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#8 Peso-galo feminino Division

Ativo

Karol Rosa

Peso-galo feminino Division

17-6-0 (W-L-D)

4

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Submission

Karol Rosa

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Karol Rosa's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Ativo
Place of Birth
Vila Velha, Brasil
Fighting style
Muay Thai
Age
29
Height
65.00
Weight
135.50
Octagon Debut
Aug. 31, 2019
Reach
67.50
Leg reach
36.00
  • Pro since 2012

     
  • Four wins by KO, two by submission (arm triangle, armbar)

     
  • One first round finish

     
  • Has won seven of her last eight 

UFC 280 (10/22/22) Rosa won a three round majority decision over Lina Lansberg 

UFC on ESPN (3/26/22) Rosa lost a three round unanimous decision to Sara McMann

UFC Fight Night (10/2/21) Rosa won a three round unanimous decision over Bethe Correia

UFC Fight Night (2/6/21) Rosa won a three round unanimous decision over Joselyne Edwards

UFC 251 (7/11/20) Rosa won a three round unanimous decision over Vanessa Melo

UFC Fight Night (8/31/19) Rosa won a three round split decision over Lara Procopio

When and why did you start training for fighting? I always liked fighting, and when I was 13 my cousin took me to a jiu-jitsu gym and started taking classes.



What ranks and titles have you held? Brown belt in BJJ and dark blue in Muay Thai



What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s the proof that I am ready for high level competition. I was close to signing a few times and had some losses along the way that didn’t help my case, but finally it’s my time to show the world who Karol Rosa is.



What was your job before you started fighting? Waitress and I still teach classes at the gym.



Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? BJJ World champion at blue belt - CBJJE, BJJ Panamerican champion blue belt - CBJJE, Submission World champion blue belt - CBJJE, BJJ Panamerican champion brown belt and open weight - SJJSAF, NOGI Panamerican champion brown belt and open weight - SJJSAF



Specific accomplishments in pro competition? I defeated the person that handed me my first loss, Contender Series veteran Gisele Moreira. Champion at three promotions back in Brazil.



Favorite grappling technique: Heel hook



Favorite Striking technique: Left cross