Result
Carla EsparzaDecision (split)
MethodDecision (split)
RoundR3
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeDan Miragliotta
Details(27–30, 29–28, 30–27)
Elo swing+14Carla Esparza (1619 → 1633)-14Michelle Waterson-Gomez (1637 → 1622)
DateMay 9, 2020
DivisionWomen's Strawweight
StatusCompleted
VenueVyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
BroadcastPPV
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W
Cookie Monster | 19-8-0Carla Esparza
L
The Karate Hottie | 18-13-0Michelle Waterson-Gomez
Carla Esparza vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez
Method :Decision (split)
Round :R3
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Dan Miragliotta
Details :(27–30, 29–28, 30–27)
Carla Esparza
Elo1657Good
3Y trend1689 → 1657
Fight Overview
RoundR3
Time5:00
MethodDecision (split)
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
Elo1582Solid
3Y trend1611 → 1582
What changed?
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Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Carla Esparza won this fight by Decision (split) in round R3 at 5:00. Carla Esparza led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Carla Esparza and Michelle Waterson-Gomez across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Carla EsparzaMichelle Waterson-Gomez
Elo edge
Carla Esparza1657-18 last move
Michelle Waterson-Gomez1582-10 last move
Why they are ranked here
Carla EsparzaNot on the active ladder · 1657 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Xiaonan Yan (rated 1757 at the time): +25.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Tecia Pennington (rated 1641 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +23 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1639, not 1657: 18 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Michelle Waterson-GomezNot on the active ladder · 1582 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Karolina Kowalkiewicz (rated 1686 at the time): +18.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Carla Esparza (rated 1619 at the time): -14.
- Last 5 fights
- 0 wins, 5 losses, -54 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1554, not 1582: 28 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Carla EsparzavsMichelle Waterson-Gomez
Control time
0:46vs0:00
Total strikes
48vs44
Takedowns
1vs0
Sig. strikes
45vs44
Finishing profile
Carla Esparzadecision leads 58% of wins
Michelle Waterson-Gomezsubmission leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Marina RodriguezCarla Esparza: win · Decision (Split) · Jul 25, 2020Michelle Waterson-Gomez: loss · Punches From Mount · Sep 23, 2023
Marina RodriguezCarla Esparza: win · Decision (Split) · Jul 25, 2020Michelle Waterson-Gomez: loss · Decision · May 8, 2021
Angela HillCarla Esparza: win · Submission (Rear Naked Choke) · Jul 18, 2014Michelle Waterson-Gomez: win · Decision · Sep 12, 2020
Round stats
Carla Esparza vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez is a completed Women's Strawweight fight from UFC 249 : FERGUSON VS GAETHJE. Carla Esparza defeated Michelle Waterson-Gomez by Decision (split) in round R3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Carla Esparza vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez quick answers
Who won Carla Esparza vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez?
Carla Esparza won Carla Esparza vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez by Decision (split) in round R3 at 5:00.
What event is Carla Esparza vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez on?
Carla Esparza vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez is listed on UFC 249 : FERGUSON VS GAETHJE.
What are the records for Carla Esparza vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez?
Carla Esparza enters with a 19-8-0 record and Michelle Waterson-Gomez enters with a 18-13-0 record.
What division is Carla Esparza vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez?
Carla Esparza vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez is listed as a Women's Strawweight fight.
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