Fighter

Carla Esparza

"Cookie Monster"

19-8-0★ 3bonuses

United States / EcuadorLast 5

Grappling 0-1

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Carla Esparza holds a professional MMA record of 19-8-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 30 bouts on record. Carla Esparza has won 22 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 13 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.

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

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Women's Strawweight roster (9 fighters)

Punch power88

Kick power88

Punch speed91

Kick speed90

Accuracy90

Takedowns91

Ground striking93

Submissions93

Chin95

Body strength90

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 20-8-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.19per min

39% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.87per min

54% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.28per 15 min

36% success

Takedowns stuffed47%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Carla Esparza has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Carla Esparza earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Tecia Pennington
UFCUFC 307: Pereira vs Rountree Jr.· Oct 5, 2024· Women's Strawweight· 19-7 vs 13-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Zhang WeiliTitle bout
UFCUFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira· Nov 12, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 19-6 vs 22-3
SUB
R2 · 1:05
WIN
vs Rose Namajunas×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFCUFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje· May 7, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 18-6 vs 11-4
SD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Yan Xiaonan
UFCUFC Fight Night: Font vs Garbrandt· May 22, 2021· Women's Strawweight· 17-6 vs 16-1
TKO
R2 · 2:58
POTN
WIN
vs Marina Rodriguez
UFCUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till· Jul 26, 2020· Women's Strawweight· 16-6 vs 13-0-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez
UFCUFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje· May 9, 2020· Women's Strawweight· 15-6 vs 17-7
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alexa Grasso
UFCUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Stephens· Sep 22, 2019· Women's Strawweight· 14-6 vs 11-2
MD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Virna Jandiroba
UFCUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson· Apr 28, 2019· Women's Strawweight· 13-6 vs 14-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Tatiana Suarez
UFCUFC 228: Woodley vs Till· Sep 8, 2018· Women's Strawweight· 13-5 vs 6-0
TKO
R3 · 4:33
LOSS
vs Claudia Gadelha
UFCUFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero· Jun 9, 2018· Women's Strawweight· 13-4 vs 15-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Cynthia Calvillo
UFCUFC 219: Cyborg vs Holm· Dec 30, 2017· Women's Strawweight· 12-4 vs 6-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Maryna Moroz
UFCUFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Lee· Jun 26, 2017· Women's Strawweight· 11-4 vs 8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Randa Markos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Browne· Feb 20, 2017· Women's Strawweight· 11-3 vs 6-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Juliana Lima
UFCUFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux· Apr 23, 2016· Women's Strawweight· 10-3 vs 8-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Joanna JedrzejczykTitle bout
UFCUFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos· Mar 14, 2015· Women's Strawweight· 10-2 vs 8-0
TKO
R2 · 4:17
WIN
vs Rose Namajunas×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter Finale: A Champion Will Be Crowned· Dec 12, 2014· Women's Strawweight· 9-2 vs 2-1
SUB
R3 · 1:26
POTN
WIN
vs Jessica Penne
The Ultimate Fighter Season 20· Aug 14, 2014· Strawweight· 11-2
UD
WIN
vs Tecia Pennington
The Ultimate Fighter Season 20· Aug 6, 2014· Strawweight· 10-2
MD
WIN
vs Angela Hill
The Ultimate Fighter Season 20· Jul 18, 2014· Strawweight· 9-2
SUB
R1 · 3:41
WIN
vs Bec Rawlings
Invicta FC 4· Jan 5, 2013· Strawweight· 8-2 vs 4-1
UD
WIN
vs Lynn Alvarez
Invicta FC 3· Oct 6, 2012· Strawweight· 7-2 vs 5-2
TKO
R1 · 2:53
WIN
vs Sarah Schneider
Invicta FC 2· Jul 28, 2012· Strawweight· 6-2 vs 6-5
TKO
R2 · 4:28
WIN
vs Felice Herrig
XFC 15: Tribute· Dec 2, 2011· Strawweight· 5-2 vs 5-3
UD
LOSS
vs Jessica Aguilar
Bellator 46· Jun 25, 2011· Strawweight· 5-1 vs 10-4
SD
WIN
vs Yadira Anzaldua
Evolution Combat Sports Championship· Apr 15, 2011· 4-1 vs 2-2
SUB
WIN
vs Nina Nunes
Crowbar MMA· Dec 10, 2010· 3-1 vs 1-0
DEC
LOSS
vs Megumi Fujii
Bellator 24· Aug 12, 2010· Strawweight· 3-0 vs 20-0
SUB
R2 · 0:57
WIN
vs Lacey Schuckman
Annhilation· Jul 16, 2010· 2-0 vs 5-2
SUB
WIN
vs Karina Hallinan
Long Beach Fight Night· Apr 18, 2010· 1-0 vs 1-1
SUB
WIN
vs Cassie Trost
Respect in the Cage· Feb 19, 2010· 0-0 vs 0-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

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

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1688▼13
Peak: 1793May 7, 2022
Rated fights: 30

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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 6 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.

CAREER SUMMARY