Karol Rosa is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who has been making waves in the UFC’s bantamweight division
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. Born on December 30, 1994, in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil, Rosa has been a professional fighter since 2012
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. She currently holds a record of 18 wins and 7 losses
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Rosa started her martial arts journey with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 13, quickly rising through the ranks and winning multiple international competitions
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. She transitioned to mixed martial arts at 17 and has been honing her skills ever since
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. Her dedication and hard work paid off when she made her UFC debut on August 31, 2019, against Lara Procópio at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang
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. Rosa won the fight by split decision, marking the beginning of her UFC career
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Standing at 5’7″ (170 cm) and weighing 135 lbs (61 kg), Rosa competes in the bantamweight division
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. She is known for her strong ground game, thanks to her Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background, and has also developed her striking skills over the years
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. Rosa holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Gilliard Paraná and a dark blue belt in Muay Thai
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Throughout her career, Rosa has faced some of the toughest fighters in the UFC
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. She has notable wins against fighters like Vanessa Melo, Joselyne Edwards, and Bethe Correia
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. However, she has also faced some tough losses, including decisions against Irene Aldana and Norma Dumont
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One of the most recent highlights of Rosa’s career was her fight against Ailin Perez at UFC 311 on January 18, 2025
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. Despite putting up a strong fight, Rosa lost the bout via unanimous decision
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. Perez managed to secure an early takedown and maintain control for most of the fight, ultimately earning the victory
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Rosa’s fighting style is a blend of technical prowess and aggressive tactics
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. She is known for her ability to mix striking with grappling, making her a versatile and unpredictable opponent. Her determination and resilience in the Octagon have earned her a loyal fan base and respect from her peers.
As of now, Rosa is ranked #9 in the UFC women’s bantamweight rankings
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. She continues to train hard and improve her skills, with the goal of climbing the ranks and challenging for the title in the future.
For more information and highlights of Karol Rosa’s fights, you can check out her Wikipedia page or her Sherdog profile.
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