The rivalry between Joanna Jendrzejczyk and Rose Namajunas is quickly becoming one of the most heated in the sport of mixed martial arts. The two women shared the octagon for the first time last November at UFC 217, with Namajunas winning the contest via 1st round knockout – capturing the UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship in the process.

While it’s clear these two ladies are among the best in their division, fans sometimes tend to overlook their natural beauty. However, that is about to change as we look at 15 of the most stunning photos featuring these two outstanding fighters. But before we get started, here is a little background info.

Joanna Jendrzejczyk is a Muay Thai specialist who originally hails from Olsztyn, Poland. The 30-year-old’s mixed martial arts record stands at 14-1. She previously held the Women’s Strawweight Championship for roughly 2 ½ years. The 5-foot-6 brunette is always in peak physical condition and is one of the best looking ladies in the sport.

25-year-old “Thug” Rose Namajunas is the reigning UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship. Her current record stands at 7-3 with wins over female stars like Micelle Waterson, Paige Vanzant and of course Joanna Jendrzejczyk. Standing at 5-foot-5 with a figure most models would envy, Namajunas is easily one of the most beautiful ladies to ever step into the cage.

Now it’s to time to take a look at 15 of their best photo and decide once and for all – who’s more attractive?

15 Joanna: Stretching In Yoga Gear

Here we see Jendrzejczyk doing a bit of stretching while modeling some stylish activewear. The outfit helps the Polish powerhouse showcase her impressive physique as she poses for the camera. When she finally decides to retire from the sport of mixed martial arts, Jendrzejczyk could very well have a future as a fitness model. Who knows? Maybe the former champ could wind up becoming the next Jen Selter.

Fun Fact: Jendrzejczyk began practicing Muay Thai at the age of 16 and won several championships over the course of her career. She captured several amateur titles including 5 IFMA gold medals and won 4 European Championships. As an amateur Muay Thai competitor, Jendrzejczyk’s amassed a record of 37-3 before deciding to turn pro.

14 Rose: Biker Model

This post shows Rose Namajunas doing a bit of modeling. It would appear, in this instance, that she is going for the biker babe look and doing a nice job with it. The 5-foot-5 strawweight looks sensational in her leather jacket and black high heels. Namajunas looks like she is ready to turn heads at the biker bar in this fun outfit. In truth, 5,313 likes are far too few for this fantastic image.

Fun Fact: Rose Namajunas received her first title shot on December 12, 2014, against Carla Esparza. The contest was featured on The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale. Unfortunately, for Namajunas at least, Carla Esparza would end up winning the fight via rear-naked choke – thus becoming the first ever strawweight titleholder.

13 Joanna: Taking It Easy

The longest reining strawweight champ appears to be enjoying a little downtime in this photo. Joanna Jendrzejczyk smiles for the camera while sporting a fashionable bathing suit and shades. Upon further examination, one can actually see the rolling clouds reflecting off of her sunglasses. Moreover, the hammock in the background helps to add to the already laid-back vibe this image is giving off. The sunbathing martial artist reminds folks why she is considered of the best looking ladies in the business with this remarkable photograph.

Fun Fact: Joanna Jendrzejczyk has a twin sister named Katarzyna, who she occasionally posts pictures with on social media outlets such as Instagram and Twitter. She also has another sibling, an older sister named Ewa – whom she is also close with.

12 Rose: Invicta Day

Prior to entering the UFC, Namajunas previously fought for an all-female organization known as Invicta Fighting Championship. The photo here, which shows the Milwaukee, Wisconsin native posing in black shorts and a sports bra, is a promotional photo for Invicta. The reigning champ shows off her killer abs and charming smile in this memorable photo, which was captured before she became the superstar many fight fans know and love.

Fun Fact: Rose Namajunas went 2-1 during while competing in Invicta FC back in 2013. She won her first two contests against Emily Kagan and Kathina Catron via submission. However, she lost her final fight in the promotion to Tecia Torres via unanimous decision. Namajunas would go on to avenge the loss against Torres at UFC of Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans, in 2016.

11 Joanna: Short Shorts

Joanna Jendrzejczyk appears to be going for the bad girl look in this instance. The Polish native looks like she means business with her gold chains while sporting a pair of tattered short shorts. The bottoms allow the 30-year-old superstar to showcase the toned legs that have inflicted so much damage to her opponents over the years. Even in an outfit that could be perceived as intimidating, Jendrzejczyk’s warm smile still makes her seem very approachable.

Fun Fact: Joanna Jendrzejczyk made UFC debut on July 26, 2014, in about against Juliana Lima. Lima actually missed weight prior to the contest, though the additional body mass didn’t seem to help – as the Polish Muay Thai specialist would go on to win her first UFC fight via unanimous decision.

10 Rose: Fashion Forward

Here we have Rose Namajunas looking very fashion forward in a black beret. The 25-year-old fighter proves that she is a natural in front of the camera in this breathtaking photograph. Namajunas has a lot of outstanding photos out there, but this one in particular looks like it came from a professional modeling portfolio. The 5-foot-5 MMA standout shows fans her natural beauty in a pic that could easily be considered among her very best.

Fun Fact: Rose Namajunas won her very first Performance of the Night bonus in December of 2015, after defeating Paige VanZant via rear-naked choke. Namajunas relentlessly pummelled VanZant for the majority of the contest, before finally finishing her in the early portion of the 5th round.

9 Joanna: Flexibility

It would appear that Joanna Jendrzejczyk is trying to “get a leg up on the competition.” The Polish MMA queen shows some impressive flexibility in her form-fitting yoga pants. Yoga pants have become quite popular recently, though there are few ladies out there who can rock a pair quite like Jendrzejczyk. The title contender displays her lean, athletic figure while balancing on just one leg. The 5-foot-6 brunette produces another great photo for her loyal fan base.

Fun Fact: Joanna Jendrzejczyk currently trains at American Top Team (ATT) in Florida. The gym is home to both current, as well as former UFC champions. Current UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley and UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champ Amanda Nunes both train there – as does former titleholder Robbie Lawler.

8 Rose: With Ronda Rousey

This Instagram photo shows Namajunas posing with the most famous female MMA fighter of all-time Ronda Rousey. Rousey looks amazing in her form-fitting, partially see-through black dress – as she smiles for the camera. The current strawweight champ also looks great in her stylish, semi-formal dress. This image was posted several years back before Namajunas really became a star in the sport. If this same image were posted today, it would receive a lot more than 2,621 likes.

Fun Fact: Ronda Rousey is the former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion and is credited with helping bring women’s MMA to the UFC. Prior to becoming a mixed martial artist, Rousey captured a bronze medal in Judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Now semi-retired from combat sports, she is currently signed with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

7 Joanna: Beach Life

Here we have Joanna Jendrzejczyk showing us her Los Angles Dodgers hat while hanging out on the beaches of sunny Florida. The former champ doesn’t seem to have any ties to LA- so it’s possible that she simply liked the hat – or perhaps has a favorite player on the team. Whatever the case may be, the hat is hardly the first thing one notices in this instance, as Jendrzejczyk proudly displays her washboard abs in this Instagram post. Apparently, her fans approve of this image as it received over 55,000 likes from her followers.

Fun Fact: Due in some part to her last name being difficult to pronounce in English, Jendrzejczyk has been given several nicknames over the course of her career. Joanna Champion, JJ, and Joanna Violence are some of the names she’s been called.

6 Rose: Strike A Pose

This recent photo shows Rose Namajunas modeling some Grrrl clothing and black pants. In truth, there aren’t too many women who look good with a shaved head. That being said, as we can see here, Namajunas can definitely pull it off. The champ smiles confidently as she leans on the wooden fence behind her in this popular Instagram post which received well over 25,000 likes from her follower on social media.

Fun Fact: Namajunas was first introduced to UFC fans as a cast member who competed on The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned – a reality show. She won all 3 of her exhibition bouts on the program against Alex Chambers, Joanne Calderwood, and Randa Markos – which earned her a title shot at the series finale.

5 Joanna: Casual Balcony Beauty

Jendrzejczyk poses on a beachside balcony in this casual, yet slightly revealing outfit. The Muay Thai master can be seen here wearing a Reebok top while sporting a long ponytail that partially covers the logo. The fact that she also appears to be wearing pajama bottoms leads one to conclude that she may have just gotten out of bed. Assuming that’s the case, there aren’t too many folks out there who looks this good right after waking up.

Fun Fact: Jendrzejczyk first captured the Strawweight strap by defeating Carla Esparza at UFC 185, back in March of 2015. Despite entering the contest as a slight underdog, the pride of Poland ended up winning the contest with relative ease – finishing Esparza with strikes toward the end of the 2nd round.

4 Rose: Flexing By The Waterfall

Even with a picturesque waterfall in the backdrop, it can be difficult for one to their eye off of Rose Namajunas in this image. Truthfully, she always appears to be in peak physical condition. However, back when this image was captured, the UFC headliner looked especially jacked. The Wisconsin product flexes her muscles while displaying her washboard abs in this shot. When you are photogenic enough to upstage a waterfall, as is the case here, it must be a great feeling indeed.

Fun Fact: Rose Namajunas has been involved with martial arts since she was 5. The future world champ started out practicing taekwondo before transitioning into other disciplines like karate and jiu-jitsu. She began her mixed martial arts at age 16; training at Roufusport in her hometown of Milwaukee.

3 Joanna: Surf's Up

Those who follow Joanna Jendrzejczyk on social media know that likes to spend a lot of time on the beach – especially on Sunday. The 5-foot-6 brunette now trains in Coconut Creek, Florida, which means the beach is very close to her gym. Here we see the UFC contender posing next  to a large surfboard – wearing some rough looking shorts and a black top. With over 41,000 likes to its credit, it’s safe to say that this pic was a hit with her fans.

Fun Fact: Jendrzejczyk has won a total of 8 fights in the UFC, with an overall record of 8-1 since joining MMA’s most popular promotion. She has beaten several top-ranked contenders such as Claudia Gadelha, Jessica Andrade, and fellow polish fighter Karolina Kowalkiewicz.

2 Rose: Black And White

Namajunas wows the masses once more with this artistic black and white image. The pic emphasizes the title holder’s flawless complexion and stylish necklace, as she stares seductively into the camera. Photos like this one are a big part of the reason that Namajunas has over 775,000 followers on the popular social media site Instagram.

Fun Fact: Rose Namajunas is currently engaged to former UFC Heavyweight fighter Pat Berry. For those unfamiliar, Berry competed in the UFC for roughly 5 years from 2008 to 2013. He retired from mixed martial arts with a professional record of 8-7. He is probably best known for his Knockout of the Night victory against Shane del Rosario on The Ultimate Fighter 16 Finale. Berry also holds notable wins over Joey Beltran and Christian Morecraft.

1 Joanna: Peace

Here we have one of the most violent women inside the octagon holding up a peace sign while wearing an extremely flattering bikini. The former champ was in awesome shape when this pic was taken and looked ready to model for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. Bikini shots like this one have helped her gain over a million followers on Instagram – 47,970 of which liked this stunning photograph.

Fun Fact: Before suffering her first UFC loss to Rose Namajunas, Jendrzejczyk’s toughest opponent in the cage was Claudia Gadelha. The first time they met the Polish fighter won the bout via a narrow split decision. In the rematch, after losing the first two rounds, Jendrzejczyk rallied to when rounds 3 through 5 - this time winning via unanimous decision.