Carol Foro vs Shanelle Dyer — Fight recap

Carol Foro defeated Shanelle Dyer via unanimous decision over three rounds at the UFC on September 9, 2025. Foro's striking prowess defined the bout, landing 117 of 212 significant strikes (55%) while scoring three knockdowns that proved decisive with the judges.

Dyer came forward aggressively, connecting on 115 of 274 significant strikes (41%), but her striking accuracy lagged considerably and she failed to convert any of 11 takedown attempts. Foro's body work was particularly effective, landing 57 of 73 body shots compared to Dyer's 36 of 48, while maintaining superior head strike efficiency at 51 of 126.

Neither fighter achieved meaningful grappling control, with Dyer holding just 35 seconds of top position across the fight. The striking differential and knockdown advantage gave Foro a clear pathway to victory on the scorecards.

Foro's decisive performance positions her as a legitimate contender in her division, while Dyer will need to reassess her striking defense against high-volume opponents.