Karina Rodríguez (fighter)

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Not to be confused with Karina Rodríguez (footballer).
Karina Rodrigez
Born (1985-08-28) August 28, 1985 (age 38)
Puebla, Mexico[1]
Nationality Mexican
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Division Flyrweight (115—125 Ib)
Fighting out of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico[1]
Team Lobo Gym[2]
Entram Gym[3]
Years active 2012 - present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 14
Wins 10
By knockout 3
By submission 1
By decision 6
Losses 4
By knockout 1
By decision 3
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]

Background

Rodriguez was born in Puebla, Mexico.[1] She was an active child and participated in swimming, basketball and volleyball. She started training in jiu-jitsu and boxing prior to transitioning to mixed martial arts in 2012.[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

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 10–4 Daiana Torquato Decision (split) Invicta FC 46: Rodríguez vs. Torquato II March 9, 2022 5 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Defended the Invicta FC Flyweight Championship.
Win 9–4 Daiana Torquato Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC on AXS TV: Rodríguez vs. Torquato May 21, 2021 5 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Won the Invicta FC Flyweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Loss 8–4 Vanessa Porto Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 38: Murato vs. Ducote November 1, 2019 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Catchweight (126 lb) bout; Rodríguez missed weight.
Win 8–3 DeAnna Bennett Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 35: Bennett vs. Rodriguez II June 7, 2019 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Invicta FC Flyweight Tournament Final
Win 7–3 Milana Dudieva Decision (split) Invicta FC 34: Porto vs. Gonzalez February 15, 2019 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Fight of the Night.[23]
Loss 6–3 DeAnna Bennett Decision (split) Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba March 24, 2018 3 5:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 6–2 Christine Ferea Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 26: Maia vs. Niedzwiedz December 8, 2017 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 5–2 Barbara Acioly TKO (head kick and punches) Invicta FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella July 15, 2017 1 2:14 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 4–2 Jaclyn Sanchez Submission (punches) Xtreme Fighters Latino June 17, 2017 2 4:46 Benito Juarez, Mexico
Loss 3–2 Poliana Botelho KO (spinning back kick to the body) XFC International 6 September 27, 2014 3 2:15 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Win 3–1 Vydalia Ramos TKO (punches) Xtreme Kombat 23 August 31, 2014 1 1:17 Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico
Loss 2–1 Alexa Grasso Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Kombat 20 August 31, 2013 3 3:00 Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico
Win 2–0 Annely Jimenez Garcia Decision (unanimous) Xtreme Kombat 20 August 31, 2013 3 3:00 Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico
Win 1–0 Gabriela Garcia TKO (punches) Xtreme Kombat 14 June 23, 2012 1 1:58 Mexico City, Mexico

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See also

References

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External links

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