UFCRank 8Karol Rosa Record: 19-8-0
BantamweightRecord19-8-0
Age31
DivisionBantamweight · #15
Combat Edge Elo1647
Last fightJun 20 2026
Karol Rosa has a 19-8-0 professional record and is 31 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing Parana Vale Tudo. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Karol Rosa bio
Personal background
Karol Rosa is a Brazilian bantamweight known for the volume striking and relentless pace that have made her a fixture in the UFC's women's 135-pound division. Born Karolline Rosa on December 30, 1994, in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, she was introduced to combat sports at 13 when a cousin took her to a Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym. She fell in love with grappling, won competitions on the mats, and later folded Muay Thai into her game before turning to MMA in her late teens. A product of the Espírito Santo scene who went on to train with the respected Paraná Vale Tudo team, Rosa stands 5'7" with a 67" reach – a tall, long-limbed frame for the division that she uses to pile up strikes from range.
Path to the UFC
Rosa turned professional in 2013 and built her foundation on the Brazilian regional circuit, where she beat a young Jéssica Andrade by unanimous decision in 2014 before Andrade went on to UFC stardom. The path was not without bumps: she dropped a majority decision to Gisele Moreira in 2017 and was submitted by Larissa Pacheco and Melissa Gatto in 2018, hard regional lessons that exposed her grappling defense. She answered with finishes – an arm-triangle submission of Tamires Vidal and a TKO avenging her loss to Moreira in 2019 – to earn her UFC shot.
Establishing herself in the UFC
Rosa debuted in the Octagon in 2019 with a split-decision win over Lara Fritzen and quickly proved she belonged. She outpointed Vanessa Melo at UFC 251, then strung together unanimous decisions over Joselyne Edwards and former title challenger Bethe Correia in 2021, the kind of name win that vaulted her toward the rankings. A 2022 decision loss to Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann tested her, but she rebounded with a majority-decision win over Lina Länsberg at UFC 280.
Top-15 grind
From there Rosa settled into the deep end of the bantamweight division. She traded results with the contenders, dropping decisions to Norma Dumont and Irene Aldana while picking up a split-decision victory over Yana Santos in 2023. She bounced back from the Aldana setback with a unanimous-decision win over veteran Pannie Kianzad in 2024. After dropping a decision to Ailín Pérez to open 2025, Rosa returned to the win column with a unanimous-decision victory over Nora Cornolle later that year, keeping her at 19-7 and firmly inside the divisional mix.
Fighting style
Rosa is a high-volume, pressure-based striker who wins rounds by simply doing more. With 13 of her 19 wins coming by decision and a 32% finish rate, she is at her best dragging opponents into a phone-booth firefight, using her length and cardio to out-work them across three rounds. Her Muay Thai is built on busy combinations and forward pressure rather than one-shot power, though she carries enough pop for four career knockouts. The clearest area to attack remains the ground: every one of her stoppage losses has come by submission, a reminder that for all her grappling roots, defensive scrambles have given her trouble.
Career highlights
- Top-15 UFC bantamweight — established herself as a ranked staple of the division with wins over names like Bethe Correia and Pannie Kianzad.
- Beat a future champion early — defeated Jéssica Andrade by decision on the Brazilian regional circuit in 2014, before Andrade became a UFC champion.
- Pressure-fighter pedigree — 13 of her 19 wins by decision reflect a relentless, cardio-driven style built to win the championship rounds.
Career snapshot
Karol Rosa career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1647Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#824
Women's Bantamweight#15of 43 active
Peak1671
Last move-11
Opponent quality1634avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1671 Elo after defeating Bethe Correia (2021-10-02)
Similar Elo in Women's Bantamweight
Karol Rosa quick answers
What is Karol Rosa's record?
Karol Rosa's professional MMA record is 19-8-0.
How old is Karol Rosa?
Karol Rosa is 31 years old.
What weight class is Karol Rosa?
Karol Rosa fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
How tall is Karol Rosa?
Karol Rosa is 5'7" tall with a 67" reach.
How much does Karol Rosa weigh?
Karol Rosa competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 135 lbs.
What is Karol Rosa's Combat Edge Elo?
Karol Rosa's Combat Edge Elo is 1647, with a peak Elo of 1671.
How strong is Karol Rosa's recent opposition?
Karol Rosa's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1634 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Karol Rosa's last fight?
Karol Rosa's latest tracked pro fight was against Luana Santos at UFC Fight Night on Jun 20 2026.
What is Karol Rosa's recent form?
Karol Rosa's recent tracked pro form is L-W-L-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Karol Rosa usually win?
Karol Rosa's 19 recorded wins include 4 knockouts, 2 submissions, and 13 decisions, with 32% ending before the final bell.
4Wins by knockout
2Wins by submission
13Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
6Loss by decision
Karol Rosa stats
Record : 19 / 8 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
5.88Fighter3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
56%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.59Fighter3.78Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
50%Fighter55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.17Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
48%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
70%Fighter56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.17Fighter0.55Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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