Ailin Perez vs Karol Rosa — Fight recap

Ailin Perez secured a unanimous decision victory over Karol Rosa across three rounds on January 18, 2025, with referee Mike Beltran overseeing the bout. Perez landed 62 significant strikes on 131 attempts (47%) while controlling the fight for 4:15, establishing dominance through superior grappling with two successful takedowns against Rosa's zero attempts.

Both fighters matched striking efficiency at 47%, but Perez's leg kick accuracy proved decisive—she landed 23 of 27 leg strikes compared to Rosa's 27 of 34—while controlling the tempo and octagon positioning throughout. Rosa's striking output of 53 significant strikes on 112 attempts kept her competitive on the scorecards, but the absence of takedown defense opportunities and zero control time left her unable to dictate the fight's narrative.

The victory positions Perez as a rising threat in the women's bantamweight division with a well-rounded skill set.