Luana Carolina

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Luana Carolina
BornLuana Carolina Carvalho de Souza
(1993-06-11) June 11, 1993 (age 32)
São Paulo, Brazil
Other namesDread
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight
Reach69 in (175 cm) [1]
Fighting out of São Paulo, Brazil
TeamCapital da Luta
RankBlue belt in Muay Thai [2]
Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2]
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins11
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision7
Losses4
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Luana Carolina Carvalho de Souza [3] (born June 11, 1993) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the women's Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of September 9, 2025, she is #15 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings. [4]

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting her career in 2015, Carolina went 4–1 on the regional Brazilian scene before she was invited to Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 3 on August 11, 2018. She faced Mabelly Lima and won the bout via unanimous decision, getting an UFC contract in the process. [5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Carolina made her UFC debut, as a short notice replacement for Wu Yanan, on two days notice against Priscila Cachoeira at UFC 237 on May 11, 2019. [6] Carolina went on to defeat Cachoeira by unanimous decision. [7]

Carolina was scheduled to face Ariane Lipski on May 16, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakić [8] However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of the UFC, announced that this event was postponed to UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo on June 13, 2020. [9] [10] Instead the pair eventually fought on July 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2. [11] Carolina lost the fight by submission by kneebar in the first round. [12]

Carolina, as a replacement for Mayra Bueno Silva, faced Poliana Botelho on May 1, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka. [13] At the weigh-ins, Carolina weighed in 128.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the women's flyweight non-title limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and she will was fined 20% of her purse which will go to Botelho. [14] She won the bout via split decision. [15]

Carolina was scheduled to face Maryna Moroz on October 16, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont. [16] However, at the end of September, Moroz pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Sijara Eubanks. [17] In turn Eubanks was pulled from the event due to Covid-19 protocol and she was replaced by Lupita Godinez. [18] Carolina won the fight via unanimous decision. [19]

Carolina faced Molly McCann on March 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 204. [20] She lost the fight via knockout in round three. [21]

Carolina faced Joanne Wood on March 18, 2023, at UFC 286. [22] She lost the bout via split decision. [23]

Carolina faced Ivana Petrović on July 1, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 48. [24] She won the fight via unanimous decision. [25]

Carolina faced Julija Stoliarenko on February 3, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 235. [26] At the weigh-ins, Carolina weighed in at 128 pounds, two pounds over the women's flyweight non-title fight limit. Her bout proceeded at catchweight with Carolina forfeiting an undisclosed percentage of her purse, which went to Stoliarenko. [27] She won the fight via technical knockout in the third round. [28]

Carolina faced Lucie Pudilová on July 20, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 60. [29] She won the fight by unanimous decision. [30]

Carolina was scheduled to face Montana De La Rosa on March 1, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 253. [31] However, the bout was scrapped as a result of Carolina's botched weight cut. [32]

Moving up to bantamweight, Carolina is scheduled to face Michelle Montague on September 28, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 260. [33]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches11 wins4 losses
By knockout31
By submission11
By decision72
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win11–4 Lucie Pudilová Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Lemos vs. Jandiroba July 20, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–4 Julija Stoliarenko TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov February 3, 202434:52 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (129 lb) bout; Carolina missed weight.
Win9–4Ivana PetrovićDecision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov July 1, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss8–4 Joanne Wood Decision (split) UFC 286 March 18, 202335:00 London, England
Loss8–3 Molly McCann KO (spinning back elbow) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall March 19, 202231:52 London, England
Win8–2 Lupita Godinez Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont October 16, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–2 Poliana Botelho Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka May 1, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (128.5 lb) bout; Carolina missed weight.
Loss6–2 Ariane Lipski Submission (kneebar) UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 July 19, 202011:28 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win6–1 Priscila Cachoeira Decision (unanimous) UFC 237 May 11, 201935:00 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilFlyweight debut.
Win5–1Mabelly LimaDecision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 3 August 11, 201835:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win4–1Mary Ellen SatoDecision (unanimous)Thunder Fight 12September 29, 201735:00 São Paulo, Brazil
Win3–1Jessica NegrãoTKO (punches)Batalha MMA 3July 9, 201611:02 São Paulo, BrazilBantamweight debut.
Win2–1Ana MerlinTKO (punches)Thunder Fight 5September 19, 201511:10 São Paulo, Brazil
Win1–1Isabela de PáduaSubmission (guillotine choke)Casa Branca Fight 2May 30, 20152N/A Casa Branca, Brazil
:Loss0–1Daiane FirminoDecision (split)Arena Combat: Fight NightJanuary 24, 201535:00 São Sebastião, BrazilStrawweight debut.

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See also

References

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  5. ↑ John Morgan (2018-09-07). "Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 3 results: Four fighters get UFC deals". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-09-08.
  6. ↑ Raphael Marinho. "Chinese hurt, and Luana Dread faces Priscila Pedrita at UFC Rio 10". Sportv. Retrieved 2019-04-23.
  7. ↑ MMA Junkie Staff (12 May 2019). "Luana Carolina def. Priscila Cachoeira at UFC 237: Best photos". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 19 February 2022.
  8. ↑ Cruz, Guilherme (2020-02-22). "Ariane Lipski signs new UFC deal, meets Luana Carolina in May". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  9. ↑ Okamoto, Brett (2020-04-09). "Dana White says UFC 249 will not happen April 18". espn.com. Retrieved 2020-04-09.
  10. ↑ Martin, Damon (2020-05-21). "Ariane Lipski vs. Luana Carolina rebooked for UFC card on June 13". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
  11. ↑ Markey, Ross (2020-06-15). "Ariane Lipski vs. Luana Carolina rescheduled for UFC Fight Island event on July 18th". fightbookmma.com. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  12. ↑ Fuentes, Jon (2020-07-18). "UFC Fight Island 2 Results: Ariane Lipski Scores Nasty Submission On Luana Carolina". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  13. ↑ Marinho, Raphael (31 March 2021). "UFC encaminha Luana Dread contra Poliana Botelho para 1º de maio". globoesporte (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 1 April 2021.
  14. ↑ Alexander K. Lee (2021-04-30). "UFC Vegas 25 weigh-in results: Dominick Reyes, Jiri Prochazka on point, one fighter misses by over four pounds". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
  15. ↑ "UFC on ESPN 23 play-by-play and live results". MMA Junkie. 2021-05-02. Retrieved 2021-05-02.
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  17. ↑ Cruz, Guilherme (2021-09-28). "Sijara Eubanks replaces Maryna Moroz vs. Luana Carolina at UFC Vegas 40". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
  18. ↑ "Loopy Godinez gets record turnaround, replaces Sijara Eubanks at UFC Fight Night 195". MMA Junkie. 2021-10-13. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
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  20. ↑ DNA, MMA (2021-12-03). "Twee Flyweight gevechten toegevoegd aan beoogde "UFC London" card op 19 maart". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
  21. ↑ Law, Eddie (2022-03-19). "UFC London: Molly McCann Earns Highlight Reel Knockout Over Carolina". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
  22. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (2022-12-17). "Joanne Wood to Face Luana Carolina at UFC 286 in London". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2022-12-17.
  23. ↑ Anderson, Jay (2023-03-18). "UFC 286: Joanne Wood Returns to Win Column in Close Fight with Luana Carolina". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
  24. ↑ Arshad (2023-05-03). "Luana Carolina vs Ivana Petrovic Added to UFC Vegas 76". www.itnwwe.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
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  33. ↑ Diego Ribas (2025-07-18). "UFC encaminha Luana Dread vs Michelle Montague para setembro, na Austrália". AgFight (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-07-18.
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