Karina Rodríguez (fighter)

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Karina Rodrigez
Born (1985-08-28) August 28, 1985 (age 37)
Puebla, Mexico [1]
Nationality Mexican
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Division Flyrweight (115—125 Ib)
Fighting out of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico [1]
TeamLobo Gym [2]
Entram Gym [3]
Years active2012 - present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins10
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision6
Losses4
By knockout1
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Karina Rodriguez (born August 28, 1985) is a Mexican mixed martial artist currently competing in the flyweight division of Bellator MMA. She is also the former Invicta FC Flyweight Champion. [1]

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Background

Rodriguez, born in Puebla, Mexico, [1] had an active childhood and engaged in various sports such as swimming, basketball, and volleyball. Prior to her transition to mixed martial arts in 2012, she began her training in jiu-jitsu and boxing. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Rodriguez fought under Xtreme Kombat, XFC International and Xtreme Fighters Latino in Mexico and amassed a record of 4-2 prior signed by Invicta Fighting Championships. [2]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Rodriguez made her Invicta debut on March 28, 2018, against Barbara Acioly on July 15, 2017 at Invicta FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella. [4] She won the fight via technical knock-out in round one. [5]

Her next fight came on December 8, 2017, facing Christine Ferea at Invicta FC 26: Maia vs. Niedzwiedz. [6] She won the fight via unanimous decision. [7]

On March 28, 2018, Rodriguez faced DeAnna Bennett at Mizuki vs. Jandiroba. [8] At weight-in Bennett weighted 1.9 Ibs over the flyweight limit of 126 Ibs and was fined 25% of her fight purse to Rodriguez. [9] She lost the fight split decision. [10] [11]

Rodríguez faced DeAnna Bennett on March 24, 2018 at Invicta FC 28: Morandin vs. Jandiroba. [12] She lost the fight by split decision. [13]

Rodríguez faced Milana Dudieva on February 15, 2019 at Invicta FC 34: Porto vs. Gonzalez. She won the bout via split decision. [14]

Rodríguez was supposed to face Vanessa Porto at Invicta FC 38: Murato vs. Ducote on November 1, 2019 for the Invicta FC Flyweight World Championship. However, Rodríguez missed weight by a pound and she was unable to compete for the title and was fined 20% of her purse which went to Porto. She lost the bout via unanimous decision. [15]

Invicta FC flyweight champion

Rodríguez fought for the Invicta FC Flyweight Championship against Daiana Torquato at Invicta 44: Rodríguez vs. Torquato on May 21, 2021. [16] Rodriguez won a unanimous decision to become the organization's first Mexican champion. [17]

Rodríguez was scheduled to make her first title defense against the promotional newcomer Ketlen Souza at Invicta FC 46: Rodríguez vs. Torquato II on March 9, 2022. [18] However, Souza withdrew from the bout four days before the event and was replaced by Daiana Torquato. [19] She won the close bout via split decision. [20]

Bellator MMA

On July 17, 2022, it was announced that Rodríguez had signed with Bellator. [21]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches10 wins4 losses
By knockout31
By submission10
By decision63
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win10–4Daiana TorquatoDecision (split) Invicta FC 46: Rodríguez vs. Torquato II March 9, 202255:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesDefended the Invicta FC Flyweight Championship.
Win9–4Daiana TorquatoDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC on AXS TV: Rodríguez vs. Torquato May 21, 202155:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesWon the Invicta FC Flyweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Loss8–4 Vanessa Porto Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 38: Murato vs. Ducote November 1, 201935:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesCatchweight (126 lb) bout; Rodríguez missed weight.
Win8–3 DeAnna Bennett Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 35: Bennett vs. Rodriguez II June 7, 201935:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesInvicta FC Flyweight Tournament Final
Win7–3 Milana Dudieva Decision (split) Invicta FC 34: Porto vs. Gonzalez February 15, 201935:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesFight of the Night. [23]
Loss6–3 DeAnna Bennett Decision (split) Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba March 24, 201835:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win6–2 Christine Ferea Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 26: Maia vs. Niedzwiedz December 8, 201735:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win5–2Barbara AciolyTKO (head kick and punches) Invicta FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella July 15, 201712:14 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win4–2Jaclyn SanchezSubmission (punches)Xtreme Fighters LatinoJune 17, 201724:46 Benito Juarez, Mexico
Loss3–2 Poliana Botelho KO (spinning back kick to the body)XFC International 6September 27, 201432:15 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Win3–1Vydalia RamosTKO (punches)Xtreme Kombat 23August 31, 201411:17 Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico
Loss2–1 Alexa Grasso Decision (unanimous)Xtreme Kombat 20August 31, 201333:00 Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico
Win2–0Annely Jimenez GarciaDecision (unanimous)Xtreme Kombat 20August 31, 201333:00 Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico
Win1–0Gabriela GarciaTKO (punches)Xtreme Kombat 14June 23, 201211:58 Mexico City, Mexico

[24]

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by 4th Invicta FC Flyweight Champion
May 21, 2021 – present		Succeeded by
Incumbent
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