Carla Esparza
United States / EcuadorLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Carla Esparza holds a professional MMA record of 19-8-0. Carla Esparza has won 19 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 11 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Carla Esparza lands 2.19 significant strikes per minute with 39% accuracy and averages 3.28 takedowns per 15 minutes. Carla Esparza also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: October 5, 2024. Tracked organizations: UFC, BELLATOR.
Profile
- Height
- 5'1"155 cm
- Weight
- 115 lbs52 kg
- Reach
- 63"160 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- DOB
- 1987-10-10
- Age
- 38
- Nationality
- United States / Ecuador
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, United States
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2013Competitor · IBJJF Pans · blue belt featherweight (gi)
- 2009All-American · Wcwa Nationals
- 2008All-American · Wcwa Nationals
- Brown belt · BJJ
- Menlo College · Women's wrestling · 2006-2010
- Redondo Union High School · Wrestling · 2004-2005
- Started in Folkstyle Wrestling
Camp
- Team Oyama · Irvine, California, US
- Gracie Academy · BJJ · Torrance, California, US Former
- Menlo College wrestling program · Freestyle Wrestling · Atherton, California, US Former
Coaches
- Colin Oyama · Head coach
- Lee Allen · Wrestling coach
- Rener Gracie · Grappling coach
Fight DNA
Grappling SpecialistUFCalendar's style model · Women's Strawweight roster (9 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Carla Esparza sits in the top 25.
- #1 Most takedowns landed, Women's Strawweight49
- #3 Most control time, Women's Strawweight1h 3m
- #3 Longest win streak, Women's Strawweight6
- #4 Most decision wins, Women's Strawweight8
- #5 Most takedowns in a round, Women's Strawweight4
- #5 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Women's Strawweight3.3
- #5 Most title fight wins, Women's Strawweight2
- #6 Most wins, Women's Strawweight10
- #1 Most takedowns landed, Women's Strawweight49
- #3 Most control time, Women's Strawweight1h 3m
- #3 Longest win streak, Women's Strawweight6
- #4 Most decision wins, Women's Strawweight8
- #5 Most takedowns in a round, Women's Strawweight4
- #5 Takedowns per 15 minutes, Women's Strawweight3.3
- #5 Most title fight wins, Women's Strawweight2
- #6 Most wins, Women's Strawweight10
Bonus résumé
Carla Esparza has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.
- ★ POTNvs Yan Xiaonan · UFC Fight Night: Font vs GarbrandtMay 22, 2021
- ★ FOTNvs Alexa Grasso · UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs StephensSep 21, 2019
- ★ POTNvs Rose Namajunas · The Ultimate Fighter Finale: A Champion Will Be CrownedDec 12, 2014
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Carla Esparza earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC 307: Pereira vs Rountree Jr.· Oct 5, 2024· Women's Strawweight· 19-8 vs 14-7UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira· Nov 12, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 19-7 vs 23-3SUBR2 · 1:05
- WINUFCUFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje· May 7, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 19-6 vs 11-5SDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Yan XiaonanUFCUFC Fight Night: Font vs Garbrandt· May 22, 2021· Women's Strawweight· 18-6 vs 16-2POTNTKOR2 · 2:58
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till· Jul 26, 2020· Women's Strawweight· 17-6 vs 13-1-2SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje· May 9, 2020· Women's Strawweight· 16-6 vs 17-8SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Alexa GrassoUFCUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Stephens· Sep 21, 2019· Women's Strawweight· 15-6 vs 11-3FOTNMDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson· Apr 27, 2019· Women's Strawweight· 14-6 vs 14-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 228: Woodley vs Till· Sep 8, 2018· Women's Strawweight· 13-6 vs 7-0TKOR3 · 4:33
- LOSSUFCUFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero· Jun 9, 2018· Women's Strawweight· 13-5 vs 16-3SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 219: Cyborg vs Holm· Dec 30, 2017· Women's Strawweight· 13-4 vs 6-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Maryna MorozUFCUFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Lee· Jun 25, 2017· Women's Strawweight· 12-4 vs 8-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Randa MarkosUFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Browne· Feb 19, 2017· Women's Strawweight· 11-4 vs 7-4SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Juliana LimaUFCUFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux· Apr 23, 2016· Women's Strawweight· 11-3 vs 8-3UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos· Mar 14, 2015· Women's Strawweight· 10-3 vs 9-0TKOR2 · 4:17
- WINUFCThe Ultimate Fighter Finale: A Champion Will Be Crowned· Dec 12, 2014· Women's Strawweight· 10-2 vs 2-2POTNSUBR3 · 1:26
- WINvs Bec RawlingsInvicta FC 4· Jan 5, 2013· Strawweight· 9-2 vs 4-2UD
- WINvs Lynn AlvarezInvicta FC 3· Oct 6, 2012· Strawweight· 8-2 vs 5-3TKOR1 · 2:53
- WINvs Sarah SchneiderInvicta FC 2· Jul 28, 2012· Strawweight· 7-2 vs 6-6TKOR2 · 4:28
- WINXFC 15: Tribute· Dec 2, 2011· Strawweight· 6-2 vs 5-4UD
- LOSSBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 46· Jun 25, 2011· Middleweight· 5-2 vs 11-4SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Yadira AnzalduaEvolution Combat Sports Championship· Apr 15, 2011· 5-1 vs 2-3SUB
- WINvs Nina NunesCrowbar MMA· Dec 10, 2010· 4-1 vs 1-1DEC
- LOSSvs Megumi FujiiBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 24· Aug 12, 2010· 3-1 vs 21-0SUBR2 · 0:57
- WINvs Lacey SchuckmanAnnhilation· Jul 16, 2010· 3-0 vs 5-3SUB
- WINvs Karina HallinanLong Beach Fight Night· Apr 18, 2010· 2-0 vs 1-2SUB
- WINvs Cassie TrostRespect in the Cage· Feb 19, 2010· 1-0 vs 0-1SUB
- LOSSFury Pro Grappling 3· Dec 30, 2021· 0-1TKOR1 · 4:26
- WINThe Ultimate Fighter Season 20· Aug 14, 2014· Strawweight· 12-2UD
- WINThe Ultimate Fighter Season 20· Aug 6, 2014· Strawweight· 11-2MD
- WINvs Angela HillThe Ultimate Fighter Season 20· Jul 18, 2014· Strawweight· 10-2SUBR1 · 3:41
Official UFC Ranking
Carla Esparza's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- Champion Women's Strawweight
- First ranked
- Dec 15, 2014
- Times ranked
- 353
Women's Pound-for-Pound
Women's Strawweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1659▼11
- Peak
- 1748May 8, 2022
- Rated fights
- 27
Frequently asked questions
When does Carla Esparza fight next?
Carla Esparza has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Carla Esparza's record?
Carla Esparza's professional MMA record is 19-8-0.
Who is Carla Esparza fighting next?
Carla Esparza's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Carla Esparza fight last?
Carla Esparza most recently fought Tecia Pennington at UFC 307: Pereira vs Rountree Jr. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Carla Esparza fight in?
Carla Esparza fights at Women's Strawweight.
How many knockouts does Carla Esparza have?
Carla Esparza has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Carla Esparza won?
Carla Esparza has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Carla Esparza?
Carla Esparza is 5'1" (155 cm) tall.
How much does Carla Esparza weigh?
Carla Esparza weighs 115 lbs (52 kg).
What is Carla Esparza's reach?
Carla Esparza has a reach of 63" (160 cm).
How old is Carla Esparza?
Carla Esparza is 38 years old (born Oct 10, 1987).
Where is Carla Esparza from?
Carla Esparza is from United States / Ecuador.