Mara Romero Borella

Background Borella taught Judo and was a personal trainer before a friend introduced her to MMA, which started her MMA career.

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.

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

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. She won the fight via a submission.

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

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

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

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

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

Borella was expected to face promotional newcomer Miranda Maverick on June 27, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker. 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.

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

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

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.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Kombat League Kombat League Bantamweight Champion (One time) 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. 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.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Mayra Bueno Silva Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Cortney Casey Submission (armbar) UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Harris

Jacksonville, Florida, United States Loss

Montana De La Rosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2

Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States Loss

Lauren Murphy TKO (knee and elbows) UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler

Newark, New Jersey, United States Win

Taila Santos Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2

Fortaleza, Brazil Loss

Katlyn Chookagian Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Win

Kalindra Faria Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 216

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Milana Dudieva Decision (split) Invicta FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Iren Racz Decision (unanimous) Mushin Fighting 3

Nuvolera, Italy Win

Maria Casanova Submission (armbar) Kombat League: Colosseum 4

Sassari, Italy NC

Lena Ovchynnikova NC (overturned by WMMAF) WMMAF 2016

Lviv, Ukraine Win

Suvi Salmimies Decision (Split) Cage 34

Helsinki, Finland Win

Lucrezia Ria Submission (armbar) Kombat League: Colosseum 3

Sardinia, Italy Loss

Jin Tang TKO (punches) Kunlun Fight 33

Changde, China Loss

Stephanie Egger TKO (corner stoppage) Arena Fighting Games

Milan, Italy Loss

Anna Elmose KO (punches) UCL 23

Copenhagen, Denmark Win

Liubov Tiupina Submission (armbar) WMMAF 2015

Lviv, Ukraine Win

Katia Curro TKO (punches) Shoot Fighting Championship 16

Mazzano, Italy NC

Donatella Panu NC (overturned) FIGMMA: Colosseum MMA in the Cage

Sassari, Italy Win

Elena Bondarenko TKO (punches) WMMAF 2014

Lviv, Ukraine Win

Ileana Bianzeno Decision (unanimous) Kombat League: Cage Fight 14

Venezia, Italy Loss

Debi Studer Submission (guillotine choke) Max Monster 2

Sempach, Switzerland Win

Sara Regini TKO (punches) Shoot Fighting Championship 12

Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy