Karina Rodríguez (fighter)

Karina Rodriguez (born August 28, 1985) is a Mexican mixed martial artist currently competing in the flyweight division. She is also the former Invicta FC Flyweight Champion.

Background
Rodriguez, born in Puebla, Mexico, had an active childhood and engaged in various sports such as swimming, basketball, and volleyball. Prior to her transition to mixed martial arts in 2012, she began her training in jiu-jitsu and boxing.

Early career
Rodriguez fought under Xtreme Kombat, XFC International and Xtreme Fighters Latino in Mexico and amassed a record of 4-2 prior signed by Invicta Fighting Championships.

Invicta Fighting Championships
Rodriguez made her Invicta debut on March 28, 2018, against Barbara Acioly on July 15, 2017 at Invicta FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella. She won the fight via technical knock-out in round one.

Her next fight came on December 8, 2017, facing Christine Ferea at Invicta FC 26: Maia vs. Niedzwiedz. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

On March 28, 2018, Rodriguez faced DeAnna Bennett at Mizuki vs. Jandiroba. At weight-in Bennett weighted 1.9 Ibs over the flyweight limit of 126 Ibs and was fined 25% of her fight purse to Rodriguez. She lost the fight split decision.

Rodríguez faced DeAnna Bennett on March 24, 2018 at Invicta FC 28: Morandin vs. Jandiroba. She lost the fight by split decision.

Rodríguez faced Milana Dudieva on February 15, 2019 at Invicta FC 34: Porto vs. Gonzalez. She won the bout via split decision.

Rodríguez was supposed to face Vanessa Porto at Invicta FC 38: Murato vs. Ducote on November 1, 2019 for the Invicta FC Flyweight World Championship. However, Rodríguez missed weight by a pound and she was unable to compete for the title and was fined 20% of her purse which went to Porto. She lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Invicta FC flyweight champion
Rodríguez fought for the Invicta FC Flyweight Championship against Daiana Torquato at Invicta 44: Rodríguez vs. Torquato on May 21, 2021. Rodriguez won a unanimous decision to become the organization's first Mexican champion.

Rodríguez was scheduled to make her first title defense against the promotional newcomer Ketlen Souza at Invicta FC 46: Rodríguez vs. Torquato II on March 9, 2022. However, Souza withdrew from the bout four days before the event and was replaced by Daiana Torquato. She won the close bout via split decision.

Bellator MMA
On July 17, 2022, it was announced that Rodríguez had signed with Bellator.

Due to injuries and surgeries in both knee and wrist and then several setbacks, she never debuted in the promotion and on January 23, 2024, it was announced that she was released from the promotion.

Mixed Martial Arts

 * Invicta Fighting Championships
 * Invicta FC Flyweight Championship (One time, former)
 * One successful title defence
 * Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Daiana Torquato