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COOKIE MONSTER

Carla Esparza

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United States, Redondo Beach, California
Team Oyama
Age: 39
20
Wins
8
Losses
0
DRAWS
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No fight booked

Last fightLoss

Carla EsparzaCarla Esparza
vs
Tecia PenningtonTecia Pennington

Unanimous decisionUFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.

  • Pro record 20-8-0
  • UFC record 10-6-0
  • Outside the UFC 10-2-0
  • 2 UFC losses in a row
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Fighter Details

Height:
5'1" (155 cm)
Weight:
115 lbs (52 kg)
Reach:
63" (160 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
10th Oct. 1987
Age:
39
AI Rank:
Unranked

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 16 bouts · through 2024-10-05

2.19
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
39%
Significant Striking Accuracy
2.87
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
3.3
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
36%
Takedown Accuracy
0.3
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

10-6UFC Record
KO/TKO (6%)
Sub (6%)
Decision (50%)
Losses (38%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy39%
Takedown Accuracy36%
Takedown Defense47%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ29/100

16 UFC bouts · 49 division peers

Data through 2024-10-05

Cardio100/100

13 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2024-10-05

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Carla Esparza's professional MMA record?

Carla Esparza has a professional MMA record of 20-8-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Carla Esparza's UFC record?

Carla Esparza's UFC record is 10-6-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 10-2-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Carla Esparza fight next?

Carla Esparza does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Carla Esparza?

Carla Esparza is 39 years old, born October 10, 1987.

How tall is Carla Esparza?

Carla Esparza stands 155 cm (5'1") tall, with a 160 cm (63") reach.

Where is Carla Esparza from?

Carla Esparza is from United States.

What is Carla Esparza's nickname?

Carla Esparza is known as "Cookie Monster".

When was Carla Esparza's last fight?

Carla Esparza last fought on October 5, 2024 at UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr., losing to Tecia Pennington by unanimous decision.

What were the scorecards for Carla Esparza vs Tecia Pennington?

Carla Esparza lost to Tecia Pennington by unanimous decision at UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr. on October 5, 2024. The official scorecards were Sal D'amato 29-28, Steve Faragher 29-28, Dan Furse 30-27 (winner's score first).

What were the scorecards for Carla Esparza vs Rose Namajunas?

Carla Esparza defeated Rose Namajunas by split decision at UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje on May 7, 2022. The official scorecards were Brad Frank 48-47, Rick Winter 49-46, Eric Colon 47-48 (winner's score first).

Carla Esparza scouting report

Carla Esparza (United States) is a 39-year-old women's strawweight who is 20-8 as a pro and 10-6 in the UFC (10-2 outside it). She debuted at The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale on December 12, 2014; one of her ten UFC wins came by KO/TKO, one by submission and eight by decision; she has lost her last two UFC bouts; her UFC wins include Alexa Grasso (now ranked #2 at women's flyweight), Virna Jandiroba (now ranked #3 at women's strawweight) and Rose Namajunas (now ranked #6 at women's flyweight). She lands 2.2 significant strikes per minute (women's strawweight average: 4.1; 3rd percentile of 49 active women's strawweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and lands 3.3 takedowns per 15 minutes (average: 1.5; 93rd percentile). At 61 inches, she is 2.2 inches shorter than the women's strawweight average (63.2 inches). Last fight: unanimous-decision loss to Tecia Pennington, then 9-7 in the UFC, on October 5, 2024 (UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.). No next fight is booked.

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.

Carla Esparza vs the women's strawweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 16 UFC bouts (3:44:19 of fight time).

StatEsparzaDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute2.2492 in 3:44:194.13
Significant strike accuracy39.5%492 of 1,247 landed46%15
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2.9644 in 3:44:194.121
Significant strike defense54.4%768 of 1,412 avoided53.9%52
Takedowns per 15 minutes3.349 in 3:44:191.593
Takedown accuracy36.3%49 of 135 landed38.6%44
Takedown defense47.2%17 of 36 stopped61%26
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.34 in 3:44:190.456
Knockdowns per 15 minutes00 in 3:44:190.124
Control time28.3%1:03:26 of 3:44:1921.5%70
Average fight time14:0116 bouts12:2672
Height155 cm61″161 cm63.2″
Reach160 cm63″161 cm63.4″
  • Division average and percentile: 49 active women's strawweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 10-6

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 10-6-0
    Carla Esparza
    Carla Esparza
    vs
    Tecia Pennington
    Tecia Pennington
    Pro record now: 15-8-0UFC record entering: 9-7-0
    DECUFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree Jr.Oct 5, 2024Result & stats
  2. LUFC record after this bout: 10-5-0
    Carla Esparza
    Carla Esparza
    vs
    Zhang Weili
    Zhang Weili#1
    Pro record now: 26-4-0UFC record entering: 6-2-0
    SUBR2 1:05UFC 281: Adesanya vs. PereiraNov 12, 2022Result & stats
  3. WUFC record after this bout: 10-4-0
    Carla Esparza
    Carla Esparza
    vs
    Rose Namajunas
    Rose Namajunas#6
    Pro record now: 15-8-0UFC record entering: 9-3-0
    DECUFC 274: Oliveira vs. GaethjeMay 7, 2022Result & stats
  4. WUFC record after this bout: 9-4-0
    Carla Esparza
    Carla Esparza
    vs
    Yan Xiaonan
    Yan Xiaonan#6
    Pro record now: 19-6-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 6-0-0
    KO/TKOR2 2:58UFC Fight Night: Font vs. GarbrandtMay 22, 2021Result & stats
  5. WUFC record after this bout: 8-4-0
    Carla Esparza
    Carla Esparza
    vs
    Marina Rodriguez
    Marina Rodriguez
    Pro record now: 17-6-2UFC record entering: 2-0-2
    DECUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. TillJul 25, 2020Result & stats
  6. WUFC record after this bout: 7-4-0
    Carla Esparza
    Carla Esparza
    vs
    Michelle Waterson-Gomez
    Michelle Waterson-Gomez
    Pro record now: 18-13-0UFC record entering: 5-3-0
    DECUFC 249: Ferguson vs. GaethjeMay 9, 2020Result & stats
  7. WUFC record after this bout: 6-4-0
    Carla Esparza
    Carla Esparza
    vs
    Alexa Grasso
    Alexa Grasso#2
    Pro record now: 18-5-1UFC record entering: 3-2-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. StephensSep 21, 2019Result & stats
  8. WUFC record after this bout: 5-4-0
    Carla Esparza
    Carla Esparza
    vs
    Virna Jandiroba
    Virna Jandiroba#3
    Pro record now: 23-5-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. HermanssonApr 27, 2019Result & stats
  9. LUFC record after this bout: 4-4-0
    Carla Esparza
    Carla Esparza
    vs
    Tatiana Suarez
    Tatiana Suarez#2
    Pro record now: 14-1-0UFC record entering: 3-0-0
    KO/TKOR3 4:33UFC 228: Woodley vs. TillSep 8, 2018Result & stats
  10. LUFC record after this bout: 4-3-0
    Carla Esparza
    Carla Esparza
    vs
    Claudia Gadelha
    Claudia Gadelha
    Pro record now: 18-5-0UFC record entering: 4-3-0
    DECUFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2Jun 9, 2018Result & stats
  11. WUFC record after this bout: 4-2-0
    Carla Esparza
    Carla Esparza
    vs
    Cynthia Calvillo
    Cynthia Calvillo
    Pro record now: 9-6-1UFC record entering: 3-0-0
    DECUFC 219: Cyborg vs. HolmDec 30, 2017Result & stats
  12. WUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0
    Carla Esparza
    Carla Esparza
    vs
    Maryna Moroz
    Maryna Moroz
    Pro record now: 11-6-0UFC record entering: 3-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. LeeJun 25, 2017Result & stats
  13. LUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0
    Carla Esparza
    Carla Esparza
    vs
    Randa Markos
    Randa Markos
    Pro record now: 11-12-1UFC record entering: 2-3-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. BrowneFeb 19, 2017Result & stats
  14. WUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0
    Carla Esparza
    Carla Esparza
    vs
    Juliana Lima
    Juliana Lima
    Pro record now: 9-5-0UFC record entering: 2-1-0
    DECUFC 197: Jones vs Saint PreuxApr 23, 2016Result & stats
  15. LUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0
    Carla Esparza
    Carla Esparza
    vs
    Joanna Jedrzejczyk
    Joanna Jedrzejczyk
    Pro record now: 16-5-0UFC record entering: 2-0-0
    KO/TKOR2 4:17UFC 185: Pettis vs Dos AnjosMar 14, 2015Result & stats
  16. WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0
    Carla Esparza
    Carla Esparza
    vs
    Rose Namajunas
    Rose Namajunas#6
    Pro record now: 15-8-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    SUBR3 1:26The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned FinaleDec 12, 2014Result & stats

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