Karol Rosa vs Nora Cornolle — Fight recap

Karol Rosa defeated Nora Cornolle via unanimous decision after three rounds on August 2, 2025, at UFC Fight Night. Rosa controlled the fight through superior grappling, landing 2 of 3 takedown attempts while accumulating 11:25 of control time—Cornolle registered no takedowns and spent zero seconds controlling the cage.

Rosa's striking was efficient despite slightly lower volume, connecting on 33 of 58 significant strikes (56%) with a notable 25 of 47 head strikes, while Cornolle landed 27 of 47 significant strikes (57%) but could not establish dominance on the ground or dictate pace. Rosa's wrestling base allowed her to dictate positioning throughout, preventing Cornolle from implementing her own game plan despite the Brazilian's respectable striking percentage.

The unanimous decision reflected Rosa's consistent control and tactical superiority across all three frames. Rosa's grappling-heavy approach positions her well in the bantamweight rankings as she continues climbing the division.