Former two-time UFC women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas is known for her calm demeanor, well-rounded skills, and championship mindset inside the cage. To truly reach her limits, Namajunas has found an inspiring motivator in her fiancé, Pat Barry.

Fans know ‘Thug Rose’ for her knockout of Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 217 and her iconic head kick KO title win over Zhang Weili at UFC 261. But many still wonder: how did her romance with Barry begin, and what does he do in his professional life? Let’s break it down.

What does Pat Barry do? All to know about his education and profession

Pat Barry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to an American military father and an African-American mother. According to the reports online, Barry attended St. Augustine High School and was a junior sociology major at the University of New Orleans.

After completing his education, Barry started training in Wushu at the age of 21. And from then on, he never looked back as he went on to build a career in combat sports. Barry made his MMA debut in May 2008, and in the same year, he also signed for UFC.

During his time as an active fighter in the promotion, he fought 12 times and against some of the best heavy hitters in the business, like Mirko Cro Cop and Lavar Johnson, among others.

Following a record of 5-7 in the UFC, Parry announced his retirement from MMA and returned to kickboxing for a short period of time. As of now, he primarily trains his fiancée.

How did Rose Namajunas and Pat Berry meet?

The story began at Roufusport Gym in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Rose Namajunas joined the gym as a teenager, reportedly around the age of 14. While Namajunas was on the lookout to train in MMA, she met Pat Barry. And at that time, as an active fighter, Barry was training at the gym.

After dating for some years, the couple got engaged in 2014 when Namajunas was 22. Although they have been in a romantic relationship for more than ten years, the precise chronology of the origin of the relationship remains shrouded in controversy to date.

Talking about their relationship, Barry once stated, “I say we’ve been dating for more than five years, but she says two or three years. We were together a lot longer than I was aware of,” Namajunas replied with a laugh. “It took him a while to chip away at my cold heart, but he did.” The love shared between Namajunas and Barry appears quite organic as the couple looks pretty content with each other.

Do Rose Namajunas and Pat Barry have kids together?

No, the couple does not have children. Despite being together for over a decade and engaged since 2014, Rose Namajunas and Pat Barry have not started a family. Their relationship remains largely private, and the duo chooses what to share and what to keep out of the headlines.

Still, through criticism and controversy, the couple remains together. Namajunas continues to compete at the highest level, and Barry, though no longer fighting, remains active as her coach and partner.

So, is it love, loyalty, or something more complicated? Whatever the answer, Namajunas and Barry’s story continues to stir debate. But amid that, both of them often share pictures on their social media handles.

What is Pat Barry’s Instagram account?

Pat Barry has an active Instagram account, which goes by the username @hypeordie. He has over 70,000 followers and over 1500 posts. And after almost every 3-4 posts, Barry posts a picture or video of Namajunas. Be it from their training or from a trip to the countryside, the couple appears to be enjoying their time together.

Now, as ‘Thug Rose’ returns to the cage at UFC 324 on Saturday, Jan. 24, to take on short-notice opponent Natalia Silva, Barry will be in her corner once more. And the couple would be expecting to get a similar result as Namajunas’ last fight against Miranda Maverick at UFC Atlanta. On that note, let us know in the comments who wins between Namajunas and Silva this weekend!