Charles Rosa
Last fight: Win vs Patrick Benson · TKO · Aug 3, 2024
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CAREER SUMMARY
Charles Rosa holds a professional MMA record of 18-8-0. Rosa has won 18 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Rosa lands 3.08 significant strikes per minute with 36% accuracy and averages 1.67 takedowns per 15 minutes. Rosa also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Rosa also has 1 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bout. Rosa also has 2 recorded knuckle-mma bouts. Rosa also has 1 recorded ice-fighting bout. Most recent fight: August 29, 2026. Tracked organizations: BKFC, UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'9"175 cm
- Weight
- 145 lbs66 kg
- Reach
- 69"175 cm
- Stance
- Switch
- DOB
- Aug 24, 1986
- Age
- 40
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Peabody, Massachusetts
Latest on Charles Rosa
More on the blogCareer history
- WINvs Patrick Benson×2Title bout · Title win #2CES 78: Rosa vs. Benson· Aug 3, 2024· Lightweight· 18-8 vs 7-8TKOR1 · 4:17
- WINvs Josh Harvey×1Title bout · Title win #1CES 77: Rosa vs. Harvey· May 3, 2024· Lightweight· 17-8 vs 8-3-1SUBR1 · 2:45
- WINvs Paul TeagueLeLeo Code MMA· Dec 16, 2023· Welterweight· 16-8 vs 1-11TKOR1 · 1:41
- WINCES 75: Rosa vs. Gary· Oct 20, 2023· Lightweight· 15-8 vs 13-14-2SUBR2 · 0:47
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Aspinall· Jul 23, 2022· Featherweight· 14-8 vs 17-5UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs TJ BrownUFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Chikadze· Jan 15, 2022· Lightweight· 14-7 vs 16-8UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Rodriguez· Oct 9, 2021· Featherweight· 14-6 vs 19-4-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Gane vs Volkov· Jun 26, 2021· Featherweight· 14-5 vs 16-8SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Lewis· Feb 20, 2021· Featherweight· 13-5 vs 26-11UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Eye vs Calvillo· Jun 13, 2020· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 17-4SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje· May 9, 2020· Featherweight· 12-4 vs 13-0UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Reyes vs Weidman· Oct 18, 2019· Featherweight· 12-3 vs 14-2POTNSUBR1 · 2:46
- LOSSvs Shane BurgosUFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2· Apr 8, 2017· Featherweight· 11-3 vs 9-0FOTNTKOR3 · 1:59
- WINUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz· Jan 17, 2016· Featherweight· 11-2 vs 6-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· Jun 13, 2015· Featherweight· 10-2 vs 11-1FOTNSDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Sean SorianoUFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver· Jan 18, 2015· Featherweight· 10-1 vs 8-3SUBR3 · 4:43
- LOSSvs Dennis SiverUFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs MacDonald· Oct 4, 2014· Featherweight· 9-1 vs 22-9FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Jake ConstantCES 25· Aug 8, 2014· Catchweight· 9-0 vs 4-5SUBR1 · 3:36
- WINvs Brylan Van ArtsdalenCES 22· Mar 14, 2014· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 8-10SUBR1 · 3:25
- WINFight Lab 35· Feb 8, 2014· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 9-6TKOR2 · 2:08
- WINvs Ralph JohnsonCES 20· Dec 6, 2013· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 6-9SUBR1 · 3:03
- WINvs Steve McCabeCES 19: Rise Or Fall· Oct 4, 2013· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 6-14SUBR1 · 1:39
- WINvs Silvester MuratajCES 18: Gold Rush· Aug 9, 2013· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 0-2TKOR1 · 0:46
- WINvs Aaron SteadmanCFA 11: Kyle vs. Wiuff 2· May 24, 2013· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 2-3SUBR1 · 3:26
- WINvs Jayson JonesCFA 9: Firmino vs. Palomino· Jan 19, 2013· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 4-5TKOR1 · 3:52
- WINvs Hauley TillmanFight Time 11· Aug 24, 2012· Catchweight· 1-0 vs 0-2-1SUBR1 · 1:56
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- DRAWvs Julio Cesar ChavesTitan FC 77· Jun 3, 2022· 0-0-1DRAW
- LOSSvs Jhonasky SojoGamebred Bareknuckle MMA· Apr 10, 2026· 1-1UD
- WINGamebred Bareknuckle MMA· Nov 15, 2024· 1-0SUBR3 · 3:21
- WINvs Reid KrasowskiBKFC Ice Wars 3· Oct 10, 2025· 1-0TKOR2 · 0:12
- WINvs Fernando TovarRise of a Warrior 6· Apr 21, 2012· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 3-2SUBR2 · 1:18
- LOSSvs Jacob BrunelleInternational Sport Combat Federation· Mar 3, 2012· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 2-0SUBR1 · 0:49
- WINvs Chad LivingstonROAW· Feb 11, 2012· Featherweight· 10-1 vs 5-1UD
- WINvs Steven AdeFight Time· Dec 8, 2011· 9-1 vs 0-2SUB
- WINvs Trey HarrisROAW· Oct 22, 2011· 8-1 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Jonathan CobbInternational Sport Combat Federation· Oct 1, 2011· 7-1 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Matt JanzerFlorida Regional· Aug 17, 2011· 6-1 vs 0-2DEC
- WINvs Unknown opponentFlorida Regional· Jul 27, 2011· 5-1SUB
- LOSSvs Kevin SmithROAW· Apr 2, 2011· 4-1 vs 2-0DEC
- WINvs Danny VenterROAW· Feb 12, 2011· 4-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Vince McGuinessFlorida Regional· Oct 2, 2010· 3-0 vs 0-1DEC
- WINvs Andrew HolmonInternational Sport Combat Federation· Sep 18, 2010· 2-0 vs 0-1SUB
- WINvs Unknown opponentTennessee Regional· Aug 11, 2010· 1-0SUB
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- American Combat Gym
Fight DNA
Submission AceUFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Charles Rosa sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Charles Rosa has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $200,000.
- ★ POTNvs Manny Bermudez · UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs WeidmanOct 18, 2019
- ★ FOTNvs Shane Burgos · UFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2Apr 8, 2017
- ★ FOTNvs Yair Rodriguez · UFC 188: Velasquez vs WerdumJun 13, 2015
- ★ FOTNvs Dennis Siver · UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs MacDonaldOct 4, 2014
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Charles Rosa earns per fight.
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1641▲11
- Peak
- 1727Jan 18, 2016
- Rated fights
- 26
Frequently asked questions
When does Charles Rosa fight next?
Charles Rosa has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Charles Rosa's record?
Charles Rosa's professional MMA record is 18-8-0.
Who is Charles Rosa fighting next?
Charles Rosa's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Charles Rosa fight last?
Charles Rosa most recently fought Charon Spain at BKFC 92 Boston: Stewart vs Gigliotti on Saturday, August 29, 2026, LOSS (Split Decision).
What weight class does Charles Rosa fight in?
Charles Rosa fights at Featherweight.
How many knockouts does Charles Rosa have?
Charles Rosa has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 10 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Charles Rosa won?
Charles Rosa has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Charles Rosa?
Charles Rosa is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.
How much does Charles Rosa weigh?
Charles Rosa weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).
What is Charles Rosa's reach?
Charles Rosa has a reach of 69" (175 cm).
How old is Charles Rosa?
Charles Rosa is 40 years old (born Aug 24, 1986).
Where is Charles Rosa from?
Charles Rosa is from the United States.
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