Montana De La Rosa
American mixed martial artist
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Montana De La Rosa (née Stewart)[1] (born February 14, 1995) is an American mixed martial artist (MMA) who competes in the Flyweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). She has also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
February 14, 1995
Helena, Montana, United States[2]
| Montana De La Rosa | |
|---|---|
Montana De La Rosa interviewed at UFC 234 in 2019 | |
| Born | Montana Stewart[1] February 14, 1995 Helena, Montana, United States[2] |
| Other names | Monty |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Strawweight Flyweight |
| Reach | 68 in (173 cm)[2] |
| Fighting out of | Fort Worth, Texas, United States |
| Team | Genesis Jiu Jitsu Azle[3] Team Takedown (2014–2020)[3] Team Elevation (2020–present)[4] |
| Rank | Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[5] |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 8 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 9 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| University | Tarrant County College[6] |
| Spouse | Mark De La Rosa |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
De La Rosa was born in Helena, Montana, United States, but grew up in Azle, Texas.[7] She started training in wrestling at Azle High School and after faring well in both state and national competition she was offered a scholarship to Oklahoma City University.[7][6] However, as a teenage mom she quickly transferred back to Texas where she attends Tarrant County College, majoring in kinesiology,[6][8] De La Rosa started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu after she graduated in 2013 and later transitioned to MMA.[6]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
De La Rosa started her professional MMA career in 2014. She was the formal Xtreme Fighting League (XFN) flyweight champion and amassed a record of 7–4 prior participated in The Ultimate Fighter 26 UFC TV MMA competition series which she was subsequently signed by UFC after the show.[9]
The Ultimate Fighter
In August 2017, it was announced that De La Rosa was one of the fighters featured on The Ultimate Fighter 26,[10] UFC TV series, where the process to crown the UFC's inaugural 125-pound women's champion will take place.[11] In the opening round, De La Rosa faced Ariel Beck and she won the fight D'Arce choke in round one.[12] In the quarterfinals, she faced Nicco Montaño and lost the bout via unanimous decision.[13]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
De La Rosa made her UFC debut on December 1, 2017, on The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale against Christina Marks. She won the fight via a submission in round one.[14]
Her next fight came on July 6, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale against Rachael Ostovich.[15] She won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round three.[16]
On February 10, 2019, De La Rosa faced Nadia Kassem at UFC 234.[17] She won the fight via a submission in round two.[18] The win earned her the Performance of the Night bonus.[19]
De La Rosa faced Andrea Lee on June 22, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 154.[20][circular reference] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[21]
De La Rosa faced Mara Romero Borella on February 15, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 167.[22] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[23]
De La Rosa was scheduled to face Maryna Moroz on September 5, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 176.[24] However, Moroz was forced to withdraw from the event due to visa issues and she was replaced by Viviane Araújo.[25] De La Rosa lost the fight via unanimous decision.[26]
De La Rosa was scheduled to face Taila Santos, replacing Maryna Moroz, on December 5, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 19.[27] However, the fight was removed from the event after one of De La Rosa's cornermen tested positive for COVID-19.[28]
De La Rosa faced Mayra Bueno Silva on February 27, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 186.[29] After three rounds of fighting, the fight ended with a draw from the judges.[30]
De La Rosa faced Ariane Lipski on June 5, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai.[31] She won via TKO in the second round, the first of her career.[32]
De La Rosa was expected to face Maycee Barber on December 11, 2021, at UFC 269.[33] However, De La Rosa pulled out of the fight in early October citing injury. While not officially confirmed by the promotion, officials are expected to leave the matchup intact and reschedule it for a future event.[34]
De La Rosa faced Maycee Barber on April 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 205.[35] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[36]
De La Rosa faced Tatiana Suarez on February 25, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 220.[37] She lost the fight via a submission in round two.[38]
De La Rosa was scheduled to face Stephanie Egger at UFC Fight Night 229 on October 7, 2023.[39] However, Egger pulled out for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by JJ Aldrich.[40] De La Rosa lost the fight via unanimous decision.[41]
De La Rosa faced Andrea Lee in a rematch on June 8, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 57.[42] She won the fight by split decision.[43]
De La Rosa was scheduled to face Luana Carolina on March 1, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 253.[44] However, the bout was scrapped as a result of Carolina's botched weight cut.[45]
On March 20, 2025, it was reported that De La Rosa was removed from the UFC roster.[46]
Professional Fighters League
On December 2, 2025, it was announced that De La Rosa signed with the PFL.[47]
De La Rosa is scheduled to make her PFL debut against Tatiana Postarnakova on July 31, 2026, at PFL New York.[48]
Professional grappling career
De La Rosa competed against Gillian Robertson in the main event of Pit Submission Series 3 on March 23, 2024.[49] She lost by unanimous decision.[50]
Personal life
De La Rosa is married to Mark De La Rosa, who was also a UFC fighter.[1] Montana has a daughter from a previous relationship.[3]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Nadia Kassem[19]
- Tied (Karine Silva) for third most submissions in UFC Women's Flyweight division history (3)[51]
- Tied (Erin Blanchfield & Casey O'Neill) for third most finishes in UFC Women's Flyweight division history (4)[51]
- Xtreme Fighting League
- Xtreme Fighting League Flyweight Championship (One time) vs. Kathina Lowe
Wrestling
- High school wrestling
- All-American (Three times)[2]
Mixed martial arts record
| 23 matches | 13 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| By submission | 8 | 2 |
| By decision | 4 | 6 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 13–9–1 | Andrea Lee | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Imavov | June 8, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Louisville, Kentucky, United States | |
| Loss | 12–9–1 | JJ Aldrich | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green | October 7, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 12–8–1 | Tatiana Suarez | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen | February 25, 2023 | 2 | 2:51 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 12–7–1 | Maycee Barber | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade | April 23, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 12–6–1 | Ariane Lipski | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai | June 5, 2021 | 2 | 4:27 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Draw | 11–6–1 | Mayra Bueno Silva | Draw (majority) | UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gane | February 27, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Silva was deducted one point in round 1 for grabbing the fence. |
| Loss | 11–6 | Viviane Araújo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Sakai | September 5, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 11–5 | Mara Romero Borella | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 | February 15, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States | |
| Loss | 10–5 | Andrea Lee | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie | June 22, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Greenville, South Carolina, United States | |
| Win | 10–4 | Nadia Kassem | Submission (armbar) | UFC 234 | February 10, 2019 | 2 | 2:37 | Melbourne, Australia | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 9–4 | Rachael Ostovich | Submission (rear-naked choke) | The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale | July 6, 2018 | 3 | 4:21 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–4 | Christina Marks | Submission (armbar) | The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale | December 1, 2017 | 1 | 2:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Flyweight. |
| Win | 7–4 | Kathina Lowe | Submission (armbar) | Xtreme Fight Night 342 | June 16, 2017 | 3 | 2:03 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 6–4 | Cynthia Calvillo | TKO (punches) | LFA 1 | January 13, 2017 | 3 | 2:54 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 6–3 | Mackenzie Dern | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Legacy FC 61 | October 14, 2016 | 1 | 3:25 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Catchweight (118.8 lb) bout; Dern missed weight. |
| Win | 6–2 | Miki Rogers | Decision (unanimous) | Xtreme Fight Night 335 | September 17, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Grant, Oklahoma, United States | Catchweight (117 lb) bout; De La Rosa missed weight. |
| Win | 5–2 | Mellony Geugjes | Decision (unanimous) | SCC 13 | June 3, 2016 | 3 | 3:00 | Fort Worth, Texas, United States | Strawweight debut. |
| Win | 4–2 | Francis Hernandez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Xtreme Fight Night | May 21, 2016 | 3 | 1:58 | Grant, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 3–2 | Katie Ross Scharmer | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Savage Entertainment: Oktoberfist 4 | October 17, 2015 | 2 | 2:41 | Savage, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 2–2 | Roxanne Ceasear | Submission (armbar) | Premier Fight Series 4 | June 13, 2015 | 2 | 1:55 | Midland, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 1–2 | Colby Fletcher | Submission (armbar) | Xtreme Fight Night: Rumble on The River 12 | March 20, 2015 | 1 | 1:03 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 0–2 | Maylene Estudillo | Decision (unanimous) | Rocks Xtreme MMA 11 | January 10, 2015 | 3 | 3:00 | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | Catchweight (120 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 0–1 | Jazmin Quezada | Decision (split) | 24/7 Entertainment 16 & 17 | September 6, 2014 | 3 | 3:00 | Midland, Texas, United States | Flyweight debut. |
Mixed martial arts exhibition record
| Exhibition record breakdown | ||
| 2 matches | 1 win | 1 loss |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1–1 | Nicco Montaño | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion | November 15, 2017 (airdate) | 2 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Quarter-finals. |
| Win | 1–0 | Ariel Beck | Submission (D'Arce choke) | September 13, 2017 (airdate) | 1 | 2:52 | Round of 16. |