Aaron Rosa

TRAINING: I train twice a day, lifting in the morning and sparring at night. I also run three times a week.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in Jan 2004. I saw the first UFC and I thought, hey, I can do that.

What ranks and titles have you held? I was the Renegades light heavyweight champ

Do you have any heroes? No

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I have worked my butt off for seven years to finally get here. It means the world to me!

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to college for two years

What was your job before you started fighting? I still work a full-time job. I sell Red Bull

Favorite grappling technique: RNC

Favorite Striking technique: left hook

• Six wins by knockout, four by submission

• Pro since 2005

• Started career off 10-0

• Last pre-UFC fight was submission win over Abe Wagner in March 2011.

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	5
Record:	17-5-0
Summary:	Striking and conditioning

Fighter Info

From:	Del Rio, Texas USA
Fights Out Of:	San Antonio, Texas USA
Age:	28
Height:	6′ 4" ( 193 cm )
Weight:	205 lb ( 93 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

290

46% Successful

132

Types of Successful Strikes

132

61% Standing

39% Clinch

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

0% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	James Te Huna	UFC : Alves vs. Kampmann Mar 2, 2012	22	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Aaron Rosa	UFC : Alves vs. Kampmann Mar 2, 2012	0	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Aaron Rosa	UFC® : Velasquez vs. Dos Santos Nov 12, 2011	59	0	0	0	R3Decision – Majority	Ways To Watch
Win	Matt Lucas	UFC® : Velasquez vs. Dos Santos Nov 12, 2011	19	1	0	1	R3Decision – Majority	Ways To Watch

Loss	Joey Beltran	UFC® 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWIN Jun 11, 2011	88	1	0	1	R3KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Aaron Rosa	UFC® 131: DOS SANTOS vs. CARWIN Jun 11, 2011	73	0	0	0	R3KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Rafael Cavalcante	Strikeforce Challengers 5 Nov 20, 2009	34	1	0	0	R2KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Aaron Rosa	Strikeforce Challengers 5 Nov 20, 2009	18	0	0	0	R2KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Aaron Rosa	Strikeforce Challengers 1 May 15, 2009	–	–	–	–	R1Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Anthony Ruiz	Strikeforce Challengers 1 May 15, 2009	–	–	–	–	R1Submission	Ways To Watch

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