Learn more about Montana De La Rosa's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Team Gaethje on TUF 26
- Pro since 2014
- Eight wins by submission (5 armbar, 3 RNC)
- Two first round finishes
- Has won five of her last eight (5-2-1)
- Has faced Cynthia Calvillo and Mackenzie Dern
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (2/27/21) De La Rosa fought to a three-round draw with Mayra Bueno Silva
UFC Fight Night (9/5/20) De La Rosa lost a three round unanimous decision to Viviane Araujo
UFC Fight Night (2/15/20) De La Rosa won a three round unanimous decision over Mara Romero Borella
UFC Fight Night (6/22/19) De La Rosa lost a three round unanimous decision to Andrea Lee
UFC 234 (2/10/19) De La Rosa submitted Nadia Kassem via armbar at 2:37 of the second round
TUF 27 Finale (7/6/18) De La Rosa submitted Rachael Ostovich via rear naked choke at 4:21 of the third round
TUF 26 Finale (12/1/17) De La Rosa submitted Christina Marks via armbar at 2:00 of the first round
TUF 26
On episode 10 (quarterfinals), De La Rosa lost a two-round unanimous decision to Nicco Montano
On episode three, De La Rosa submitted Ariel Beck via rear naked choke at 2:52 of the first round
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started at age 19 at a local jiu-jitsu gym after two years of training wrestling in high school. I wanted to continue doing something competitive, and a year later I started striking and blending it together.
What ranks and titles have you held? Brown belt in jiu-jitsu, Team wrestling State Champs, three-time All-American in wrestling. XFN 125-lb champ.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I've been given a great opportunity and all my sacrifices and hard work are paying off. It means I can make a better life for my daughter.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I'm in the process of getting a kinesiology degree but I've taken a few semesters off since The Ultimate Fighter and now being in the UFC. I don't take this opportunity lightly and I want to give the UFC 100% of my focus at this time.
What was your job before you started fighting? I started fighting basically straight out of high school. I was a full-time mom and college student while training.
Favorite grappling technique: D’Arce choke
Favorite Striking technique: High Ja
