Win
Carla Esparza
Esparza vs Waterson
UFC 249
May 09, 2020 Saturday6 PM ET / 3 PM PT
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
fourth Fight
Decision (Split) Round: 3 Time: 5:00
| Tale of the Tape | ||
| 32 | Age | 34 |
| 126 lb (57 kg) | Weight | 115 lb (52.2 kg) |
| 5' 1" (155 cm) | Height | 5' 3" (160 cm) |
| 0 in (0 cm) | Reach | 62 in (157.5 cm) |
| Fight Stats | ||
| 18 - 6 | Record | 16 - 5 |
| Last 5 Fights | ||
| 24 fights | Total Fights | 21 fights |
| 24 fights | Professional Fights | 21 fights |
| 0 fights | Amateur Fights | 0 fights |
| 9 years | Years Fighting | 12 years |
| 146 days | Days Last Fought | 174 days |
| 60 rounds | Rounds Fought | 44 rounds |
| 8 finishes | Finish Wins | 11 finishes |
| 44 % | Finish Win Percentage | 68 % |
| 0 KOs | Knockout Wins | 0 KOs |
| 3 TKOs | TKO Wins | 3 TKOs |
| 16 % | KO/TKO Win Percentage | 18 % |
| 5 subs | Submission Wins | 8 subs |
| 27 % | Submission Win Percentage | 50 % |
| 10 decisions wins | Decision Wins | 5 decision wins |
| 55 % | Decision Win Percentage | 31 % |
| 7 UD wins | Unanimous Decision Wins | 3 UD wins |
| 1 SD wins | Split Decision Wins | 2 SD wins |
| 3 finish losses | Finish Losses | 3 finish losses |
| 50 % | Finish Loss Percentage | 60 % |
| 1 KO losses | Knockout Losses | 0 KO losses |
| 1 TKO losses | TKO Losses | 1 TKO losses |
| 33 % | KO/TKO Loss Percentage | 20 % |
| 1 sub losses | Submission Losses | 2 sub losses |
| 16 % | Submission Loss Percentage | 40 % |
| 3 decision losses | Decision Losses | 2 decision losses |
| 50 % | Decision Loss Percentage | 40 % |
| 0 UD losses | Unanimous Decision Losses | 2 UD losses |
| 3 SD losses | Split Decision Losses | 0 SD losses |
Common Opponents
Win
Carla Esparza
(11 - 2)
Loss
Jessica Penne
(11 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 20 Semifinals
August 14, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
(10 - 3)
Loss
Jessica Penne
(9 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Submission (Armbar) | 4 | 2:31 |
Invicta FC 5 - Penne vs. Waterson
April 5, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Carla Esparza
(7 - 2)
Loss
Lynn Alvarez
(5 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Punches) | 1 | 2:53 |
Invicta FC 3 - Penne vs. Sugiyama
October 6, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Lynn Alvarez
(DEBUT)
Loss
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
(2 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Submission (Guillotine Choke) | 1 | 1:19 |
ROF 31 - Undisputed
December 1, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Carla Esparza
(5 - 2)
Loss
Felice Herrig
(5 - 3)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
XFC 15 - Tribute
December 2, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
(14 - 5)
Loss
Felice Herrig
(15 - 8)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 229 - Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor
October 6, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Carla Esparza
(2 - 0)
Loss
Lacey Schuckman
(5 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 2 | 2:37 |
NMEF / RMBB - Ladies Night: Clash of the Titans 8
July 16, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
(9 - 3)
Loss
Lacey Schuckman
(7 - 5)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 |
Invicta FC 3 - Penne vs. Sugiyama
October 6, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Carla Esparza
(12 - 2)
Loss
Rose Namajunas
(7 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 3 | 1:26 |
UFC - The Ultimate Fighter 20 Finale
December 12, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Rose Namajunas
(10 - 3)
Loss
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
(13 - 3)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 2 | 2:47 |
UFC on Fox 24 - Johnson vs. Reis
April 15, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Carla Esparza
(10 - 2)
Loss
Tecia Torres
(11 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Majority) | 2 | 5:00 |
UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 20 Quarterfinals, Day 2
August 6, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Tecia Torres
(16 - 3)
Loss
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
(13 - 4)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 218 - Holloway vs. Aldo 2
December 2, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Carla Esparza Last 5 Fights
Win
Carla Esparza
(17 - 6)
Loss
Alexa Grasso
(11 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Majority) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC Fight Night 159 - Rodriguez vs. Stephens
September 21, 2:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Carla Esparza
(16 - 6)
Loss
Virna Jandiroba
(14 - 0)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC Fight Night 150 - Jacare vs. Hermansson
April 27, 2:30 PM PST
VS
Win
Tatiana Suarez
(10 - 0)
Loss
Carla Esparza
(16 - 5)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Punches) | 3 | 4:33 |
UFC 228 - Woodley vs. Till
September 8, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Claudia Gadelha
(15 - 3)
Loss
Carla Esparza
(16 - 4)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 225 - Whittaker vs. Romero 2
June 9, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Carla Esparza
(15 - 4)
Loss
Cynthia Calvillo
(13 - 1)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 219 - Cyborg vs. Holm
December 30, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Michelle Waterson-Gomez Last 5 Fights
Win
Joanna Jedrzejczyk
(16 - 3)
Loss
Michelle Waterson
(17 - 6)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC Fight Night 161 - Jedrzejczyk vs. Waterson
October 12, 2:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Michelle Waterson
(16 - 6)
Loss
Karolina Kowalkiewicz
(12 - 3)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC on ESPN 2 - Barboza vs. Gaethje
March 30, 4:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Michelle Waterson
(15 - 6)
Loss
Felice Herrig
(15 - 8)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 229 - Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor
October 6, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Michelle Waterson
(14 - 6)
Loss
Cortney Casey
(13 - 7)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC on Fox 29 - Poirier vs. Gaethje
April 14, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Tecia Torres
(16 - 3)
Loss
Michelle Waterson
(14 - 5)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 218 - Holloway vs. Aldo 2
December 2, 7:00 PM PST
VS
