Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson
Women's Strawweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Carla Esparza
Carla Esparza
“Cookie Monster”
20-8-0
RESULT

Carla Esparza def. Virna Jandiroba (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Virna Jandiroba
BrazilVirna Jandiroba
“Carcara”
23-4-0
Sunday, April 28, 2019
BB&T Center, Sunrise, United States

Carla Esparza defeated Virna Jandiroba by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Women's Strawweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson, held Sunday, April 28, 2019 at BB&T Center, Sunrise.

Fight stats

Carla Esparza
Virna Jandiroba
0
Knockdowns
0
25 of 51
Significant strikes
17 of 37
49%
Sig. strike accuracy
46%
97 of 128
Total strikes
64 of 89
4 of 10
Takedowns
3 of 9
40%
Takedown accuracy
33%
0
Submission attempts
0
1
Reversals
2
5:25
Control time
3:48
Significant strikes by target
18 of 43
Head
13 of 33
6 of 7
Body
4 of 4
1 of 1
Leg
0 of 0
12 of 30
Distance
13 of 30
8 of 12
Clinch
3 of 6
5 of 9
Ground
1 of 1

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
8 of 12
Sig. str.
7 of 10
26 of 32
Total str.
22 of 26
2 of 2
Takedowns
1 of 4
0
Sub. att
0
2:37
Ctrl
0:43
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
9 of 20
Sig. str.
7 of 15
28 of 40
Total str.
24 of 35
1 of 6
Takedowns
1 of 3
0
Sub. att
0
0:43
Ctrl
1:42
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
8 of 19
Sig. str.
3 of 12
43 of 56
Total str.
18 of 28
1 of 2
Takedowns
1 of 2
0
Sub. att
0
2:05
Ctrl
1:23

Judges' Scorecards

Derek Cleary
#EsparzaJandiroba
1109
2910
3109
Total2928
Sal D'Amato
#EsparzaJandiroba
1109
2910
3109
Total2928
Barry Luxenberg
#EsparzaJandiroba
1109
2109
3109
Total3027

Media Scores

12
Esparza
–
2
Jandiroba
●29–28 Esparza×12●29–28 Jandiroba×2
All 14 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

86%
Esparza
14%
Jandiroba
29 fan scorecards submitted
●29–28 Esparza58.6%●30–27 Esparza27.6%●29–28 Jandiroba13.8%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
97%
Esparza
R2
66%
Jandiroba
R3
83%
Esparza

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carla Esparza vs Virna Jandiroba?

Carla Esparza defeated Virna Jandiroba by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Women's Strawweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson, held Sunday, April 28, 2019 at BB&T Center, Sunrise.

What were the judges' scorecards for Carla Esparza vs Virna Jandiroba?

The judges scored it 29–28, 29–28, 30–27 — Carla Esparza won the decision.

Referee
Alan Abeles
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Carla Esparza 56%44% Virna Jandiroba

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

20-8-0
Record
23-4-0
1541
Elo rating
1500
0
Win Streak
1
38
Age
38
5'1"
155 cm
Height
5'3"
160 cm
63"
160 cm
Reach
64"
163 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Women's Strawweight
Weight Class
Women's Strawweight
United States / Ecuador
Nationality
Brazil

Striking Profile

2.19
SLpM
2.27
39%
Str. Acc.
41%
2.87
SApM
2.86
54%
Str. Def.
55%

Grappling Profile

3.28
TD Avg.
3.13
36%
TD Acc.
39%
47%
TD Def.
72%
0.30
Sub. Avg.
1.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

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  • L
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  • L
    Zhang Weili
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    Submission · R2 · 1:05 · Women's Strawweight
  • W
    Rose Namajunas
    UFC 274: Oliveira vs GaethjeSat, May 7, 2022
    Split Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Women's Strawweight
  • W
    Yan Xiaonan
    UFC Fight Night: Font vs GarbrandtSat, May 22, 2021
    TKO · R2 · 2:58 · Women's Strawweight
  • W
    Marina Rodriguez
    UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs TillSun, Jul 26, 2020
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Women's Strawweight
Virna Jandiroba · 4-1
  • W
    Tabatha Ricci
    UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs DuncanSat, Apr 4, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Women's Strawweight
  • L
    Mackenzie Dern
    UFC 321: Aspinall vs GaneSat, Oct 25, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Women's Strawweight
  • W
    Yan Xiaonan
    UFC 314: Volkanovski vs LopesSat, Apr 12, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Women's Strawweight
  • W
    Amanda Lemos
    UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs JandirobaSat, Jul 20, 2024
    Submission · R2 · 4:48 · Women's Strawweight
  • W
    Loopy Godinez
    UFC Atlantic CitySat, Mar 30, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Women's Strawweight

Career Averages

Based on 16 fights · 13 fights
30.8
Avg sig. strikes
30.2
3.06
Avg takedowns
2.77
3:58
Avg control time
5:46
48
Career high strikes
106
6
Career high TDs
9

Strike Distribution

Carla Esparza
Strike target
Virna Jandiroba
74%
Head
80%
14%
Body
16%
12%
Leg
4%
Carla Esparza
Strike position
Virna Jandiroba
57%
Distance
79%
13%
Clinch
13%
30%
Ground
8%