Luana Carolina
Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter
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Luana Carolina Carvalho de Souza[3] (born June 11, 1993) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the women's Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
June 11, 1993
São Paulo, Brazil
| Luana Carolina | |
|---|---|
| Born | Luana Carolina Carvalho de Souza June 11, 1993 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Other names | Dread |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 144 lb (65 kg; 10 st 4 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Team | Capital da Luta |
| Rank | Blue belt in Muay Thai[2] Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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.[4]
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.[5] Carolina went on to defeat Cachoeira by unanimous decision.[6]
Carolina was scheduled to face Ariane Lipski on May 16, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 175[7] However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of the UFC, announced that this event was postponed to UFC on ESPN 10 on June 13, 2020.[8][9] Instead the pair eventually fought on July 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 172.[10] Carolina lost the fight by submission by kneebar in the first round.[11]
Carolina, as a replacement for Mayra Bueno Silva, faced Poliana Botelho on May 1, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 23.[12] 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.[13] She won the bout via split decision.[14]
Carolina was scheduled to face Maryna Moroz on October 16, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 195.[15] However, at the end of September, Moroz pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Sijara Eubanks.[16] In turn Eubanks was pulled from the event due to Covid-19 protocol and she was replaced by Lupita Godinez.[17] Carolina won the fight via unanimous decision.[18]
Carolina faced Molly McCann on March 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 204.[19] She lost the fight via knockout in round three.[20]
Carolina faced Joanne Wood on March 18, 2023, at UFC 286.[21] She lost the bout via split decision.[22]
Carolina faced Ivana Petrović on July 1, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 48.[23] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[24]
Carolina faced Julija Stoliarenko on February 3, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 235.[25] 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.[26] She won the fight via technical knockout in the third round.[27]
Carolina faced Lucie Pudilová on July 20, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 60.[28] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[29]
Carolina was scheduled to face Montana De La Rosa on March 1, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 253.[30] However, the bout was scrapped as a result of Carolina's botched weight cut.[31]
Moving up to bantamweight, Carolina faced Michelle Montague on September 28, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 260.[32] Despite being deducted one point due to an illegal upkick, Carolina lost the fight via unanimous decision.[33]
Carolina was scheduled to face Melissa Mullins on March 21, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 270.[34] However, Carolina weighed in at 144 pounds, eight pounds over the women's bantamweight non-title fight limit, which led to the cancellation of the bout.[35]
On April 1, 2026, it was reported that Carolina was removed from the UFC roster.[36]
Mixed martial arts record
| 16 matches | 11 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 7 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 11–5 | Michelle Montague | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes | September 28, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Perth, Australia | Return to Bantamweight. Carolina was deducted one point in round 2 due to an illegal upkick. |
| Win | 11–4 | Lucie Pudilová | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Lemos vs. Jandiroba | July 20, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–4 | Julija Stoliarenko | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov | February 3, 2024 | 3 | 4:52 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (129 lb) bout; Carolina missed weight. |
| Win | 9–4 | Ivana Petrović | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov | July 1, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 8–4 | Joanne Wood | Decision (split) | UFC 286 | March 18, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
| Loss | 8–3 | Molly McCann | KO (spinning back elbow) | UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall | March 19, 2022 | 3 | 1:52 | London, England | |
| Win | 8–2 | Lupita Godinez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont | October 16, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Poliana Botelho | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka | May 1, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (128.5 lb) bout; Carolina missed weight. |
| Loss | 6–2 | Ariane Lipski | Submission (kneebar) | UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 | July 19, 2020 | 1 | 1:28 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 6–1 | Priscila Cachoeira | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 237 | May 11, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 5–1 | Mabelly Lima | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 3 | August 11, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Mary Ellen Sato | Decision (unanimous) | Thunder Fight 12 | September 29, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–1 | Jessica Negrão | TKO (punches) | Batalha MMA 3 | July 9, 2016 | 1 | 1:02 | São Paulo, Brazil | Bantamweight debut. |
| Win | 2–1 | Ana Merlin | TKO (punches) | Thunder Fight 5 | September 19, 2015 | 1 | 1:10 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–1 | Isabela de Pádua | Submission (guillotine choke) | Casa Branca Fight 2 | May 30, 2015 | 2 | N/A | Casa Branca, Brazil | |
| :Loss | 0–1 | Daiane Firmino | Decision (split) | Arena Combat: Fight Night | January 24, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | São Sebastião, Brazil | Strawweight debut. |