Fighter

Charles Rosa

"Boston Strong"

18-8-0★ 4bonuses United States

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 11-2Grappling 0-0-1BKFC record 0-0-0

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Charles Rosa holds a professional MMA record of 18-8-0. Charles 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, Charles Rosa lands 3.08 significant strikes per minute with 36% accuracy and averages 1.67 takedowns per 15 minutes. Charles Rosa also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Charles Rosa also has 1 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bout. Charles Rosa also has 2 recorded knuckle-mma bouts. Charles 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: 1986-08-24
Age: 40
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Peabody, Massachusetts

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

American Combat Gym · United States

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (204 fighters)

Punch power47

Kick power70

Punch speed51

Kick speed81

Accuracy52

Takedowns92

Ground striking64

Submissions96

Chin94

Body strength67

Cardio96

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

By the numbers

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

Tracked fightsSource: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.93per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.35per min

46% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.58per 15 min

35% success

Takedowns stuffed38%

Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Charles Rosa sits in the top 25.

All MMA

BKFC

UFC

Bonus résumé

Charles Rosa has won 4 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $200,000.

★ FOTN ×3★ POTN ×1

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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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

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

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Career history

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
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
WIN
vs Paul Teague
LeLeo Code MMA· Dec 16, 2023· Welterweight· 16-8 vs 1-11
TKO
R1 · 1:41
WIN
vs Jonathan Gary
CES 75: Rosa vs. Gary· Oct 20, 2023· Lightweight· 15-8 vs 13-14-2
SUB
R2 · 0:47
LOSS
vs Nathaniel Wood
UFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Aspinall· Jul 23, 2022· Featherweight· 14-8 vs 17-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs TJ Brown
UFCUFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Chikadze· Jan 15, 2022· Lightweight· 14-7 vs 16-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Damon Jackson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Rodriguez· Oct 9, 2021· Featherweight· 14-6 vs 19-4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Justin Jaynes
UFCUFC Fight Night: Gane vs Volkov· Jun 26, 2021· Featherweight· 14-5 vs 16-8
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Darrick Minner
UFCUFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Lewis· Feb 20, 2021· Featherweight· 13-5 vs 26-11
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Kevin Aguilar
UFCUFC Fight Night: Eye vs Calvillo· Jun 13, 2020· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 17-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Bryce Mitchell
UFCUFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje· May 9, 2020· Featherweight· 12-4 vs 13-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Manny Bermudez
UFCUFC Fight Night: Reyes vs Weidman· Oct 18, 2019· Featherweight· 12-3 vs 14-2
SUB
R1 · 2:46
POTN
LOSS
vs Shane Burgos
UFCUFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2· Apr 8, 2017· Featherweight· 11-3 vs 9-0
TKO
R3 · 1:59
FOTN
WIN
vs Kyle Bochniak
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz· Jan 17, 2016· Featherweight· 11-2 vs 6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Yair Rodriguez
UFCUFC 188: Velasquez vs Werdum· Jun 13, 2015· Featherweight· 10-2 vs 11-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Sean Soriano
UFCUFC Fight Night: McGregor vs Siver· Jan 18, 2015· Featherweight· 10-1 vs 8-3
SUB
R3 · 4:43
LOSS
vs Dennis Siver
UFCUFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs MacDonald· Oct 4, 2014· Featherweight· 9-1 vs 22-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Jake Constant
CES 25· Aug 8, 2014· Catchweight· 9-0 vs 4-5
SUB
R1 · 3:36
WIN
vs Brylan Van Artsdalen
CES 22· Mar 14, 2014· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 8-10
SUB
R1 · 3:25
WIN
vs Keith Richardson
Fight Lab 35· Feb 8, 2014· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 9-6
TKO
R2 · 2:08
WIN
vs Ralph Johnson
CES 20· Dec 6, 2013· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 6-9
SUB
R1 · 3:03
WIN
vs Steve McCabe
CES 19: Rise Or Fall· Oct 4, 2013· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 6-14
SUB
R1 · 1:39
WIN
vs Silvester Murataj
CES 18: Gold Rush· Aug 9, 2013· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 0-2
TKO
R1 · 0:46
WIN
vs Aaron Steadman
CFA 11: Kyle vs. Wiuff 2· May 24, 2013· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 2-3
SUB
R1 · 3:26
WIN
vs Jayson Jones
CFA 9: Firmino vs. Palomino· Jan 19, 2013· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 4-5
TKO
R1 · 3:52
WIN
vs Hauley Tillman
Fight Time 11· Aug 24, 2012· Catchweight· 1-0 vs 0-2-1
SUB
R1 · 1:56

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1636▲9
Peak: 1727Jan 18, 2016
Rated fights: 26

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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 United States.

CAREER SUMMARY