Nora Cornolle

Nora Cornolle
Born (1989-12-06) December 6, 1989 (age 35)
Épinay-sur-Seine, France
Other namesWonder
Height169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
StyleMuay Thai
Fighting out ofÉpinay-sur-Seine, France
TeamTeam Cornolle (MMA)
Puteaux Scorp Thai (Muay Thai)[1]
TrainerXavier Séverin (Muay Thai)
Kickboxing record
Total37
Wins32
By knockout5
Losses4
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total10
Wins8
By knockout6
By submission1
By decision1
Losses2
By decision2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Nora Cornolle (born December 6, 1989) is a French professional mixed martial artist and Muay Thai fighter who competes in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As a Muay Thai fighter, she was the french national professional champion and she won a silver medal at the 2022 World Games.

Background

Cornolle was born in the La Source-Les Presles quarter of Épinay-sur-Seine; she still lives there. After obtaining a literary baccalaureate, she continued in a preparatory class for languages and human sciences at the Auguste-Blanqui high school in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, then obtained a master's degree in communication at CELSA Sorbonne University. During a study internship in Thailand, she learned Muay Thai at the age of 21.[2]

Muay Thai career

Attracted since her youth by combat sports but held back by her family, Cornolle began practicing late. With the Puteaux Scorp Thaï club, this does not prevent her from being five times French champion, including two professional titles, European champion and silver medalist at the World Games in 2022.[2]

In 2018, Cornolle stood out with two victories in muay thai and K-1 against Mallaury Kalachnikoff,[3] then her career took a break with the diagnosis of an autoimmune disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, but she managed to cope with it through rigorous physical preparation.[4]

Professional mixed martial arts career

In 2022, after her return in 2021 and an entire season combining international Muay Thai competitions and professional MMA fights, Cornolle decided to focus exclusively on MMA.[2]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

For her first fight in the UFC, Cornolle faced Joselyne Edwards on September 2, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 226.[5] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[6][2]

Cornolle faced Melissa Mullins on April 6, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2. At the weigh-ins, Cornolle and Mullins weighed in at 138.5 and 138 pounds, 2 and a half and 2 pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit respectively. Their bout proceeded at catchweight with neither being issued a fine.[7] Cornolle won the bout via technical knockout in the second round.[8]

Cornolle was scheduled to face Germaine de Randamie on September 28, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 243.[9] However, de Randamie withdrew from the fight due to a broken finger and a fractured foot which led her to be replaced by Jacqueline Cavalcanti.[10] Cornolle lost the bout by split decision.[11]

Titles and accomplishments

Muay Thai

Professional

  • Académie Française de Muay Thaï
    • 2015 AFMT National B-class −63.5 kg Champion
    • 2016 AFMT National B-class −63.5 kg Champion
    • 2017 AFMT National A-class −60 kg Champion
  • Fédération Française de Kickboxing, Muaythai et Disciplines Associées
    • 2018 FFKMDA −61.2 kg Champion

Amateur

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
10 matches 8 wins 2 losses
By knockout 6 0
By submission 1 0
By decision 1 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 8–2 Jacqueline Cavalcanti Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis September 28, 2024 3 5:00 Paris, France
Win 8–1 Melissa Mullins TKO (knee to the body and head kicks) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 April 6, 2024 2 3:06 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (138.5 lb) bout.
Win 7–1 Joselyne Edwards Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac September 2, 2023 3 5:00 Paris, France
Win 6–1 Hassna Gaber TKO (leg injury) UAE Warriors 38 March 17, 2023 1 2:45 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 5–1 Sanaa Mandar TKO (punches) UAE Warriors 37 February 26, 2023 1 2:47 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 4–1 Priscila de Souza TKO (punches) HXMMA 6 January 22, 2023 2 2:25 Paris, France
Win 3–1 Asmaa Abash TKO (elbows) UAE Warriors 32 September 16, 2022 3 3:15 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win 2–1 Juliet Chukwu Submission (rear-naked choke) Benin FC 7 April 23, 2022 1 1:25 Cotonou, Benin
Win 1–1 Marie Loiseau TKO (punches) GFA 13 April 2, 2022 1 4:16 Nimes, France
Loss 0–1 Jacqueline Cavalcanti Decision FFA Challenge 2 July 10, 2021 3 5:00 Paris, France

Muay Thai and Kickboxing record

Professional Muay Thai and Kickboxing record
32 Wins (7 (T)KOs), 4 Losses, 1 Draw
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2019-06-29 Win Thailand Hongyoklek Kor.Prasert Golden Arena Boxing Fréjus, France TKO (Corner stoppage) 2
2019-04-14 Win Thailand Thailand Decision 5 2:00
2018-11-09 Win France Marine Lefebvre Best Of Siam 14 Paris, France Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2018-10-12 Win Belarus Mariya Valent All Star Muay-Thai Aubervilliers, France Decision (Unanimous) 4 3:00
2018-05-12 Win France Mallaury Kalachnikoff Partouche Kickboxing Tour Hyères, France Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2018-04-21 Win Portugal Carolina Da Silva Muay Thai Spirit 6 Les Herbiers, France TKO (retirement) 2
2018-04-07 Win France Anaëlle Angerville Finales Championnat De France Pro Saint Ouen, France Decision (Split) 5 3:00
Wins the FFKMDA National −61.2 kg title.
2018-03-03 Loss France Maurine Atef TEK Fight Meaux, France Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2018-02-10 Win France Anaëlle Angerville The Diamond II Drancy, France Decision 5 3:00
2017-12-08 Loss Netherlands Orinta Van Der Zee Enfusion Live 59 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Ext.R Decision 4 3:00
2017-11-25 Loss Sweden Isa Tidblad Rumble Of The Kings Partille, Sweden Decision 5 3:00
2017-06-20 Win Australia Sam Brown Enfusion Reality - Final Tournament, Final Koh Samui, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2017-06-20 Win England Niamh Kinehan Enfusion Reality - Final Tournament, Semifinals Koh Samui, Thailand Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2017-04-29 Draw England Niamh Kinehan Hanuman Fight 3 Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez, France Decision (Split) 5 3:00
2017-04-01 Win France Anaëlle Angerville Konateam Tournament Villiers-sur-Marne, France Decision 5 3:00
2017-01-21 Win France Stéphanie Ielö Page Show Thai 16 Aubervilliers, France Decision 5 3:00
Wins the AFMT National -60kg title.
2016-12-03 Win France Mallaury Kalachnikoff Road To Duel Paris, France Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2016-11-19 Win Italy Jessica Murinu Les Princes de Salm IV Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France TKO (Referee stoppage)
2016-10-22 Win Italy Barbara Ruffolo Shock Muay 8 Saint-Denis, France Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2016-05-17 Win France Stéphanie Ielö Page Show Thai 15 Aubervilliers, France Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2016-04-16 Win France Clara Ricignuolo ONE VERSUS ONE III Trappes, France TKO (Doctor stoppage) 1
Wins the 2016 AFMT National B-class −63.5 kg title.
2016-03-26 Win France Valentina Simanikhina Kings Of Muay Thai 9 Luxembourg, Luxembourg TKO (Corner stoppage) 4 3:00
2016-03-05 Win France Pauline David Le Choc des Légendes Saint-Ouen, France TKO (4 Knockdowns) 4
2015-06-20 Win France Houddour Dridi Finales Championnat De France Toulon, France KO (Right cross) 1
Wins the 2015 AFMT National B-class −63.5 kg title.
2015-05-08 Win France Pauline David Show Thai 12 Aubervilliers, France Decision 5 2:00
2015-03-07 Win France Morgane Manfredi Ultimate Fight 2 Lavérune, France Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
2014-06-02 Win Italy Kombat League Verona, Italy Decision (Unanimous) 5 2:00
2014-05-24 Win France Pauline David Coupe du Loiret Muay Thai Saint-Pryvé-Saint-Mesmin, France Decision 3 3:00
2014-03-29 Loss France Sandie Ney Kings Of Muay Thai 5 Luxembourg, Luxembourg Decision (Split) 5 2:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Muay Thai record
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2022-07-17 Loss Australia Zoe Putorak 2022 World Games, Tournament Final Birmingham, United States TKO 3
Wins the 2022 World Games Muay Thai -63.5kg Silver medal.
2022-07-16 Win Thailand Janejira Wankrue 2022 World Games, Tournament Semifinals Birmingham, United States Decision (29:28) 3 3:00
2022-07-15 Win Canada Savannah Foden 2022 World Games, Tournament Quarterfinals Birmingham, United States TKO 2
2022-06-04 Loss Turkey Bediha Tacyildiz 2022 IFMA World Championships, Tournament Final Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Decision (30:27) 3 3:00
Wins the 2022 IFMA World Championships -63.5kg Silver medal.
2022-06-02 Win Bahrain Brena Cardozo 2022 IFMA World Championships, Tournament Semifinals Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Decision (30:27) 3 3:00
2022-05-30 Win Saudi Arabia Asrar Alshehri 2022 IFMA World Championships, Tournament Quarterfinals Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates TKO
2022-05-28 Win United States Erin Clayton 2022 IFMA World Championships, Tournament First Round Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Decision (30:27) 3 3:00
2022-02-20 Win Russia Valeria Albul 2022 IFMA European Championships, Tournament Final Istanbul, Turkey Decision (29:28) 3 3:00
Wins the 2022 IFMA European Championships -63.5kg Gold medal.
2022-02-18 Win Turkey Gözdenur Göktaş 2022 IFMA European Championships, Tournament Semifinals Istanbul, Turkey Decision (30:27) 3 3:00
2021-12-10 Loss Russia Svetlana Vinnikova 2021 IFMA World Championships, Tournament Semifinals Bangkok, Thailand Decision (29:28) 3 3:00
Wins the 2021 IFMA World Championships -63.5kg Bronze medal.
2021-12-09 Win Turkey Gözdenur Göktaş 2021 IFMA World Championships, Tournament Quarterfinals Bangkok, Thailand Decision (30:27) 3 3:00
2021-12-07 Win Germany Raffaella Dibiase Ebert 2021 IFMA World Championships, Tournament First Round Bangkok, Thailand TKO (retirement) 2
2019-04- Loss Australia Zoe Putorak 2019 Arafura Games, Tournament Semifinals Darwin, Australia Decision 3 3:00
Wins the 2019 Arafura Games Muay Thai -63.5kg Bronze medal.
2017-10-19 Loss Russia Ekaterina Vinnikova 2017 IFMA European Championships, Tournament Semifinals Paris, France Decision (29:28) 3 3:00
Wins the 2017 IFMA European Championships -60kg Bronze medal.
2017-10-17 Win Hungary Suzsvan Nagy 2017 IFMA European Championships, Tournament Quarterfinals Paris, France TKO (Knees) 2
2015-08- Loss Australia Melissa Anderson 2015 IFMA World Championships, Tournament Quarterfinals Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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