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Carla Esparza Record: 19-8-0

Strawweight
Record19-8-0
Age38
DivisionStrawweight
MMA Elo1657
Last fightOct 5 2024
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Carla Esparza has a 19-8-0 professional record and is 38 years old in the Strawweight division, representing Team Oyama (1643 average active-roster Elo across 5 rated fighters). This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.

Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database

Career snapshot

Carla Esparza career snapshot

Recent formL-L-W-W-WLatest 5 decisive tracked pro results
Current run2-fight losing streakMost recent tracked result: Loss vs Tecia Pennington
Finish profile42%8 finishes in 19 recorded wins
Primary win pathdecision11 recorded wins by decision
· Professional MMA1657Good rating
Elo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1210
Women's StrawweightTBD
Peak1690
Last move-18
Opponent quality1693avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10

Career-high 1690 Elo after defeating Rose Namajunas (2022-05-07)

Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.

Similar Elo in Women's Strawweight

Tecia Pennington1658 Elo · #25Shanelle Dyer1656 Elo · #26Carli Judice1654 Elo · #27Jéssica Andrade1661 Elo · #23

Recent Elo history

LossTecia Pennington2024-10-05 | Decision (Unanimous)-18LossWeili Zhang2022-11-12 | Submission-15WinRose Namajunas2022-05-07 | Decision (split)+15WinXiaonan Yan2021-05-22 | TKO+25WinMarina Rodriguez2020-07-26 | Decision (split)+16

Carla Esparza quick answers

What is Carla Esparza's record?

Carla Esparza's professional MMA record is 19-8-0.

How old is Carla Esparza?

Carla Esparza is 38 years old.

What weight class is Carla Esparza?

Carla Esparza fights at Strawweight in UFC.

What gym does Carla Esparza represent?

Carla Esparza is associated with Team Oyama, whose 5 active Combat Edge fighters average 1643 Elo.

How tall is Carla Esparza?

Carla Esparza is 5'1" tall with a 63" reach.

How much does Carla Esparza weigh?

Carla Esparza competes at Strawweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 115 lbs.

What is Carla Esparza's Combat Edge Elo?

Carla Esparza's professional MMA Elo is 1657, with a peak Elo of 1690.

How strong is Carla Esparza's recent opposition?

Carla Esparza's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1693 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.

When was Carla Esparza's last fight?

Carla Esparza's latest tracked pro fight was against Tecia Pennington at UFC 307: Pereira vs. Rountree on Oct 5 2024.

What is Carla Esparza's recent form?

Carla Esparza's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.

How does Carla Esparza usually win?

Carla Esparza's 19 recorded wins include 4 knockouts, 4 submissions, and 11 decisions, with 42% ending before the final bell.

4Wins by knockout
4Wins by submission
11Wins by decision
2Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
4Loss by decision
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Carla Esparza stats

Record : 19 / 8 / 0

Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.

Significant strikes landed per minute

2.19Fighter3.99UFC strawweight avg

Significant striking accuracy

39%Fighter45%UFC strawweight avg

Significant strikes absorbed per minute

2.87Fighter4.06UFC strawweight avg

Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land

54%Fighter54%UFC strawweight avg

Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes

3.28Fighter1.39UFC strawweight avg

Takedown accuracy

36%Fighter32%UFC strawweight avg

Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land

47%Fighter59%UFC strawweight avg

Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes

0.27Fighter0.42UFC strawweight avg

Pro fight history

ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
Loss19-8-0Danielle KellyRecord TBDDoctor Stoppage (Cut)Grappling4:26R1Fury Pro Grappling 3Dec 30 2021Details unavailable
Win17-6Xiaonan Yan16-1Ground & Pound From Crucifix2:58R2UFC Fight NightMay 22 2021Details unavailable
Win16-6Marina Rodriguez12-0-2Decision (Split)5:00R3UFC Fight NightJul 25 2020Details unavailable
Cancelled19-8-0Marina RodriguezRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedUFC Fight NightJul 15 2020Details unavailable
Cancelled19-8-0Michelle Waterson-GomezRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedUFC on ESPN+ 30Apr 11 2020Details unavailable
Win14-6Alexa Grasso11-2Decision (Majority)5:00R3UFC on ESPN+ 17Sep 21 2019Details unavailable
Win13-6Virna Jandiroba14-0Decision (Unanimous)5:00R3UFC on ESPN+ 8Apr 27 2019Details unavailable
Cancelled19-8-0Livinha SouzaRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedUFC on ESPN+ 8Apr 27 2019Details unavailable
Loss13-4Cláudia Gadelha15-3Decision (Split)5:00R3UFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2Jun 9 2018Details unavailable
Win11-4Maryna Moroz8-1Decision (Unanimous)5:00R3UFC Fight Night 112Jun 25 2017Details unavailable
Loss11-3Randa Markos6-4Decision (Split)5:00R3UFC Fight Night 105Feb 19 2017Details unavailable
Win9-2Rose Namajunas2-1Submission (Rear Naked Choke)1:26R3The Ultimate Fighter 20 FinaleDec 12 2014Details unavailable
Win19-8-0Jessica PenneRecord TBDDecision (Unanimous)Exhibition MMA5:00R3The Ultimate Fighter Season 20Aug 14 2014Details unavailable
Win19-8-0Tecia PenningtonRecord TBDDecision (Majority)Exhibition MMA5:00R2The Ultimate Fighter Season 20Aug 6 2014Details unavailable
Win19-8-0Angela HillRecord TBDSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)Exhibition MMA3:41R1The Ultimate Fighter Season 20Jul 18 2014Details unavailable
Cancelled19-8-0Cláudia GadelhaRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedInvicta FC 7Dec 7 2013Details unavailable
Cancelled19-8-0Ayaka HamasakiRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedInvicta FC 6Jul 13 2013Details unavailable
Win8-2Bec Rawlings4-1Decision (Unanimous)5:00R5Invicta FC 4Jan 5 2013Details unavailable
Cancelled19-8-0Cláudia GadelhaRecord TBDCancelled BoutNot recordedNot recordedInvicta FC 4Jan 5 2013Details unavailable
Win7-2Lynn Alvarez5-2TKO (punches)2:53R1Invicta FC 3Oct 6 2012Details unavailable
Win6-2Sarah Schneider6-5TKO (punches)4:28R2Invicta FC 2Jul 28 2012Details unavailable
Win5-2Felice Herrig5-3Decision (Unanimous)5:00R3XFC 15: TributeDec 2 2011Details unavailable
Loss5-1Jessica Aguilar10-4Decision (Split)5:00R3Bellator 46Jun 25 2011Details unavailable
Loss3-0Megumi Fujii20-0Submission (Armbar)0:57R2Bellator 24Aug 12 2010Details unavailable
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