenzie dern is fire what are you talking about?

[@Atomic-hm8kd]

Rose is my fav. female fighter. Let's go thug rose🌹

[@d7r_tv]

Can't wait for this fight. Rose is awesome.

[@bloodontoast8522]

I met rose earlier in the year only a few weeks after her winning back the title. She’s a great one! Can’t wait to see the rematch!

[@acehood9833]

Her technicality is fun to witness She is an amazingly skilled in all aspects of mma

[@royaltrunks8003]

Rose seems so down to earth to me. Let's go!!

[@danchristopher7957]

Rose is so amazing.... great fighter, heart for days.... and, she's just beautiful.

[@robinforkids]

Best Pianist in Strawweight

[@FT-827-]

Rose you are an Inspiration for every human! We laaaaav you

[@youngmillionaire7480]

Rose is awesome. Such a deserving champ

[@Docinaplane]

Rose was my favorite in TUF, and it's been a pleasure to follow her stellar career to this day.

[@lolfish78]

What an absolute legend in Rose Namajunas. Great questions, fantastic interview Schmo!

[@Mattwest1985]

I couldn’t love Thug Rose anymore! She’s such an amazing character! So real to herself.

[@dockellisband]

Thug Rose 💪🏼 🌹 🎶 ✨

[@Uziavenger]

Just when you thought you couldn't have another reason to love this woman ❤️❤️❤️

[@oscar3611]

I LOVE THIS INTERVIEW! All the right questions, all the right answers! And all the love and support from the Netherlands! Rose is definitely looking better then ever.

[@thenameisSolo]

No one does it like the Schmo! Let’s go Rose 🌹

[@erichoughton4128]

Big fan! Lets go Rose!!

[@drazendukat4013]

these two should have their show!!!

[@firstnamelastname-ko3ge]

She’s seems really intense here. She’s definitely gearing up for fight week. 💪 💯

[@deathstroke334]

One of my favourite fighters to watch. So incredibly slick on her feet..

[@uberuberexperience5578]

beauty, beast and Humble. love her!!!

[@CMP719]

Schmo deserves so much more subs

[@drunkenmmamaster419]

He reminds me of the Nardwar of mma

[@CMP719]

@@drunkenmmamaster419 haha yeah never thought of that

[@technodromen]

@@drunkenmmamaster419 except he’s just interested in getting the fighters to like and respect him where as Nardwaur does real journalism and does hardcore home work.

[@keysersoze8648]

who the heck is that guy?

[@justingreen4450]

We love you Rose.

[@anthonypascual7726]

I love everything you embody rose thank you 🙏🏾

[@nicholaspascone3290]

"As long as I'm doing my best,I am The best" - Thug Rose!!! Thug Rose!!

[@samuelrichard7988]

Rose you are the most humble and fun to watch fighters in a long time no just women fighters in general

[@LoubyLou10]

Love Rose 🌹❤️

[@streetplatoon562]

We love us some Thug 🌹!!

[@sitonmyface1991]

She should of just went off on that piano hysterically would if been pure GOLD 🤣

[@VickVinegar69420]

Schmo steppin it up with the questions. What a great interview nice job on the prep man.

[@jonjoyk5130]

Love her

[@mtg6199]

I love her

[@tonydeliso9639]

Shes literally the most amazing being ever created we love THUG ROSE ⚘❤🔥

[@mrduhchingy]

MMA world spoiled with Rose. The Best!

[@bowhunter2]

Love Rose. She's so genuine and humble.

[@monsieurfrank8069]

we love you Rose

[@ElroyMunson]

Epitomy of what a great fighter should be and represent. A true role model for fighters and the fighter in us all.

[@VisionaryVet]

You got this champ !! We are all rooting for you .

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Rose always giving us the most exciting fights :-)

[@RikingVoman]

Such a talented human. Best of luck to them both, gonna be an all out war I imagine

[@patricktrossbach668]

Can’t wait to see you defend your title! Good luck Rose!

[@Brian_Moser1118]

her eyes 💟💖

[@dbs6655]

That is nuts that it's 3 rematchs in a row for her. IS THERE NO ONE ELSE!? if you know you know.

[@baltimorefan5642]

And then there's the Carla rematch waiting for her lol

[@albinganic5512]

Shes lapping em lol

[@benjaminrichard7741]

Rose and her team are legendary!

[@tru2musiq808]

Thug🌹"You are the best."

[@rizaltajudin412]

Always stay in character Schmo. Keep up the good work.

[@leanne3088]

Cant wait for UFC 268.

[@kennethlobo4420]

Love Her Humility

[@RenegadeRanga]

Roses is an incredible fighter and has beautiful piano skills.

[@gagestevens3759]

The shmo brings the best out of fighters, we love it

[@briantneary2248]

And although we don't get to see a lot of Rose due to the way she conducts herself, which is admirable AF, I love when we get a chance to do so. She's easily top 5 martial artists on the planet, in my unimportant opinion, and it's a pleasure watching her fight. She's a better person than a fighter, too Her last fight was a masterclass.

[@thomaskidd1400]

Love his 50s/60s style of interview!!!?!

[@aisforannihilation1662]

Looking forward to this fight again.

[@flinskikun]

Thanks Schmo for making my day. You awesome

[@marcelletalksmma]

Beautiful person. Rose has so much depth.

[@carloshernandez-um2eq]

Love Rose!!!!

[@shaverlocal]

That lady is a class act!

[@olliemac1]

Love the Shmo, love the champ!

[@anitin3]

Wow😍😍

[@RonniePTexan]

I hope she never changes.

[@mattilove6028]

Goose bumps me also.

[@bigb6879]

love the attitude.

[@DomCorey]

Love Rose 🔥❤️

[@leetheflea4096]

Multi talented!

[@joniselbe7072]

I love you Thug !! Your the best. Didnt understand you at first but then i watched you n pat building house's for peps...somewhere and i got to know you(u know what i mean) loved you ever since always will. Love pat also.

[@BlackSheepTruthMedia]

Rose is da bomb !

[@keysersoze8648]

How can you not love this woman, she's awesome.

[@robsmith4434]

What Great person and fighter she is!💪🇬🇧

[@SonofaBlacksmith]

I like her spirit.

[@lurk7411]

🙏❤ 🌹