UFC on ESPN 71 – Karol Rosa vs Nora Cornolle – Full Fight Replay Available Today

Karol Rosa and Nora Cornolle met in a women’s bantamweight clash on August 2, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 71, bringing together Rosa’s grappling-heavy style against Cornolle’s Muay Thai background. Both fighters came in looking to climb the rankings, and the matchup promised a test of whether Rosa’s pressure could overcome Cornolle’s striking.

Right from the opening round, Rosa applied her game plan with discipline. She used quick counters and low kicks to set up entries into the clinch, keeping Cornolle pinned against the fence for long stretches. Cornolle answered with sharp elbows and knees in close quarters, but Rosa’s pressure dictated where the exchanges happened.

The second round was where Rosa’s grappling took full control. An early takedown brought the fight to the mat, and from there she worked methodically, first through half guard and then into mount. She flirted with an arm-triangle attempt, but even without the submission, she piled up strikes that left Cornolle struggling to get back up.

In the third, Rosa wasted no time returning to her strongest position. Another clean takedown early in the round allowed her to repeat the same pattern of dominance—control from the top, patient ground-and-pound, and steady work that left Cornolle with no room to mount any offense.

When the fight went to the judges, all three scored it in favor of Karol Rosa, with totals of 30–27, 29–27, and 29–27. It was a clear victory that showcased Rosa’s ability to neutralize a dangerous striker, while Cornolle’s resilience kept her in the fight despite being unable to impose her own style.