ROSE NAMAJUNAS' iconic shaved-head look is one of the most recognizable in UFC history. But many UFC fans have wondered why.
The UFC women's strawweight champion adopted this quirky look in 2015. This was much to the delight of her many fans, who had grown used to her long brown hair.
Rose Namajunas decided to cut her long hair in 2015
Namajunas' buzzcut was however quickly accepted by her followers and hailed.
Some were however still curious as to why she decided to cut her long, flowing hair.
Thug answered the question that many of her Instagram followers wanted so badly: "What is Thug doing?"
They were surprised to learn that the reason she gave was very practical.
She wrote, "It's not a beauty pageant. It's a fight."
"S**t's in me way at practice... Cut it out!"
Namajunas, a fan favourite, will be in action at Madison Square Garden's co-main event for UFC 268. This is where she won the strawweight crown four years ago.
In the co-main event, Zhang Weili, a former undefeated 115lb champion, will be matched by the 29-year old in the co-main event.
Namajunas won a spectacular first round TKO win over China's first UFC champion, and plans to repeat the feat at The Garden.
She stated, "I am a natural finisher. But I'm trying to be more intentional about it."
"Kindly reverse-engineering our finish and the steps we take to get there.
"Corner people, lead them into the fight and take control of every aspect.
"From the little flinches to the look in your eye, whatever it may be.
"Intentionally doing all the things I normally do very well. Every aspect of the game is my focus.
She said, "I will tell you that I will do my best."
"If I'm at my best, that's going to be a problem."
