Aaron Rosa

Aaron Rosa
Born May 28, 1983
Del Rio, Texas, United States
Other names Big Red
Residence San Antonio, Texas
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 204 lb (93 kg; 14 st 8 lb)
Division Light Heavyweight (205 lb) Heavyweight (265 lb)
Reach 77.0 in (196 cm)
Team Team Punishment
Years active 2005 - present
Professional boxing record
Total 2
Draws 2
Mixed martial arts record
Total 23
Wins 17
By knockout 6
By submission 4
By decision 7
Losses 6
By knockout 3
By submission 2
By decision 1
Other information
Boxing record from Boxrec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Aaron Isaac Rosa (born May 28, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Light Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2005, he has also competed for the UFC, ShoXC, and Strikeforce.

Background

Born and raised in the border-town of Del Rio, Texas, Rosa was a talented football player, competing at Del Rio High School before continuing his career at Angelo State University, where he was also a standout. In January 2004, Rosa began training in mixed martial arts.[1][2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Rosa made his amateur debut later that year in 2004 and made his professional debut in November 2005. Rosa compiled an undefeated record of 9-0 fighting on the local circuit before being signed by ShoXC.

ShoXC

Rosa made his promotional debut on July 27, 2007 at ShoXC: Elite Challengers Series against Jefferson Silva and won via TKO. Rosa made his next appearance on October 26, 2007 against Jared Hamman and was handed his first professional defeat via rear-naked choke submission in the second round. Rosa then faced Jaime Fletcher on March 21, 2008 and was defeated again, via unanimous decision.

Rosa was scheduled to fight Seth Petruzelli, at EliteXC: Heat, but Petruzelli was moved to the main event to fight Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson after Ken Shamrock had to pull out due to an injury.[3]

Strikeforce

After picking up a win under the Adrenaline MMA banner, Rosa made his Strikeforce debut at Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina on May 15, 2009 in a Light Heavyweight bout against Anthony Ruiz. Rosa won via rear-naked choke submission in the first round. Rosa made his next appearance on November 20, 2009 at Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears against Rafael Cavalcante. Rosa was defeated in the second round via TKO.

At Bellator 20 he defeated veteran Robert Villegas by unanimous decision.[4] Rosa then defeated The Ultimate Fighter 10 alumnus Abe Wagner via submission at Titan FC 17: Lashley vs. Ott.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On May 13, 2011 it was announced that Rosa had signed with the UFC.

He made his debut against Joey Beltran at UFC 131.[5] After a back-and-forth first two rounds, Rosa was stopped by Beltran by TKO in the third round.

Rosa was expected to face Fabio Maldonado in a Light Heavyweight bout at UFC Live: Cruz vs. Johnson.[6] But Maldonado was forced to pull out of the bout due to an injury.[7]

Rosa instead faced promotional newcomer Matt Lucas on November 12, 2011 at UFC on Fox 1.[8] He won the fight via majority decision.

Rosa had his next Light Heavyweight bout against James Te-Huna on March 3, 2012 at UFC on FX 2.[9] Rosa lost via TKO in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.[10]

Bellator

After his release from the UFC, Rosa made his return to Bellator at Bellator 103 on October 11, 2013, facing Mikhail Zayats. Rosa was defeated 47 seconds into the first round via submission.

Personal life

Rosa is married and has a daughter.[11]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" | Loss 17–6 Mikhail Zayats Submission (kimura) Bellator 103 October 11, 2013 1 0:47 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" | Loss 17–5 James Te-Huna TKO (punches) UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann March 3, 2012 1 2:08 Sydney, Australia
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win 17–4 Matt Lucas Decision (majority) UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos November 12, 2011 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States Return to Light Heavyweight
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 16–4 Joey Beltran TKO (punches) UFC 131 June 11, 2011 3 1:26 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Heavyweight bout
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win 16–3 Abe Wagner Submission (rear-naked choke) Titan FC 17: Lashley vs. Ott March 25, 2011 2 0:35 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Heavyweight bout
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win 15–3 Devin Cole Decision (unanimous) Shark Fights 13 September 11, 2010 3 5:00 Amarillo, Texas, United States Heavyweight bout
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win 14–3 Jay Peche TKO (punches) ABG: Promotions July 17, 2010 1 4:47 San Antonio, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–3 Robert Villegas Decision (unanimous) Bellator 20 May 27, 2010 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States Light Heavyweight bout
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–3 Rafael Cavalcante TKO (punches) Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears November 20, 2009 2 3:25 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Light Heavyweight bout
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–2 Anthony Ruiz Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Evangelista vs. Aina May 15, 2009 1 4:29 Fresno, California, United States Light Heavyweight bout
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–2 Ron Fields TKO (punches) Adrenaline MMA: Guida vs. Russow June 14, 2008 2 0:34 Chicago, Illinois, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–2 Jaime Fletcher Decision (unanimous) ShoXC: Elite Challengers Series March 21, 2008 3 5:00 Santa Ynez, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–1 Jared Hamman Submission (rear-naked choke) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series October 26, 2007 2 1:46 Santa Ynez, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–0 Jefferson Silva TKO (doctor stoppage) ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series July 27, 2007 1 5:00 Santa Ynez, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–0 Matt Thomas Decision (split) World Cage Fighting 1 June 23, 2007 3 3:00 Southhaven, Mississippi, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–0 Corey Salter TKO (punches) JJL Promotions: Sudden Impact 1 February 27, 2007 3 0:10 San Antonio, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 Jesse Vasquez TKO (punches) Renegades Extreme Fighting January 20, 2007 2 0:10 Houston, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Anthony Trotter TKO (punches) NLE: Ultimate Fright Night October 28, 2006 2 N/A Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Robert Masko Decision (unanimous) Renegades Extreme Fighting September 30, 2006 4 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Lance Ramoth Submission (rear-naked choke) Renegades Extreme Fighting June 17, 2006 4 0:28 Houston, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Patrick Miller Submission (rear-naked choke) Renegades Extreme Fighting March 25, 2006 1 0:44 Houston, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Matt Thompson Decision (unanimous) Renegades Extreme Fighting February 10, 2006 3 5:00 Austin, Texas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Shane Faulkner Decision (unanimous) Renegades Extreme Fighting November 5, 2005 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States

References

  1. ↑ San Antonio’s Aaron Rosa Talks About His Texas MMA Roots and UFC Debut this Saturday Night! | TXMMA - Texas Mixed Martial Arts
  2. ↑ Rosa Vs. Villegasat Bellator 20 In San Antonio - Fightline.com
  3. ↑ Michael David Smith. "Seth Petruzelli Destroys Kimbo Slice; EliteXC Star Is the Ultimate Fraud". MMA Fighting.
  4. ↑ "Aaron Rosa vs. Robert Villegas Set For Bellator 20". 411Mania.
  5. ↑ "Beltran draws Strikeforce import Rosa at UFC 131". MMAJunkie.
  6. ↑ "Rosa Cuts to 205, Meets Maldonado at UFC Live 6". sherdog.com. 2011-08-17.
  7. ↑ "Fabio Maldonado scratched from UFC on Versus 6 due to injury". mmajunkie.com. September 14, 2011.
  8. ↑ "Lucas vs. Rosa added to UFC on FOX 1". mmajunkie.com. October 4, 2011.
  9. ↑ "James Te Huna vs Aaron Rosa possible for March 3 in Australia". mmamania.com. 23 December 2011.
  10. ↑ Anton Tabuena (June 4, 2012). "UFC Releases Several Fighters From Their Roster". bloodyelbow.com.
  11. ↑ Aaron Rosa - Never Stop Fighting | UFC &reg - News

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