Sofia Montenegro Record: 6-2-0
FlyweightSofia Montenegro has a 6-2-0 professional record and is 27 years old in the Flyweight division, representing Alfa Team. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Sofia Montenegro bio
Personal background
Sofia "La Bruja" Montenegro is an Argentine flyweight competing in the UFC's women's 125-pound division. Born June 18, 1999, in Córdoba, Argentina, she came to combat sports as a teenager, beginning training around age 15 to lose weight and drawing on a family of athletes for support after enduring bullying in her youth. She built her base in kickboxing, where she became an amateur champion, and supplements it with Brazilian jiu-jitsu, holding a blue belt on the mat and a brown belt in kickboxing. Away from the cage she works as a primary school teacher with a university qualification. Standing 5'5" with a 67-inch reach and fighting out of Alfa Team, Montenegro is widely recognized as the only professional MMA fighter to emerge from the province of Córdoba.
Path to the UFC
Montenegro turned professional in 2021 and made an immediate statement, opening her career with three straight stoppages on the South American regional circuit. Her run hit an early bump in September 2022, when she was knocked out in the first round by Gisela Luna at FFC 53 in Argentina, but she rebounded the way prospects must.
Building toward the big stage
The bounce-back was emphatic. In September 2023 she submitted unbeaten Sofia Landi with a first-round heel hook, a slick finish that showed range beyond her striking. She followed with a unanimous-decision win over Anyela Perez in 2024, a Muay Thai victory over Jhovanna Ruiz in early 2025, and a unanimous-decision win over Damara Vargas at MMA Mexico 5 in June 2025, stacking results across multiple countries and disciplines as she pushed toward a UFC opportunity.
Contender Series
That opportunity came in September 2025 on Dana White's Contender Series, where Montenegro faced unbeaten Jeisla Chaves (5-0). Chaves edged her by split decision over three rounds, a razor-thin result that nonetheless put Montenegro firmly on the UFC's radar and underscored how close she had come against elite competition.
Fighting style
Montenegro is a striker first, forged in kickboxing, with three of her six wins coming by knockout for a 67 percent finish rate. Her power and amateur kickboxing pedigree make her dangerous on the feet, while the heel-hook submission of Landi proved she is no liability when fights hit the canvas. Her two decision wins, over Perez and Vargas, demonstrate the conditioning and tactical patience to win rounds when the finish does not arrive. Both of her losses have come narrowly or against unbeaten opposition, and tightening her defense against power punchers — the source of her lone knockout loss — looms as the key to translating regional success to the UFC.
Career highlights
- Trailblazer from Córdoba — recognized as the only professional MMA fighter from her Argentine province, carrying her region's flag toward the UFC.
- Heel-hook finish of an unbeaten foe — submitted previously unbeaten Sofia Landi in the first round, proving her grappling alongside her striking.
- Contender Series proving ground — pushed unbeaten Jeisla Chaves to a split decision on Dana White's Contender Series, cementing her status as a flyweight prospect.
Sofia Montenegro career snapshot
Sofia Montenegro quick answers
What is Sofia Montenegro's record?
Sofia Montenegro's professional MMA record is 6-2-0.
How old is Sofia Montenegro?
Sofia Montenegro is 27 years old.
What weight class is Sofia Montenegro?
Sofia Montenegro fights at Flyweight in UFC.
How tall is Sofia Montenegro?
Sofia Montenegro is 5'5" tall with a 67" reach.
How much does Sofia Montenegro weigh?
Sofia Montenegro competes at Flyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 125 lbs.
What is Sofia Montenegro's Combat Edge Elo?
Sofia Montenegro's Combat Edge Elo is 1587, with a peak Elo of 1607.
When was Sofia Montenegro's last fight?
Sofia Montenegro's latest tracked pro fight was against Ernesta Kareckaite at UFC Fight Night on Feb 28 2026.
What is Sofia Montenegro's recent form?
Sofia Montenegro's recent tracked pro form is L-W-W-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Sofia Montenegro usually win?
Sofia Montenegro's 6 recorded wins include 3 knockouts, 1 submissions, and 2 decisions, with 67% ending before the final bell.
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