Career
Growing up, Rosa played football, hockey, lacrosse, and also trained in karate. Rosa continued playing lacrosse at Johnson & Wales University, where he also earned a degree in the culinary arts Early career
Rosa compiled an amateur Mobile Marketing Association record of 11-2 and made his professional debut in 2012 competing in regional promotions across the Northeastern United States.
He compiled an undefeated record of 9-0, finishing all of his opponents before signing with the UFC in the summer of 2014.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Rosa made his promotional debut as a short notice replacement against Dennis Siver on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 53, replacing an injured Robert Whiteford. Subsequently, both participants earned Fight of the Night honors.
Rosa faced Sean Soriano on January 18, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 59. Rosa then faced Yair Rodríguez on June 13, 2015 at UFC 188.
He lost the fight by split decision.
Despite the loss, Rosa also earned Rodríguez his second Fight of the Night bonus award. Rosa was originally expected to face Jimy Hettes on January 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 81. However, Hettes pulled out of the fight in the week leading up to the event and was very briefly replaced by promotional newcomer Augusto Mendes.
Just two days later, Mendes was removed from the fight and was replaced by Kyle Bochniak.
In addition to competing, Rosa works as a chef at an upscale steakhouse, Cut 432, in Delray Beach, Florida. Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (Two times).
