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Charles Rosa

"Boston Strong"
18-8-0★ 4bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 11-2Grappling 0-0-1BKFC record 0-0-0

Last fight: Win vs Patrick Benson · TKO · Aug 3, 2024

18-8-0 · 15 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Charon SpainSD · R5 02:00
BKFCBKFC 92 Boston: Stewart vs Gigliotti·August 29, 2026

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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

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Patrick Benson×2Title bout · Title win #2
    CES 78: Rosa vs. Benson· Aug 3, 2024· Lightweight· 18-8 vs 7-8
    TKO
    R1 · 4:17
  2. WIN
    vs Josh Harvey×1Title bout · Title win #1
    CES 77: Rosa vs. Harvey· May 3, 2024· Lightweight· 17-8 vs 8-3-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:45
  3. WIN
    vs Paul Teague
    LeLeo Code MMA· Dec 16, 2023· Welterweight· 16-8 vs 1-11
    TKO
    R1 · 1:41
  4. WIN
    CES 75: Rosa vs. Gary· Oct 20, 2023· Lightweight· 15-8 vs 13-14-2
    SUB
    R2 · 0:47
  5. WIN
    vs Jake Constant
    CES 25· Aug 8, 2014· Catchweight· 9-0 vs 4-5
    SUB
    R1 · 3:36
  6. WIN
    vs Brylan Van Artsdalen
    CES 22· Mar 14, 2014· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 8-10
    SUB
    R1 · 3:25
  7. WIN
    Fight Lab 35· Feb 8, 2014· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 9-6
    TKO
    R2 · 2:08
  8. WIN
    vs Ralph Johnson
    CES 20· Dec 6, 2013· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 6-9
    SUB
    R1 · 3:03
  9. WIN
    vs Steve McCabe
    CES 19: Rise Or Fall· Oct 4, 2013· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 6-14
    SUB
    R1 · 1:39
  10. WIN
    vs Silvester Murataj
    CES 18: Gold Rush· Aug 9, 2013· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:46
  11. WIN
    vs Aaron Steadman
    CFA 11: Kyle vs. Wiuff 2· May 24, 2013· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 2-3
    SUB
    R1 · 3:26
  12. WIN
    vs Jayson Jones
    CFA 9: Firmino vs. Palomino· Jan 19, 2013· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 4-5
    TKO
    R1 · 3:52
  13. WIN
    vs Hauley Tillman
    Fight Time 11· Aug 24, 2012· Catchweight· 1-0 vs 0-2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:56

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • American Combat Gym

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power48
Kick power74
Punch speed55
Kick speed84
Accuracy52
Takedowns91
Ground striking67
Submissions96
Chin93
Body strength65
Cardio96

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 18-8-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.08per min
36% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.86per min
47% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.67per 15 min
35% success
Takedowns stuffed38%
Submission attempts1.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 5-8-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.08per min
36% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.86per min
47% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.67per 15 min
35% success
Takedowns stuffed38%
Submission attempts1.0per 15 min
Pro bare-knuckleSource: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed19.20per min
54% accuracy
Strikes absorbed13.20per min
42% avoided
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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.

★ Fight of the Night ×3★ Performance of the Night ×1
  1. ★ POTNvs Manny Bermudez · UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs WeidmanOct 18, 2019
  2. ★ FOTNvs Shane Burgos · UFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2Apr 8, 2017
  3. ★ FOTNvs Yair Rodriguez · UFC 188: Velasquez vs WerdumJun 13, 2015
  4. ★ 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.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Charles Rosa earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1641▲11
Peak
1727Jan 18, 2016
Rated fights
26
150016001700201320152017201920212023Aug 24, 2012 · 1538Jan 19, 2013 · 1574May 24, 2013 · 1605Aug 9, 2013 · 1629Oct 4, 2013 · 1650Dec 6, 2013 · 1672Feb 8, 2014 · 1687Mar 14, 2014 · 1697Aug 8, 2014 · 1710Oct 4, 2014 · 1685Jan 18, 2015 · 1719Jun 13, 2015 · 1706Jan 18, 2016 · 1727Apr 9, 2017 · 1682Oct 19, 2019 · 1652May 10, 2020 · 1639Jun 14, 2020 · 1657Feb 21, 2021 · 1636Jun 26, 2021 · 1642Oct 9, 2021 · 1636Jan 16, 2022 · 1624Jul 23, 2022 · 1616Oct 20, 2023 · 1616Dec 16, 2023 · 1618May 3, 2024 · 1630Aug 3, 2024 · 16411641

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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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