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Karol Rosa and Nora Cornolle meet Saturday on the main card of UFC on ESPN 71 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom.
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Karol Rosa vs. Nora Cornolle UFC on ESPN 71 preview
Rosa (18-7 MMA, 7-4 UFC) has traded wins and losses over her last eight fights, stretching back to 2021, and enters this fight after a unanimous decision loss to Ailin Perez in January. Her last win was a decision win over Panni Kianzad last August. Rosa has never lost back-to-back fights in her career. … Cornolle (9-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) will aim to keep momentum going from a second-round submission finish of of Hailey Cowan at UFC 314 in April. Prior to that, she suffered her first loss in the UFC, a split decision to Jacqueline Cavalcanti. That result marked the first loss since her pro debut, ending an eight-fight winning streak. Eight of Cornolle’s nine career wins have come by stoppage.
Karol Rosa vs. Nora Cornolle UFC on ESPN 71 expert pick, prediction
Filling out the main card is a women’s bantamweight fight between Karol Rosa and Nora Cornolle.
Although expectations may not have been very high, Cornolle has arguably overperformed thus far in her UFC tenure, earning some surprising finishes along the way. Nevertheless, Cornolle will be taking an undeniable step up in this contest.
Rosa has been a staple of this division for some time, but has failed to deliver on any real ‘breakthrough’ performances. That said, Rosa is undeniably skilled in almost all areas and deserves her distinction as the betting favorite in this fight.
Cornolle will likely have some moments on the feet and in the clinch, but it won’t be enough to discount the consistent work rate of Rosa.
The pick is Rosa by unanimous decision.
Karol Rosa vs. Nora Cornolle UFC on ESPN 71 odds
The oddsmakers and the public favor the Brazilian fighter, listing Rosa (-210) and Cornolle (+168) via FanDuel.
Karol Rosa vs. Nora Cornolle UFC on ESPN 71 start time, how to watch
Rosa and Cornolle are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 10:10 p.m. ET. The fight broadcasts live on ESPN and streams on ESPN+.
