Carla Esparza

"Cookie Monster"

19 - 7 - 0

W-L-D
Age
36
Height
61 in 155 cm
Last Weigh-In
114.6 lbs 52 kg
Reach
63 in 160 cm
Leg reach
35 in 89 cm
USA
Style
BJJ, Wrestling
Stance
Orthodox
Born
Los Angeles, United States
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Josh
Emmett

Juan
Espino

Statistics

Wins

KO/TKO

3 (18%)
DEC

12 (71%)
SUB

2 (11%)

Loss

KO/TKO

2 (29%)
DEC

3 (43%)
SUB

2 (28%)

12:5850

Avg fight time

22

First round finishes
13:5713

Average fight time in the UFC

1515

UFC Bouts for calculating statistics
0.300.30

Submission attempts per 15 min

3.003.00

Takedowns per bout
4545

Takedowns Landed

128128

Takedown Attempted
35%35

Successful takedown

54%54

Takedown Defense
2.162.16

Sig. strikes landed (per min)

5.605.60

Sig. strikes absorbed (per min)
453453

Sig. strikes landed

11241124

Sig. strikes attempted
40%40

Accented punches accuracy

55%55

Sig. strikes defense
12981298

Punches dealt

20912091

Punches thrown
62%62

Striking Accuracy

0.3030

Coup attempts per fight

Bout statistics by promotion

Promotion	Bout
UFC	15
Bellator	2
Cage Fury	1
IFC	3
TUF	3
XFC	1
Not defined	5

Sig. strikes by position

Standing

247 (55%)
Clinch

63 (14%)
Ground

143 (31%)

Head

333

74%

Body

15%

Legs

11%

PRO Results

Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Zhang Weili
12.11.2022 • UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira

Round
2

Time
6.05

Method
Submission
19 - 6 - 0

W-L-D

22 - 3 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira
- Title bout
  
  Champion — UFC Strawweight Championship
- Win
  
  Crucifix Rear Naked Choke
- Billing
  
  Co-Main Event
- Duration
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  114.6 lbs (52.0 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +310 Moderate Underdog
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Rose Namajunas
07.05.2022 • UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje

Round
5

Time
25.00

Method
Decision
18 - 6 - 0

W-L-D

11 - 4 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje
- Title bout
  
  Challenger — UFC Strawweight Championship
- Win
  
  Split
- Billing
  
  Co-Main Event
- Duration
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +180 Slight Underdog
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Danielle Kelly
30.12.2021 • Fury Pro Grappling 3 • grappling

Round
1

Method
KO/TKO
- Event
  
  Fury Pro Grappling 3
- Win
  
  Doctor Stoppage Cut
- Billing
  
  Main Event
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Xiaonan Yan
22.05.2021 • UFC Fight Night

Round
2

Time
7.58

Method
KO/TKO
17 - 6 - 0

W-L-D

15 - 1 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night
- Win
  
  Ground & Pound From Crucifix
- Billing
  
  Co-Main Event
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  116.0 lbs (52.6 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +110 Near Even
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Marina Rodriguez
25.07.2020 • UFC Fight Night

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
16 - 6 - 0

W-L-D

12 - 0 - 2

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night
- Win
  
  Split
- Billing
  
  Main Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  116.0 lbs (52.6 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +150 Slight Underdog
VS Marina Rodriguez
15.07.2020 • Status: cancelled
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Michelle Waterson
09.05.2020 • UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
15 - 6 - 0

W-L-D

17 - 7 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje
- Win
  
  Split
- Billing
  
  Preliminary Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.5 lbs (52.4 kgs)
- Odds
  
  -150 Slight Favorite
VS Michelle Waterson
11.04.2020 • Status: cancelled
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Alexa Grasso
21.09.2019 • UFC on ESPN+ 17

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
14 - 6 - 0

W-L-D

11 - 2 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC on ESPN+ 17
- Win
  
  Majority
- Billing
  
  Co-Main Event
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +130 Slight Underdog
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Virna Jandiroba
27.04.2019 • UFC on ESPN+ 8

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
13 - 6 - 0

W-L-D

14 - 0 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC on ESPN+ 8
- Win
  
  Unanimous
- Billing
  
  Preliminary Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
- Odds
  
  -125 Slight Favorite
VS Livinha Souza
27.04.2019 • Status: cancelled
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Tatiana Suarez
08.09.2018 • UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till

Round
3

Time
14.33

Method
KO/TKO
13 - 5 - 0

W-L-D

6 - 0 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till
- Win
  
  Ground & Pound
- Billing
  
  Preliminary Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.5 lbs (52.4 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +340 Moderate Underdog
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Claudia Gadelha
09.06.2018 • UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
13 - 4 - 0

W-L-D

15 - 3 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2
- Win
  
  Split
- Billing
  
  Preliminary Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  116.0 lbs (52.6 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +330 Moderate Underdog
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Cynthia Calvillo
30.12.2017 • UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
12 - 4 - 0

W-L-D

6 - 0 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC 219: Cyborg vs. Holm
- Win
  
  Unanimous
- Billing
  
  Main Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.5 lbs (52.4 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +175 Slight Underdog
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Maryna Moroz
25.06.2017 • UFC Fight Night 112

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
11 - 4 - 0

W-L-D

8 - 1 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night 112
- Win
  
  Unanimous
- Billing
  
  Preliminary Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  116.0 lbs (52.6 kgs)
- Odds
  
  -215 Moderate Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Randa Markos
19.02.2017 • UFC Fight Night 105

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
11 - 3 - 0

W-L-D

6 - 4 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC Fight Night 105
- Win
  
  Split
- Billing
  
  Preliminary Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  116.0 lbs (52.6 kgs)
- Odds
  
  -265 Moderate Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Juliana Lima
23.04.2016 • UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint Preux

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
10 - 3 - 0

W-L-D

8 - 2 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC 197: Jones vs. Saint Preux
- Win
  
  Unanimous
- Billing
  
  Preliminary Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  116.0 lbs (52.6 kgs)
- Odds
  
  -185 Slight Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Joanna Jedrzejczyk
14.03.2015 • UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos

Round
2

Time
9.17

Method
KO/TKO
10 - 2 - 0

W-L-D

8 - 0 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  UFC 185: Pettis vs. Dos Anjos
- Title bout
  
  Champion — UFC Strawweight Championship
- Win
  
  Punches
- Billing
  
  Co-Main Event
- Duration
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
- Odds
  
  -155 Slight Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Rose Namajunas
12.12.2014 • The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale

Round
3

Time
11.26

Method
Submission
9 - 2 - 0

W-L-D

2 - 1 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale
- Win
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- Billing
  
  Main Event
- Duration
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +115 Near Even
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Jessica Penne
14.08.2014 • The Ultimate Fighter Season 20

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
- Event
  
  The Ultimate Fighter Season 20
- Win
  
  Unanimous
- Billing
  
  Main Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  114.0 lbs (51.7 kgs)
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Tecia Torres
06.08.2014 • The Ultimate Fighter Season 20

Round
2

Time
10.00

Method
Decision
- Event
  
  The Ultimate Fighter Season 20
- Win
  
  Majority
- Billing
  
  Main Card
- Duration
  
  2 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.0 lbs (52.2 kgs)
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Angela Hill
18.07.2014 • The Ultimate Fighter Season 20

Round
1

Time
3.41

Method
Submission
- Event
  
  The Ultimate Fighter Season 20
- Win
  
  Rear Naked Choke
- Billing
  
  Main Card
- Duration
  
  2 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  114.0 lbs (51.7 kgs)
VS Claudia Gadelha
07.12.2013 • Status: cancelled
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  114.0 lbs (51.7 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +145 Slight Underdog
VS Ayaka Hamasaki
13.07.2013 • Status: cancelled
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Bec Rawlings
05.01.2013 • Invicta FC 4

Round
5

Time
25.00

Method
Decision
8 - 2 - 0

W-L-D

4 - 1 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Invicta FC 4
- Win
  
  Unanimous
- Billing
  
  Main Event
- Duration
  
  5 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  114.4 lbs (51.9 kgs)
- Odds
  
  -1100 Huge Favorite
VS Claudia Gadelha
05.01.2013 • Status: cancelled
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Lynn Alvarez
06.10.2012 • Invicta FC 3

Round
1

Time
2.53

Method
KO/TKO
7 - 2 - 0

W-L-D

5 - 2 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Invicta FC 3
- Win
  
  Strikes
- Billing
  
  Preliminary Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.4 lbs (52.3 kgs)
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Sarah Schneider
28.07.2012 • Invicta FC 2

Round
2

Time
9.28

Method
KO/TKO
6 - 2 - 0

W-L-D

6 - 5 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Invicta FC 2
- Win
  
  Punches
- Billing
  
  Preliminary Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.2 lbs (52.3 kgs)
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Felice Herrig
02.12.2011 • XFC 15: Tribute

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
5 - 2 - 0

W-L-D

5 - 3 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  XFC 15: Tribute
- Win
  
  Unanimous
- Billing
  
  Co-Main Event
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  113.5 lbs (51.5 kgs)
- Odds
  
  -215 Moderate Favorite
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Jessica Aguilar
25.06.2011 • Bellator 46

Round
3

Time
15.00

Method
Decision
5 - 1 - 0

W-L-D

10 - 4 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Bellator 46
- Win
  
  Split
- Billing
  
  Preliminary Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.5 lbs (52.4 kgs)
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Yadira Anzaldua
15.04.2011 • Evolution Combat Sports Championship
4 - 1 - 0

W-L-D

2 - 2 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Evolution Combat Sports Championship
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Nina Nunes
10.12.2010 • Crowbar MMA
3 - 1 - 0

W-L-D

1 - 0 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Crowbar MMA
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Megumi Fujii
12.08.2010 • Bellator 24

Round
2

Time
5.57

Method
Submission
3 - 0 - 0

W-L-D

20 - 0 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Bellator 24
- Win
  
  Armbar
- Billing
  
  Main Card
- Duration
  
  3 x 5
- Division
  
  115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Fighter weight
  
  115.3 lbs (52.3 kgs)
- Odds
  
  +450 Heavy Underdog
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Lacey Schuckman
16.07.2010 • Annhilation
2 - 0 - 0

W-L-D

5 - 2 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Annhilation
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Karina Hallinan
18.04.2010 • Long Beach Fight Night
1 - 0 - 0

W-L-D

1 - 1 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Long Beach Fight Night
Win! Loss! Draw Not confirmed VS Cassie Trost
19.02.2010 • Respect in the Cage
0 - 0 - 0

W-L-D

0 - 0 - 0

W-L-D
- Event
  
  Respect in the Cage