Esparza vs Waterson II
UFC Fight Night 172
April 11, 2020 Saturday10 PM ET / 7 PM PT
UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
eleventh Fight
| Tale of the Tape | ||
| 36 | Age | 38 |
| 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 | ||
| 29 fights | Total Fights | 27 fights |
| 29 fights | Professional Fights | 27 fights |
| 0 fights | Amateur Fights | 0 fights |
| 14 years | Years Fighting | 17 years |
| 540 days | Days Last Fought | 225 days |
| 75 rounds | Rounds Fought | 64 rounds |
| 9 finishes | Finish Wins | 11 finishes |
| 40 % | Finish Win Percentage | 64 % |
| 0 KOs | Knockout Wins | 0 KOs |
| 4 TKOs | TKO Wins | 3 TKOs |
| 18 % | KO/TKO Win Percentage | 17 % |
| 5 subs | Submission Wins | 8 subs |
| 22 % | Submission Win Percentage | 47 % |
| 13 decisions wins | Decision Wins | 6 decision wins |
| 59 % | Decision Win Percentage | 35 % |
| 7 UD wins | Unanimous Decision Wins | 3 UD wins |
| 4 SD wins | Split Decision Wins | 3 SD wins |
| 4 finish losses | Finish Losses | 5 finish losses |
| 57 % | Finish Loss Percentage | 50 % |
| 1 KO losses | Knockout Losses | 0 KO losses |
| 1 TKO losses | TKO Losses | 2 TKO losses |
| 28 % | KO/TKO Loss Percentage | 20 % |
| 2 sub losses | Submission Losses | 3 sub losses |
| 28 % | Submission Loss Percentage | 30 % |
| 3 decision losses | Decision Losses | 5 decision losses |
| 42 % | Decision Loss Percentage | 50 % |
| 0 UD losses | Unanimous Decision Losses | 3 UD losses |
| 3 SD losses | Split Decision Losses | 2 SD losses |
Last Fights Result
Win
Carla Esparza
(18 - 6)
Loss
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
(16 - 5)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 249 - Ferguson vs. Gaethje
May 9, 3:00 PM PST
VS
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
Carla Esparza
(21 - 6)
Loss
Rose Namajunas
(16 - 4)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 274 - Oliveira vs. Gaethje
May 7, 2:30 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
Win
Carla Esparza
(9 - 2)
Loss
Angela Hill
(1 - 0)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 1 | 3:41 |
UFC - The Ultimate Fighter Season 20 Opening Round, Day 4
July 18, 7:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
(16 - 6)
Loss
Angela Hill
(12 - 9)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC Fight Night 177 - Waterson vs. Hill
September 12, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Carla Esparza
(19 - 6)
Loss
Marina Alcalde Rodriguez
(12 - 0 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC on ESPN 14 - Whittaker vs. Till
July 25, 2:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Marina Alcalde Rodriguez
(13 - 1 - 2)
Loss
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
(17 - 6)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC on ESPN 24 - Rodriguez vs. Waterson
May 8, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Marina Alcalde Rodriguez
(16 - 3 - 2)
Loss
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
(17 - 9)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Elbows and Punches) | 2 | 2:42 |
UFC Fight Night 228 - Fiziev vs. Gamrot
September 23, 1:00 PM PST
VS
Carla Esparza Last 5 Fights
Win
Weili Zhang
(22 - 3)
Loss
Carla Esparza
(22 - 6)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 2 | 1:05 |
UFC 281 - Adesanya vs. Pereira
November 12, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Carla Esparza
(21 - 6)
Loss
Rose Namajunas
(16 - 4)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC 274 - Oliveira vs. Gaethje
May 7, 2:30 PM PST
VS
Win
Carla Esparza
(20 - 6)
Loss
Xiao Nan Yang
(15 - 1, 1 NC)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Punches) | 2 | 2:58 |
UFC Fight Night 188 - Font vs. Garbrandt
May 22, 1:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Carla Esparza
(19 - 6)
Loss
Marina Alcalde Rodriguez
(12 - 0 - 2)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC on ESPN 14 - Whittaker vs. Till
July 25, 2:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Carla Esparza
(18 - 6)
Loss
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
(16 - 5)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 249 - Ferguson vs. Gaethje
May 9, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Michelle Waterson-Gomez Last 5 Fights
Win
Marina Alcalde Rodriguez
(16 - 3 - 2)
Loss
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
(17 - 9)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| TKO (Elbows and Punches) | 2 | 2:42 |
UFC Fight Night 228 - Fiziev vs. Gamrot
September 23, 1:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Luana Pinheiro
(10 - 1)
Loss
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
(17 - 8)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 |
UFC 287 - Pereira vs. Adesanya 2
April 8, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Amanda Oliveira de Lemos
(11 - 2 - 1)
Loss
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
(17 - 7)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Submission (Guillotine Choke) | 2 | 1:48 |
UFC on ABC 3 - Ortega vs. Rodriguez
July 16, 8:00 AM PST
VS
Win
Marina Alcalde Rodriguez
(13 - 1 - 2)
Loss
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
(17 - 6)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC on ESPN 24 - Rodriguez vs. Waterson
May 8, 3:00 PM PST
VS
Win
Michelle Waterson-Gomez
(16 - 6)
Loss
Angela Hill
(12 - 9)| Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Decision (Split) | 5 | 5:00 |
UFC Fight Night 177 - Waterson vs. Hill
September 12, 3:00 PM PST
VS
