Bold headline: Montana De La Rosa takes her talents to the PFL, signaling a new chapter in her combat sports journey.
Montana De La Rosa has officially joined the Professional Fighters League. The seasoned veteran, a 12-time UFC competitor and an era-defining finalist from The Ultimate Fighter 26, has inked a multi-fight contract, according to multiple sources familiar with the deal, including her manager Oren Hodak of KO Reps.
Despite closing her UFC tenure with a victory, De La Rosa was not re-signed after she was paid out for a March booking that was canceled when her scheduled opponent Luana Carolina missed weight by a substantial margin. Carolina remains on the UFC roster, continuing to compete on that platform.
De La Rosa exits the UFC with a 6-5-1 record in the promotion, highlighted by wins over notable opponents such as Andrea Lee, Ariane Da Silva, and Rachael Ostovich, among others.
Her PFL debut is expected in the near future, as she enters a competitive women’s flyweight division. The weight class already features strong names like Dakotcha Ditcheva, Liz Carmouche, Juliana Velasquez, Taila Santos, and recently added Viviane Araujo and Ariane Da Silva.
Controversial point to consider: the cross-promotional move raises questions about how PFL’s depth in women’s flyweight will shape title pictures and matchups in the coming season. Does De La Rosa’s experience and proven track record translate into immediate impact in a stacked division? How will the PFL manage scheduling and title contention with so many established contenders on the roster? Your thoughts are welcome in the comments.
