Carla Esparza

Carla Esparza denies retirement rumors, explains ‘intelligent approach’ to comeback

Carla Esparza is not hanging up the gloves. Rumors of the former UFC strawweight champion’s retirement began swirling after the algorithm-based X account UFC Roster Watch signaled Esparza (19-7 MMA, 10-5 UFC) was removed. “The Cookie Monster” addressed her career status in a post on Instagram Saturday, refuting those...

UFC in 2022: A ridiculously robust look at the stats, streaks, skids and record-setters

Now that the year has come to a close, and with a major assist from UFC research analyst and live statistics producer Michael Carroll, here are some of 2021’s most significant milestones from the events, the fights and individual performances in the octagon.

Zhang Weili doesn’t understand why ‘poor’ Carla Esparza was booed at UFC 281: ‘I was so surprised’

" LAS VEGAS – UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili was surprised at the reception Carla Esparza received ahead of their title fight. The two fought earlier this month in the co-main event of UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Esparza was the defending champion, while Weili...

UFC 281 faceoff: Zhang Weili hears chants from crowd during staredown with Carla Esparza

" NEW YORK – The UFC 281 co-headliners crossed paths for the first time on fight week during Thursday’s pre-fight news conference, where Carla Esparza and Zhang Weili locked eyes. Esparza (19-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) will attempt to make the first defense of her second strawweight title reign when...

After ‘bummer’ over Rose Namajunas, UFC champ Carla Esparza ‘excited to put it all on the line’ vs. Zhang Weili

Carla Esparza is hoping her title defense against Zhang Weili can erase the criticism of her most recent fight. Esparza (19-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) dethroned Rose Namajunas to capture the strawweight title at UFC 274 in May. It was a close decision win, but a lackluster fight overall that had...

Rose Namajunas: Hard to count out Carla Esparza, but ‘I’m definitely leaning more toward’ Zhang Weili at UFC 281

Former UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas has a vested interest in the upcoming title fight. Namajunas (11-5 MMA, 9-4 UFC) recently lost her 115-pound title to Carla Esparza by split decision in a lackluster affair this past May. The fight had little to no action, but Esparza was slightly more...

UFC 281 official poster: Israel Adesana meets familiar foe Alex Pereira

The UFC is returning to Madison Square Garden in New York, featuring two title fights and a banger at lightweight. In the main event of UFC 281, UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya looks to defend his title for the sixth time against the man who defeated him twice in...

Carla Esparza avoids surgery, gives timeline for UFC title defense: ‘A little more time to heal’

" Carla Esparza has lucked out. According to an Instagram post Thursday by the UFC women’s strawweight champion, Esparza (19-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) won’t need surgery to repair either of her two undisclosed injuries after recent MRIs. She also added she’ll likely compete by the end of the calendar...

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