Mara Romero Borella

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Mara Romero Borella
Born Maria Chiara[1]
(1986-06-03) 3 June 1986 (age 38)
Ponte dell'Olio, Piacenza, Italy
Other names Maravilla
Nationality Italian
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Bantamweight
Flyweight
Reach 69[2] in (175 cm)
Style Judo, Kickboxing
Fighting out of Coconut Creek, Florida, United States[2]
Team American Top Team
Rank Black belt in Judo[2]
Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Black belt in Kickboxing[2]
Black belt in Shoot Boxing[2]
Years active 2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 22
Wins 11
By knockout 3
By submission 4
By decision 4
Losses 9
By knockout 4
By submission 3
By decision 2
No contests 2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Marachiara Romero Borella[3] (born June 3, 1986) is an Italian professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Women's Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Borella taught Judo and was a personal trainer before a friend introduced her to MMA, which started her MMA career.[2] She is of half italian and half Hondurans origin.[4] His father is Italian, and his mother is Honduran.



Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Borella started her professional MMA career in 2014 and fought primarily in the European circuit. Borella joined Invicta Fighting Championships (Invicta) prior to signing with the UFC in 2017.[5]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Borella faced Milana Dudieva on July 15, 2017 at FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella.[6] She won the fight via a split decision with the scoreboard of (30-27, 28-29 29-28).[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Borella made her UFC debut on October 7, 2017. Borella faced Kalindra Faria at UFC 216 in Las Vegas, United States, replacing Andrea Lee.[8][9] She won the fight via a submission.[10]

Borella next faced Katlyn Chookagian on January 27, 2018 at UFC on Fox 27.[11] She lost the fight via a unanimous decision.[12]

Borella faced Taila Santos on February 2, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2.[13] She won the fight by split decision.[14]

Borella faced Lauren Murphy on August 3, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 5.[15] She lost the fight via TKO in the third round.[16]

Borella faced Montana De La Rosa on February 15, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 167.[17] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[18]

Borella faced Cortney Casey on May 16, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris.[19] She lost the bout in the first round via submission through an armbar.[20]

Borella was expected to face promotional newcomer Miranda Maverick on June 27, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker.[21] However, Maverick was forced to pull out due to injury. In turn, Borella was removed from the card and will be rescheduled for a future event.[22]

Borella faced Mayra Bueno Silva on September 5, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 177.[23] She lost the fight via a submission in round one.[24]

On October 2, 2020 it was reported Borella was released by UFC.[25]

Post-UFC career

After the release, Borella again signed with the Invicta FC and was scheduled to face Brogan Walker-Sanchez at Invicta FC 44 on August 27, 2021. However, Borella was forced to withdraw from the bout due to visa issues and was replaced by Emilee King.[26]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

  • Kombat League
    • Kombat League Bantamweight Champion (One time)[2]

Controversies

Suspension for 26 years for distributing and selling of cocaine

Borella was arrested by Italian authorities under "Operation Flanker" for distributing and selling cocaine and cannabis[1] at sporting venues, an operation conducted by the Investigative Unit of the Carabinieri of Piacenza in Emilia and Lombardy.[27] Borella entered into plea deals in 2012 along with 33 defendants where punishments were of up to one and four years in prison. She spent a period in prison and later under house arrest for the incident.[1]

Borella was also suspended by the National Anti Doping Agency of Italy for 15 years for distributing and selling prohibited drugs. The same agency then added an additional 11-year suspension, for a total of 26 years, until 2044, for use of Italian sporting facilities while serving a suspension under the Italian Anti Doping Code article 4.12.3.[28] It was reported on October 19, 2018, that Borella was free to compete in the UFC as the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) UFC anti-doping program does not consider Borella's criminal activity a violation, as it was unrelated to performance enhancement.[29]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 12–9 (2) Mayra Bueno Silva Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley September 19, 2020 1 2:29 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 12–8 (2) Cortney Casey Submission (armbar) UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris May 16, 2020 1 3:36 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Loss 12–7 (2) Montana De La Rosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 February 15, 2020 3 5:00 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Loss 12–6 (2) Lauren Murphy TKO (knee and elbows) UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler August 3, 2019 3 1:46 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win 12–5 (2) Taila Santos Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 February 2, 2019 3 5:00 Fortaleza, Brazil
Loss 11–5 (2) Katlyn Chookagian Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 January 27, 2018 3 5:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win 11–4 (2) Kalindra Faria Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 216 October 7, 2017 1 2:54 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 10–4 (2) Milana Dudieva Decision (split) Invicta FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella July 15, 2017 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 9–4 (2) Iren Racz Decision (unanimous) Mushin Fighting 3 February 25, 2017 3 5:00 Nuvolera, Italy
Win 8–4 (2) Maria Casanova Submission (armbar) Kombat League: Colosseum 4 November 26, 2016 2 2:34 Sassari, Italy
NC 7–4 (2) Lena Ovchynnikova NC (overturned by WMMAF) WMMAF 2016 May 13, 2016 3 5:00 Lviv, Ukraine Originally a split decision win for Ovchynnikova; overturned later by WMMAF after review.
Win 7–4 (1) Suvi Salmimies Decision (Split) Cage 34 February 13, 2016 3 5:00 Helsinki, Finland
Win 6–4 (1) Lucrezia Ria Submission (armbar) Kombat League: Colosseum 3 December 5, 2015 2 3:45 Sardinia, Italy
Loss 5–4 (1) Jin Tang TKO (punches) Kunlun Fight 33 October 31, 2015 1 4:35 Changde, China
Loss 5–3 (1) Stephanie Egger TKO (corner stoppage) Arena Fighting Games October 4, 2015 1 5:00 Milan, Italy
Loss 5–2 (1) Anna Elmose KO (punches) UCL 23 May 23, 2015 2 0:45 Copenhagen, Denmark
Win 5–1 (1) Liubov Tiupina Submission (armbar) WMMAF 2015 April 17, 2015 1 1:40 Lviv, Ukraine
Win 4–1 (1) Katia Curro TKO (punches) Shoot Fighting Championship 16 March 7, 2015 1 4:18 Mazzano, Italy
NC 3–1 (1) Donatella Panu NC (overturned) FIGMMA: Colosseum MMA in the Cage December 6, 2014 1 4:00 Sassari, Italy Originally a submission (armbar) win for Borella; overturned by FIGMMA
Win 3–1 Elena Bondarenko TKO (punches) WMMAF 2014 October 18, 2014 2 1:30 Lviv, Ukraine
Win 2–1 Ileana Bianzeno Decision (unanimous) Kombat League: Cage Fight 14 September 13, 2014 3 5:00 Venezia, Italy
Loss 1–1 Debi Studer Submission (guillotine choke) Max Monster 2 April 12, 2014 2 N/A Sempach, Switzerland
Win 1–0 Sara Regini TKO (punches) Shoot Fighting Championship 12 March 1, 2014 1 1:33 Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy

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See also

References

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