Unlike ufc 205, all three titles changed hands at ufc 217, and they did so in. Claudia gadelha and carla esparza booked for ufc 225. Despite feeling she won and that gadelha used some dirty tactics in the process, esparza still remains a staple among 115s elite. She most recently fought jessica andrade on september 23, 2017, where she was defeated by unanimous decision. Ufc 249 predictions and odds carla esparza vs michelle waterson. Report carla esparza to take on tatiana suarez at ufc 228. Amanda nunes beats raquel pennington by 5thround tko at. Carla esparza vs joanna jedrzejczyk full fight ufc 185 part 3. And just for the record, i would never publicly accuse someone of anything unless i was 100% sure. Carla esparza edges out cynthia calvillo by decision. Apr 24, 2016 former ufc womens strawweight champion carla esparza returned to action for the first time in months on saturday, defeating juliana lima by unanimous decision at ufc 197 esparza won the. As mentioned earlier, esparza is a former world champion, the first ufc strawweight champion to be exact.
On saturday, the ufc returned to the historic arena for ufc 217. She competed in season 20 of ufcs the ultimate fighter. Cynthia calvillo via unanimous decision 2928, 2928, 2928 what a way to finish this fight. Carla esparza is fighting for the third time this year, which is a rarity for a fighter that fought once a year from 20 to 2016. Tatiana suarez and carla esparza reported for ufc 228. Without a fight for so long, she is now in need of money and is forced to sell her. Exclusive interview with ufc womens strawweight champion. Following the claims in her interview, esparza took to twitter afterward to let it be known she wouldnt just say this for nothing and then go on to challenge gadelha to a rematch. There is one woman in the ufc strawweight division that irks the nerves of carla esparza more than any other. Cynthia calvillo has taken the ufc by storm in 2017 with a 30 record coming into ufc 219. Carla esparza selling motorcycle to make ends meet. She has a 64 record in the ufc, but is without a knockout or submission in her ufc career.
A year later she joined her sister in training in brazilian jiujitsu. Carla esparza official sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, breaking news, and more for the strawweight fighter from united states. Carla esparza is a mma fighter with a professional fight record of 15 wins, 6 losses and 0 draws. Worn at ufc 185 open workouts vs joanna jedrzejczyk on march 11, 2015 in dallas, texas. Former ufc strawweight champion carla esparza is selling her 2015 harleydavidson motorcycle but not because she wants to get rid of the prize she received for winning the ultimate fighter. View complete tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. Fansided scores it 109 esparza for a final score of 2928 esparza.
Suarez is undefeated at 60 and, like esparza, has a very. Esparza now awaits the winner of tomorrows top contenders bout between claudia claudinha gadelha and joanna jedrzejczyk at ufc on fox. Previously signed with invicta fighting championships, she is currently signed with the ufc. Video ufc strawweight claudia gadelha happy champ rose. Carla kristen esparza, born on october 10, 1987, is an american mixed martial artist competing in the strawweight division of the ufc. Ufc strawweight claudia gadelha 153 mma will be fighting former champion carla esparza 4 mma at ufc 225 on june 9 in chicago, illinois. Following the exciting announcement of ufc s return to chicago, ufc 225 has its first official fight between strawweight claudia gadelha and carla esparza. With a win at ufc 219, esparza would secure backtoback. The ufc s first womens strawweight champion, carla esparza, has taken to social media with a plea for help. Carla esparza interview1 week out from ufc219 youtube.
Former ufc champ carla esparza selling her harley to make. A womens strawweight bout between former champion carla esparza and maryna moroz has been added to the ufc fight night 112 fight card in. Boxer esparza among athletes to bare all in espns body. Carla esparza gets off a late flurry on michelle waterson. Joseph morales 80 the latest young gun out of team alpha male made his amateur debut at 18 years young, racking up a 601 record before jumping to the pros in 2014. Carla esparza signed ufc 8x10 photo the ultimate fighter 20. Shop carla esparza signed ufc 8x10 photo the ultimate fighter 20 autograph 1 psadna certified autographed ufc photos and more authentic, autographed and gameused items at amazons sports collectibles store. Carla esparzas net worth and salary know her net worth. The ufc returned with a backandforth light heavyweight scrap that saw ryan spann hold off a late rush from sam alvey to win a threeround split decision. Carla cookie monster esparza vs joanna jedrzejczyk full fight video ufc 185 pettis vs. Former ufc womens strawweight champion carla esparza returned to action for the first time in months on saturday, defeating juliana lima by. Esparza would go on to lose the title just three months later to joanna jedrzejczyk, and she has alternated wins and losses ever since.
Rip in pieces, carla esparza ufc ufc fight club forum. Carla esparza february 14, 2017 so i was just told by the ufc that legally i cannot use metallica as my walkout anymore, and ive been using them since my first fight. Ufc and disney do not report on payperview buys starting with ufc 236. Its very unfortunate that i am selling this bike not because i want to, but because i have to in order to make ends meet. The ufcs first womens strawweight champion, carla esparza, has taken to social media with a plea for help.
Carla esparza signed ufc 185 fight open workout worn used. Largely known for her grappling abilities, esparza was the first ufc strawweight champion, the first invicta fc strawweight champion, and was generally considered. This is the ufc 219 live blog for cynthia calvillo vs. After having a year off from shoulder surgery injury obtained at ufc 185, taking a short notice fight, and then 8 months since that fight, i literally have enough in my bank account to pay for 2 more months of bills. She competed in season 20 of ufc s the ultimate fighter.
Dec 12, 2014 esparza now awaits the winner of tomorrows top contenders bout between claudia claudinha gadelha and joanna jedrzejczyk at ufc on fox. Along with covington, esparza believes her ufc 225 opponent. Carla esparza vs lynn alvarez fight result invicta fc 3. Thats a place in history books no one can take away, yet the 31yearold still keeps. Carla esparza, a strawweight showdown at saturday nights ufc event at the tmobile arena in las vegas calvillo, who is 40 this year and 6. Anthony pettis, rafael dos anjos and carla esparza talk ahead of title fights. Largely known for her grappling abilities, esparza was the first ufc. Dos anjos ufc ppv main card american airlines center, dallas, texas, united states march 14, 2015 watch video.
Houston boxer marlen esparza, who won the bronze medal at the 2012 summer olympics, and 77yearold golfer gary player are among the 21 athletes. And shes going to need all she can be as she readies for the divisions top upandcomer in cynthia calvillo. Carla esparza is in need of money and a fight fox sports. Like ufc 205, the event featured three title fights. It is not her opponent this saturday at ufc 225, claudia gadelha, but an old foe she. Nov 05, 2017 on saturday, the ufc returned to the historic arena for ufc 217. A womens strawweight bout between former champion carla esparza and and no. Jessica aguilar vs carla esparza fight result bfc bellator. Esparza came into the ufc with a record of 92 and she has six wins and four.
Carla esparza so i was just told by the ufc that legally. Largely known for her grappling abilities, esparza was the first ufc strawweight champion, the first invicta fc strawweight champion, and was generally considered the best strawweight fighter in the world while. She began her journey into martial arts with boxing at the age of sixteen. Saturday nights first major mixed martial arts event in months and the first pro sports event. Carla esparza is a mma fighter with a professional fight record of.
Each fighter competing on the tuf 20 finale card went nosetonose at the weighins today dec. Following the exciting announcement of ufcs return to chicago, ufc 225 has its first official fight between strawweight claudia gadelha and carla esparza. Marlen esparza in her next fight headlines at the belasco. Carla esparza becomes first ufc womens strawweight. Family life she was born in torrance, california, and went to high school in redondo beach, california. Carla esparza becomes first ufc womens strawweight champion. Esparza survived a rough start to win the volume striking game last night sat. In one of the best fights on tonights card, penne 1220 edged out fellow tuf 20 semifinalist markos 420 after three rounds of entertaining grappling. Photo by harry howgetty images photo by harry howgetty images per.
A large section of the book covers ufc events from the stone age freak shows that began with ufc i to the slickly packaged recent ufc events which have raised the sports status from what was perceived as, at best, fringe entertainment to a vital, global sport which has spawned renewed interest in the martial arts throughout the world. Esparza fight video, highlights, news, twitter updates, and fight results. Obtained directly from carla esparza and signed on september 3, 2016 in irvine, california. Esparza, on the other hand, is coming off of a competitive loss to claudia gadelha at ufc 225. Former ufc champ carla esparza to return in oklahoma city. Carla kristen esparza born october 10, 1987 is an american professional mixed martial artist who competes in the strawweight division of the ultimate fighting championship ufc. Tatiana suarez, referred to by some as the female khabib is coming off a dominant 1 st round submission victory over alexa grasso. Dec 30, 2017 esparza would go on to lose the title just three months later to joanna jedrzejczyk, and she has alternated wins and losses ever since. Originally posted by bjpenn85 court mcgee sucks, ben saunders suck. Oct 17, 2011 a large section of the book covers ufc events from the stone age freak shows that began with ufc i to the slickly packaged recent ufc events which have raised the sports status from what was perceived as, at best, fringe entertainment to a vital, global sport which has spawned renewed interest in the martial arts throughout the world. Former ufc strawweight champion carla esparza is in phenomenal shape ahead of her return to action at this weekends ufc 219 event.
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