Rose Namajunas discusses motivations ahead of UFC return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Rose Namajunas is contemplating her future in the UFC and seeks to rediscover her motivation before returning to competition. The former strawweight champion has been evaluating her career after a series of setbacks, including multiple losses and a surgery to address an injury sustained in her last fight against Natalia Silva at UFC 324. Namajunas expressed the importance of having a clear purpose for her return, especially considering her recent performances where she fell short of title shot opportunities. While she aims to compete again, she has not yet scheduled her next bout, having only recently been cleared to resume training.
- •Namajunas wants to regain her motivation before fighting again.
- •She is recovering from a surgery after UFC 324 in January.
- •Namajunas is 1-2 in her last three fights.
- •She aims to fight again but has not scheduled her next bout.
- •Cleared for training in April after a lengthy recovery.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — Rose Namajunas reveals the questions she must answer before UFC comeback
"Rose Namajunas wants to rediscover her motivation before returning to competition in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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