Learn more about Luana Carolina's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2015
- Lost pro debut, 8-1 since
- Two wins by KO, one by submission (Guillotine)
- Two first round finishes
- Origin of nickname: “It’s due to my hairstyle.”
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (10/16/21) Carolina won a three round unanimous decision over Loopy Godinez
UFC Fight Night (5/1/21) Carolina won a three round split decision over Poliana Botelho
UFC Fight Night (7/18/20) Carolina was submitted by Ariane Lipski via kneebar at 1:28 of the first round
UFC 237 (5/11/19) Carolina won a three round unanimous decision over Priscila Cachoeira
Dana White's Contender Series, Brazil
Episode three (8/11/18) Carolina won a three round unanimous decision over Mabelly Lima
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in 2011. After two months training, I fought my first Muay Thai fight just to test myself and I fell in love with fighting.
What titles have you held? Two-time Sao Paulo state Muay Thai champion, Two-time Brazilian Muay Thai champion
Do you have any heroes? My parents
What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? To fight in the UFC is to be one of the best in the world; it is to have everything you did so far acknowledged by the world.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, in Physical Education
What was your job before you started fighting? I was a baker
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Blue belt in Muay Thai, blue belt in BJJ
Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine
Favorite Striking technique: Elbows
