Carla Esparza
Last fight: Loss vs Tecia Pennington · Unanimous Decision · Oct 5, 2024
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CAREER SUMMARY
Carla Esparza holds a professional MMA record of 19-8-0. 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, Esparza lands 2.19 significant strikes per minute with 39% accuracy and averages 3.28 takedowns per 15 minutes. 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
- Oct 10, 1987
- Age
- 39
- Nationality
- United States / Ecuador
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, United States
Latest on Carla Esparza
More on the blogCareer history
- LOSSUFC 307: Pereira vs Rountree Jr.· Oct 5, 2024· Women's Strawweight· 19-8 vs 14-7UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 281: Adesanya vs Pereira· Nov 12, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 19-7 vs 23-3SUBR2 · 1:05
- WINUFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje· May 7, 2022· Women's Strawweight· 19-6 vs 11-5SDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Yan XiaonanUFC Fight Night: Font vs Garbrandt· May 22, 2021· Women's Strawweight· 18-6 vs 16-2POTNTKOR2 · 2:58
- WINUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till· Jul 26, 2020· Women's Strawweight· 17-6 vs 13-1-2SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje· May 9, 2020· Women's Strawweight· 16-6 vs 17-8SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Alexa GrassoUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Stephens· Sep 21, 2019· Women's Strawweight· 15-6 vs 11-3FOTNMDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson· Apr 27, 2019· Women's Strawweight· 14-6 vs 14-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 228: Woodley vs Till· Sep 8, 2018· Women's Strawweight· 13-6 vs 7-0TKOR3 · 4:33
- LOSSUFC 225: Whittaker vs Romero· Jun 9, 2018· Women's Strawweight· 13-5 vs 16-3SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC 219: Cyborg vs Holm· Dec 30, 2017· Women's Strawweight· 13-4 vs 6-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Maryna MorozUFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Lee· Jun 25, 2017· Women's Strawweight· 12-4 vs 8-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Randa MarkosUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Browne· Feb 19, 2017· Women's Strawweight· 11-4 vs 7-4SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Juliana LimaUFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux· Apr 23, 2016· Women's Strawweight· 11-3 vs 8-3UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 185: Pettis vs Dos Anjos· Mar 14, 2015· Women's Strawweight· 10-3 vs 9-0TKOR2 · 4:17
- WINUFC · The 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
- LOSSBFC: 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 FujiiBFC: 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
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- LOSSFury Pro Grappling 3· Dec 30, 2021· 0-1TKOR1 · 4:26
- WINThe Ultimate Fighter Season 20· Aug 14, 2014· Strawweight· 3-0UD
- WINThe Ultimate Fighter Season 20· Aug 6, 2014· Strawweight· 2-0MD
- WINvs Angela HillThe Ultimate Fighter Season 20· Jul 18, 2014· Strawweight· 1-0SUBR1 · 3:41
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 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, United States
- Gracie Academy · BJJ · Torrance, California, United States Former
- Menlo College wrestling program · Freestyle Wrestling · Atherton, California, United States 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 Longest win streak, Women's Strawweight6
- #4 Most control time, Women's Strawweight1h 3m
- #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
- #11 Longest average fight time, Women's Strawweight14:01
- #11 Most takedowns in a fight, Women's Strawweight6
- #21 Highest share of control time, Women's Strawweight28.3%
- #22 Most submission attempts, Women's Strawweight4
- #23 Most significant strikes landed, Women's Strawweight492
- #25 Most finishes, Women's Strawweight2
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.
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▼12
- 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 39 years old (born Oct 10, 1987).
Where is Carla Esparza from?
Carla Esparza is from the United States / Ecuador.
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