Carla Esparza
Profile:
Carla Esparza
“Cookie Monster”
#4 UFC Strawweight Contender
Former UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion
Birthdate:October 10, 1987
Birthplace:Torrance, California, United States
Height:5 ft 1 in
Weight Class:Strawweight
Weight:115 lb
Reach:72 in
STATS & RECORDS
WINS(17)
| KO/TKO | SUBMISSIONS | DECISIONS | OTHERS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
LOSSES(6)
| KO/TKO | SUBMISSIONS | DECISIONS | OTHERS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Hometown | Los Angeles, United States |
| Team/Gym | Team Oyama – Irvine, Ca |
| Age | 33 |
| Octagon Debut | Dec. 12, 2014 |
| Arm Reach | 63 in |
| Leg Reach | 35 in |
| Last Fight | Jul 26, 2020 |
| Next Fight | NA |
Fights
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WIN
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Carla Esparza
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UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till
Jul 26, 2020
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Carla Esparza
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UFC 249
May 9, 2020
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Carla Esparza
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UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Stephens
Sep 21, 2019
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Decision (majority)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Carla Esparza
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UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson
Apr 27, 2019
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Carla Esparza #6
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UFC 228
Sep 8, 2018
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TKO (punches and elbows)
R3 – 4:33
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LOSS
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Carla Esparza #6
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UFC 225
Jun 9, 2018
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Carla Esparza #9
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UFC 219
Dec 30, 2017
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Carla Esparza #8
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UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee
Jun 25, 2017
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Carla Esparza #3
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UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Browne
Feb 19, 2017
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Carla Esparza #2
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UFC 197
Apr 23, 2016
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Carla Esparza Champion
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UFC 185
Mar 14, 2015
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TKO (punches)
R2 – 4:17
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WIN
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Carla Esparza
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The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale
Dec 12, 2014
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R3 – 1:26
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WIN
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Carla Esparza
Bec Hyatt
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Invicta FC 4: Esparza vs. Hyatt
Jan 5, 2013
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Decision (unanimous)
R5 – 5:00
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WIN
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Carla Esparza
Lynn Alvarez
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Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama
Oct 6, 2012
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 2:53
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WIN
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Carla Esparza
Sarah Schneider
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Invicta FC 2: Baszler vs. McMann
Jul 28, 2012
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TKO (punches)
R2 – 4:28
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WIN
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Carla Esparza
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XFC 15: Tribute
Dec 2, 2011
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Decision (unanimous)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Carla Esparza
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Bellator 46
Jun 25, 2011
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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WIN
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Carla Esparza
Yadira Anzaldua
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ECSC: Friday Night Fights 3
Apr 15, 2011
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R1 – 0:53
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WIN
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Carla Esparza
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Crowbar MMA: Winter Brawl
Dec 10, 2010
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Decision (split)
R3 – 5:00
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LOSS
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Carla Esparza
Megumi Fujii
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Bellator 24
Aug 12, 2010
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Submission (armbar)
R2 – 0:57
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WIN
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Carla Esparza
Lacey Schuckman
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NMEF – Ladies Night: Clash of the Titans 8
Jul 16, 2010
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R2 – 2:37
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WIN
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Carla Esparza
Karina Hallinan
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Long Beach Fight Night 8
Apr 18, 2010
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Submission (rear-naked choke)
R2 – 2:16
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WIN
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Carla Esparza
Cassie Trost
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Respect in the Cage 3
Feb 19, 2010
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TKO (punches)
R1 – 0:48
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