LAS VEGAS – Karol Rosa defeated Pannie Kianzad by unanimous decision on Saturday, on the preliminary card of UFC on ESPN 61, at the UFC Apex, in Las Vegas.
Take a look at the fight with Rosa, who alternated wins and losses in the last seven fights.
Karol Rosa defeated. Pannie Kianzad
Result: Karol Rosa defeated. Pannie Kianzad by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Updated records: Rosa (18-6 MMA, 7-3 UFC), Kianzad (17-9 MMA, 5-6 UFC)
Key Stats: The exchange was close at 140-138 Rosa, but Rosa had a takedown and over four minutes of control on the way to victory.
Rosa on the key moment of the fight
“The original plan was to just feel her out in the first round and eventually take the fight to the ground. Taking the fight to the ground was plan A. I knew from watching the tape that she didn’t actually block any. calf kicks.”
Rose in your pantry
“It was eight months between the last fight and this one, so I had a lot of time to work on many, many things. and enjoy the fight.”
Rose on what she wants next
“I would like to fight before the end of the year, maybe November-December, if they have space for me. From day one I said I will be champion. It’s a matter of time”
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