Nora Cornolle

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Nora Cornolle
Born (1989-12-06) December 6, 1989 (age 35)
Épinay-sur-Seine, France
Other namesWonder
Height169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight Bantamweight
Style Muay Thai
Fighting out ofÉpinay-sur-Seine, France
TeamTeam Cornolle (MMA)
Puteaux Scorp Thai (Muay Thai) [1]
TrainerXavier Séverin (Muay Thai)
Kickboxing record
Total37
Wins32
By knockout5
Losses4
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total10
Wins8
By knockout6
By submission1
By decision1
Losses2
By decision2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing Flag of France.svg  France
Women's Muay Thai
World Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Birmingham 63.5 kg
IFMA World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2021 Bangkok 63.5 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2022 Abu Dhabi 63.5 kg
IFMA European Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2017 Paris 60 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2022 Istanbul 63.5 kg
Arafura Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2019 Darwin 63.5 kg

Nora Cornolle (born December 6, 1989) is a French professional mixed martial artist and Muay Thai fighter who competes in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As a Muay Thai fighter, she was the french national professional champion and she won a silver medal at the 2022 World Games. As of February 18, 2025, she is #13 in the UFC women's bantamweight rankings. [2]

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Background

Cornolle was born in the La Source-Les Presles quarter of Épinay-sur-Seine; she still lives there. After obtaining a literary baccalaureate, she continued in a preparatory class for languages and human sciences at the Auguste-Blanqui high school in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, then obtained a master's degree in communication at CELSA Sorbonne University. During a study internship in Thailand, she learned Muay Thai at the age of 21. [3]

Muay Thai career

Attracted since her youth by combat sports but held back by her family, Cornolle began practicing late. With the Puteaux Scorp Thaï club, this does not prevent her from being five times French champion, including two professional titles, European champion and silver medalist at the World Games in 2022. [3]

In 2018, Cornolle stood out with two victories in muay thai and K-1 against Mallaury Kalachnikoff, [4] then her career took a break with the diagnosis of an autoimmune disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, but she managed to cope with it through rigorous physical preparation. [5]

Professional mixed martial arts career

In 2022, after her return in 2021 and an entire season combining international Muay Thai competitions and professional MMA fights, Cornolle decided to focus exclusively on MMA. [3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

For her first fight in the UFC, Cornolle faced Joselyne Edwards on September 2, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 226. [6] She won the fight via unanimous decision. [7] [3]

Cornolle faced Melissa Mullins on April 6, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2. At the weigh-ins, Cornolle and Mullins weighed in at 138.5 and 138 pounds, 2 and a half and 2 pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit respectively. Their bout proceeded at catchweight with neither being issued a fine. [8] Cornolle won the bout via technical knockout in the second round. [9]

Cornolle was scheduled to face Germaine de Randamie on September 28, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 243. [10] However, de Randamie withdrew from the fight due to a broken finger and a fractured foot which led her to be replaced by Jacqueline Cavalcanti. [11] Cornolle lost the bout by split decision. [12]

Cornolle is scheduled to face Hailey Cowan on May 10, 2025 at UFC 315. [13]

Titles and accomplishments

Muay Thai

Professional

  • Académie Française de Muay Thaï
    • 2015 AFMT National B-class −63.5 kg Champion
    • 2016 AFMT National B-class −63.5 kg Champion
    • 2017 AFMT National A-class −60 kg Champion
  • Fédération Française de Kickboxing, Muaythai et Disciplines Associées
    • 2018 FFKMDA −61.2 kg Champion

Amateur

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
10 matches8 wins2 losses
By knockout60
By submission10
By decision12
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss8–2 Jacqueline Cavalcanti Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis September 28, 202435:00 Paris, France
Win8–1Melissa MullinsTKO (knee to the body and head kicks) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 April 6, 202423:06 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (138.5 lb) bout.
Win7–1 Joselyne Edwards Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac September 2, 202335:00 Paris, France
Win6–1Hassna GaberTKO (leg injury)UAE Warriors 38March 17, 202312:45 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win5–1Sanaa MandarTKO (punches)UAE Warriors 37February 26, 202312:47 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win4–1Priscila de SouzaTKO (punches)HXMMA 6January 22, 202322:25 Paris, France
Win3–1Asmaa AbashTKO (elbows)UAE Warriors 32September 16, 202233:15 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win2–1Juliet ChukwuSubmission (rear-naked choke)Benin FC 7April 23, 202211:25 Cotonou, Benin
Win1–1Marie LoiseauTKO (punches)GFA 13April 2, 202214:16 Nimes, France
Loss0–1 Jacqueline Cavalcanti DecisionFFA Challenge 2July 10, 202135:00 Paris, France

Muay Thai and Kickboxing record

Professional Muay Thai and Kickboxing record
32 Wins (7 (T)KOs), 4 Losses, 1 Draw
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2019-06-29Win Flag of Thailand.svg Hongyoklek Kor.PrasertGolden Arena Boxing Fréjus, France TKO (Corner stoppage)2
2019-04-14Win Flag of Thailand.svg Thailand Decision52:00
2018-11-09Win Flag of France.svg Marine LefebvreBest Of Siam 14 Paris, France Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2018-10-12Win Flag of Belarus.svg Mariya ValentAll Star Muay-Thai Aubervilliers, France Decision (Unanimous)43:00
2018-05-12Win Flag of France.svg Mallaury Kalachnikoff Partouche Kickboxing Tour Hyères, France Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-04-21Win Flag of Portugal.svg Carolina Da SilvaMuay Thai Spirit 6 Les Herbiers, France TKO (retirement)2
2018-04-07Win Flag of France.svg Anaëlle Angerville Finales Championnat De France Pro Saint Ouen, FranceDecision (Split)53:00
Wins the FFKMDA National −61.2 kg title.
2018-03-03Loss Flag of France.svg Maurine AtefTEK Fight Meaux, France Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-02-10Win Flag of France.svg Anaëlle Angerville The Diamond II Drancy, FranceDecision53:00
2017-12-08Loss Flag of the Netherlands.svg Orinta Van Der ZeeEnfusion Live 59 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Ext.R Decision43:00
2017-11-25Loss Flag of Sweden.svg Isa TidbladRumble Of The Kings Partille, Sweden Decision53:00
2017-06-20Win Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam BrownEnfusion Reality - Final Tournament, Final Koh Samui, Thailand Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-06-20Win Flag of England.svg Niamh Kinehan Enfusion Reality - Final Tournament, Semifinals Koh Samui, Thailand Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2017-04-29Draw Flag of England.svg Niamh Kinehan Hanuman Fight 3 Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, France Decision (Split)53:00
2017-04-01Win Flag of France.svg Anaëlle Angerville Konateam Tournament Villiers-sur-Marne, FranceDecision53:00
2017-01-21Win Flag of France.svg Stéphanie Ielö PageShow Thai 16 Aubervilliers, France Decision53:00
Wins the AFMT National -60kg title.
2016-12-03Win Flag of France.svg Mallaury Kalachnikoff Road To Duel Paris, France Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-11-19Win Flag of Italy.svg Jessica MurinuLes Princes de Salm IV Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France TKO (Referee stoppage)
2016-10-22Win Flag of Italy.svg Barbara RuffoloShock Muay 8 Saint-Denis, France Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2016-05-17Win Flag of France.svg Stéphanie Ielö PageShow Thai 15 Aubervilliers, France Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2016-04-16Win Flag of France.svg Clara RicignuoloONE VERSUS ONE III Trappes, France TKO (Doctor stoppage)1
Wins the 2016 AFMT National B-class −63.5 kg title.
2016-03-26Win Flag of France.svg Valentina SimanikhinaKings Of Muay Thai 9 Luxembourg, Luxembourg TKO (Corner stoppage)43:00
2016-03-05Win Flag of France.svg Pauline DavidLe Choc des Légendes Saint-Ouen, France TKO (4 Knockdowns)4
2015-06-20Win Flag of France.svg Houddour DridiFinales Championnat De France Toulon, FranceKO (Right cross)1
Wins the 2015 AFMT National B-class −63.5 kg title.
2015-05-08Win Flag of France.svg Pauline DavidShow Thai 12 Aubervilliers, France Decision52:00
2015-03-07Win Flag of France.svg Morgane ManfrediUltimate Fight 2 Lavérune, France Decision (Unanimous)52:00
2014-06-02Win Flag of Italy.svg Kombat League Verona, Italy Decision (Unanimous)52:00
2014-05-24Win Flag of France.svg Pauline DavidCoupe du Loiret Muay Thai Saint-Pryvé-Saint-Mesmin, France Decision33:00
2014-03-29Loss Flag of France.svg Sandie NeyKings Of Muay Thai 5 Luxembourg, Luxembourg Decision (Split)52:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Muay Thai record
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2022-07-17Loss Flag of Australia (converted).svg Zoe Putorak 2022 World Games, Tournament Final Birmingham, United States TKO3
Wins the 2022 World Games Muay Thai -63.5kg Silver medal.
2022-07-16Win Flag of Thailand.svg Janejira Wankrue 2022 World Games, Tournament Semifinals Birmingham, United States Decision (29:28)33:00
2022-07-15Win Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Savannah Foden 2022 World Games, Tournament Quarterfinals Birmingham, United States TKO2
2022-06-04Loss Flag of Turkey.svg Bediha Tacyildiz2022 IFMA World Championships, Tournament Final Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Decision (30:27)33:00
Wins the 2022 IFMA World Championships -63.5kg Silver medal.
2022-06-02Win Flag of Bahrain.svg Brena Cardozo2022 IFMA World Championships, Tournament Semifinals Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Decision (30:27)33:00
2022-05-30Win Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Asrar Alshehri2022 IFMA World Championships, Tournament Quarterfinals Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates TKO
2022-05-28Win Flag of the United States.svg Erin Clayton2022 IFMA World Championships, Tournament First Round Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Decision (30:27)33:00
2022-02-20Win Flag of Russia.svg Valeria Albul2022 IFMA European Championships, Tournament Final Istanbul, Turkey Decision (29:28)33:00
Wins the 2022 IFMA European Championships -63.5kg Gold medal.
2022-02-18Win Flag of Turkey.svg Gözdenur Göktaş2022 IFMA European Championships, Tournament Semifinals Istanbul, Turkey Decision (30:27)33:00
2021-12-10Loss Flag of Russia.svg Svetlana Vinnikova2021 IFMA World Championships, Tournament Semifinals Bangkok, Thailand Decision (29:28)33:00
Wins the 2021 IFMA World Championships -63.5kg Bronze medal.
2021-12-09Win Flag of Turkey.svg Gözdenur Göktaş2021 IFMA World Championships, Tournament Quarterfinals Bangkok, Thailand Decision (30:27)33:00
2021-12-07Win Flag of Germany.svg Raffaella Dibiase Ebert2021 IFMA World Championships, Tournament First Round Bangkok, Thailand TKO (retirement)2
2019-04-Loss Flag of Australia (converted).svg Zoe Putorak2019 Arafura Games, Tournament Semifinals Darwin, Australia Decision33:00
Wins the 2019 Arafura Games Muay Thai -63.5kg Bronze medal.
2017-10-19Loss Flag of Russia.svg Ekaterina Vinnikova2017 IFMA European Championships, Tournament Semifinals Paris, France Decision (29:28)33:00
Wins the 2017 IFMA European Championships -60kg Bronze medal.
2017-10-17Win Flag of Hungary.svg Suzsvan Nagy2017 IFMA European Championships, Tournament Quarterfinals Paris, France TKO (Knees)2
2015-08-Loss Flag of Australia (converted).svg Melissa Anderson2015 IFMA World Championships, Tournament Quarterfinals Bangkok, Thailand Decision33:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References

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  2. ↑ "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
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  10. ↑ Curtis Calhoun (2024-07-04). "Former UFC champ Germaine de Randamie booked for return at UFC Paris". bjpenn.com. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
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