MMA Match Preview: Karol Rosa (18-7) vs. Nora Cornolle (9-2)

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Event: UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park
Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
Division: Women’s Bantamweight (135 lbs)
Broadcast: ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass
Bout Placement: Main Card

Fight Overview

In the only ranked women’s matchup on the UFC Vegas 108 card, Brazil’s Karol Rosa (#10, 18-7) faces France’s surging contender Nora “Wonder” Cornolle (#12, 9-2). This bout is pivotal for both fighters: Rosa is seeking her first back-to-back win streak since 2019, while Cornolle looks to break into the top 10 with a statement victory. Expect a clash of volume boxing versus Muay Thai precision, with both women bringing distinct stylistic strengths to the Octagon.

Tale of the Tape

Attribute	Karol Rosa	Nora Cornolle
Record	18-7	9-2
Age	30	35
Height	5’5″	5’7″
Reach	67.5″	67″
UFC Record	7-4	3-1
Last Fight	Loss to Ailin Perez	Win vs. Hailey Cowan (SUB)
Style	Volume Boxing, Kickboxing	Muay Thai, Submission Threat
Team	GAEA Project	Free Fight Academy

Fighter Breakdown

🇧🇷 Karol Rosa

Strengths:

High-volume striking (6.22 significant strikes/min)

Solid takedown defense (70%) and control

Durable and consistent across three rounds

Weaknesses:

Low finishing rate (0 finishes in UFC)

Struggles against athletic grapplers

Absorbs 4.84 strikes/min; hittable in exchanges

🇫🇷 Nora Cornolle – “Wonder”

Strengths:

Muay Thai pedigree with powerful body kicks

Excellent striking defense (62%) and footwork

Versatile finishing ability (8 of 9 wins by finish)

Weaknesses:

Low striking volume (3.07 strikes/min)

Questionable takedown defense (50%)

History of missing weight in recent bouts

Tactical Matchup

Rosa’s Path to Victory:
Push a high pace, stay first in exchanges, and mix in takedowns to steal rounds. Her jab and output can overwhelm Cornolle if she maintains pressure and avoids clinch traps.

Cornolle’s Path to Victory:
Use reach and kicks to control distance, counter Rosa’s forward movement, and exploit any grappling lapses. Her submission win over Cowan shows she can capitalize on scrambles if Rosa overextends.

This fight will likely go the distance, with Rosa’s volume and experience giving her a slight edge. Cornolle is dangerous and well-rounded, but Rosa’s pace and ability to control the center should earn her a narrow decision.